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De Niro Opens Tribeca, Slams “Monstrous” Leaders, Honors Bloomberg

6/5/2026

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Robert De Niro opened Tribeca Festival on June 4, 2026, condemning “monstrous” leaders and alluding to U.S. President Donald Trump.
The festival premiered Questlove’s documentary Earth, Wind & Fire.
Earth, Wind & Fire performed “September” and “Shining Star” with The Roots at the Beacon Theatre.
Co-founder Jane Rosenthal said the street-fair concept is a lasting part of New York’s cultural fabric.
Former mayor Michael Bloomberg was honored at an event, noting the festival helped revitalize Lower Manhattan after 9/11.

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Robert De Niro opened Tribeca Festival on June 4, 2026, condemning “monstrous” leaders and alluding to U.S. President Donald Trump.
The festival premiered Questlove’s documentary Earth, Wind & Fire.
Earth, Wind & Fire performed “September” and “Shining Star” with The Roots at the Beacon Theatre.
Co-founder Jane Rosenthal said the street-fair concept is a lasting part of New York’s cultural fabric.
Former mayor Michael Bloomberg was honored at an event, noting the festival helped revitalize Lower Manhattan after 9/11.