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

Jeff Giles — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:27:44 +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.

Kiss' Gene Simmons to Sing National Anthem Before Oakland Raiders 2012 Football Season Opener

Chad Childers — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 04:16:05 +0000

A fully made-up Gene Simmons would look right at home in the Oakland Raiders “black hole,” but come Monday (Sept. 10), the Kiss bassist will be out on the field singing the National Anthem instead. Simmons appearance is part of the pre-game festivities before the season opening game with the San Diego Chargers. Rapper Ice [...]

Gene Simmons Watches His Daughter Audition For 'The X Factor'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:04:32 +0000

Gene Simmons of Kiss became a world-famous musician the old-fashioned way: by working hard both in the studio and on stage. However, his daughter Sophie is taking a more modern approach to her budding singing career, by auditioning for ‘The X Factor.’

Gene Simmons Endorses Mitt Romney for President

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:45:11 +0000

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons appeared on Fox News Channel’s ‘Fox & Friends’ and the hot topics The Demon touched on included the 2012 election, President Obama, who he supported in 2008, and of course, a Gene business endeavor in the form of his Rock & Brew bar that’s launching near the Los Angeles Airport.

Gene Simmons Says Madonna Not "Appropriate" for Super Bowl Halftime Show [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:41:14 +0000

The choice of Madonna as the Super Bowl halftime performer has thrilled some, and ticked off others. When TMZ asked Gene Simmons, whose band performed at halftime during Super Bowl 33 in 1999, how he felt about Madonna's selection, Simmons said, "I love all karaoke singers. I like all the girls who get up and sing with tapes."

Gene Simmons Super Bummed By Madonna's Super Bowl Gig

Joe Robinson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:00:49 +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.”

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

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 and Shannon Tweed Marry

Shauna Wright — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:33:36 +0000

It took them 28 years to get to the altar, but KISS rocker Gene Simmons, 62, and his longtime girlfriend, actress Shannon Tweed, 54, finally made it official on Saturday night.

In a lavish outdoor ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel, Tweed walked down the aisle in an ivory gown from Priscilla of Boston, swapping vows with Simmons as their two children, Nick, 22, and Sophie, 19, looked on.

KISS Special On CNN Next Month [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:25:04 +0000

The world of Kiss is an intriguing one and next month, CNN will delve into it in a new special. It’s called Kiss Inc. and in it, reporter Poppy Harlow goes backstage at a concert, on board the band’s plane, and to the homes of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Check it out

New Kiss Album Coming

Jen Austin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:59:04 +0000

Rehearsals have begun for a new album from Kiss! The new album is expected to be released before the end of 2011. In recent radio interviews, Gene Simmons calls the new album “the next step” to the Sonic Boom album that came out in 2009. He says the album will be the Kiss that we love…”straight [...]

Be part of Gene Simmons Family Jewels

Jen Austin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:58:47 +0000

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons is headed to Dallas for the Super Bowl. During a week of parties next week in Dallas, Gene Simmons will be part of a big bash to recognize the troops. He and his longtime gal Shannon Tweed, are hosting a party Wednesday, February 2nd at Fair Park where more than 500 Texas [...]