This story originally appeared in the Asbury Park Press on June 26, 2002. NBC-TV's "Today" show will broadcast live in its entirety from the Asbury Park boardwalk on July 30, with rocker Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performing at Convention Hall, Springsteen's publicists confirmed yesterday.

The 30-minute program features Swift bloggers, data experts and influencers ahead of the Oct. 3 album release.

American journalist and prominent television presenter Katie Couric is currently making headlines following her return to the Today show after 25 years.

Asbury Park city officials had no further details yesterday, said Charles Rouse Jr., coordinator of special events for the city.