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Kid Rock slams lip-syncers, wears camo, sips on mystery drink at Billboard Music Awards (video)

DETROIT, MI – Sunday night certainly wasn’t a quiet one for Kid Rock at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Detroit’s WRIF-FM claims it has ‘big news coming’ to start post-’Drew and Mike’ era

DETROIT, MI – Radio listeners of Detroit’s WRIF-FM received world Monday morning that the station that “big news” that will be released at noon. The news likely has to do… Read more »

Actors’ Theatre is ‘Looking for Normal’ with upcoming play about gender identity disorder

Actors’ Theatre is bringing “normal” to the stage in Grand Rapids, but don’t expect it to be comfortable.

Who will win the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ 2013 Mirror Ball Trophy? Kellie, Jacoby, Zendaya or Aly?

Kellie Pickler and Zendaya Coleman are the odds-on favorites to win the “Dancing with the Stars” 2013 Mirror Ball trophy. But could Aly Raisman or Jacoby Jones steal the Season… Read more »

See what’s on the East Grand Rapids Prom 2013 dance mix

Students at East Grand Rapids High School’s prom celebrated the Roaring ’20s while dancing to Swedish House Mafia and Usher at The Goei Center in Grand Rapids Saturday, May 18,… Read more »

Kidstruction Zone, Mayor’s Bike Ride, Harry Belafonte on this edition of The Playlist

Get up, get out, and do something!

Three stars: Miguel Cabrera torments Texas Rangers, Prince Fielder clears bases with clutch double

Can we just give Miguel Cabrera all three stars? It was certainly a special night for Cabrera, who went 4-for-4 with three homers, five RBIs, four runs and an intentional… Read more »

Michigan won’t back out early from $80-million Adidas deal

Michigan’s contract with Adidas is even richer than originally reported — and the Wolverines have no plans to break it prematurely, despite some turbulence in the relationship.

Business seminar: Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio shares ‘Spartan Plan For Success’

Dantonio shared many of the outlines behind his business model for the unprecedented modern-era football success he has brought to Michigan State.

Use your money to buy happier time

Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton write that people pass up opportunities to spend their money to avoid disagreeable tasks

What happened to Obama’s promise?

Julian Zelizer says that Obama, like many before him, chose to work within the system to get things done rather than lead transformative change.

What they’re saying: Blackhawks complaining about the refs? Now it’s a series with Red Wings

Are the Red Wings a legitimate Stanley Cup contender now that they’re among the final eight teams left in the playoffs? At least one local columnist believes so.

Video: Watch Miguel Cabrera torment Texas Rangers pitchers by belting three home runs in 11-8 loss

It certainly wasn’t a surprise to see Cabrera hit three home runs in one game. He had already done it once in his career. Why couldn’t he do it again?… Read more »

Competitors surprised Mitch McGary skipped the NBA for another year at Michigan

Former players Jeff Withey and Trevor Mbakwe discuss Mitch McGary, and why they were a bit surprised he didn’t enter the 2013 NBA draft.

Video: Michigan State aims for bigger target in heart of Texas, WR Armanti Foreman

The Spartans have a standing offer out to the 6-foot, 174-pound Foreman, a 4-star prospect who runs a 4.43-second 40-yard dash according to Rivals.com.

QB Shane Morris to hit ground running when he arrives at Michigan this week

Michigan doesn’t have a healthy scholarship quarterback to back up Devin Gardner. It has tried to add a transfer QB, but those hopes appear to have dimmed. Shane Morris, ready… Read more »

Detroit Tigers bring back right-hander Luke Putkonen, option Evan Reed to Triple-A Toledo

Detroit relied heavily on its bullpen in Texas, so help was needed. That help will come from right-hander Luke Putkonen, who will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.