
Ed Sheeran Scraps Stadium B-Stage in Philadelphia Over Audience Safety Concerns
Following a week of cancellations and band walkouts, Ed Sheeran removed his secondary stage in Philadelphia, admitting he feared being targeted in the crowd.
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