India, Sept. 21 -- Ed Sheeran returned to the stage in Philadelphia as fans gathered for his concert despite the controversy surrounding his tour and the removal of billed opening acts.
Fans show up for Sheeran
At Lincoln Financial Field, longtime fans arrived hours before the show, with families gathering in the parking area ahead of the concert. Jody Hauck, who has followed Sheeran for more than a decade, said she had wondered whether the tour would be cancelled after the controversy emerged earlier in the week. She ultimately attended the concert with her daughter.
Several attendees declined to discuss the dispute, instead expressing their support for the singer. For some, the concert remained focused on seeing Sheeran perform live ra...