Another Celebrity Takes the Spotlight

Green Day’s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, made headlines after publicly announcing his plan to renounce his U.S. citizenship in reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of federal protection for abortion rights. Armstrong voiced his anger during a performance at the London Stadium on Friday, telling the crowd he’d be spending more time across the Atlantic as a response to what he called an “embarrassing” decision by the American court.

“Oh, I’m not kidding,” Armstrong said passionately. “You’re going to get a lot of me in the coming days.” His remarks sparked cheers from the audience, many of whom have long admired the punk rock band’s outspoken stance on social issues. Armstrong, who has fronted Green Day since 1987, doubled down on his criticism the following night in Huddersfield, England, expressing frustration and disappointment with recent political developments in the U.S.

The Supreme Court’s decision has stirred strong reactions from many in the entertainment industry, including pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo, who called out conservative justices by name during her performance at the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival over the weekend. “This song goes out to the justices: Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh. We hate you!” said Rodrigo, dedicating her performance to American women whose rights she felt were threatened by the ruling.

Rodrigo, known for her chart-topping hits and candid lyrics, took a bold stance that resonated with young fans and concertgoers, many of whom see her as a voice for their generation. Her statement came during a performance of her popular song “Driver’s License,” amplifying her message to an international audience.

As tensions rise over the implications of the Supreme Court decision, high-profile artists like Armstrong and Rodrigo continue to use their platforms to voice discontent, shedding light on the cultural rift that many feel is deepening in the U.S.