**Bruce Springsteen Denies Billionaire Status, Highlights Philanthropy and Political Views**

Bruce Springsteen has put an end to rumors about his supposed billionaire status, clarifying that he is far from reaching such financial heights. In an interview with the Telegraph, he stated, “I’m not a billionaire… I wish I was, but they got that real wrong. I’ve spent too much money on superfluous things.”

The iconic rock-and-roll artist, now 75 years old, first debuted with his album "Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J." over 50 years ago and has been touring ever since. Despite his significant earnings, Springsteen emphasizes that he enjoys the fruits of his labor wisely. He believes people should take pleasure in their "good fortune" as a reward for their hard work, but also warns against letting luxury distract from the bigger picture, saying, "That's usually where people go south."

Springsteen's idea of "superfluous" spending remains ambiguous, but his philanthropic efforts are well-known. Earlier this year, it was reported that he donated $20,000 back in 1985 to support striking miners in northern England—a sum equating to over $58,000 in today’s currency. Without seeking any publicity, he handed the check to two miners' wives, Juliana Heron and Anne Suddick, during a performance in Newcastle. Heron recalled him saying, “I truly support what the miners are doing for their communities. I want to present you with this cheque.”

In 1984, Springsteen and his wife, Patti Scialfa, made a $100,000 donation to restore the Turf Club, a historic music venue in Asbury Park, the area where Springsteen grew up. In a recent tour of his New Jersey home studio with CBS's Gayle King, which has been a hub for his music recording over the last 15 years, Springsteen introduced his pet pigs and horses, showing another facet of his lifestyle.

Known for his strong political opinions, Springsteen has been a vocal supporter of President Obama and has participated in numerous concerts and rallies for the former president. Although it is uncertain whether he contributes financially to Democratic nominees, he has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election. Expressing cautious optimism, he told the Telegraph, “I’m not that anxious” about the election outcome, as he believes Harris will prevail, though he admits, “Of course, I’ve been wrong before about this.”

Springsteen did not hold back his criticism of Donald Trump, describing the former president as an “insurrectionist” and expressing concern over the potential dangers to democracy. "In the States, there's an enormous anxiety, however, at losing the things that are dearest to us, the danger of losing democracy, rule of law, peaceful transfer of power. And this is a guy who is committed to none of these things. He’s an insurrectionist. You know, he led a coup on the United States government, so there's no way he should be let anywhere near the office of the presidency."

Springsteen’s combination of philanthropy, political activism, and his concern for the broader societal picture continues to define his legacy beyond music.