Bruce Springsteen
Coverage of Bruce Springsteen in the Nexus archive.
- Obama Center's opening ceremony ridiculed for far-left ritual before star-studded show
The Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony included a land acknowledgment ritual that was mocked online for being performative. The event featured high-profile Democrats and celebrities, with critics arguing the ritual contradicts continued land use. The center, costing nearly $1 billion, will officially open on Friday.
- Obama Center's opening ceremony ridiculed for far-left ritual before star-studded show
The Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony featured a land acknowledgment ritual that was mocked as performative by critics. High-profile Democrats and celebrities attended the event despite controversies surrounding the $1 billion center's construction and land use.
- Former presidents and celebrity guests headline dedication at the Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center was dedicated in Chicago with former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle, and three former presidents. The 19-acre campus includes a museum, library, and features free public admission with ticketed museum access.
- Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities
Barack Obama celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities, and notable figures. The event featured performances by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and others, with the center set to open to the public on Juneteenth. The facility includes a museum, library branch, and public spaces on Chicago's South Side.
- Obama Presidential Center opens Thursday: Here's what to know
The Obama Presidential Center will open on June 17th with a ceremony featuring The Roots, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, Tems, U2's Bono and The Edge, and Marsai Martin.
- Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Springsteen, Bono, and Stevie Wonder will assist the Obamas in opening their presidential museum. The museum, located near Obama's former residence and political career start, is projected to draw over 1 million annual visitors.
- Obama Presidential Center opens with star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago
Barack Obama is celebrating the opening of his presidential center in Chicago with a dedication ceremony featuring Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bono, and three former presidents. The event marks the official launch of the Obama Presidential Center.
- Opening Day for the Obamas, as Democratic elites gather for historic presidential center opening
The Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, Chicago, opened to the public on Friday after years of planning and legal challenges. The event featured a dedication ceremony with notable attendees including former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden, along with first ladies Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Jill Biden, and musicians such as Bruce Springsteen and John Legend. Security measures for the event were described as comparable to the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
- Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will host a dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, featuring performances by Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Stevie Wonder, and other celebrities. The event precedes the museum's public opening on Juneteenth, with former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton also attending. President Donald Trump is not among the announced guests.
- Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Barack Obama's presidential museum in Chicago will open with a celebration featuring Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bono, and other celebrities. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are among the guests, while Donald Trump is absent from the event. The museum, located in Jackson Park, includes a library branch, public spaces, and a museum dedicated to Obama's political and personal life.
- Former Presidents Bush, Clinton and Biden to attend Obama Presidential Center ceremony
Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden plan to attend the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. The event features performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, and others, with heavy security measures similar to the 2024 Democratic National Convention. President Donald Trump was not invited to the ceremony.
- Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump’s ‘reckless’ administration
Bruce Springsteen criticized US President Donald Trump's administration as 'reckless' during a concert in Washington, DC. The musical legend openly condemned Trump at the event.
- Bruce Springsteen halts gig to blast Newark’s Delaney Hall amid clashes between anti-ICE mob, feds
Bruce Springsteen interrupted a concert to criticize Delaney Hall, a for-profit detention center in New Jersey, amid clashes between an anti-ICE group and federal agents. He highlighted that the governor has been denied access to meet with detainees about conditions at the facility.
- 'A reckless, racist, incompetent and treasonous': Bruce Springsteen delivers scathing indictment of Trump at Washington concert
Bruce Springsteen delivered a scathing indictment of Trump during a concert as part of his Land of Hope and Dreams tour. The performance took place at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 11, 2026.
- Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival: 'Join us and let's fight for the America that we love'
Bruce Springsteen criticized the White House and announced a protest festival, urging people to 'fight for the America that we love.' He performed at the 'No Kings' march in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 28, 2026.
- Springsteen calls Trump ‘racist’ and ‘treasonous’ at DC show
Bruce Springsteen criticized President Trump as 'racist, incompetent [and] treasonous' during a concert in Washington, D.C. The event was a three-hour show at the city's baseball stadium.
- Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump, announces Maryland protest festival
Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival in the Washington area a month before the midterm elections. The event was announced by Springsteen and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello during a performance at Nationals Park in Washington.
- Bruce Springsteen is a model for how celebrities should resist Trump | Steven Greenhouse
Bruce Springsteen's recent concerts are described as a call to resist Trump and fight for democracy, positioning him as a model for celebrities. The article highlights his anti-Trump stance and encourages others to follow his example.
- Viral staff photo reveals just how bloated Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' operation really was
The article discusses the abrupt end of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' highlighting tributes from figures like Kamala Harris and Bruce Springsteen, while criticizing the show's high costs and perceived political bias. It points to a viral staff photo as evidence of the show's bloated production and questions its financial viability for CBS.
- Famously anti-MAGA Bruce Springsteen stuns crowd by PRAYING for Trump's safety after Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Bruce Springsteen, known for his anti-MAGA stance, surprised the crowd by praying for Donald Trump's safety following a shooting at the Correspondents' Dinner. The incident occurred after the event, highlighting an unexpected moment of unity amid political tensions.
- Famously anti-MAGA Bruce Springsteen stuns crowd by PRAYING for Trump's safety after Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Bruce Springsteen, known for his anti-MAGA stance, surprised audiences by praying for Donald Trump's safety following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The incident occurred during a high-profile political event, highlighting an unexpected moment of unity.
- Bette Midler latest to assault people's ears with terrible protest song
Bette Midler released a modernized version of Woody Guthrie's 1940 protest song 'Hey You Facists' to criticize Donald Trump, following Bruce Springsteen's similar ICE-themed track. The article sarcastically critiques the song's lyrics and the broader trend of celebrities using protest music to attack Trump, highlighting perceived hypocrisy and inaccuracy.