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Jack White’s fans at his show at Toyosu Pit in Tokyo on Saturday were treated to a surprise performance by Eddie Vedder.

During White’s encore, which included the White Stripes songs “Hypnotize” and “Seven Nation Army,” White launched into Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” with his band. White delivered the first verse before the Pearl Jam frontman surprised fans when he sauntered on the stage to join in during the first chorus. At one point during the performance, Vedder freestyled with lyrics that included “There’s only one Jack White.

Seldom do actors steal the spotlight quite like James Gandolfini did. The man’s presence was enough to attract all the eyes in the room. He wasn’t just an actor, he was a force of nature and on the unfortunate date of June 19, 2013, he left the world, leaving a dent James Gandolfini-shaped hole in Hollywood. While it has been over a decade since he passed, his fans have stayed loyal to him all these years, keeping his memory alive, one The Sopranos re-watch after the next.

James Gandolfini in The Sopranos (1999-2007) | Credits: HBO

When he was alive, James Gandolfini loved interacting with his fans, but if you believe he was a “gentle giant,” The Sopranos creator David Chase has some news for you.

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David Chase last spoke on the phone with James Gandolfini a month prior to his death,...

Brian James, founding guitarist and songwriter of seminal British punk group The Damned who later played with Stiv Bators in The Lords of the New Church, died Thursday. He was 70. His family confirmed the news in a Facebook post.

Also featuring singer Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible on bass and Rat Scabies on drums, The Damned first hit the UK charts in March 1977 with its album Damned Damned Damned on Stiff Records. With James as its main songwriter, it was the first of 10 charting LPs in the country. Its first hit single there was 1979’s “Love Song,” starting a run of nine Top 40 tracks led by their lone Top 10, “Eloise,” which reached No. 3 in 1986.

James wrote the influentuial band’s debut single “New Rose,” which came out in October 1976 and is considered Britain’s first punk single, coming a month before The Sex Pistols upended the scene with “Anarchy in the UK.

The world really lost one of the greatest acting talents of all time when James Gandolfini passed away back in 2013, leaving behind a legacy very few can live up to. His acting credits in masterpieces like his all-time best smash-hit mafia series The Sopranos and the thriller-crime fan-favorite flick The Drop are the perfect proof of the outstanding actor that the late legend was.

James Gandolfini. | Credits: The Sopranos / HBO.

While the news of his passing away, which surfaced more than a decade ago now, left his fans around the globe devastated, the ones left even more heartbroken were the people who actually got to work with him—like Steven Van Zandt. In fact, Van Zandt’s brutal confession about how he coped with Gandolfini’s death is more than enough to tear the readers’ hearts out.

Steven Van Zandt dealt with James Gandolfini’s death in a heartbreaking way Van Zandt and Gandolfini.

When we talk about peak television, The Sopranos would definitely be among the top ten with its crime saga and psychological elements. Apart from the show, James Gandolfini’s portrayal of the mafia boss Tony Soprano is also widely regarded as one of the finest in the history of television. But behind this tough character was an actor who was deeply committed to playing the role to the best of his abilities.

James Gandolfini in a still from The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

However, one time Gandolfini messed up one scene intentionally just to see if the director noticed or not. To his surprise, his mess-up went unnoticed, and the director simply moved on to the next shot.

James Gandolfini intentionally messed up a scene in The Sopranos that went completely unnoticed James Gandolfini in a still from The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

The list of awards that James Gandolfini has won...

In a past interview, David Chase, the creator of The Sopranos, shared his thoughts on the widely discussed finale of the series. The ending, which left Tony Soprano’s fate up in the air, created a storm of debate among fans. People were split, with some believing that Tony survived, while others felt that his death was the inevitable conclusion.

James Gandolfini in a still from The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

However, for Chase, there was a different part of the reaction that left him frustrated. Chase was particularly bothered by how many fans wanted to see Tony die, despite following his journey for seven seasons.

Why did David Chase feel bothered by fans wanting tony to die?

Creator David Chase has always shared his thoughts on The Sopranos’s big moments. He did the same on the Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast and talked about the 2007 finale and how...

The Sopranos followed the story of mob boss Tony Soprano, played by the brilliant James Gandolfini. The series revolved around Tony trying to find a balance between his mob family and his real family. As a result, Gandolfini’s performance began integral to the series and it might surprise some fans that he was nearly replaced by another actor who was later cast in a different role.

James Gandolfini played the lead role in The Sopranos (Credit: HBO).

During an interview, Silvio Dante actor Steven Van Zandt revealed he had originally auditioned for the role of Tony Soprano in the series. However, he was offered a different role but creator David Chase opted to create an entirely new character for Van Zandt after the actor felt bad for one understandable reason. Here is what Steven Van Zandt said about his The Sopranos casting.

The Sopranos creator David Chase wrote a...

As soon as he answered his phone, Clayton Carmen knew he was getting bad news. It was March 2024, and by then, nearly a decade had passed since he had seen his father, Eric Carmen — the power-pop trailblazer and Raspberries frontman best remembered for the hits “Go All the Way,” “All by Myself,” and “Hungry Eyes.” Clayton’s stepmother, Amy, was on the other end of the line. The 27-year-old hadn’t seen her since his high school days, when Clayton knocked on the door of the house that Amy shared...

Twenty-six years since it premiered, The Sopranos remains a raw and provocative account of criminal camaraderie, the unusual tangled matters of the heart, and the pliable structure of good and evil. But as good a show as it was, it left us with a few unanswered questions. The biggest one is about Tony Soprano.

What really happened to the Dimeo crime family boss at the diner in the finale? Did the “Man in the Members Only Jacket” give him the Sollozzo and McClusky treatment, or did he live to argue with Carmela a million more times? After all, his major feud with the Lupertazzi crime family had been solved. Could there have been another party willing to whack him? Series creator David Chase has remained cagey about the answer, refusing to bulge again in the recent “Making Of” docuseries, Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos.

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Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Sam Moore — a musical influence, friend, and collaborator to the E Street rocker — following the death of the soul legend Friday at the age of 89.

“Over on E Street, we are heartbroken to hear of the death of Sam Moore, one of America’s greatest soul voices,” Springsteen wrote on social media Saturday. “There simply isn’t another sound like Sam’s soulful tenor in American music.”

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Moore, who once called Springsteen “one of my best friends,...

Following the death of Sam Moore, many of the artists inspired by the Sam and Dave singer turned to social media to pay tribute to the soul legend.

“Rip Sam Moore. One of the last of the great Soul Men,” Steven Van Zandt wrote. “Him and Dave Prater were the inspiration for me and Johnny to start Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. An important righteous wonderful man.”

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“Sam Moore, the Soulman, one of the pioneers and greatest singers ever has left us..,” Jon Bon Jovi...

Bruce Springsteen wrapped up a productive 2024 on location in New Jersey, which has included spending time on the set of the biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere.

The 20th Century Studios film, about the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska, stars Jeremy Allen White of The Bear and began filming scenes in November. The production is scheduled for more Jersey location shoots in January, including concert scenes in East Rutherford, on its way to a 2025 release date.

Much of the filming so far has taken place in Asbury Park, with scenes involving Frank’s Deli and Restaurant on Main St., the Stone Pony, the Convention Hall, the Carousel House, and, of course, the beach. The movie has transformed Asbury Park into a 1980s version of itself, with period-appropriate cars parked on Main St. Inside the Carousel House, the production recreated the old merry-go-round, as well as the rides that were iconic on the Asbury Park boardwalk.

The Boss is a fan of The Bear. Bruce Springsteen praised Jeremy Allen White’s performance in the upcoming Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” calling him a “terrific actor.”

Production began on “Deliver Me From Nowhere” in October, and Springsteen was photographed visiting the New Jersey set in November. In an interview on SiriusXM’s E Street Radio at the start of the year, Bruce was asked if it is strange to see someone portraying you in a movie.

“A little bit at first, but you get over that pretty quick, and Jeremy is such a terrific actor that you just fall into it,” Springsteen said. “He’s got an interpretation of me that I think the fans will deeply recognize, so he’s done a great job. I’ve had a lot of fun being on the set when I can get there.”

White is also singing in the film,...

The world may have devolved into a cruel, dark, Hobbesian state of nature in 2024, but it was a pretty amazing time for live rock music. The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band were in stadiums, Pearl Jam, Weezer, David Gilmour, and Olivia Rodrigo headlined arenas, Neil Young and Crazy Horse hit the shed circuit, and Yes cut itself in half and still managed to out-prog all their competitors at theaters and amphitheaters all over the country.

I saw a lot of rock concerts over the past 12 months,...

Even with great dramas like Succession and The Wire, The Sopranos still remains one of the best TV drama shows of all time. From its iconic opening credits song to its deep examination of masculinity, culture and mental health (rarely discussed openly on TV in 1999), The Sopranos redefined TV storytelling and character studies while inspiring later greats like Mad Men and Breaking Bad.

At the heart of The Sopranos is the concept of family, relationships and its dynamic and deep characters that are put into extraordinary situations. Whether it be mob boss family man Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) or Tony's erratic nephew Christoper Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli), The Sopranos has had some incredible episodes exploring its well-developed characters over its six-season run.

Updated on December 23, 2024, by Arthur Goyaz: The best episodes in The Sopranos stand out as brilliant character studies and dark fables of the criminal underworld. As one of the...

Darlene Love brought some festive cheer to The Tonight Show, performing her holiday classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” The singer appeared with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul and Paul Shaffer, who played grand piano for the rousing version of the 1962 hit.

Love originally recorded “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” for the 1963 compilation album A Christmas Gift for You From Philles Records (also known as A Christmas Gift for You From Phil Spector), which was produced by Phil Spector. Cher notably performed background vocals on the song and...

Days after wrapping their Dark Matter world tour, Pearl Jam have announced 2025 tour dates.

The trek kicks off on April 24 with two nights at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. They’ll make stops in Atlanta, Nashville, and Raleigh, North Carolina, before wrapping with two nights at Pittsburgh’s Ppg Paints Arena. Presale begins Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. local time.

The 2025 tour will start exactly a year after Dark Matter, their 12th album, was released. It was produced by Andrew Watt, who also worked on the Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds.

It’s funny how sometimes the most unexpected connections pop up, breaking the rules we thought we had about entertainment. We always believed you could only pick one side: the quirky, fast-talking Lorelai Gilmore (from Gilmore Girls) and her charming Stars Hollow or the brooding, morally gray Tony Soprano (The Sopranos) and his dark world of mobsters.

One was all about warm, heartfelt coffee shop moments, while the other was steeped in criminal drama and family power struggles. The two shows seemed like worlds apart—how could they possibly overlap?

The Sopranos | Credit: HBO

Well, leave it to the internet to throw that logic out the window. It turns out that, while Lorelai and Tony may never have shared a coffee or swapped mafia tips, an eagle-eyed Redditor stumbled upon a shocking little Easter egg that ties the two shows together in a way that’ll make you do a double-take.

Exclusive: Grammy nominee and 2x SAG Award winner Steven Van Zandt has inked with Paradigm for representation in all areas, excluding his live music performances.

Van Zandt is known for starring as hitman Silvio Dante to James Gandolfini’s mob boss, Tony Soprano, is all seven seasons of HBO’s multi-award winning The Sopranos. He received two SAG ensemble wins for The Sopranos in 2000 and 2008.

The guitar player of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, is the center of the latest documentary, Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, which premiered on Max and received a Grammy nom for Best Music Film. The documentary, directed by Bill Teck, traces Van Zandt’s career as a producer, musician, songwriter, activist, actor and more as well as features exclusive interviews with Springsteen, Paul McCartney, and Bono, among others.

Van Zandt starred in the award-winning series Lilyhammer, which was the first original programming for Netflix. In addition to starring,...

The last time Jesse Malin performed in New York, in March 2023, he jumped off the stage at Webster Hall, waded through the crowd, and ended up singing atop the bar at the rear of the venue in a punk-rock display of sweaty artist-fan communion. Malin’s sold-out performance Sunday night at the Beacon Theatre — his first public concert since suffering a paralyzing spinal stroke last year — looked a little different than past gigs but bristled with that same punk spirit and sense of community.

After wrapping up the night with...

The Sopranos was a brilliant HBO show that followed the life of mobster Tony Soprano. In the show, Tony had many allies who worked under him and by his side. While some were discovered to be informants down the line, most members of the Dimeo family were truly loyal to Tony Soprano. One of Tony's most loyal allies was Silvio Dante. Tony could look to Silvio for advice, and an objective answer to all his inquiries would be provided. In The Sopranos, when the previous boss of the Dimeo crime family passed away, making Tony Soprano the boss, Silvio quickly took on a secondary role next to him.

Silvio Dante was the consigliere and right-hand to Tony Soprano. Silvio loyally executed any task at Tony's command, without any resistance. He listened to all of Tony's inquiries and rarely provided a disputing response. It wasn't until the final season of The Sopranos...

The Beatles landed in New York City in February 1964 — their first time setting foot on the American soil that they’d spent their lives dreaming about in Liverpool. Even as the plane was landing, they were wondering out loud why the U.S. would care about an English rock & roll band. But when they played The Ed Sullivan Show, for a TV audience of 73 million viewers, they did more than just invade America. They founded a new kind of daydream nation: the United States of Beatlemania.

The excellent new doc...

The Light of Day Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary in January with a series of concerts all across New Jersey and New York City, culminating on January 18 with Bob’s Birthday Bash at the Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey. The bill for that show includes Jesse Malin, John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Brian Fallon of the Gaslight Anthem, Brian Baker of Bad Religion, Pete Steinkopf of the Bouncing Souls, Dramarama, Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan,...

“Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band,” Thom Zimny’s newest documentary, closely examines the famous musician’s life at a turning point. The movie, which came out in 2024, shows how strong Springsteen is as he leads his famous band back onto the world stage after the Covid-19 pandemic forced them to take a six-year break.

The documentary isn’t just a concert movie; it’s a complex look at how art can grow and emotion can last. Since Zimny has worked with Springsteen for a long time and directed “Springsteen on Broadway” and “Letter to You,” this project has his signature documentary style. He carefully stitches together performance footage, practice footage from behind the scenes, and personal thoughts to make a rich tapestry of Springsteen’s current musical journey.

Springsteen isn’t just playing at age 75; he’s making a deep statement about his dedication to art.

The Penguin comes to an end on HBO and Max on Sunday, Nov. 10. After watching one of the best gangster/mob stories we've seen in a long time, we know fans are going to be looking for something else to watch!

We've already watched The Batman, the film that inspired The Penguin, quite a few times. And, we also have a long time to wait until The Batman Part 2 hits theaters in 2026. Luckily, there are more than enough good crime shows for The Penguin fans to watch until The Batman Part 2.

And, we're also hearing some promising news about The Penguin season 2. We don't know for sure if the series is coming back for season 2, but there's some hope, according to a report from The Direct.

While we wait to find out the fate of The Penguin, let's get the list of crime shows to watch started with the best TV show of all time,...

Named the best-written show of all time by the Writers Guild of America, The Sopranos has no bad episodes (no IMDb score below 7). This is hardly surprising, considering that most stories came from talented minds like Matt Weiner (creator of Mad Men) and Terrence Winter. Much credit also goes to all the cast members, and with the great David Chase serving as the Don of the set, its easy to see why everything flowed smoothly.

The Sopranos Release Date January 10, 1999Main Genre DramaCast James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Steve Van Zandt, Tony Sirico, Steve SchirripaSeasons 6

Even though there are many great episodes, Pine Barrens stands out for both fans and critics. This Season 3 episode packs a lot of silly madcap comedy into its 60-minute running time. Just about everyone imaginable turns on their Charlie Chaplin, with Paul Sirico and Michael Imperioli offering some of the...

The 67th Grammy Awards nominations have recognized musicians Hans Zimmer, Atticus Ross and films such as Twisters and The Color Purple with nods across multiple categories.

Zimmer is nominated for the Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media category with the Dune: Part Two (2024) soundtrack and also for the Best Song Written for Visual Media category with “Love Will Survive” from The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which he wrote with Kara Talve, Charlie Midnight and Walter Afanasieff. Barbara Streisand sings the song from the series based on Heather Morris’ book of the same name.

Atticus Ross is nominated as a composer with collaborator Trent Reznor for the score soundtrack to Challengers (2024) starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor. Ross, along with Leopold Ross and Nick Cuba, has two nominations in the same category — Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media — with FX’s Shōgun, which also netted many trophies at the 2024 Emmys. Ross...

The Sopranos is frequently remembered by TV fans as being one of the greatest crime shows ever. The series delved into the life of an angsty mobster Tony Soprano and his day-to-day struggle as he reluctantly agreed to go to therapy.

James Gandolfini transitioned from a movie star to featuring on the small screen, but it was not an easy road to success. The actor had to face several inconveniences and struggled a lot during the filming period. One interview revealed that he wanted to quit the hit show daily until he managed to find the strength to appear in front of the camera again.

Commit, Quit, Reappear: The repeated cycle

Tony Soprano became a legendary character due to his convoluted personality and relatable life struggles. Few fans, however, are aware of the actor’s rocky journey when he started The Sopranos and struggled under the weight of the fame.

Hulu and Disney+'s new documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, follows "the 'Boss" and his long-term musical cohorts, the E Street Band, as they undertake their latest world tour. The film is particularly poignant as it appears to signal that Springsteen is finally close to hanging up his guitar after some 50-plus years of stellar performing and recording. Given that Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band marks the band's first live shows in seven years, it's clear that Springsteen's multitudinous fans are bracing themselves for Director Thom Zimny's film to herald the Boss's retirement.

Springsteen's long-term collaborator and musical director, Steven Van Zandt, is central to everything the E Street Band does, and has been with Springsteen since they were 16 years old. He joined the band full-time just as they were completing the Born To Run sessions, and as Springsteen tells it, he...

Grammy winning Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame member Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band recently documented their return to live performing post-covid in Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. While several current members of the E Street Band were a part of the group's original lineup, there have been several members who departed. The documentary released on Hulu offers a window into Springsteen's songwriting, creative process, and rehearsal style, while additionally shedding light on the rich history of the musician's rise to fame.

Several current members of the E Street Band remain integral in 75-year-old Springsteen's personal and professional life. Patti Scialifa, who currently lends harmony vocals, rhythm guitar, keys, and synthesizer to the group, is also married to Springsteen. The couple share three children together and became first-time grandparents in 2022. On the other hand, several of the departed members of the E Street Band...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Road Diary.

Hulu and Disney's new documentary Road Diary features never-before-seen details and footage about Bruce Springsteen, otherwise known as "The Boss". Road Diary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal process leading up to Bruce Springsteen's current world tour with the E Street Band. The tour began on February 1, 2023, in Tampa, Florida, and is set to conclude on July 2, 2025. Road Diary features a great soundtrack full of live performances.

Road Diary initially premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024. The documentary is directed by Thom Zimny, who has shot many of Springsteen's other documentaries such as Bruce Spingsteen's Letter to You (2020) and Springsteen on Broadway (2018), music videos like "Radio Nowhere" and "Western Stars", and several live concert specials. Despite Springsteen's age, he announced that he has no plans to stop touring with the E Street Band anytime soon.

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Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band immerses fans in the vibrant world of rock music's most iconic legend. Combining concert footage with intimate interviews, the documentary showcases Springsteen's music and the energy of live performance. Describing his vision as a chance to throw "the biggest party" post-covid, Springsteen invites audiences to experience the joy that live music brings. Directed by Thom Zimny, the film features personal reflections, archival footage, and candid rehearsals, creating a rich tapestry of sound and emotion.

As the band embarks on their first tour in six years, the documentary captures their resilience and evolution. Questions about recapturing their original spark and integrating new members are among the biggest reveals in the Bruce Springsteen documentary, showing the band at a critical juncture. Each song in the Road Diary soundtrack plays a pivotal role, highlighting the track's enduring legacy. For fans eager to explore this musical journey,...

The excitement surrounding the upcoming biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere is palpable, especially as it will chronicle the making of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic 1982 album, Nebraska. This film is set to showcase a pivotal moment in Springsteen’s career.

The American songwriter/singer, nicknamed the Boss, is one of the most celebrated musicians of all time. With more than 140 million records sold worldwide and a bucket-full of accolades to his name, Deliver Me from Nowhere can be expected

Cast of Deliver Me from Nowhere Jeremy Allen White in a still from The Bear. | Hulu

Jeremy Allen White, best known for his role in The Bear, has transformed into Bruce Springsteen, providing fans with a first look at his portrayal through an official photo released recently. At 33, White is stepping into the shoes of one of rock music’s most beloved figures. The cast also features Jeremy Strong as Jon Landau,...

Jeremy Allen White stars in ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ (Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios)

20th Century Studios announced production is now underway on Deliver Me from Nowhere starring The Bear‘s Jeremy Allen White as The Boss. Based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 book of the same name, Deliver Me from Nowhere will primarily shoot in New Jersey and New York.

“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” said writer/director Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart). “Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska has profoundly shaped my artistic vision. The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me. Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing Warren Zanes’ compelling narrative of Bruce’s life to the screen with authenticity and hope, honoring Bruce’s legacy in a transformative cinematic experience.

It has been a great pleasure to collaborate with Bruce and Jon [Landau] as I tell their story,...

The first image from Deliver Me From Nowhere has been revealed as production begins. The Bear's starring cast member, Jeremy Allen White, plays legendary musician Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming biopic about his emotional journey of recording the "Nebraska" album. Deliver Me From Nowhere is directed and written by Scott Cooper, who previously directed Black Mass and the supernatural horror film Antlers. The movie is adapted from Warren Zanes' book Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska.

Per 20th Century Studios, production has begun on Deliver Me From Nowhere, with initial filming taking place in New Jersey. In addition to White, the cast includes Succession's Jeremy Strong as Springsteen's longtime mentor and manager, Jon Landau, Black Bird's Paul Walter Hauser as guitar tech Mike Batlan, and Young Woman and the Sea's Stephen Graham as Springsteen's father. The majority of the movie will be filmed in New Jersey and New York,...

Production is officially underway on the upcoming Bruce Springsteen movie, “Deliver Me From Nowhere.” The movie is slated for a 2025 theatrical premiere.

The film will be directed by Scott Cooper, who is known for his work on “Crazy Heart” and “Black Mass,” and stars the Emmy-winning star of “The Bear” Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen. Specifically, “Deliver Me From Nowhere” is based on Warren Zanes’ book of the same name, which chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album. Check out the first look as White in the role above.

In a statement to press, Cooper called the beginning of production “an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey.”

“Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ has profoundly shaped my artistic vision. The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me. Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing Warren Zanes’ compelling narrative of Bruce’s...

Now we can see what Jon Landau was so giddy about as 20th Century Studios releases the first picture of Jeremy Allen White as The Boss. Production is underway on Deliver Me from Nowhere, the eagerly anticipated movie adaptation of Warren Zanes’ fascinating telling of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 Nebraska album. Slated for theaters in 2025, the film is written and directed by Scott Cooper and stars Jeremy Allen White as the visionary musician as he embarks on an emotional journey to record Nebraska.

“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” said Cooper. “Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ has profoundly shaped my artistic vision. The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me. Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing Warren Zanes’ compelling narrative of Bruce’s life to the screen with authenticity and hope, honoring...

20th Century Studios unveiled the first look of Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in “Deliver Me from Nowhere” on Monday as production on the biopic gets underway.

While his face is partially obscured, the image shows the two-time Emmy winner wearing Springsteen’s signature flannel and biker jacket.

Written and directed by Scott Cooper, “Deliver Me from Nowhere” is adapted from Warren Zanes‘ book of the same name about the making of Springsteen’s seminal 1982 album “Nebraska.” Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s bedroom and without the E Street Band, the album’s solemn, contemplative tone was a departure from that of the musician’s previous work.

Filming will take place primarily in Springsteen’s native New Jersey and New York, with additional production in Los Angeles.

“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” Cooper said in a statement. “Bruce Springsteen’s...

Production is underway on Deliver Me from Nowhere, the movie adaptation of Warren Zanes’ fascinating telling of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 Nebraska album. 20th Century Studios revealed the first photo from the set today.

Slated for theaters in 2025, the film is written and directed by Scott Cooper and stars Jeremy Allen White as the visionary musician as he embarks on an emotional journey to record Nebraska.

“Beginning production on this film is an incredibly humbling and thrilling journey,” said Cooper. “Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ has profoundly shaped my artistic vision. The album’s raw, unvarnished portrayal of life’s trials and resilience resonates deeply with me.

“Our film aims to capture that same spirit, bringing Warren Zanes’ compelling narrative of Bruce’s life to the screen with authenticity and hope, honoring Bruce’s legacy in a transformative cinematic experience. It has been a great pleasure to collaborate with...

Bruce Springsteen once sang, "I check my look in the mirror/wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face." Well, 40 years later that wish sort of came true—here, we have a completely different Springsteen. On Monday, 20th Century Studios released the first look of Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White...

A new Hulu and Disney+ documentary, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Bruce Springsteen and the members of the E Street Band on the road during their 2023 World Tour, which will continue into 2025. The documentary includes a number of reveals about Bruce Springsteen and the band as well as an in-depth look at rehearsals, live performances, and backstage moments. Bruce Springsteen himself also provides commentary and his own insights about his creative process and his collaboration with the E Street Band.

Road Diary is one of several current and upcoming projects dedicated to Bruce Springsteen's history, continuing a trend of interest in musical biopics. Among these projects is Bruce Springsteen: Backstage and Backstreets, which is also available on Disney+, and Deliver Me from Nowhere, a feature film that will star Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen and explore the making of Springsteen's 1982 album Nebraska.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Hulu and Disney's new documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band reveals never-before-seen details and footage about the legendary singer/songwriter. A native of Freehold, New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen is one of the most prolific American singers, songwriters, and rock n roll artists who has ever lived. He established the E Street Band for the recording of his debut album Greetings from Ashbury Park, N.J. in October 1972. The E Street Band originally consisted of Garry Tallent (bass), Clarence Clemons (saxophone), Danny Federici (keyboards), Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez (drums), and David Sancious (keyboards).

Road Diary offers views a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal process leading up to Bruce Springsteen's current world tour with the E Street Band. The tour began on February 1, 2023, in Tampa, Florida, and is set to conclude on July 2, 2025. Springsteen was...

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It’s time to go backstage with the Boss. The New Jersey rock legend and his band of fifty years aren’t slowing down any time soon in the original documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, now streaming on Hulu.

Directed by frequent collaborator Thom Zimny with Springsteen co-producing, the film follows the band throughout their electrifying 2023-24 tour, offering “the most in-depth look ever...

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The Boss is bringing fans backstage with his new tour documentary.

Hulu original film Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band offers “the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances, including footage of band rehearsals, backstage moments, rare archival clips and personal reflections from [the legendary rocker] himself,” per the film’s logline.

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Directed by frequent collaborator Thom Zimny, the music film runs one hour and 39 minutes and follows Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band during their 2023-24 tour, their first since 2017. The documentary features interviews with band members including guitarists Nils Lofgren and Steven Van Zandt (who also served as the tour’s official music director), bassist Garry Tallent, pianist Roy Bittan, drummer Max Weinberg, late saxophonist Clarence Clemons (who died in 2011) and late founding member Danny Federici (who died in...

As they prepare to embark on their first tour in six years, the E Street Band reflect on the “responsibility” they feel to deliver on the sort of energetic, virtuosic shows they’ve built their reputation on.

“People would expect musicians in their 70s to play that loping thing, which is unfortunate,” drummer Max Weinberg bemoans of a sluggish early rehearsal. “We had to recall some of that manic, out-of-control way we played 50 years ago. Really get back to where we were.”

But Disney+ / Hulu’s Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is no deluded attempt to deny the passage of time. Directed by Thom Zimny — who over the past quarter-century has worked on countless films and music videos for the Boss, including the 2018 Netflix special Springsteen on Broadway — the documentary is as much a celebration of what’s changed about the group as what hasn’t,...

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Thom Zimny deftly weaves archive footage, recent live performance, candid interviews and fan tributes to create a rich portrait of a modern icon and his legendary band

Bruce Springsteen fans get liner notes of the most luxurious, informed and immersive kind with this documentary by longtime Springsteen chronicler Thom Zimny, who charts Bruce and the E Street Band on their current world tour. Springsteen himself is a bit of a cipher, choosing to contribute voiceover bookends which have the staged quality of his Springsteen on Broadway show. In between, his bandmates speak much more off the cuff as they detail the preparations for, and performances on, their first tour after six years away, a gap partly precipitated by Covid.

There’s an amusing moment early on as they gather for rehearsals, drummer Max Weinberg drily noting that the anthemic She’s the One has slowed to a funereal ballad pace in the time away.

Bruce Springsteen’s longtime manager Jon Landau is giving his thoughts on the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere, which follows The Boss while making his hit 1982 album Nebraska.

Jeremy Allen White is set to play Springsteen in the film, with Landau being portrayed by Jeremy Strong. The project will be based on the 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska by Warren Zanes.

“Oh my god, he’s just perfect. The casting is great,” Landau told The Hollywood Reporter of White playing the superstar. “[Director] Scott [Cooper] said to me at the beginning, he said, ‘We get the right cast, and we’ll tell this story right,’ and he got the right cast.”

That includes Strong, with whom Landau is also very happy.

“I died and went to heaven,” the manager joked when he heard the Succession star would be playing him. “He’s a great guy.

Jeremy Strong is giving a little insight into his forthcoming role in the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White.

While promoting The Apprentice opposite co-star Sebastian Stan in a recent interview with NME, Strong said one of the albums he has continually returned to is the rock singer-songwriter’s raw and introspective Nebraska. When asked about the connection between his answer and the upcoming feature, the actor confirmed reports from May that he would be in the project, as the singer’s longtime manager Jon Landau.

“Yeah, I am,” he said of being in the pic. “But I’d always felt that way about that album. Something about Nebraska just always spoke to me. There’s a melancholy to it. There’s a narrative to it that comes from a very deep place in him and you can feel that.”

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London got a taste of The Boss on Friday evening.

Bruce Springsteen took to a smaller stage than he is used to in the British capital on Friday evening, discussing the concert documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band during an event organized by Disney+, which will premiere the film with Hulu on Oct. 25.

Following a screening of the doc, a Q&a that featured The Boss, who was welcomed with a standing ovation, long-time friend and band member Stevie Van Zandt and director Thom Zimny, as well as producer and Springsteen manager Jon Landau, provided additional insight. The session was moderated by Scottish radio DJ and TV host Edith Bowman.

“If you get the art right, the music right and the band right, you go out and play every night like it’s your last night on Earth,” Springsteen said about the longevity of the band.