According to a news report from chicagotribune.com, “Mike and Marian Ilitch celebrated the 50th anniversary of their Little Caesars pizza empire with employees, franchise owners and executives at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.”

“Detroit rapper Eminem, musician Kid Rock, comedian Tim Allen and talk show host Regis Philbin sent videotaped well wishes Friday,” said the story. “Past Detroit Tiger players Al Kaline and Willie Horton, several current players and manager Jim Leyland, and Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock also passed along congratulations.”