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Kid Rock Excited For First SXSW Visit; Talks About ‘Idol,’ Son’s High School Graduation

Kid Rock has a good reason for never attending the South by Southwest Music festival: He says he’s never been invited.

But this year, he’s not only invited, he’s the host of a party designed to give attention to some emerging acts.

Kid Rock, John Legend & The Roots, Lauryn Hill, Willie Nelson Headline New Orleans Jazz Fest

Kid Rock, John Legend & The Roots, Willie Nelson, Bon Jovi, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Arcade Fire, Wilco and Cyndi Lauper are among the headliners for the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Kid Rock Bashes Ticket Brokers Who Buy Low, Sell High

Kid Rock says ticket brokers are crashing his birthday bash and driving up concert prices.

The country rocker with hip-hop roots says on his website that he would love to confront scalpers who swoop in and buy blocks of his low-priced tickets, then resell them for profit.

No Cooling Off Kid Rock; 45K Tickets For Detroit Birthday Concert Snatched Up In 19 Minutes

Kid Rock always has been a hot ticket in the Detroit area, but sales for an upcoming concert show the country rocker with hip-hop roots is on fire.

Steven Tyler Responds To Kid Rock ‘Idol’ Slam: ‘He’s Just Jealous’

Steven Tyler doesn’t think much of Kid Rock’s slam of the Aerosmith rocker for taking a job as an “American Idol” judge.

“He’s just jealous,” Steven said in response to a question from an Access Hollywood producer at a press conference at the LA auditions for Season 10 of “American Idol” on Thursday.

Kid Rock: ‘American Idol’ Is ‘The Stupidest Thing’ Steven Tyler Has Ever Done

Not everyone is happy to see Steven Tyler take a seat at the judges’ table on “American Idol.”

“I think it’s the stupidest thing he’s ever done in his life,” Kid Rock told Entertainment Weekly when asked about the Aerosmith frontman’s new “Idol” judging gig.

Jury Awards $40,000 In Damages In Kid Rock Case Over Waffle House Incident

A suburban Atlanta jury has awarded $40,000 to a man who says musician Kid Rock and his entourage beat him during a 2007 fight at a Waffle House restaurant.

Kid Rock Testifies He Didn’t Fight Until Provoked At Atlanta-Area Waffle House

Musician Kid Rock testified Thursday that he exchanged some tough words with a customer before a 2007 melee at an Atlanta-area Waffle House restaurant but didn’t start fighting until provoked.

“I gave it to him verbally, I said, ‘Shut your mouth, man,’” the singer testified in DeKalb County court, adding that while members of his entourage hit Harlen Akins during the fight, the musician never landed a punch.

Kid Rock & Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger Get Ready To Rock & Rumble At WrestleMania

Mickey Rourke will have quite the musical entertainment when he attends this year’s WrestleMania, including Kid Rock and lead Pussycat Dolls siren Nicole Scherzinger, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

The rocker and the pop star will perform at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania on April 5 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.

U2, Kid Rock & Rihanna Added To Grammy Lineup

U2, Kid Rock and Rihanna are the latest performers added to be the impressive lineup at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.

Kanye West, Kid Rock & Fall Out Boy To Play Youth Inaugural Ball

Kanye West, Kid Rock and Fall Out Boy will be among the lengthy list of musicians celebrating the presidential inauguration in the coming days.

The stars will perform at the Youth Inaugural Ball on Tuesday, which will air on MTV as part of “Be The Change: Live at the Inaugural.”

Kid Rock Raging About Community Service

Kid Rock is upset that he can’t pick the good deed that will serve as his punishment for a brawl at a Georgia Waffle House.

In a post on his Web site, the rocker blasts a judge for denying his request to serve his 80 hours of community service by performing for U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East.