Ed Sheeran has announced new opening acts for his tour, including former Fray frontman Isaac Slade, following the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from the Free Palestine tour. Meanwhile, Martin Garrix revealed his debut pop album 'MARTY' featuring Ed Sheeran, U2, Madonna, and Aitana, while Sheeran also appeared in a humorous roast of Conan O'Brien hosted by Martin Short. The broader music scene has seen heightened political expression, with artists like Lorde and Zach Bryan wearing pro-Palestine attire during performances.