When Stadiums Control the Stage: Macklemore, Robert Kraft, and the First Amendment

The online disagreement surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour has raised a question that extends beyond music: Who controls the stage? The dispute involving Macklemore, Sheeran, and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft provides an opportunity to examine the intersection of sports venues, entertainment, private property, and the First Amendment.  What Happened?  Macklemore was scheduled to perform... Continue Reading →

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