Kid Rock's using his Department of War connections to get fans hyped for his new Freedom 250 Tour celebrating the USA ... and it's rubbing a ton of people online the ...

Alex Ligertwood's daughter, Merci, tells TMZ ... "My dad loved many things. At the forefront were his family & friends, music, and Scotland. He continued doing shows up ...

Mel B brought a scary level of spice to Mel C's recent show ... jumping onstage to perform a beloved Spice Girls song with her pal! Sporty Spice -- who released her album ...