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Ed Sheeran's Hollywood opener quits tour after Macklemore removal

Aaron Rowe is among four artists leaving Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was dropped over his pro-Palestine remarks.

Music

Four of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ed Sheeran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/15/ed-sheeran-loop-tour-macklemore-gaza-backlash" data-vars-content-id="e79d00f4-54d9-4a85-89d6-161ce7051b26" data-vars-headline="Ed Sheeran&#x27;s Hollywood opener quits tour after Macklemore removal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/15/ed-sheeran-loop-tour-macklemore-gaza-backlash" target="_self">Ed Sheeran</a>&#x27;s supporting acts have quit his world tour after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Macklemore was removed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/macklemore-ed-sheeran-tour-free-palestine-protests" data-vars-content-id="e79d00f4-54d9-4a85-89d6-161ce7051b26" data-vars-headline="Ed Sheeran&#x27;s Hollywood opener quits tour after Macklemore removal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/macklemore-ed-sheeran-tour-free-palestine-protests" target="_self">Macklemore was removed</a> following his pro-Palestine comments on stage while opening for Sheeran. Why it matters: Irish musician Aaron Rowe, the opener for Sheeran&#x27;s Hard Rock Live concerts on Oct. 29 and 30, was among the artists who pulled out.

The South Florida side hustle you can do from home

One woman expects to make $36,000 this year washing and folding clothes through Poplin.

Business

Some Broward County residents are turning laundry into a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="side hustle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/04/17/virginias-gig-workers-statistics" data-vars-content-id="deee688e-585f-43ba-956a-db66abb752d3" data-vars-headline="The South Florida side hustle you can do from home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/04/17/virginias-gig-workers-statistics" target="_self">side hustle</a> to bring in extra cash.Why it matters: Unlike food delivery or other gig jobs, laundry service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Poplin" data-vars-click-url="https://poplin.co/" data-vars-content-id="deee688e-585f-43ba-956a-db66abb752d3" data-vars-headline="The South Florida side hustle you can do from home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://poplin.co/" target="_blank">Poplin</a> can be done largely from home, making it an option for parents and others in need of flexible work.

Broward Schools again taps consultant from troubled SMART program

AtkinsRéalis, which oversaw costs for the $800 million SMART bond, would help manage the capital projects program.

Education

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward Schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/25/broward-school-closures-hollywood-enrollment-decline" data-vars-content-id="8aa12047-99ee-40b0-9178-1a92e537451e" data-vars-headline="Broward Schools again taps consultant from troubled SMART program" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/25/broward-school-closures-hollywood-enrollment-decline" target="_self">Broward Schools</a> is set to award a new $10 million contract to the consulting firm that oversaw costs for the troubled SMART bond program.Why it matters: The SMART program was defined by mismanagement, delays and high costs.

Parents push back on renaming school for late Coral Springs vice mayor

Some Sawgrass Springs Middle parents say the district can honor Nancy Metayer without changing the school's name.

News

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward School Board" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/broward-schools-superintendent-enrollment-decline-ai" data-vars-content-id="11b86c39-bccf-4e76-a371-6858237dbf4a" data-vars-headline="Parents push back on renaming school for late Coral Springs vice mayor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/broward-schools-superintendent-enrollment-decline-ai" target="_self">Broward School Board</a> will vote Tuesday on whether to begin the process of renaming Sawgrass Springs Middle School after late Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer.Why it matters: Some parents are pushing back against the name change.

Two Hollywood elementary schools among possible Broward closures

The district is considering closing 10 schools for next school year.

Two elementary schools in Hollywood could close at the end of this <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="school year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/broward-schools-superintendent-enrollment-decline-ai" data-vars-content-id="998a230d-bf4f-41b4-806f-36249be90b57" data-vars-headline="Two Hollywood elementary schools among possible Broward closures" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/broward-schools-superintendent-enrollment-decline-ai" target="_self">school year</a>. Why it matters: Students at Hollywood Park Elementary and Oakridge Elementary would move to neighboring schools next year.

Q&A: Broward superintendent on enrollment, AI and the new school year

Howard Hepburn discusses new programs, school safety and district challenges.

Students in Broward County Schools return to the classroom on Monday.Why it matters: The district opens the school year with six fewer schools as it grapples with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decline in enrollment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/01/miami-dade-schools-nine-school-close-enrollment-decline-2026" data-vars-content-id="d4a77a87-dc1f-4b2e-9599-40867bd3cc51" data-vars-headline="Q&amp;A: Broward superintendent on enrollment, AI and the new school year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/01/miami-dade-schools-nine-school-close-enrollment-decline-2026" target="_self">decline in enrollment</a>.

Education 📚

Broward Schools again taps consultant from troubled SMART program

Parents push back on renaming school for late Coral Springs vice mayor

Two Hollywood elementary schools among possible Broward closures

Q&A: Broward superintendent on enrollment, AI and the new school year