Taylor Swift earned eight trophies at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards last night, but she's sharing the spotlight with a trio of stories from the show.

Swift was against fun. and Maroon 5 for most of the night, each earning 11 nominations. However, as Swift began to win one award after the other, it was clear she would almost sweep the competition.

Swift had already won six awards before the telecast - Billboard gives out accolades beforehand to shorten the show. She then went on to take Artist of the Year and Top Female Artist.

Justin Bieber won Top Male Artists, as well as awards for T...

A cadre of country rock stars performed at George Jones' funeral in Nashville, Tennessee, today. Kid Rock, Brad Paisley and Alan Jackson were among those who headed to The Grand Ole Opry House to pay their respects to Jones, who died on Friday at age 81.

The funeral began with the opening hymn "Old Rugged Cross" by Tanya Tucker and the Imperials. Kenny Chesney, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd and Randy Travis also performed or spoke at the ceremony. Travis Tritt, Ronnie Milsap, and Patty Loveless also turned up. Former First Lady Laura Bush and Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam also...

Kid Rock has a problem with the ticket prices for Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake's highly-anticipated tour.

The rocker recently announced a budget-friendly tour across the United States over the summer, with tickets costing only $20. He has since replied to rumors that his fellow musicians are considering a $225 price point to attend their concerts.

He tells Piers Morgan, "It's garbage. It's highway robbery. I don't care who you are... I would consider both of them in a circle of friends in the business but I don't agree with it." 

To keep his ticket prices down, Kid Rock will be losing bet...

Kid Rock has ended his ongoing stand-off with Apple bosses so fans can download music from his new album "Rebel Soul" on iTunes.

The rocker previously withheld his music from digital retailer and urged fans to "steal everything" instead, but his manager Lee Trink tells Rolling Stone magazine times have changed.

He says, "We have landed... Times are different than they were on the last release. There are fewer record stores available, and there are fans who don't necessarily want to get in the car and drive to the store.

"They've been accustomed to buying it digitally. He's proven his poi...

Some celebrities are more outspoken than others, especially when it comes to politics. However, that doesn't mean that a majority of them aren't active in supporting who they think should win the 2012 presidential election. Here's a selection of celebrities that have made their choice clear:

Ted Nugent: Mitt Romney. The outspoken Republican supporter told his Twitter followers while Romney was running for the GOP nomination, "after a long heart&soul conversation with MittRomney today I concluded this goodman will properly represent we the people & I endorsed him."

Bill Maher: Barack O...

"The X Factor" is starting its second season this fall with two brand new judges: Britney Spears and Demi Lovato. And it appears that "American Idol" is looking for some fresh blood too. Jennifer Lopez has hinted she might not return for a second season, and execs may be looking to completely shake up the judging line up.

Rumors suggested Adam Lambert was in talks to return to the show for the upcoming 12th sesason, and he is thrilled by the possibility. But would he be a good fit?

What about Taylor Swift? She released her first album at age 16. Her sophomore album "Fearless" went gold i...

Kid Rock has apologized to fans for lighting up at a smoke-free concert venue in Michigan last week.

The "Born Free" hitmaker was attending a Travis Tritt show in Detroit on Friday when he illegally fired up a cigar.

The rocker's behavior angered fellow fans in the audience and the singer has now taken responsibility for his actions, blaming his negligence on his alcohol-induced state.

He tells TMZ.com, "My most sincere apologies to the patrons I may have offended, and a big middle finger in advance to all the haters and attorneys who will somehow try to find an easy paycheck in all this...

Kid Rock has raised more than $375,000 for charity while on the road.

The rocker began his Care tour earlier this month and announced plans to donate proceeds from the live shows to needy organisations through his Kid Rock Foundation.

He's halfway through the 12-date trek and Rock is already preparing to hand over the six-figure sum to local charities, thanks to a little extra help from business moguls in his native Detroit, Michigan.

The Cowboy singer is due to wrap up the Care gigs in Boise, Idaho on December 4, before paying tribute to outstanding individuals across the world by pe...

A couple of weeks ago Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from her NBA husband Kris Humphries after 72 days of marriage, more days than what some critics first predicted. Kardashian and Humphries had their wedding televised on the E! Channel and shared their wedding pictures with all the major tabloids. But after all of the TV specials and magazine spreads, their marriage is now over and will be long forgotten as soon as Kardashian marries another athlete or rapper. Like Kim and Kris' short-lived marriage, there have been other Hollywood marriages that were destined for divorce from the day of...

A Kid Rock concert in Alabama has been called off as U.S. residents brace themselves for Tropical Storm Lee.

The Cowboy rocker was due to perform for fans at The Wharf in Orange Beach on Monday but promoters have decided to postpone the gig due to severe thunderstorms.

Tickets will be honored when the show is rescheduled for a future date.

Officials have issued flash flood warnings in Alabama as Lee threatens to bring heavy rains across the Gulf of Mexico coast of the U.S - less than a week after Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc on the East Coast.

Kid Rock is considering vetting the strippers promoters hire to join him onstage at shows because some of them are a little "shaky" close-up.

The rap-rocker invites venue bosses to find the best local talent in strip bars and ask them to perform alongside him - but he's often shocked by the ladies gyrating and dancing around him.

He tells Rolling Stone magazine, "We actually need to devise a better system, because night to night it's pretty f**king shaky.

"There are certain nights when I'm like, 'Wow, what the f**k?'"

Singer Kid Rock laughed off his son's recent speeding ticket fine - because it's the only time the college-bound teen has broken the law.

While dad has become known for raising hell and getting arrested for brawling is fast food restaurants, Kid Rock's son has managed to stay out of trouble - something that makes his father extremely proud.

Rock says, "I couldn't be more proud of him, he's so well mannered, he's such a great kid. He got a speeding ticket and I was like, 'Phew.' Evidence!

"He's actually going to attend college in Nashville. The fact that he's going to college, I'm like, '...

Teenage lovers Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez serenaded each other at a karaoke bar in Los Angeles on Sunday, sealing their performance with a passionate kiss.

The singers went public with their romance earlier this year and they're no longer shy about showing off their love for each other.

Gomez and Bieber headed to Lucky Strike in L.A. on Sunday night and thrilled locals with a rendition of the Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow duet Picture.

The stars shared a microphone for the impromptu sing-along, and video footage of the performance, posted on TMZ.com, shows the Baby hit-maker taking Gom...

Sheryl Crow is to donate a portion of the profits from her upcoming concert in Wyoming to help a wild horse protection group.

The singer, who is an avid animal rights campaigner, is due to perform alongside Kid Rock at the Cheyenne Frontier Days event on July 22nd and she will hand over some of the money raised to bosses at horse advocacy group Cloud Foundation.

Members of the organization are currently suing the U.S. government in a bid to halt plans to round up a large herd of wild mustangs in Nevada later this month.

Singer Sheryl Crow accidentally flashed her underwear during a performance at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday.

The hitmaker took to the stage in Nashville, Tennessee in a short white skirt to perform a tune with host Kid Rock, and when she stood, Crow briefly gave the crowd - and TV viewers - a quick peak of her undergarments.

However the Grammy Award-winning star took the mishap in her stride and later laughed off the wardrobe malfunction, saying, "People all over America are tweeting that I was wearing a really short skirt when I sang with Kid Rock and that when I got up off the s...

Newlyweds Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert had an amazing night at the CMT Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, picking up three of the nine top honors between them.

Shelton won Male Video and Web Video of the Year prizes for his hits Who Are You When I'm Not Looking and Kiss My Country A**, while his new bride landed the Female Video of the Year award for ballad The House That Built Me.

The night's biggest winner was Taylor Swift, who walked away with Video of The Year honors for her promo Mine.

Justin Bieber also picked up his first ever CMT award for his That Should Be Me ...

During the summer of 2011, plenty of music will be playing across this great land of ours. While by no means an exhaustive list of summer tours, we're shining our spotlight on some of the hottest tickets of the hottest season. Whatever your musical taste or monetary budget, there's bound to be something for everyone.

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U2 - One of this summer's most highly-anticipated events is U2's 360º Tour, especially considering that many fans have been waiting with tickets in hand since last summer, when the North American leg of the tour was postponed due to Bono's back injury. The tour begins wit...

Kid Rock faced the wrath of angry protesters outside the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) gala in his native Detroit, Michigan as he picked up a special prize on Sunday night.

Organizers' decision to honor the star sparked outrage among civil rights leaders because of his affiliation with the American Civil War-era Confederate Army flag, which has been adopted by white supremacists.

When the tribute was announced, leading Detroit activist Adolph Mongo said, "It's a slap in the face for anyone who fought for civil rights in this country. It's (Confederat...

Stars including Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green and Kid Rock have signed up to perform at an upcoming concert to honor former President George H. W. Bush.

The former leader will be feted for his humanitarian work promoting volunteer schemes at a gala in Washington, D.C. on March 21.

The event will feature an all-star concert, with performances from other artists including Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

The show will be taped to air in on March 28.

Kid Rock has caused controversy among African-American civil rights leaders after National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) officials chose to honor the rocker at an upcoming Detroit, Michigan gala.

The rocker is a local boy done good and organization bosses are keen to honor him at their annual May 1 event for all the work he does for African-Americans and the city of Detroit.

But his ties to the once-racist deep south and his affiliation with the American Civil War-era Confederate Army flag, which has been adopted by white supremacists, have irked many civil rig...

Shining Star - Steven Tyler: Perhaps taking a cue from one of his band's most famous songs, Steven Tyler is showing some "Sweet Emotion" on "American Idol" - and proving those nasty naysayers wrong.

The Aerosmith frontman made his judging debut this week on FOX's aging singing competition (full disclosure: I work for a FOX station). And the results, maybe surprisingly, were rock-star worthy.

A headline on ABCnews.com read: "Steven Tyler Clearly the Star as 'American Idol' Premieres". The Palm Beach Post asked, "Steven Tyler, where ya been all my life?" And MTV.com declared: "Steven Tyler ...

In this episode of Top Gear US, Tanner drives a Ford Velociraptor truck against a HALO (High Altitude, Low Opening) jumper. It evokes memories of when Richard Hammond raced a Porsche Turbo against a Red Devil; not exactly the same thing, but close enough that hardcore fans may feel some deja vu. I really wish the show would stop semi-cribbing segments from the British version, and come up with some of their own; I know the UK series had some fabulous ideas, but the similarities make it seem like the US team can't come up with original ideas, and they don't need to be giving ammunition ...

R&B star Ne-Yo is set to play an "elegant hit man" in an upcoming episode of hit crime drama CSI: NY.

The singer has already enjoyed a number of small movie roles, including appearances in 2006's Save the Last Dance 2 and Stomp the Yard in 2007. And now he's set to put his acting skills to the test on the small screen with a stylish role in the popular show.

A representative for the series tells People.com, "Ne-Yo will be playing a professional hit man who doesn't fit the usual image of a hired killer. This guy carries himself with elegant style but a violent efficiency."

Previous gue...

Kid Rock has launched a bitter attack against ticket scalpers trying to profit from his upcoming 40th birthday party show in his native Detroit, Michigan after the concert sold out within 19 minutes of going on sale.

The All Summer Long hit-maker announced plans to celebrate the milestone age with fans at a special January 15th gig at Ford Field, which is to be renamed 40 Field for the night.

The show, which takes place two days before his actual birthday, will kick off his 2011 Born Free Tour, but it's already gotten off to a bad start - more than 45,000 tickets were snapped up last wee...

Miranda Lambert had a very special 27th birthday at the 44th annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday - she took home Song, Video and Album of the Year honors and was named Female Vocalist of the Year.

Her fiance Blake Shelton was also a big winner, claiming the Male Vocalist and Musical Event of the Year awards.

Lady Antebellum were the only other multiple winners, picking up accolades for Vocal Group and Single of the Year, and it was a huge night for event co-host Brad Paisley, who claimed the Entertainer of the Year prize.

Lambert, who was nominate...

Newlywed Katy Perry extended her October wedding celebrations at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday after winning the night's top prize.

With new husband Russell Brand cheering her on, Perry turned the air blue thanking the "best f**king crowd in Europe" while picking up the Best Video trophy for "California Gurls," beating the likes of Lady Gaga, 30 Seconds to Mars and Eminem.

The singer, who joined her new husband for their first public appearance since becoming man and wife, shared her joy with pal Rihanna, who was forced to miss the pop star's wedding in India last month.

The "Umb...

Former Guns N' Roses rocker Slash has condemned Steven Tyler for accepting a job on American Idol - branding the move "disappointing" for the singer's fans and his Aerosmith band mates.

Tyler has joined the TV talent show's panel along with Jennifer Lopez, replacing departing judges Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi. Kid Rock recently spoke out about the rocker's "stupid" decision, accusing Tyler of destroying the "sacred American institution of rock and roll."

Slash has now joined the protests, insisting he feels sorry for Tyler's Aerosmith bandmates who now have to work...

Kid Rock has aimed a furious rant at Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler over his "stupid" new job as an American Idol judge - accusing the singer of destroying the "sacred American institution of rock and roll."

The rocker recently joined the panel of the hit TV talent show along with Jennifer Lopez, following the departure of Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi.

However, Rock is fuming about Tyler's decision to sign up for the reality series, insisting the star is making a massive mistake.

He tells Entertainment Weekly, "I think it's the stupidest thing he's ever done in his...

Kid Rock has taken issue with his Las Vegas impersonator after he was photographed groping reality TV star Tila Tequila and didn't make it clear he wasn't the real deal.

As a result, websites and magazines like Rolling Stone were duped into printing the photos and mistakenly identified the man, lookalike Craig Kory, as Kid Rock. After upsetting the real rocker, Kory invited Kid Rock to check out his show in Sin City, insisting, "I'm representing him well."

However, the All Summer Long hit-maker has already made up his mind about his doppelganger. He tells Rolling Stone, "I wouldn't be...

Kid Rock has lost a civil suit accusing him of beating up a fellow diner at an Atlanta, Georgia restaurant in 2007 - he and his fellow defendants have been ordered to pay $40,000 to their alleged victim.

The singer and five members of his entourage went on trial this week amid allegations they beat up Harlen Akins for no apparent reason following an argument at a branch of the Atlanta Waffle House in October 2007.

Akins claimed he had been left bloodied in the attack and with serious injuries after Rock's pals followed him to the restaurant parking lot..

Rock, real name Robert Ritchie, t...