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Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Why Politics Is So Hard for Celebrities
Monday, September 21, 2026
Ed Sheeran and Macklemore have both faced public pressure regarding political positions they have taken or declined to take. Public figures in entertainment have cited concerns about alienating audiences or facing backlash when engaging in political speech.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/opinion/ed-sheeran-macklemore-politics.html