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Kiss Join With Hello Kitty for Upcoming Animated Series

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:01:11 +0000

Lock up your daughter’s TiVo! The hottest band in the world — Kiss — are teaming up with Hello Kitty for a new animated series on the Hub Network titled (what else?) ‘Kiss Hello Kitty’ — and no, we did not just make that up. The iconic rock group have never exactly been reticent about, [...]

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Add Kiss Power to Rock + Brews Restaurant

Jeff Giles — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:05:44 +0000

Over the last four decades and counting, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss have elevated making money while making music into an art form -- and as evidenced by their latest business venture, their partnership shows no signs of slowing down.

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Writing New Kiss Memoir

Jeff Giles — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:03:15 +0000

Hey, Kiss fans! Have the memoirs from Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley (not to mention the band's official biography) left you kraving more Kisstory? Good news: Simmons and Paul Stanley are writing yet another book.

Gene Simmons Is a Surprisingly Passionate Linkin Park Fan

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:45:48 +0000

We all know by now that Gene Simmons of Kiss likes his women the same way he likes his rock ‘n’ roll — fast and loud. But what about his taste in men? Linkin Park‘s Chester Bennington once received a surprising education on that last topic, according to some comments he made during a recent [...]

Gene Simmons: 'This Should Have Been The Lineup of Kiss from the Beginning'

Dave Lifton — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:27:16 +0000

When bands go through lineup changes, they often lose the chemistry that made them so beloved in the first place. But, according to Gene Simmons, Kiss is not one of those bands. In a new interview, he praised the contributions of guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer.

Gene Simmons' Daughter Auditions for 'X Factor'

Chad Childers — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:55:43 +0000

Fox’s ‘X Factor’ got a bit of surprise star power Wednesday night when Sophie Tweed-Simmons, daughter of Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, auditioned for the singing competition, impressing the judges enough to be passed along to the next round. Tweed-Simmons and her parents arrived at the San Francisco stop, but despite the teen’s desire to [...]

Gene Simmons Super Bummed By Madonna's Super Bowl Gig

Joe Robinson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:30:49 +0000

The recent announcement that Madonna will be performing during the Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show in February certainly doesn’t sit well with Gene Simmons. The Kiss singer has bashed Madge’s involvement, insisting that the show would be better of with a “real band.”

Jesus or Gene?

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:56:21 +0000

I am going to have to get your opinion on this photo that was taken in Ireland… 42 Year old Sandra Clifford of California went to Ireland recently to get back in touch with her Catholic roots, and while she was there she saw a face in a cliff… she instantly thought it was Jesus. [...]

Kiss Founder Gene Simmons Says Band's 'Heart and Soul Lies in England'

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:38:35 +0000

Kiss may come from America, but to hear bassist Gene Simmons tell it, their musical “heart and soul lies in England.” In London to serve as host of the Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards show recently, Simmons testified about the influence of English rock stars on his own music.

Gene Simmons Salutes The US Military [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:15:20 +0000

Gene Simmons, Rock & Roll icon, businessman, husband and father, showing his love for the US Military. We should be thankful these men and women put their lives on the line for the freedom’s we sometimes take for granted. When President Obama pledged to have our troops out of Iraq by years end, much rejoicing went on [...]

Shannon Tweed VS Gene Simmons On Live TV [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:30:01 +0000

There seems to be trouble on the home front for Gene Simmons. He’s shared the last 28 years with Shannon Tweed, and allegedly many other females. The pair made an appearance on NBC to promote Gene Simmons, “Family Jewels” when all hell seems to break loose, It could be a setup to promote their new [...]

Gene Simmons Says Original KISS Could Play Again

Jon Michaels — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:37:26 +0000

Gene Simmons is giving hope to Kiss fans, that they may still get a chance to see the original line up- Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley-play together again. In a recent radio interview, the Demon said, “There will be one more time when we play together. Sometime in the future there’s going to [...]