Salon News Today — September 16, 2026
AOC Says Robert Kraft Lined Up Stadiums to Censor Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Comments and more — today's salon signal.
In a show of solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who's been making headlines for his pro-Palestine comments, Finneas has dropped out of Ed Sheeran's tour, citing his support for Palestine and its people. This move comes after Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, of trying to censor Macklemore's comments by lining up stadiums to potentially cancel his shows. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate around free speech and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the entertainment industry.
In other news, the L.A. District Attorney has announced that Nick Reiner, a man accused of murder, won't face the death penalty if convicted at trial. Meanwhile, Apple TV has renewed the spy thriller series 'Slow Horses' for an eighth season, showing the streaming service's continued investment in high-quality original content. These stories sit alongside the ongoing cultural conversations around politics, activism, and entertainment, reflecting the complex and multifaceted nature of today's news landscape.
Today's signal:
• AOC Says Robert Kraft Lined Up Stadiums to Censor Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Comments (rollingstone.com)
• Finneas Drops Out of Ed Sheeran Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore: ‘I Stand With Palestine and Its People’ (variety.com)
• Nick Reiner Won’t Face Death Penalty If Convicted at Trial, L.A. District Attorney Says (rollingstone.com)
• ‘Slow Horses’ Renewed for Season 8 at Apple TV (variety.com)