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Springsteen Urges Action From DC Crowd: 'Let Them Hear You' From the White House
politics2 days ago

Springsteen Urges Action From DC Crowd: 'Let Them Hear You' From the White House

Bruce Springsteen used a Washington, D.C. concert to criticize Donald Trump, telling fans that there’s no one coming to save them and urging Americans to act, including leading chants like “ICE out” and voicing opposition to Trump’s Iran policy; the moment came during his Land of Hope & Dreams tour as midterm politics loom and he plans a DC music festival.

De Niro and Springsteen Fire Trump Zingers as Colbert Bids Farewell
entertainment9 days ago

De Niro and Springsteen Fire Trump Zingers as Colbert Bids Farewell

Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen used Stephen Colbert’s second-to-last Late Show to punch at President Trump—De Niro quipped about Epstein files Trump hasn’t released, while Springsteen named Paramount executives Larry and David Ellison in his critique. Springsteen closed with a new protest song as Colbert’s farewell week drew a star-studded guest list and a White House rebuttal, with reactions online divided along political lines.

White House and Springsteen Trade Barbs Over Tour Announcement
politics3 months ago

White House and Springsteen Trade Barbs Over Tour Announcement

Bruce Springsteen announced the North American leg of his Land of Hope and Dreams Tour with a message defending American democracy, prompting a sharp retort from the White House via Steven Cheung who called him a 'loser' and mocked his criticisms of Trump; the exchange highlights ongoing celebrity-political clashes as Springsteen’s tour runs from March 31 in Minneapolis to May 27 in Washington, D.C.

Trump Administration Slams Springsteen's anti-ICE Song as Irrelevant
politics4 months ago

Trump Administration Slams Springsteen's anti-ICE Song as Irrelevant

The Trump administration condemned Bruce Springsteen’s new anti-ICE protest song “Streets of Minneapolis,” calling it irrelevant in a White House statement. Springsteen described the track as addressing perceived ICE abuses in Minneapolis and honoring victims Alex Pretti and Renée Good, continuing a clash with Trump that has played out publicly before. White House officials urged Democrats to work with federal authorities on removing dangerous illegal aliens and criticized sanctuary policies, framing the issue as a matter of governance rather than art.

Oscar-Winning Writer of Forrest Gump on Staging High Noon with Springsteen Songs
arts-and-entertainment4 months ago

Oscar-Winning Writer of Forrest Gump on Staging High Noon with Springsteen Songs

Eric Roth, an Oscar-winning screenwriter known for Forrest Gump, is making his stage debut with a play adaptation of the classic Western High Noon, incorporating songs by Springsteen. The play explores themes of courage and cowardice, reflecting on historical and contemporary issues, and Roth's extensive film background enriches his approach to theatre. He finds the stage experience rewarding and a return to his creative roots, despite a long career in Hollywood.

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - A Film and Its Starry Insights
entertainment7 months ago

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - A Film and Its Starry Insights

The new Bruce Springsteen biopic, 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,' despite its Oscar ambitions and potential for acting nominations, has underperformed at the box office and received negative reviews, highlighting the genre's limited success at the Oscars and questioning whether music biopics are a reliable awards vehicle.

Springsteen's 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' Faces Box Office Challenges and Sequel Talks
entertainment7 months ago

Springsteen's 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' Faces Box Office Challenges and Sequel Talks

The film 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' underperformed at the box office, earning only $8.9 million after a positive critical reception, likely due to its introspective nature and an older fanbase less inclined to attend. This contrasts with the more successful 'A Complete Unknown,' which opened with $23.2 million and eventually grossed $75 million in the U.S.

entertainment7 months ago

Springsteen Biopic Struggles Overseas as 'Black Phone 2' Hits $80M

The biopic 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' underperformed internationally with $7 million, while 'Black Phone 2' surpassed $80 million globally, marking a successful release for Blumhouse. Other notable films include 'Regretting You' and 'Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc,' with the latter surpassing $100 million worldwide. Disney's 'Tron: Ares' has underwhelmed with $60 million overseas against a $180 million budget.

entertainment7 months ago

‘Chainsaw Man’ Dominates Box Office with Record-Breaking Opening

Anime film 'Chainsaw Man' leads the box office with an $8.5 million opening day, outperforming other new releases like the Bruce Springsteen biopic and Colleen Hoover adaptation, reflecting a shift in theatrical preferences towards anime. 'Chainsaw Man' is expected to reach a $15.5 million opening, with strong audience reception and international success. Other films like 'Regretting You' and 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' have modest openings, while 'Black Phone 2' continues to perform well, and 'Tron: Ares' struggles at the box office.