Donald Trump Jr., Kid Rock draw crowd at rally in Harrison Township
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Many people attended the rally featuring Donald Trump Jr. and Kid Rock in Harrison Township. โItโs great to be back in Michigan and we are going to win Michigan," Trump Jr. said. Kid Rock did a mini concert right after. On his Instagram, Kid Rock said heโs struggled with neck issues for years and showed a picture of himself getting a cortisone shot. But he said he would not miss the rally with Trump Jr. because of his commitment to re-elect the president.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Sept. 13, 2020
A spike in coronavirus cases at Michigan State University is being regarded as an urgent situation. School officials say 342 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last two and a half weeks. Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 111,524; Death toll now at 6,591The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 111,524 as of Saturday, including 6,591 deaths, state officials report. The State of Michigan no longer provides updated coronavirus data on Sundays. On Monday afternoon new data on deaths and cases will be shared.
Kid Rock, Donald Trump Jr. to host Make America Great Again event Monday
Kid Rock will join Donald Trump Jr. in Harrison Township for a Make America Great Again event Monday. The event starts at 7 p.m. at Bumpers Landing Boat Club, located on River Road. Registration for the event is mandatory. You can sign up here.
Kid Rockโs Nashville bar has permit suspended for ignoring social distancing rules
NASHVILLE โ Kid Rockโs bar in Nashville has been hit with a permit suspension by the state for ignoring social distancing rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board in Tennessee voted to issue a five-day permit suspension to Kid Rockโs Big Honky Tonk & Steakhouse and three other bars in downtown Nashville for ignoring distancing guidelines, the Nashville Tennessean reports. Kid Rockโs bar had previously been fined after a complaint was filed against the establishment earlier this month, along with 14 other establishments. โThey were in violation of two points of the order that states bar areas must remain closed to the public,โ said inspector Melvin Brown. Itโs against our constitutional rights.โIn Detroit, Olympia Development of Michigan announced in December 2019 that it wouldnโt extending the lease for Kid Rockโs bar at Little Caesars Arena, which expired in April.
Detroit photographer is living his dream capturing Detroit music royalty
Itโs one thing to travel the world taking pictures of the life that surrounds you. Itโs another thing to travel the world capturing the life of an internationally-known musician. Deputat started taking pictures for Real Detroit Weekly around 2002. So he bought a camera, on a shoestring budget, and began taking pictures for the magazine. Once he left Real Detroit, and Detroit in general for Los Angeles, Jeremy began working for Interscope Records.
Pamela Anderson marries film producer Jon Peters
MALIBU, Calif. โ Pamela Anderson has married movie producer Jon Peters. Anderson and Peters married Monday in a private ceremony in Malibu, California, a representative for Anderson said Tuesday. It's the fifth marriage for both the 52-year-old model-actress and the 74-year-old film producer, who recently reunited after first dating more than 30 years ago. Peters' former wives include actress Lesley Ann Warren, and he was once in a long and high-profile relationship with Barbra Streisand. Peters was a producer on Streisand's 1976 version of โA Star Is Bornโ and the 2018 remake, along with dozens of other films including 1989's โBatmanโ and 1999's โWild Wild West.โAnderson starred on television's โBaywatchโ and in several films, and has made frequent appearances in Playboy.
Most-read ClickOnDetroit stories of 2019 (and some other gems)
Before the most-read list, I wanted to highlight a few gems -- just favorites of mine. MDOT concrete mix-up: Contractor paving crews will have to remove and replace some of the new I-75 concrete in Oakland County because an inspection revealed the incorrect concrete mix was used on portions of the new pavement. From a sighting in Belleville, to an alligator being spotted roaming around in Milford -- to a Detroit man who shot one while vacationing in Saginaw. Sign up for the Morning Report Newsletter here)Most-read of 2019Alright, so, letโs take a look back at some of the most-read stories of 2019. Six Michigan cities listed among worst places to live in US: More than a few Michigan cities were named among the worst places to live in the U.S., according to a report.
Kid Rock lists money he has donated to city after Made in Detroit restaurant closure announcement
DETROIT โ Kid Rock took to Facebook on Wednesday, pointing out all he has done for Detroit after news his restaurant at Little Caesars Arena is closing. The singer will not be renewing the lease for his Made in Detroit restaurant when it is up in April. Olympia Development of Michigan released this statement from Chris Granger, the group president of sports and entertainment at Ilitch Holdings:โWe have been in contact with Kid Rock. He has voluntarily decided not to renew his licensing agreement for the Kid Rockโs Made in Detroit restaurant which comes up for renewal in April. 250k donated to Eastern Market for the Kid Rock community kitchen250k donated for the Barbara Bush reading innovative in Detroit1m raised to help save The DSO, many, many more 10โs if not 100โs of thousands of dollars raised and donated in Detroit by Kid Rock"
Kid Rock's Detroit eatery closing after his anti-Oprah rant
DETROIT, MI โDETROIT, MI โ A Kid Rock-owned restaurant in Detroit's Little Caesars Arena will close once its licensing agreement expires this spring, the singer and arena operator announced separately Wednesday. The split also points to a widening estrangement between Kid Rock and the city he calls home. Kid Rock's Made in Detroit opened in 2017 in Little Caesars Arena, which is home to the NHL's Red Wings and the NBA's Detroit Pistons. The Ilitch statement said its โvenues are open, inviting, inclusive and respectful to all.โA spokesman for Kid Rock didn't immediately reply to a message seeking comment. Born Robert Ritchie, Kid Rock grew up in Macomb County, which is just north of Detroit.
Kid Rock on Detroit restaurant closing: โI guess millions I pumped into that town was not enoughโ
DETROIT โ Kid Rock is speaking out after news broke that Olympia Development will not be renewing his lease for his Made in Detroit restaurant inside Little Caesars Arena. Olympia Development of Michigan released this statement from Chris Granger, group president, Sports and Entertainment, Ilitch Holdings:โWe have been in contact with Kid Rock. He has voluntarily decided not to renew his licensing agreement for the Kid Rockโs Made in Detroit restaurant which comes up for renewal in April. The arena opened with six performances by Kid Rock, each one a sellout. 250k donated to Eastern Market for the Kid Rock community kitchen250k donated for the Barbara Bush reading innovative in Detroit1m raised to help save The DSO, many, many more 10โs if not 100โs of thousands of dollars raised and donated in Detroit by Kid Rock"Related: Kid Rock removed from stage after drunken rant about Oprah Winfrey
Kid Rock not renewing lease on his Made in Detroit restaurant at LCA
DETROIT โ Kid Rock is not renewing his lease for his Made in Detroit restaurant inside Little Caesars Arena. He has voluntarily decided not to renew his licensing agreement for the Kid Rockโs Made in Detroit restaurant which comes up for renewal in April. Related: Kid Rock removed from stage after drunken rant about Oprah WinfreyThe contract expires in April. The arena opened with six performances by Kid Rock, each one a sellout. Kid Rock posted a statement to his Facebook page Wednesday morning:"I will not be renewing my licensing agreement for my Made In Detroit Restaurant this April.
Kid Rock removed from stage after drunken rant about Oprah Winfrey
This time he is in the spotlight for a rant he made about media mogul and billionaire Oprah Winfrey at his Nashville based bar, Honky Tonk. Rock was removed from the stage of the bar by security after making the rant which has surfaced online. โF... Oprah,โ said Rock on stage. โOprah Winfrey is like, โHey, I just want white women to believe in this s***โ โ f*** her,โ Rock continued during the rant. While making the remarks on stage, a member called Rock a racist.