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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.
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.
As the Sixers and Flyers push further in the playoffs and share the same arena, Bruce Springsteen’s Philadelphia concert is bumped, turning a scheduling quirk into a humorous look at the clash between pro sports and music in the city.
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.
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.
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.
Zach Bryan shared the first photos and videos of his wedding to Samantha Leonard, including a romantic photo and a performance of a Springsteen song at their Spain ceremony, following recent engagement rumors and his breakup from Brianna LaPaglia.
Kate Hudson and Jeremy Allen White discuss their roles in music-themed films, with Hudson portraying a Neil Diamond tribute band and White playing Bruce Springsteen, sharing insights on their preparation, the influence of music on their acting, and their thoughts on romantic comedies.
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.
The article examines the accuracy of the biopic 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,' highlighting which aspects of Bruce Springsteen's life and creative process are true and which are dramatized or fictionalized, such as his childhood abuse, recording methods, and personal relationships.
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.
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.
'Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc' debuts at No. 1 with $17.2 million, marking a successful anime entry, while the Springsteen biopic underperforms with $9.1 million, highlighting the varied box office results for new releases this weekend.
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.
Greta Van Fleet members Sam and Jake Kiszka appear as musicians in the Springsteen biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' which features a house band resembling modern rock acts, with casting influenced by producer Dave Cobb's connections, adding a layer of authenticity and star power for rock fans.