By now, most of you have heard about Kanye West's latest freak out (and subsequent arrest) at LAX airport. But for the three of you out there who haven't already looked up the video, this TMZ clip allegedly shows what went down. And between this and all the awards show meltdowns, maybe it's time to try meditation. Or medication.

Legendary Aussie rockers AC/DC have unveiled their Fall tour plans, which include a Nov. 30 stop at the Tacoma Dome. [Update: The band's web site listed a stop at KeyArena, as well. But I've learned that the band's only Puget Sound stop will be in T-town.) Tickets will go on sale some time next weekend, according to the announcement on the band's web site. And in a related matter, you may recall that our friends over in the Supersuckers camp were responsible for breaking the good news that the classic rock band was recording a new album. "Black Ice" will see the light of day on Oct. 20.

Who knew Kid Rock would still be going so strong after nearly 20 years in the music biz? Yeah, believe it or not, the guy's been at if for close to two decades. Granted, it doesn't seem that long since he wasn't a household name when he released a couple of mediocre rap albums, "Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast" and "The Polyfuze Method," in the mid-'90s.

He really struck pay dirt by remaking himself as a rap n' roller on “Devil Without a Cause” in '98. And he could have easily fizzled out when rap-rock went out of style a few years back, but was savvy enough to revamp his style again, this time as a Southern (by way of Detroit) rocker. And with his newest album, “Rock N’ Roll Jesus,” he may be more popular than ever. That disc surprisingly crept back up to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 recently, despite being nearly a year old, thanks to Lynyrd Skynyrd-appropriating smash hit “All Summer Long.”

He's that wife-beater clad rock everyman that fans – including nearly 11,000 at the Puyallup Fair grandstand Wednesday night – strongly identify with; the guy whose down home, kinda grimy vibe is just right for gettin' the party started. And I’ve gotta admit that, I kinda like the guy, too -- even if he is, basically, the P-Diddy of rock; a guy who, like Diddy, has mastered the art of cashing in by rehashing other people's old hits. But the guy's also got charisma and that intangible "it" that makes him a great performer. What he lacks in originality, he makes up for with a killer, feel good live show, one that included rockin’ renditions of his biggest hits Wednesday night -- "Cowboy," "Bawitdaba," "American Badass." But what made the night for me was a cameo by Run DMC’s Rev. Run.

Kid Rock talked Run into going out on the road with him on hit reality show “Run’s House.” I’m a fan of Run DMC from way back, but never got to see the legendary rap trio. So finally getting to hear “Rockbox,” “King of Rock” and “Here We Go” live was a major highlight to my summer concert season, even if DMC and the late, great Jam Master Jay were nowhere to be seen.

It was definitely a PG-13 set, in contrast to most Puyallup Fair shows. And among other set highlights were “Half Your Age,” a funny battle of the sexes that had drummer Stefanie Eulinberg come from her behind the kit to deliver a raunchy counterpoint to Kid Rock boasting that his new girlfriend is “half your age and twice as hot.” (Can’t quote it here, but use your imagination.)

And another accidentally funny moment occurred when backup Stacy Michelle joined Kid Rock for “Picture,” the hit duet he recorded with Sheryl Crow. Michelle had blended into the background for most of the show and got one of the night’s biggest ovations as she stepped forward because of her uncanny resemblance to Crow. Hey, I’ll admit it. I was fooled for a minute, too.

Al Green, injuries and car trouble conspired to keep me away from the first few grandstand shows of Puyallup Fair 2008. But I finally did the Puyallup Wednesday night and caught Kid Rock's show. Here's what it looked like and what he played.
ERNEST JASMIN