THG Presents: The Best Celebrity Feuds of 2010
There's nothing like a good celebrity feud.
Sure, we all go through bad breakups, say things we wish we could take back and argue with others, but when the stars do it, it's so much more interesting!
As the year winds down, we've examined 2010's top celebrity mistresses and sex tapes. Now, THG takes a look at the year's 10 best celebrity spats here ...
10. Brett Favre vs. Jenn Sterger
In a classic he said/she said deal, a former Jets reporter alleged sexual harassment by the NFL legend, who says he was just hollering. Perhaps. Some say the biggest crime was thinking Brett Favre's small junk was going to impress somebody.
9. Sarah Palin vs. PETA
We'd rank Sarah Palin higher, but public wars of words lose some of their edge when you go out of your way to start them. Still, her exchange with PETA over hunting was classic. Bristol Palin and Willow Palin had some good ones, too.
8. Kid Rock vs. Steven Tyler
The former called the latter's hiring by American Idol "the stupidest thing he's ever done in his life" and termed him "an idiot" for good measure. The Aerosmith rocker responded that Kid is "just jealous." Not sure about that one, Steve.
CMA Awards Fashion Face-Off: Billy Ray Cyrus vs. Kid Rock
This might be the first and last time Bilyl Ray Cyrus is ever compared to Kid Rock.
But the newly single father of Miley Cyrus walked the red carpet of the Country Music Awards last night, all by his lonesome, following his recent divorce from wife Tish.
The Detroit rocker did the same, refraining from once again calling Steven Tyler an idiot and simply posing for photographers in his usual attire. Check out both quasi studs here and then vote in our poll:
Who looks sexier?
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Kid Rock to Steven Tyler: You're an Idiot
American Idol fans may be torn on new judge Steven Tyler, but Kid Rock has made it very clear what he thinks of this rocker's decision to join the show.
"I think it's the stupidest thing he's ever done in his life," the Detroit native told Entertainment Weekly.
Kid says he loves the Aerosmith front man "to death," but adds:
"He's a sacred American institution of rock 'n roll and he just threw it all out the window. Just stomped on it and set it on fire... I think whoever's advising him, we should bring back the guillotine or whatever they call that thing. And if it was himself, he needs some serious counseling."
Tell us how you really feel, Kid Rock. Stop holding back. What do you think, readers? Are you happy Tyler and J. Lo are joining Idol?
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Kid Rock: Not Exactly a Fan of Twitter
You could call Kid Rock the anti-Ashton Kutcher.
While the latter has amassed more Twitter followers than there are people in the state of Rhode Island, the former would just as soon kill himself than Tweet.
And while we dislike his use of "gay" as an apparent synonym for "lame," there is something to be said about this honest, surprisingly self-aware analysis:
"It's gay. If one more person asks me if I have a Twitter, I'm going to tell them, 'Twitter this [bleep], mother[bleep]er,'" the rocker recently told Rolling Stone.
"I don't have anything to say, and what I have to say is not that relevant. Anything relevant, I'm going to bottle up and squeeze it onto a record somewhere."
We suppose that's for the best. That was more than 140 characters anyway.
Guess that means this guy isn't the real Kid Rock too. We feel so used.
Celebrity Look-Alikes, Vol. 53: Josh Holloway & Kid Rock
If you've read any Lost spoilers this winter, you know that the sci-fi epic's fifth season calls for plenty of Josh Holloway shirtless. Any complaints?
While plenty is known about Holloway's character Sawyer at this stage of the game, Lost never shies away from new, unexpected twists. We suggest a reunion with his long-separated brother, Lawyer, played by a certain rocker below ...
Okay, so maybe Josh Holloway and Kid Rock weren't exactly switched at birth. But there's a similar look and swagger to the rabble-rousing bad-asses.
Like some of our past look-alikes, sometimes it's more about a vibe you get. If given the choice of these two, we'd prefer Holloway shirtless. The Kid might want to lay off all that Waffle House cuisine and shed a few pounds. Nice bling, though.
A Very Happy Birthday to ...
A number of celebrity birthdays make this 17th of January a very special occasion for The Hollywood Gossip. After all, who would expect that the following stars (and we're using the term loosely in some cases) would share a day of birth?
People of all ages and walks of life, such as ...
... adopted son of the world's biggest movie star Connor Cruise (14)!
... Kim Kardashian sex tape (and future reality show) star Ray J (28)!
... Dancing with the Stars god and Karina Smirnoff fiance Maksim Chmerkovskiy (29)!
... faux trailer trash, Pamela Anderson ex, and Waffle House brawler Kid Rock (38)!
... incoming First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama (45)!
Which celebrity birthdays are next? Who shares yours? Click on the link to find out - and click to enlarge the pictures of today's birthday boys (and girl) above!
Sarah Palin Backs Kid Rock Presidential Bid
We're kidding, obviously. Kid Rock is not running for office, nor did Sarah Palin mention him at any point. But you could make a case for interpreting this gem of a quote, from her interview with conservative pundit Hugh Hewitt, that way.
Asked why her candidacy has triggered some hostility, Sarah Palin said:
"I think they’re just not used to someone coming in from the outside saying you know what? It's time that normal Joe Six-pack American is finally represented in the position of vice presidency. I think that that’s kind of taken some people off guard."
How that's supposed to be a selling point for her candidancy, we can't say. That's a (potentially endless) discussion for another time.
But If the man below is not Joe Six Pack, we don't know who is:
JOE SIX PACK: If John McCain decides to dump Sarah Palin after tonight's Vice Presidential debate, we recommend Kid Rock for the #2 spot on the GOP ticket.
No Charges Filed in Tommy Lee-Kid Rock Fight
No criminal charges will be filed in connection with the fight between Kid Rock and Tommy Lee at September's MTV Video Music Awards, the Clark County district attorney said.
"It's worth noting that Tommy Lee requested no prosecution relating to the incident, and there were no injuries to either person," said Dan Kulin, a spokesman for the Clark County (Nev.) District Attorney, David Roger.
"The Clark County district attorney's office will not pursue charges against Robert James Ritchie, also known as Kid Rock, involving a confrontation with Tommy Lee on September 9, 2007, at the Palms Hotel and Casino," Roger said in a statement.
Reps for Kid Rock and Lee didn't respond Tuesday to requests for comment. Both are ex-husbands of Pamela Anderson.
Kid Rock, 36, wasn't taken into custody, but was cited for battery after he was accused of slapping and punching the 45-year-old Motley Crue drummer.
Witnesses said that although Kid Rock threw the only blows that landed, Tommy Lee appeared to have started the confrontation, which occurred in the audience.
His problems aren't over, though. Kid Rock also faces a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an October 21 Waffle House brawl in Atlanta. He and his entourage were cited after a brawl with a male customer broke out at a restaurant.
Kid Rock Arrested After Fight at Waffle House
Hearing that Kid Rock was in a fight at a waffle house is as surprising as learning that Britney Spears upskirt photos have popped up.
Yes, the singer (Rock, not Spears) was arrested in Atlanta in connection with a fight at a waffle house, the city's FOX 5 News is reporting.
Kid Rock (real name Bob Ritchie), 36, who played a sold-out show Saturday night in Atlanta, and five members of his crew were taken into custody by authorities, facing a misdemeanor charge of simple battery.
Police say Kid Rock stopped by a restaurant early Sunday after their show, and a male customer recognized a female in Rock's entourage.
Words were exchanged between the pair, and a fight ensued, the station reports. No word on whether Tommy Lee was the male customer in question.
After police were called, the singer's tour bus was pulled over, and Kid Rock and the members of his entourage were arrested.
In addition to the Kid Rock arrest, the male customer also has been charged with a felony for allegedly smashing a window of the restaurant.
According to FOX News, Kid Rock posted $1,000 bail and was released Sunday evening from DeKalb County jail, signing autographs on his way out.
Hopefully, possible girlfriends Alyssa Lipsky and Krista Ayne were there to comfort him. The guy has had a difficult couple of months.
Krista Ayne, Alyssa Lipsky Fighting Over Kid Rock
He may unsuccessfully and frequently attempt to fight Tommy Lee, but Kid Rock is apparently such a catch that two new women are smitten with him.
Penthouse Pet Krista Ayne and model Alyssa Lipsky met the rocker when they posed with him for the cover of the current Rolling Stone magazine.
During the shoot, Rock made sure to get cell numbers and e-mail addresses from both black-lingerie-clad babes, according to the New York Daily News.
Lipsky, a Realtor at Conquest Advisors, got partially cut from the cover (although her breasts remain visible). Ironically, she was axed again Sunday when Rock chose to bring Ayne to the Yankees playoff game instead of her.
Krista Ayne, who used to date Jared Leto and is also pictured in the new issue of Steppin' Out magazine, told publisher Chaunce Hayden that she has a boyfriend but he let her go to the game with Kid Rock.
Alyssa Lipsky then got jealous when a photo of the Penthouse Pet and Kid Rock at the game appeared in the paper, a source told the newspaper.
Krista Ayne (pictured) and Alyssa Lipsky are apparently clamoring for the affections of Kid Rock. Did we miss the part where he became the last man on Earth?
The blond temptress showed up at Rock's performance at the Fillmore Tuesday night and became even more annoyed when she was blocked from the VIP room by his publicist - for good reason: Krista Ayne was inside.
"Ayne said her goodbyes and went home early," says our source. "She didn't realize Lipsky was outside, pissed."
But Lipsky finally got through the velvet ropes, and before you could say, "Rock's ex Pam Anderson just married sebaceous Rick Salomon - what's that about?" she was on Kid Rock's tour bus, headed to his Detroit mansion.
Ever the gentleman, Rock later paid for Alyssa Lipsky to fly back to N.Y.




































