Springsteen Rips Trump, Ellisons During Colbert Appearance
Springsteen dedicated the anti-ICE song to Colbert and criticized CBS owner David Ellison and his father, Larry Ellison, before closing the show.
- Bruce Springsteen criticized President Trump and Larry and David Ellison before performing on Stephen Colbert's penultimate Late Show episode.
- Springsteen said Colbert lost his show because of a president who "can't take a joke" and the Ellisons seeking Trump's favor to achieve their goals.
- CBS canceled The Late Show, citing financial reasons, but many speculate the decision was politically motivated due to Colbert's critiques of Trump and the Ellisons' Trump support.
- Springsteen performed his protest song "Streets of Minneapolis," dedicating it to Colbert and vowing to donate proceeds to victims' families.
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Springsteen rips Trump, Ellisons during Colbert appearance
Rock star Bruce Springsteen took shots at President Trump and Paramount owners Larry and David Ellison during an appearance on Stephen Colbert’s late-night show. After Colbert introduced Springsteen before his performance on the second-to-last episode of “The Late Show,” Springsteen made a few comments targeting the Ellisons and Trump. He then launched into a performance…
Bruce Springsteen performs ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ on penultimate 'The Late Show'
‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ art (CBS) Bruce Springsteen was the final announced musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wednesday night, and he let his feelings be known as to who he thinks is responsible for the late night talk show’s cancelation. “I am here in support tonight for Stephen because you’re the first guy in America who’s lost a show because we got a president who can’t take a joke,” said The Boss, noting that C…
Bruce Springsteen Derides 'Small-Minded' Ellisons and Trump in Colbert's Penultimate 'Late Show'
Bruce Springsteen was among the many famous faces who came out to support Stephen Colbert’s second-to-last show on Wednesday night, and he made his thoughts on the situation very clear. Just before starting his performance, the singer called out both President Trump, and Larry and David Ellison. Springsteen was on hand to perform his new song “Streets of Minneapolis,” but before he properly launched into it after Colbert introduced him, he offer…
Springsteen Rips Trump And Ellisons On Colbert's Show
The Huffington Post reports: Bruce Springsteen delivered a blistering message aimed at Donald Trump on Wednesday during the penultimate episode of “The Late Show.” Before performing his anti-Trump song “Streets of Minneapolis,” Springsteen voiced support for outgoing host Stephen Colbert and slammed both the president and CBS owners Larry and David Ellison. “I am here in support tonight for Stephen, because you are the first guy in America who’s…
Bruce Springsteen slams Trump on Stephen Colbert’s penultimate show
On the eve of Stephen Colbert’s final The Late Show, Bruce Springsteen performed his anti-ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’. The Boss used the opportunity to thank Colbert, and hit out at Donald Trump - as well as Paramount head David Ellison.
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