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Bruce Springsteen Embraces 'The Boss' Nickname, Praises Biopic Star

5/3/2025

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Bruce Springsteen, affectionately dubbed "The Boss," shared his ambivalence about the nickname on The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast, admitting he has come to accept it. The moniker, born from his band and popularized by a DJ, has become iconic. Excitingly, he praised Jeremy Allen White's vocal talents in an upcoming biopic about his life.

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Bruce Springsteen, affectionately dubbed "The Boss," shared his ambivalence about the nickname on The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast, admitting he has come to accept it. The moniker, born from his band and popularized by a DJ, has become iconic. Excitingly, he praised Jeremy Allen White's vocal talents in an upcoming biopic about his life.