From a growing backlash surrounding Ed Sheeran’s US tour to Law Roach’s new fashion role at ASOS and the surprise box-office performance of an unlikely horror film, the entertainment world has had plenty to talk about this week. Here are some of the stories capturing attention online. Ed Sheeran faces tour backlash Ed Sheeran’s US tour has come under scrutiny after Macklemore was removed from the lineup following his on-stage calls to “Free Palestine.” Sheeran said in a statement that the decision was made by his promoter, Messina Touring Group. He also said he does not use his professional platform for politics because his audience includes “young people, often children, of all backgrounds.” Macklemore said he understood Sheeran’s position but criticised the English singer for not taking a stance. “There is no neutral position between the oppressor and the oppressed,” he wrote in an Instagram post. The fallout has continued, with Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Danish pop band Lukas Graham and Irish folk band Beoga also withdrawing from the tour. Sheeran is now set to continue his US dates without opening acts, with none announced for his next show in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 19. He has 10 more US shows scheduled through November before the tour moves to South America and Mexico. Law Roach joins ASOS Celebrity stylist Law Roach has joined ASOS as the global online fashion retailer’s first-ever stylist in residence. Known for styling stars including Zendaya and Celine Dion, Roach will work with ASOS on seasonal campaigns, styling content and fashion storytelling, while helping customers explore different ways to wear key pieces. The partnership launches with Roach styling six covers for the relaunch of ASOS Magazine, alongside shoppable edits curated by the ASOS team. ‘Buddy’ surprises at box office Buddy, an indie horror film about a bright orange unicorn, is making an unexpected impact at the box office. The film has grossed $21.8 million after opening with $5.36 million from 1,236 screens, making it the highest-opening film of 2026 to debut on fewer than 1,800 screens. It has also attracted a notably young audience, with 83 per cent of its opening-weekend viewers under the age of 35.
