Celebrities have a lot of fun with fashion at music-related award shows, often showing up in unusual or funky ensembles. Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards was no exception.

Selena Gomez rocked the blue carpet in a white gown with neon piping that included a strategically placed slit along the bodice that hinted at her curves.

Ke$ha donned a short little black dress that showed major side butt - a trend that's been building in popularity over the last year or so, peaking with Gwyneth Paltrow's dress at the "Iron Man 3" premiere.

Madonna wore one of the more daring get ups of the eveni...

Pop music couple Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger now have a permanent reminder of their love after going under the needle to get matching tattoos.

The Sk8er Boi singer announced her engagement to the Nickelback frontman last year and they have been busy planning their upcoming wedding.  Lavigne has now revealed they sealed their love by having matching body art inked during a romantic trip to Paris, France.

She tells Etcanada.com, "I got 'Live in the Moment' in French: 'Vivre le moment present.' I said, 'I got a surprise for you, took him to get tattooed.' He probably was thinking I was ...

Nickelback star Chad Kroeger once paid his drum technician $375 to stick his penis into the blades of a fan.

The band frequently got bored on the road and the rocker, who is now engaged to singer Avril Lavigne, admits he previously dared one of his pals to risk major injury just for some extra cash.

He tells Men's Health magazine, "We've always been very close to our crew, so we've had a lot of fun getting them to do silly, stupid things that could possibly cause them to hurt or injure themselves in some way. We were in Germany years ago - this was one of my favorite stories - and we we...

A photo of Deryck Whibley and girlfriend Ari Cooper dressed up as the Sum 41 singer's ex-wife Avril Lavigne and her current fiance, Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger, was posted on twitter over the weekend. Whibley dressed as his ex while Cooper donned some fake facial hair and carried a red party cup with the name "Chad" on it at a Halloween party.

We're not sure how Avril's taking it, but Kroeger saw the picture and blasted Whibley over it on twitter.

"Hey Deryck loved the costumes! we were going to dress up as you guys this year but all the parties had celebrity themes haha!" He wrote.

K...

Nickelback rocker Chad Kroeger and his new fiancee Avril Lavigne became engaged less than eight weeks after they first started dating.

The "How You Remind Me" singer stunned fans last month by announcing he had proposed to Lavigne after a whirlwind romance.

Kroeger grew close to the pop punk earlier this year after teaming up with her in the recording studio, but it wasn't until July 1 that their relationship officially turned romantic, and the 37 year old admits the date will always have special meaning for the pair - because it falls on Canada's national day.

He tells People magazine, ...

Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger feels like the "luckiest person alive" after Avril Lavigne accepted his marriage proposal.

The couple stunned fans when they announced the wedding plans this week after a whirlwind romance which began when they teamed up to write a song for Lavigne's new album back in February. They kept their romance out of the spotlight, but have now opened up about their love in a new interview with Canada's Hello! magazine.

The couple is seen embracing on the cover of the publication, with the Sk8er Boi hit-maker flashing her large diamond engagement ring. They also ta...

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger have announced their engagement after a secret six-month relationship.

The "Sk8er Boi" singer reportedly fell for the Nickelback singer in February, when the two Canadian stars joined up to write a song together for her new album.

One of Avril's pals tells People magazine, "A romantic relationship blossomed as they spent time writing together."

The couple were able to keep their relationship very private and their news has shocked fans around the world.

Just hours ago the news was posted on Nickelback's twitter page that Kroeger, 37, had proposed to Lavign...

Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger is convinced the band is so despised by critics they'll be dead before they receive official recognition.

The Canadian rockers have previously been subjected to barbed comments from fellow musicians including The Black Keys star Patrick Carney, who blamed fans' acceptance of Nickelback as "the biggest band in the world" for killing off rock 'n' roll.

Kroeger is adamant they are so disliked it will be years before they are handed any kind of prestigious award.

He tells Canada's Edmonton Journal, "We may be dead by then but I think the Rock and Roll Hall of...

The Black Keys star Patrick Carney has reached out to Nickelback after blaming the Canadian band for the current state of music, insisting he "didn't mean to single them out."

Carney took aim at Chad Kroeger's band in Rolling Stone magazine, declaring, "Rock 'n' roll is dying because people became OK with Nickelback being the biggest band in the world. They became OK with the idea that the biggest rock band in the world is always going to be s**t (and) therefore you should never try to be the biggest rock band in the world. F**k that!"

The How You Remind Me hit-makers brushed off the co...

The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney has sparked a New Year war of words with rockers Nickelback after blaming the much-maligned Canadian band for the current state of music.

In the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine, Carney takes aim at Chad Kroeger's band as he attempts to explain why he thinks rock music is suffering in 2012.

He says, "Rock 'n' roll is dying because people became OK with Nickelback being the biggest band in the world.

"They became OK with the idea that the biggest rock band in the world is always going to be s**t (and) therefore you should never try to be the bigges...

The people of Detroit, Michigan - home to some of the greatest music in Rock and Rhythm & Blues history - are speaking out against the current plan to have Canadian rock band Nickelback perform during the halftime show of the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day football game against the Green Bay Packers.

A movement to keep the Canadian rockers out of Detroit on Turkey Day was created by Lions fan Dennis Guttman, who started a petition on Change.org in hopes that Lions management and the NFL would choose to replace the band with a group or artist - well, more American. After all, Thanksgiving ...

Nickelback "star" Chad Kroeger has been ordered to hand over $25,000 a month to his former partner in their bitter court fight.

The singer's former common law spouse Marianna Goriuk took him to British Columbia Supreme Court in Canada, claiming she needed higher interim spousal support payments. A judge awarded her a monthly payment of $25,000, based on Kroeger's annual income of $9.7 million, according to the Vancouver Sun.

Associate Chief Justice Anne MacKenzie wrote in her decision, "The parties' lifestyle was extravagant. According to (Goriuk), they spent unlimited amounts to improv...

As another year ends and 2009 looms, we wondered if you've all been paying attention for the past 12 months.

In amongst all the political, environmental and economical changes around the globe, there has been a great deal of celebrity tittle-tattle to report about.

From pop pregnancies, marriages and splits to high and low notes, it has been a rock 'n' roller coaster ride of fun, horror and giggles.

But will you be the party animal or the party pooper when it comes to the quiz to end all pop quizzes this year?

Put down your eggnog and switch off the TV, for it's time to ...

These actors and artists don't have much in common besides looks. But who gets the shit-end of the stick? Check out our photo slideshow of celebrities that look alike and which one has an advantage over the other.

Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)

Giovanni Ribisi

Before he started wearing guy-liner, Armstrong shared that dopey confused look with Ribisi. We suspected these two were the same person when we saw The Other Sister, but after hearing Ribisi's first line, we knew it was for real. They even sound the same!

Advantage: Ribisi because he's acting

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Canadian rocker Chad Kroeger spent part of his adolescence locked up in a detention center after he was caught stealing thousands of dollars from his school. The Nickelback frontman turned the safe at his junior high school into his own "personal ATM" while growing up in Hanna, Alberta - and used the cash to buy guitars and video games.

He tells Playboy magazine, "I broke into my junior high school about 11 times and found the combination to this huge walk-in safe. I was probably 13. I bought a guitar with the money I stole, video games, all kinds of stuff... Over a span of eight month...

Canadian rocker Chad Kroeger has lost the first round of his battle against police who arrested him in Surrey, British Columbia in 2006. The Nickelback frontman accused police of illegally obtaining breath samples from him during a DUI arrest, but a judge has dismissed the claims.

Kroeger, real name Chad Turton, was pulled over for speeding on June 22nd, 2006. He faces charges of impaired driving and driving with a blood alcohol level over .08 - the legal limit.

Kroeger's lawyer, Marvin Stern, argued a police officer conducted an unlawful search of his client's Ferrari after det...

Jennifer Lopez and Baby Bash have just laid down their vocals for a smoking new track entitled "This Boy's Fire," on Ultimate Santana, in stores October 16th on Arista Records. Written by Steve Morales, Sean Garrett and Baby Bash and produced by Steve Morales, Sean Garrett, Cory Rooney and Dr. Luke, the track adds a hot new flavor to this collection which features milestone tracks from Santana's hitmaking years on Columbia Records alongside the groundbreaking collaborations that highlighted three consecutive blockbuster Arista albums: Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), and All That I Am ...

Conde Nast Media Group announced today the following updates regarding New York Fashion Week's most star-studded event:

* Mary J. Blige joins the line up

* The Fashion Rocks(TM) stage will explode with once in a lifetime duets featuring Mary J. Blige and Usher, Fergie and Ludacris and Alicia Keys with Santana.

* Presenters include: Jessica Alba, Mischa Barton, Teri Hatcher, LeAnn Rimes, Denis Leary, Sean "Diddy" Combs, 50 Cent, Sean Lennon, Irina Lazareanu, Tyra Banks, Emily Procter, Kimora Lee Simmons, Michael Kors, Francisco Costa, Tommy Hilfiger, and Max Azria.

* A po...

Nickelback star Chad Kroeger has reportedly been caught up in another brawl after taking offense to a heckler in a Vancouver, Canada nightclub. Canada's Jam! Music reports police have confirmed a fight took place at the club but would not name names. Kroeger's publicist has refused to comment on the fracas, which took place on Friday.

According to witnesses, who described the scene to a local radio station, the rocker punched a man in the face after he poked fun at Kroeger and his band.

This is Kroeger's second run-in with the law in as many months - in March he was caught fight...

Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger has been arrested for drunk driving in Canada. Royal Canadian Mounted Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say Kroeger was arrested last Thursday. Corporal Roger Morrow says officers in two RCMP vehicles were suspicious of the way a vehicle was being driven.

Police say the car was also speeding at the time. One of the officers stopped the car without incident and a drunk driving investigation was initiated. The singer was not charged at the time, but police say drunk driving charges will be filed against the singer.

- Nickelback photo galle...

Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger has thanked a former girlfriend for his success because their heated fights inspired his band's biggest hit. The Canadian rocker, who recently wed fiancee Marianne, wrote the lyrics for "How You Remind Me" in a furious frenzy.

He says, "I was sitting in the basement of my old house in 2000 having just got into a big argument with my girlfriend. So I guess I was feeling pretty jaded at the time. I wanted to write some lyrics that were a slap in the face to her. Even though I do say in the song that I love her, I kind of wanted to throw her a back-handed ...

Bo Bice, "American Idol" fourth season finalist, will release his much-anticipated debut album, "The Real Thing," on 19 Recordings/RCA Records on Dec. 13. Produced by Clive Davis, the album teams Bice with Chad Kroeger, Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi, Ben Moody, John Shanks, and Swedish producer Max Martin. "It's so cool to be surrounded by people like that," says the singer from Birmingham, Alabama. "You just feel grateful every day."

There will be two editions of "The Real Thing." In addition to a regular CD, there will be a DualDisc version with bonus material, including three extra ...

Happy Birthday to actress Virginie Ledoyen (1976), Nickelback guitarist Chad Kroeger (1974), Aeon Flux actor Jonny Lee Miller (1972), rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard (1968; d. 2004), jazz guitarist and Jay Leno bandleader Kevin Eubanks (1957), actress Beverly D'Angelo (1951), Law & Order detective Sam Waterston (1940), English singer Petula Clark (1932), TV newspaper publisher Ed Asner (1929), Italian composer Mantovani (1905; d. 1980), and American painter Georgia O'Keeffe (1887; d. 1986).