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Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Bring ‘Ghosts’ And ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’ To ‘SNL’

The legendary singer and the band came together on late-night TV for their first performance in almost four years. …

For the first time in six years, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band reunited for this year’s Letter To You. The project debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard albums charts making it Springsteen’s sixth consecutive decade with a top-five album, a feat that only he has been able to accomplish. Making sure that their reunion is a full experience that fans can enjoy, Springsteen and the E Street Band took their talents to Saturday Night Live to perform together for the first time in nearly four years.

Just like many artists have done during their SNL appearances this season, Springsteen and the band performed a pair of songs for the limited audience, starting with “Ghosts” before concluding the night with “I’ll See You In My Dreams.” The exhilarating performances saw The Boss and company fully rocked-out on stage. Unfortunately for their set, the entire E Street Band was not there due to coronavirus restrictions. Earlier this week, Springsteen revealed that founding bassist Garry Tallent and violinist Soozie Tyrell would not appear at the SNL performance because of “restrictions and concerns.” Tallent was replaced by Jack Daley of the Disciples of Soul for their set.

Springsteen’s SNL set comes after he recently explained why he’s never recorded a Christmas album. “The thing is, you only want to do it around Christmas time, but you don’t want to do it then either, because it’s around Christmas time and you don’t feel like working,” he said on a recent The Tonight Show appearance. “Then Christmas time goes away and you gotta do it in the summertime when you just don’t feel like it. So, we haven’t gotten around to it. Maybe one of these days.”

You can watch the SNL performances in the videos above.

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Surprise Switcheroo, Lil Wayne Takes the Stage Instead of Nicki Minaj at iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball in Chicago

In an unexpected twist, Nicki Minaj drops a bombshell on Twitter, revealing that Lil Wayne will be the star replacing her at the upcoming 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Chicago. Despite the change, Minaj assures fans that her highly anticipated album, Pink Friday 2, is still on track for release later this week.

“Hey guys, got something to share. One last thing. Hope it doesn’t bum you out. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to rock the stage tomorrow at #Chicago Jingle Ball. My sincere apologies—I was really looking forward to seeing you all. I promise to make it up to you during the Chicago stops of my tour early next year. Stay tuned for details. BUT!!!!! My amazing brother/boss, Lil Wayne AKA the GOAT, stepped up for me so I wouldn’t have to delay my album. Catch him tomorrow at the Chicago show. I’m STILL performing at the #Atlanta Jingle Ball on the 14th and now added to the lineup for the #Miami Jingle Ball on the 16th. Album STILL dropping this FRIDAY. Thank you. Love you,” Minaj shared on Twitter.

Minaj, who has been building anticipation for Pink Friday 2 for months, previously hinted that the album holds one of her “best-kept secrets.” In a candid November post, she disclosed, “Last night when all the world was sleeping, I was up…missing you…a painful amount of missing you…listening to the intro track on #PinkFriday2…I wrote it for you. On Dec. 8th…when the clock strikes 12, one of my best-kept secrets & proudest moments will be unveiled.”

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Lil Wayne’s Heroic Move Saves Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ from Another Delay

Nicki Minaj’s highly anticipated return after five years with “Pink Friday 2” almost faced another setback, but thanks to Lil Wayne’s timely intervention, the album is set to drop as scheduled this Friday.

Earlier this week, Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to share the close call with her fans, revealing that she couldn’t perform at the Chicago Jingle Ball. Despite the disappointment for her Chicago fans, Nicki assured them that she would make it up during the early stops of her tour next year.

In a surprising turn of events, Nicki Minaj unveiled the real hero behind the scenes—Lil Wayne, her beloved brother/boss. He stepped up to perform at the Chicago show, ensuring that the album’s release wouldn’t face another delay. Nicki expressed her gratitude in her tweet, calling Lil Wayne the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) and confirming that the album is still on track for its Friday release.

The rapper has been consistently hyping up “Pink Friday 2” in recent weeks, sharing teaser bars and boldly proclaiming it as one of the “greatest of all time.” Now, with Lil Wayne’s heroic act, the stage is set for Nicki Minaj’s long-awaited comeback. What are your thoughts on Lil Wayne’s role in ensuring the album’s timely release? Share your opinions in the comments below.