Bruce Springsteen

The Obama Presidential Center opened Thursday in Chicago with a star-studded ceremony that featured performances by Bruce Springsteen and other major artists.

June 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Bruce Springsteen was honored with the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award on June 13 at the Tribeca Festival in Lower Manhattan. The event featured a conversation with Bono and a performance with Patti Smith.

Bruce Springsteen has released an official video of his cover of Prince's 'Purple Rain,' performed with Tom Morello at the opening night of his 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour in Minneapolis on March 31. The performance featured a guitar solo from Morello and marked the first time Springsteen has played the Prince classic live in ten years. The show at Target Center also included several other covers and pointed political remarks from the musician.

April 10, 2026 Reported by AI

Merch Traffic, the official merchandise supplier for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, has filed a lawsuit seeking a nationwide injunction against counterfeit sellers. The action targets bootleggers outside tour venues, starting with Springsteen's upcoming show in New Jersey. The company aims to seize infringing products through the end of the tour in May.

A new tribute album honoring the late Shane MacGowan of the Pogues features contributions from Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and over two dozen other artists. Titled 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan, it is set for release on November 13 via Rubyworks. Springsteen's cover of 'A Rainy Night in Soho' is available now, accompanied by a personal note praising MacGowan's profound influence.

February 19, 2026 Reported by AI

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced dates for their 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour. The tour kicks off in March and includes stops in major cities across the United States. Tickets go on sale starting February 20 for select dates.