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Bruce Springsteen
Obituaries
Mark Volman Dies, Turtles Co-Founder Sang Classic Hit 'Happy Together'
Mark Volman, the exuberant, wild-haired frontman whose voice helped make โHappy Togetherโ a pop anthem, has died. The dynamic singer, guitarist, and charismatic co-founder of The Turtles leaves behind a legacy as colorful as his stage presence. Volman's death came on Friday, Sept. 5, in Nashville, Tennessee, following what his representative described as a brief and unexpected illness. He was 78. Born in Los Angeles in1947, Volman grew up first found his musical footing with The Crossfires, a surf-rock group that evolved into The Turtles. With his friend and longtime collaboraโฆ
Business
โBorn To Runโโฆ For Ice Cream: Bruce Springsteenโs Go-To Spot Opens New NJ Location
Bruce Springsteenโs favorite ice cream shop just got a little closer to the Colts Neck crowd. Jersey Freeze โ the iconic Freehold dessert and fast food joint immortalized in the rocker's memoir "Born to Run" โ opened its newest location in Colts Neck on Thursday, Aug. 7, and celebrated with free soft serve for everyone. The shopโs roots run deep. Founded in 1952 by the Blackmore family, Jersey Freeze started out slinging cones in Freehold before becoming a go-to spot for burgers, fries, and milkshakes by the 1970s. One of its most famous regulars? The Boss himself, who grew up stopping by fโฆ
Lifestyle
HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch
HBO has announced when it will release a two-part documentary about Billy Joel's career shortly after the iconic singer was forced to cancel his tour as he battles a rare brain condition. The two-part HBO Original documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" debuts Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. on HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. Part two will premiere at the same time on Friday, July 26, and both two-and-a-half-hour episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max. Emmy winners Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin directed the documentary after working with โฆ
Lifestyle
Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says
A Bruce Springsteen cover band says The Boss' thoughts on Donald Trump is what got their upcoming gig at a Jersey Shore bar canceled. No Surrender was scheduled to perform as a Springsteen tribute act on Friday, May 30, at Riv's Tom River Hub, Guy Fleming, a member of the nine-piece band said on Facebook. But that was before Bruce Springsteen made comments against President Donald Trump at a recent concert, calling his administration "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous." "The owner contacted us after Bruce made comments that upset him," Fleming said. "The owner told us he didnโt waโฆ
Politics
Bruce Springsteen Spat Escalates As Trump Takes New Shot At Singer
The back-and-forth war of words between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen shows no signs of ending anytime soon. In the first concert of the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour by Springsteen and The E Street band last week in Manchester, England, he said: "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration." Two days later, Trump hit back on social media, calling Springsteen, "not a talented guy โ just a pushy, obnoxious JERK." Trump โฆ
Politics
Trump Demands 'Major Investigations' Into Bruce Springsteen, 3 Other Celebrities
After firing back at Bruce Springsteen for criticizing him during a concert tour, President Trump is now calling for โmajor investigationsโ into Springsteen and other celebrities for their support of his opponent, Kamala Harris, in the 2024 election. In addition to Springsteen, Trump also named two other singer/songwriters โ Bono and Beyoncรฉ โ as well as longtime TV host, actress, and producer Oprah Winfrey. Giving the all-caps key his usual workout, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on Monday, May 19: โHOW MUCH DID KAMALA HARRIS PAY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FOR HIS POOR PERFORMANCE Dโฆ
Politics
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack
Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen following the singerโs scathing onstage criticism of his administration during the first stop of his international tour. The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy anโฆ
Politics
Bruce Springsteen Attacks 'Corrupt, Incompetent, Treasonous' Trump Administration At Concert
Iconic singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen unleashed a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration while onstage during a concert. The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experimโฆ
News
Latino Families, Lasso Ropers Sought For Bruce Springsteen Biopic Filming In Morris County
Locals have a chance to join the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic starring "Shameless" actor Jeremy Allen White. Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for New Jersey and New York residents to play extras in two unique roles on set of "Deliver Me From Nowhere," which will be filming at a state fair setting in Denville, NJ, on Dec. 5, 2024. The casting team is specifically seeking Latino families and experienced lasso ropers to bring authenticity to the fair scene. Those interested in playing a Latino family should submit their name, phone number, SAG-AFTRA membership status, height, weightโฆ
Lifestyle
'The Bear's' Jeremy Allen White Spotted At Hoboken Bookstore
Yes, chef! Jeremy Allen White, the star of the hit TV show "The Bear" was spotted at Little City Bookstore in Hoboken, the bookstore shared on Instagram on Sunday, Oct. 27. According to the bookstore, White purchased " Chicken Soup With Rice", "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and some Halloween books. While it is unknown why the actor was in Hoboken, the Emmy winning actor plans to be spending a lot of time in the Garden State, filming a new biopic about Bruce Springsteen in South Jersey.
News
Hoboken Council Erupts In Celebration Honoring Local Music Legend Steve Fallon
Steve Fallon helped put the Hoboken music scene on the map. The owner of Maxwell's, the legendary music venue that played host to everyone from REM to Nirvana, was feted at the Hoboken City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, receiving a standing ovation from the council and those at the meeting. "No one has ever accused the Hoboken city council of being cool but tonight we're kinda cool, because we're honoring Steve Fallon," Councilman Phil Cohen said. Fallon opened Maxwell's at 1039 Washington St. in 1978 and it quickly became the place to hear the hottest indie music. He also formed โฆ
News
You Can Be An Extra In Bruce Springsteen Biopic Filming In New Jersey: Here's How
Extras are being sought for the Bruce Springsteen biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere" starring Jeremy Allen White at the Jersey Shore. Those who register must be available for shoots Dec. 9 to 13 and 16 in Asbury Park, according to Grant Wilfley Casting. GWC said only that they're seeking talent to play "1980s types" for the film. Applicants must be okay working inside and outside, have no allergies to wool, and be okay working around atmospheric smoke. GWC is requesting full day/night availability for the shoot dates. Height, weight, and clothing sizes are requested for costuming โฆ
Politics
Bruce Springsteen Headlining Concert For Kamala Harris Campaign In Philly
The Boss is coming to Philly. Bruce Springsteen is headlining a concert in the City of Brotherly Love in support of the Harris-Walz campaign, the campaign announced. He'll be joining former President Barrack Obama in Philadelphia on Monday, Oct. 28 for a concert and rally, the Harris-Walz campaign said in a news release. Springsteen announced his support for Vice President Kamala Harris in an Instagram post on Thursday, Oct. 3. This event is part of a series of "When We Vote We Win" concerts focused on "driving enthusiasm and getting Pennsylvanians to vote early," according to the caโฆ
News
Here's What Bruce Springsteen Ordered From 100-Year-Old NJ Restaurant Revamped By Gordon Ramsey
When The Boss is spotted grabbing food Down The Shore it's usually while he's grabbing a cone. Not this time. Bruce Springsteen stopped by a nearly 100-year-old bar and grill in Long Branch over the weekend. Max's Bar and Grill said the rocker came by on Sunday, Aug. 11 for five dozen hot dogs to go (somebody cue Chappell Roan). Last December, Max's was featured on an episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" with Gordon Ramsey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Max's Bar and Grill (@maxsbarandgrillnj)
News
$28M Estate Is NJ's Most Expensive Listing โ And Perfect Fit For Movie Star
A home fit for a movie star is on the market in New Jersey. The sprawling 25,000-square-foot estate spanning 160 acres in Monmouth County is listed at $28 million, making it the most expensive listing in the Garden State. The property at 318-322 Route 537 in Colts Neck is located approximately seven miles from the $1 billion Netflix production studios coming to the former Fort Monmouth campus. The home's proximity to the new Netflix studios make it the perfect abode for a Hollywood star, according to listing agents Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon of Compass. Last year, the township waโฆ
Obituaries
Bon Jovi Mourns Death Of His Mother, 83, Remembers Her 'Can-Do Attitude'
The mother of New Jersey rock and roll icon Jon Bon Jovi has died, according to an obituary. Carol Bongiovi died at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch on Tuesday, July 9, her obituary said. A cause of death was not given for the 83-year-old who was three days away from her 84th birthday. Bongiovi was remembered as an entrepreneur who operated several businesses and the founder of her son's fan club. "Our mother was a force to be reckoned with, her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family," Bon Jovi said in a statement to People. "She will be greatly missed." In 195โฆ
Lifestyle
Bruce Springsteen To Headline SeaHearNow Music Festival In Asbury Park
New Jersey's biggest rock legend is returning to one of the cities that helped launch his iconic career. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, the event announced on Facebook on Tuesday, Mar. 5. The festival on Asbury Park's waterfront is returning for its sixth year. Springsteen is the headlining act of the Jersey Shore's largest music festival on Sunday, Sept. 15. Contemporary folk star Noah Kahan will headline Sea.Hear.Now on the first day of the festival on Saturday, Sept. 14. Sea.Hear.Now 2024 ๐๏ธ Presale begins this Thursdayโฆ
News
NJ's Jon Stewart Returns To 'The Daily Show' As Part-Time Host
Politicians and Arby's beware, Jon Stewart is back in his chair. The comedian who owns a Colts Neck animal sanctuary returned to his most famous role as host of Comedy Central's satirical news program The Daily Show on Monday, Feb. 12. Stewart will only host on Mondays through the 2024 Presidential election and the show's correspondents will host on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays. Stewart opened his first appearance back with "The Best F**king News Team" by saying he was excited to be back and he wasted no time joking about why he returned. "'Why am I back?' you may be asking yoโฆ
Lifestyle
The Stone Pony Turns 50: Iconic NJ Music Club Prepares For Anniversary Celebration
A historic concert venue on the oceanfront of Asbury Park known for launching the careers of Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi is celebrating its golden anniversary. The Stone Pony said it will kick off its 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Feb. 8, a half-century to the day the music club opened on North Ocean Avenue. The kickoff event starts at 7 p.m. and will include a special set by Lee Mrowicki, an original DJ at the venue. The anniversary celebration will also include a concert by Asbury Park rock band The Parlor Mob on Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. The kickoff weekend wrโฆ
Sports
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey
The world's biggest sporting event is coming to the East Rutherford. According to multiple reports, the 2026 men's World Cup final is set to be staged at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after FIFA spurned bids from those representing Dallas' AT&T Stadium and Stan Kroenke's palace in LA. The majority of the action will still take place in Texas, with action shared across venues in Mexico and Canada. But the Garden State drew the big straw, bringing the big event back to the area after Giants Stadium played host during the 1994 event. "While this stadium has been more used to hostiโฆ
Obituaries
Bruce Springsteen Mourns Mother's Death With Heartfelt Tribute
Adele Springsteen, the mother of New Jersey rock and roll icon Bruce Springsteen, has died, according to the musician. Bruce Springsteen said his mother died at 98 years old on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The Freehold native's cause of death was not mentioned. "The Boss" announced Adele Springsteen's death with lyrics to his song "The Wish", a ballad about his love for his mother from his 1998 album 'Tracks'. "I remember in the morning mom hearing your alarm clock ring," Bruce Springsteen said. "Iโd lie in bed and listen to you getting ready for work, the sound of your makeup case on the sinkโฆ
Lifestyle
Massive Music, Surfing Festival SeaHearNow Returns For Another Year In Asbury Park
A music festival known for high-profile rock acts and surfing fun is returning to Asbury Park in 2024. The Sea.Hear.Now Festival said it will return for its sixth year, according to an announcement on its social media accounts posted on Thursday, Jan. 18. The two-day festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15. A concert lineup has not been finalized yet. "We can't wait to see you back in Asbury Park for our best year yet," the festival posted. SEA.HEAR.NOW RETURNS โ September 14-15, 2024! ๐โโ๏ธ We can't wait to see you back in Asbury Park for our best year yโฆ
Sports
NJ Athletes Lead USA Women's Field Hockey Back To Olympics
Team USAย will make its return to the Olympics in women's field hockey and a duo from New Jersey helped the 16-player squad earn a summer trip to France. The U.S. beat Japan 2-1 in the semifinals of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, India, on Thursday, Jan. 18. Ashley Hoffman and Abby Tamer scored about three minutes apart in the fourth quarter to earn the comeback victory for the United Eagles. ๐ช๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ข ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ข๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ! ๐บ๐ธ #Paris2024 | #Olympics Posted by USA Field Hockey onย Thursday, January 18, 2024 This will be the first Sโฆ
News
Bruce Springsteen Stops By Favorite Jersey Shore Diner โ Again
Just in time for the holidays, Bruce Springsteen paid a visit to a popular hometown restaurant on the Jersey Shore. It was Springsteen's third visit to Roberto's Freehold Grill in two months. The 74-year-old rocker is seen posing with some of the restaurantโs employees in the kitchen. On Facebook, the eatery said, "The Boss stopped by the kitchen to spread some holiday cheer." Word is Springsteen digs the pancakes at Robertoโs enough to shoot the eight miles or so up Dutch Lane Road from his Colts Neck farm every now and then. The Freehold native also did the E (Main) Street shโฆ
News
Bruce Springsteen Hits Freehold Diner Twice In One Weekend
So you had a peptic ulcer that forced you to postpone a world tour and where do you go for a bite when you're feeling better? How 'bout a landmark diner in your hometown? Word is Bruce Springsteen digs the pancakes at Robertoโs Freehold Grill enough to shoot the eight miles or so up Dutch Lane Road from his Colts Neck farm every now and then. His stomach was obviously healthy enough for him to head there twice in the same weekend. The Freehold native did the E (Main) Street shuffle on Friday, Nov. 17 and again on Sunday, posing for pics at the former Tonyโs Freehold Grill with Chef Robertโฆ
Events
Springsteen Retraces His Heritage, Leads Irish Pub Patrons In Song
Bruce Springsteen wasn't about to play three sold-out nights in Dublin without retracing his heritage. He played tourist this week, visiting the church in Ireland where great-great-great-relatives were married, christened and more, while conjuring their ancestral spirits. He also dropped in on a fellow living musical legend. Bruce also had a mighty craic at a local pub, leading an impromptu singalong of (what else?) "My Hometown." "You guys are all fired in the E Street Band, I'm hiring these people!" he told his new friends to raucous laughs at The Burrow in Rathangan. The Boss then trieโฆ
News
Checkmark! New Jersey Celebs Regain Verification Status
The reports of the death of the blue checkmark for these New Jersey celebrities has been greatly exaggerated. On Saturday, April 22, Twitter returned its blue verified checkmarks to celebrities with at least 1 million followers, even if they did not subscribe to its new Twitter Blue verification service. This reversed an earlier decision on Thursday, April 20, that saw bold face Jersey names like Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Shaquille O'Neal and Queen Latifah lose their verification status, looking like every other non-famous user on Twitter.ย Stewart had some fun with (briefly) losing โฆ
News
Twitter Blues: New Jersey Celebs Lose Verification Checkmark
Celebrities on Twitter: They are now just like us. Twitter began its removal of blue verification checkmarks on Thursday, April 20, for those who did not pay for the company's new Twitter Blue subscription service. Tomorrow, 4/20, we are removing legacy verified checkmarks. To remain verified on Twitter, individuals can sign up for Twitter Blue here: https://t.co/gzpCcwOXAXOrganizations can sign up for Verified Organizations here: https://t.co/YtPVNYypHU โ Twitter Verified (@verified) April 19, 2023 This means that Garden State celebs like Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Queen Latifahโฆ
Lifestyle
'Bruce Springsteen Day' Declared Official In NJ
Sept. 23 has long been a day of celebration for Bruce Springsteen fans in The Garden State. On Saturday, April 15, Governor Phil Murphy made it official. Murphy announced Sept. 23, Bruce Springsteen's birthday, will officially be known as "Bruce Springsteen Day" in New Jersey.ย Bruce Springsteen is one of the most iconic and influential musicians โ and New Jerseyans โ of all time, period.And so, I am both honored and proud to announce @springsteen's birthday, Sept. 23, will officially be known as Bruce Springsteen Day in the Garden State. pic.twitter.com/Ux5B54jdlB โ Governor Phil Murphโฆ
News
Springsteen Tickets Going For Less Than A Soda At Some Venues
Trouble in the heartland: That darkness on the edge of town might just be empty seats during Bruce Springsteen's current tour. Ticket prices for Springsteen's Tuesday night Feb. 21 show with the E Street Band in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dropped as low as $6 each -- with fees -- as resellers found themselves forced to dump. His Valentine's Day shindig at the Toyota Center in Houston saw hundreds of tickets left at as little as 10 bucks and hundreds more between $25 and a C-note days before the big night. A portent of things to come? Good question. Okies who scouted Ticketmaster for seats found theโฆ
Lifestyle
Bon Jovi, Springsteen Roll Up For Ice Cream Cones Together On Jersey Shore
Two New Jersey rockers walk into an ice cream shop. No, this isn't the start of a joke, it's what happened Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Jersey Freeze in Freehold. Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen showed up together, despite the rain and gloom outside, got themselves some cones. "When โ๐ผ of the biggest Rock Stars in the world show up for ๐ฆ together , itโs worth a picture," the ice cream shop said on Instagram. Jersey Freeze is a favorite of Springsteen's. "He's a local," a store rep told Daily Voice back in May 2021. "Comes in all the time. "He appreciates the discretion when he comes in so weโฆ
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