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Boston Globe
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes his anti-Trump comments
A satirical video posted on Trump's social media account on Wednesday showed the Republican president taking a swing on the golf course and his 'ball' hitting Springsteen in the back as he stumbles to get onstage. Springsteen, long a Trump opponent, began the latest skirmish in the culture war in England last week, where he opened a European tour. His same-state neighbor Trump — they both have homes in New Jersey — responded by calling the Boss a 'dried-out prune of a rocker.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Both men have had other rock stars leap to their defense. Trump supporter Kid Rock appeared twice on Fox News Channel last week. He said his fellow Michigander, Bob Seger, 'smokes' Springsteen. Advertisement 'Bruce Springsteen is another one of the liberals who has mountains of money who so desperately wants to keep his good standing in the eyes of Hollywood and the elite,' Kid Rock said. Springsteen 'plays the working-class guy' but his politics are 'ass-backward,' he said. On Fox's influential show 'The Five,' former White House press secretary Dana Perino said she always found Springsteen overrated, and Greg Gutfeld denounced him with an off-color slur. Advertisement Neil Young has backed Springsteen, and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder praised him during a concert in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Springsteen brought up issues, and in response 'all that we heard were personal attacks and threats that nobody else should even try to use their microphones or use their voices in public or they will be shut down,' Vedder said. 'The name-calling is so beneath us,' said Vedder, before Pearl Jam performed Young's 'Rockin' in the Free World.' For Springsteen, 'No Surrender' replaced 'Land of Hope and Dreams' atop his concert set list. The EP released digitally on Wednesday also contained a cover of Bob Dylan's 'Chimes of Freedom.'
Axios
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekend things to do: St. Pete Pier rollerskating, Reggae Rise Up and more
Waterfront reggae music and rollerskating are on the docket for this lovely spring weekend. 🎤 Catch a stacked lineup of musicians including Slightly Stoopid, Stephen Marley and Lettuce, plus art, food and more at the 10th annual Reggae Rise Up festival at Vinoy Park in St. Pete. The fest kicks off today and runs through Sunday. Buy tickets here. 🛼 Roller skate with a view at the Rockin' Roller Rink on the St. Pete Pier. The pop-up soft opens tonight and runs through April 13. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made here. 🦸 Dress up as your favorite hero or villain and head to the Countryside Recreation Center for Clearwater Comic Con. This free event from 10am-5pm Saturday will also feature food trucks, artists and activities. 🔮 Get your fortune told and shop more than 100 artists and crafters at the Oddities & Art Market from 11am-6pm Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased here. Proceeds benefit Access Art, a nonprofit that connects underprivileged youth to the arts.
