Here’s the latest on Bruce Springsteen's appearances related to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Springsteen performed on Colbert’s penultimate episode, delivering a performance of Streets of Minneapolis and using strong remarks that aligned with Colbert’s farewell era. He also criticized figures linked to CBS’s handling of the show’s end, including references to Paramount and the Ellison family.[1][6][8]
Coverage notes that this appearance was part of Colbert’s final weeks, which featured high-profile guests and emotionally charged moments as the show approached its end. Springsteen’s segment stood out for its political edge and its rallying, protest-informed tone.[5][1]
In broader reaction, outlets highlighted Springsteen’s outspoken critique of Donald Trump and the political environment surrounding Colbert’s departure, framing the performance as both a tribute to Colbert and a protest statement.[3][7][10]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of Springsteen’s set list, notable quotes from his appearance, and a quick comparison with other guests during Colbert’s final episodes. I can also summarize the surrounding media narrative in a short brief.
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.
www.euronews.comLast night, Bruce Springsteen was the musical guest on the penultimate episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. CBS was not subtle in its attempt to cozy up to Donald Trump, announcing the cancellation of The Late Show last summer, a move widely interpreted as a bid to appease the president. Colbert is making…
stereogum.comThe rock icon directly blamed President Trump and the Ellisons for Colbert's cancellation on Wednesday night's show.
www.nprillinois.orgBruce Springsteen performed 'Streets of Minneapolis' on The Late Show's penultimate episode, calling out CBS parent Paramount and defending Colbert's legacy.
axs.tvBruce Springsteen paid homage to Stephen Colbert as his show comes to an end after more than three decades on air
www.unilad.comThe rock icon directly blamed President Trump and the Ellisons for Colbert's cancellation on Wednesday night's show.
www.vpm.orgBruce Springsteen: Directed by Jim Hoskinson, Jake Plunkett. With Stephen Colbert, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Batiste, Stay Human. Bruce Springsteen talks and performs;
www.imdb.comThe singer-songwriter did not hold back in defending his pal Stephen Colbert against the folks who chased him off the air.
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