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News Archive June 2011
How Rutherford County's Resident Former KISS Guitarist Squandered His Stardom
From: NashvilleScene.com
Posted: June 30, 2011
When onetime rock stars move Nashville-way, it's usually to launch a second career as a songwriter, get a gig as a sideman, do sessions, or reclaim their fame in an industry town where having a youthful appearance and cutting-edge relevance aren't always make-or-break requirements. Take Darius Rucker, who - once mocked and maligned as lead singer for Hootie & the Blowfish - has recently celebrated a meteoric rise to the riches of pop-country Babylon after spending a decade as a pop-culture punch line.
When former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent moved to Middle Tennessee in the mid-1990s, he might've imagined himself making headlines in guitar magazines by remarketing his trademarked Vinnie Vincent Double V ax, or penning hits that would chart as high for a country star like Garth Brooks as "Lick It Up" and "I Love It Loud" did for KISS, or using his renowned chops as a shredder in the studio. Vinnie Vincent - aka Vincent Cusano; aka "The Ankh Warrior" - accomplished none of these things.
Instead, the first story involving the painstakingly reclusive Cusano to make worldwide headlines was a May 23 post on celebrity gossip site TMZ that read, "Ex-KISS Guitarist - Blood, Cuts, and 4 Dead Dogs."
Gene Simmons: 'Most Men Are Really Just 12-Year-Old Kids'
From: Parade.com
Posted: June 30, 2011
Gene Simmons may want to rock and roll all night and party every day, but his longterm girlfriend Shannon Tweed may be ready to leave the party.
As the sixth season of the rocker's reality series, Gene Simmons Family Jewels premiered; Tweed was sent over the edge by Simmons' womanizing ways and famously stormed off the set during a recent interview with Joy Behar after Gene made jokes about the number of women he's slept with.
Now, Simmons, 61, talks to Parade.com about his almost too real reality show, and gives a sneak peek into tonight's dramatic episode, which sees the KISS frontman return to the city of his birth, Haifa, Israel for the first time in over 50 years.
KISS Rocks Abbotsford Inside The AESC
From: Abbotsford Mission Times
Posted: June 30, 2011
Legendary rock group KISS pulled no punches inside Abbotsford's AESC Monday, June 27, 2011. Blazing their way through a full catalogue of songs and shouting "Abbotsford, are you ready to rock?!" throughout the night, the band - Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer - put on a truly spectacular show that left the large crowd with wide smiles and ringing ears.
More images available here
Saskatoon To Name Lane After Former Playmate Resident
From: The Canadian Press
Posted: June 30, 2011
Reality TV star and former Playboy model Shannon Tweed is getting her own road in Saskatoon.
The Saskatchewan city where she lived for many years has approved a recommendation to name a street "Tweed Lane."
Tweed was presented with an honorary street sign last year while filming an episode of the TV show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" in the city.
KISS Rules Kamloops
From: bclocalnews.com
Posted: June 30, 2011
For some old-timers, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley know how to rock.
More importantly, they know how to work a crowd, capturing the sold-out audience at Interior Savings Centre immediately with something as simple as a Google Earth view of North America on one of the overhead screens.
The view started to zoom in - and in and in - until it settled on the roof of the downtown site, then switched to show KISS walking through the halls of ISC toward the black curtain.
Visit To Father's Grave Brings Gene Simmons To Tears
From: Israelnationalnews.com
Posted: June 30, 2011
Rock star Gene Simmons of KISS fame was reduced to uncontrollable tears when he visited the grave of his estranged father during a recent visit to his native Israel, where his emotions expressed the unbreakable bond with Israel and the ties between father and son.
His father left him and his mother, a Holocaust survivor, when he was a child. Simmons grew up in New York, studying in yeshiva for a while before abandoning tradition and gradually working his way up the entertainment ladder.
Simmons became visibly shaky as he entered the cemetery, where he put a kippa on is head as he approached the grave. After breaking down in tears, he said, "I am so stupid. Why didn't I go to see him before he died?"
KISS Mini Auction Raises $129,000 For Charity
From: Hennemusic.com
Posted: June 29, 2011
The world watched in horror as the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan; so the legendary rock band KISS partnered with MINI USA and unleashed the power of The KISS Army to battle the elements with dollars - and plenty of them.
KISS and MINI USA raised $129,000 during an eBay online charity auction of four custom-painted and autographed MINI Countryman vehicles. After shipping, all proceeds will be donated to UNICEF to help children in Japan and other emergency efforts around the world.
And the initiative keeps on giving... KISS vehicle wraps based on the auctioned designs are still available for purchase through Miniusanews.com or local MINI dealerships. MINI USA's proceeds from those sales will continue to help those in need.
Gene Simmons Gets 'whipped' on 'Family Jewels'
From: Today.com
Posted: June 28, 2011
It seemed that "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" might end prematurely: After Simmons' longtime partner Shannon Tweed stormed off the set during an interview, the couple seemed on the verge of breaking up.
But for Simmons (who remains with Tweed), it's all in a day's work on the show, now in its sixth season.
"I get a good ass-whipping every episode," he told TODAY.com. "In a very real way, the show forces me to confront real issues that you may take for granted."
'Gene Simmons Family Jewels:' KISS Singer Talks New Israel Episode
From: Examiner.com
Posted: June 27, 2011
On the new season of the hit show on A&E, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Gene Simmons, according to a new interview, discusses the fact that he and his family went to Israel for a new episode of the show. As fans know, Simmons was born in Israel, and he and his mother came to the United States when he was a child.
As Hollywood Life reports, Gene Simmons said of the upcoming episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels: "Shannon didn't tell me anything. The whole premise was that [my children] Nick and Sophie had already seen where Shannon came from in Canada, so they should see where I come from. Sophie was busy in school, so Nick came with us. We went to the Sea of Galilee, Masada, and where I was born [Haifa]."
Gene Simmons and his longtime girlfriend, Shannon Tweed, the mother of his two children have been generating headlines since the new season of their reality show debuted over the fact that they are reportedly or were going through some ups and downs. Fans are hoping that everything is well between the two stars.
KISS Records New Album With Clasp
From: Endless Analog
Posted: June 26, 2011
Engineer/producer Greg Collins and KISS are using Endless Analog's CLASP System to record the band's next album.
Commenting on the use of CLASP during the sessions, band leader/producer Paul Stanley stated, "CLASP allows us to go 'back to analog' for all the warmth and classic sonic characteristics but with all the convenience and advantages of Pro Tools. It's a no brainer and you just can't lose with CLASP. I'm a believer."
On their first collaboration, 2009's Sonic Boom, music was recorded on analog tape and edited in Pro Tools, but the two processes were separate from each other, necessitating frequent extended pauses in recording for tape transfers. For the recording of the new LP, Endless Analog's CLASP (Closed Loop Analog Signal Processor) system, which integrates analog tape machines into the digital audio production workflow, is allowing the band to use analog tape while tracking to Pro Tools in real time, opening up the sonic space of tape while providing the editing capabilities of the digital recording workspace.
KISS Rocker Gene Simmons Spends Sleepy Night In Battle Ground
From: The Columbian
Posted: June 24, 2011
Battle Ground members of the KISS Army received a welcome surprise this week: rocker Gene Simmons made an overnight stop in the city.
"The Demon" arrived in Battle Ground on Wednesday and stayed the night at Best Western Battle Ground Inn & Suites. By Thursday afternoon, Simmons and his crew were on the road again, heading to a KISS show that night in Everett.
When hotel worker Garrett Harrison arrived at work Wednesday evening, he somehow missed the giant Gene Simmons tour bus, complete with a picture of Simmons' painted face plastered on the side, in the parking lot.
KISS Experience Rocks Everett
From: Herald.net
Posted: June 24, 2011
With huge flames shooting up from stage, the iconic heavy-metal band KISS opened its Thursday night concert.
The crowd of more than 5,500 at Comcast Arena Everett roared with approval.
"We don't have to go to Seattle to rock out," said Paul Stanley, the rhythm guitarist.
Bassist Gene Simmons delighted the audience with his thundering bass and long, red tongue.
Gene Simmons Family Jewels: KISS Your Family Goodbye
From: SheKnows.com
Posted: June 24, 2011
Lines get drawn in the Simmons family in the latest installment of Gene Simmons Family Jewels, as the kids make tough choices about their feelings towards their parents. Always thought of as an indestructible force of rock and roll nature, Gene Simmons shows that he too, is human, on this week's episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels. A remorse Gene tries to figure out how to make things right with Shannon, his partner of 27 years, through ongoing sessions with a therapist.
After a therapy session gone horribly wrong, Shannon packs a bag and moves out of the family home into an hotel. Gene returns home from a therapist appointment to find a note from Shannon and an empty house. Alone for the first time in his life, Gene is lost and admits to his therapist, Dr. Wexler, that, "I f**ked up! It's really interesting, it doesn't feel like a home, it feels like a house.I paid to have it built, but I didn't make it into a home."
Meanwhile, Shannon visits her sister, Tracey and her children, and reveals what transpired between her and Gene. Said a tearful Shannon, "I have to decide what I want, the kids are cooked and everybody got what they want but me in our marriage." Both Nick and an away-at-college Sophie find out what happened between their parents after Nick returns home to pick up some items and Gene reveals Shannon's moved out. Sophie goes to her mother and they have a heart-to-heart about the situation. Shannon reveals to her daughter about her and Gene's relationship, "People don't hear your personal commitments and understandings." Nick finally confronts his father about his rock and roll lifestyle by saying, "What would you do if a guy hurt your mom?" A confused Gene replied thoughtfully, "I'd confront him and say, 'You can't hurt my mom!'" Walking out of the room, Nick stated, "Something to think about."
With Fire And Flair, KISS Will Hit The Stage
From: HeraldNet
Posted: June 23, 2011
Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer gather in a dressing room before taking the stage.
It takes two hours for each man to apply their own face paint and step into their elaborate costumes.
"It's a time of anticipation and preparation prior to the show," Thayer said in a telephone interview Wednesday. "It's a transition into KISS."
Rock 'n' roll, fake blood and a whole lot of black-and-white face paint. Add platform shoes, pyrotechnics, outrageous costumes and the result is the "Hottest Show on Earth."
Message From Vinnie Vincent
From: Vinnie Vincent
Posted: June 23, 2011
Dear Everyone,
I thank you for helping me face my darkest struggle. You were there during my loneliest time when I was hopelessly lost with no direction, You were there to help me keep the last of my faith from breaking Your message of love became the moments that I will always remember. VV
I am happy to announce that all charges alleged against me were dropped and the case dismissed. Unfortunately and very sadly I was falsely charged.
I am also happy to announce the doublev.forumco.com is reopen.
Vinnie Vincent's Court Date For Domestic Assault Charge 'Retired,' Ordered To Attend Anger Management Course
From: NashvilleScene.com
Posted: June 23, 2011
Hey, soldiers of the KISS Army, are y'all psyched for Vinnie Vincent's court appearance tomorrow? Well, don't be, as the domestic abuse case against the former KISS guitarist and "Ankh Warrior" - aka Vincent Cusano - has been temporarily "retired."
Cusano was scheduled to appear in Rutherford County Criminal Court tomorrow to answer aggravated domestic assault charges stemming from a May 21, 2011 incident in which the Ankh Warrior allegedly smacked his wife Diane in the face before dragging her by her hair through a pile of broken glass and throwing her to the ground repeatedly at the couple's Smyrna home - where authorities subsequently found the entombed carcasses of four dogs. Animal cruelty charges were not pursued against the couple, effectively clearing them of any wrongdoing as far as that bizarre detail is concerned.
As for those domestic assault charges - well, it appears Cusano has struck a deal with the state, temporarily retiring the case for a year (or 11 months and 29 days, to be specific), eventually giving the guitarist an opportunity to "petition the Court to dismiss [the] case and expunge the pertinent records as provided by law," in exchange for undergoing a whopping eight hours of anger management therapy.
Gene Simmons : 'For The Record I Love Shannon Tweed'
From: StarPulse.com
Posted: June 21, 2011
Rocker Gene Simmons has promised to "work things out" with longtime girlfriend Shannon Tweed after confessing things are not "terrific" between the couple.
Model Tweed stormed off the set of a U.S. TV interview with Simmons last week when the KISS rocker joked about his fabled philandering ways.
The couple bickered throughout a brief appearance together on The Joy Behar Show, with Tweed calling her partner "a pig" after he joked about his womanising, before walking off the live segment, announcing, "It's over. It's so rude of you to joke about it."
Gene Simmons And Sharon Osbourne End Bitter Feud
From: Chron.com/WENN
Posted: June 21, 2011
TV Rocker Gene Simmons and Sharon Osbourne have ended their long-standing family feud after the KISS frontman apologized for a past hurtful tirade on live TV.
Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne's manager/wife have been locked in a bitter war of words for years after he publicly criticized her husband and their two children, Kelly and Jack, over their drug problems.
So when Simmons appeared as a guest on Osbourne's U.S. TV show The Talk on Monday, Osbourne took him to task for his remarks.
Sharon Osbourne Confronts Gene Simmons About His Osbournes Criticism
From: TV Guide
Posted: June 21, 2011
It's not quite on the level of last week's Joy Behar Show debacle, but this clip from Gene Simmons' appearance on Monday's episode of The Talk is worth at least a wince. In it, co-host Sharon Osbourne calls Simmons out for "many, many years ago" saying that unlike the kids on The Osbournes, his kids (as seen on Gene Simmons Family Jewels) are not on drugs and for calling Ozzy Osbourne "sad."
While it's kind of amazing to watch celebrities drop the veneer of politeness and discuss their beef openly and civilly on daytime television, their exchange is tone deaf. First of all, Osbourne's kids were on drugs. And maybe Ozzy isn't a sad person, but feeling sad after watching someone whose job is communicating with the public basically struggle to have a coherent conversation is a completely reasonable response.
Finally, after Simmons apologizes, he assures Osbourne, "Your family is your business and no one has a right to say anything about them." This is untrue, as parading your family through pop culture grants everyone the de facto right to comment as they see fit. It may not be ideal, but that's the way it is, and to assume otherwise betrays Osbourne's image as a media savvy businesswoman. For such a gutsy broad, she has an awfully thin skin.
Watch the confrontation below:
Watch Gene talk about Shannon moving out:
Legendary Rock Interviews catches up with Eric Singer of KISS
From: Legendary Rock Interviews
Posted: June 20, 2011
Eric Singer is an amazing drummer who has had a long career that has finally led to a plum job taking over the drum throne for my favorite band KISS. Eric has been playing with the band in one capacity or another since doing Paul Stanley's solo tour back in '89. I have interviewed Paul and some of the other KISS guys before but had never gotten to Eric so this was a pleasure to talk to him and get the update on modern day KISStory as it happens. Read on....
Q: Thanks for taking the time to talk Eric you have been a big part of some pretty important music memories for us dating back to seeing you up here touring even before KISS.
How are things shaping up for KISSology 4 and the follow up to Sonic Boom?
A: Tommy is handling the KISSology IV and is should be great as he knows KISS as well as anyone. We are on our way with the "new" record & will resume working on music after our summer tour. It sounds very strong and I think will surprise a lot of people!
KISS Want The Bingo Fun To Rock And Roll All Night
From: BingoWonga.com
Posted: June 20, 2011
A lot of the over the top rock and roll bands from the 1970s found that the pressure of their lifestyle was just too much to take and bowed out gracefully over the years. The nature of the glam rock era meant that wearing silly clothes and too much make-up every night on stage was a bit of a drag for some musicians and over time, the numbers started dwindling away. There is always one band that manages to hang on in there though and KISS are that band.
God Gave Rock N Roll And Bingo To You
Not only are the four guys still slapping on their war paint for every gig, the band have become one of the biggest marketers around. This is an act that sells Kiss coffins, so if you want to ensure that you are heading to the afterlife while reminding everyone who your favourite band, it is easy to do so. In this regard, it is not too much of a surprise to learn that the group have released a KISS bingo game. Yes, if you enjoy bingo but feel that the nights you play could be crazier, KISS bingo is the ultimate home bingo accessory for you, your family and all of your friends.
Gene Simmons: The Sunday Conversation
From: Los Angeles Times
Posted: June 18, 2011
In Tuesday's Season 6 premiere of A&E's "Gene Simmons Family Jewels," an ongoing argument between the KISS rocker and his longtime partner, Shannon Tweed, resurfaced, ending with her walking out the door with packed bags.
In your season premiere, you and Shannon have a tense discussion about your faithfulness, or rather lack thereof.
Every relationship has one of those discussions, what can I say? I worship the ground she walks on. We have two kids who are by most estimates the most charming - certainly in Hollywood - most well behaved, well-liked young people. Nicholas just graduated from college with honors - Pitzer, Claremont. Sophie likewise is on her way - totally different, computer sciences. She's entering her second year.
Gene Simmons To Get Key To Winnipeg
From: Toronto Sun
Posted: June 17, 2011
Only a rock star -- or the God of Thunder -- could conquer Winnipeg's city hall this way.
KISS frontman and reality television star Gene Simmons wowed about 200 excited people at the Main Street complex Wednesday afternoon while accepting a key to the city and mingling with fans.
Emerging from Mayor Sam Katz's office while the KISS song I Love It Loud blared on speakers, Simmons -- dressed in black, wearing dark sunglasses and accompanied by longtime spouse Shannon Tweed -- waved a small Canadian flag as the crowd cheered.
"This means a lot to me," Simmons, 62, told the crush of media and fans, after accepting the key plaque from Coun. Gord Steeves while Katz was away on business. "I will proudly display this to the world on our TV show."
KISS' Attorney, Raymond E. Scott
From: WBIR
Posted: June 16, 2011
Up in Tellico Village lives an attorney, but not just any attorney. This one has an interesting resume that rivals many hot shot Hollywood lawyers.
Many know the music and style of the band KISS. Most importantly you know their faces. Raymond E. Scott is more familiar with those faces than most. After all, he did trademark them.
"No one had ever registered the face of an entertainer before. As a matter of fact, the trademark office said you can't do that," said Scott.
Human Factor: KISS frontman Paul Stanley hears music differently
From: CNN.com
Posted: June 16, 2011
In the Human Factor, we profile survivors who have overcome the odds. Confronting a life obstacle - injury, illness or other hardship –- they tapped their inner strength and found resilience they didn't know they possessed. This week KISS singer Paul Stanley explains how he became the frontman for one of the most successful rock bands in America, despite being born deaf in his right ear.
I was born with a Level 3 Microtia, which is a congenital deformity of the cartilage of the outer ear, and occurs in approximately 1 out of every 8,000 to 10,000 births. There is no ear canal and no direct path to the inner-workings of the ear. Except for bone conduction, I'm virtually deaf on my right side, as there is no access for sound to enter.
I've had an implanted hearing aid for about two years now. This is a device that is usually given to children at an early age or to adults who have lost their hearing due to a medical condition. This has been an ongoing adjustment for me as my brain has never processed sound coming in from my right side. In the beginning, it was incredibly taxing and extremely confusing. It would be like you are suddenly developing an eye in the back of your head. That said, it has settled in quite a bit and I have to say, it has enhanced my day-to-day activities.
Gene Simmons To Get Key To City Of Winnipeg
From: Winnipeg Free Press
Posted: June 16, 2011
For once, the fire-breathing and tongue-dragging at city hall will not be of the figurative variety.
KISS bassist Gene Simmons is the latest celebrity to earn a key to the City of Winnipeg.
At Wednesday at noon, St. Vital Coun. Gord Steeves - acting on behalf of Mayor Sam Katz - will present Simmons with a key to the city, adding the rock singer and reality-TV star to a list of luminaries that also includes actor Henry Winkler, musician and activist Sir Bob Geldof, Olympian Jon Montgomery and Winnipeg Blue Bomber receiver Milt Stegall.
Born in Haifa, Israel, Simmons is best known as the KISS singer-bassist but has recently appeared on TV’s Gene Simmons: Family Jewels.
Gene Simmons Speaks Out On Success
From: Toronto Sun
Posted: June 15, 2011
If there's one thing KISS's Gene Simmons knows how to do, it's wag his tongue.
So it only makes sense that the multi-tasking entertainer and businessman has recently added a new credit to his lengthy resumé: Motivational speaker.
"I love the sound of my own voice, as you can imagine," says Simmons of his Rich & Famous Speaking Engagements. "So part of it is about me. But it's also about my path to success."
Shannon Tweed Storms Off Joy Behar Show
From: NY Daily News
Posted: June 15, 2011
The tension between Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed boiled over during a recent taping of "The Joy Behar Show."
In an interview with the couple airing Wednesday, Behar tried to discuss Simmons' infidelity, but received little response aside from Tweed's disgust.
When Behar, somewhat jokingly, asked the 61-year-old KISS bassist how his back is after bedding a reported 5,000 women, he joked right back - much to Tweed's chagrin.
"That's very nice for you to joke about it," Tweed said sarcastically. "F--- off."
The former Playboy Playmate, 54, then took off her microphone and walked off the set.
Are Gene Simmons And Shannon Tweed's Relationship Woes Just For Show?
From: TheClicker.today.com
Posted: June 15, 2011
After giving one awkward and intense interview on TODAY Monday morning, Gene Simmons and his (at least for now) partner Shannon Tweed took to their Twitter accounts to voice their post interview perspectives. The pair then followed that up with a spot on Joy Behar's "HLN" - complete with a mid-interview walk-out by Tweed - and a Tuesday morning stop by "Fox & Friends."
TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb talk about their interview with Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed. So the question is, with the new season of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" set to premiere Tuesday night on A&E, is all of this relationship drama a reflection of what's really happening between the couple or just an effort to drum up viewers? That's what TODAY hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb asked this morning.
"Well, we didn't know what to think." Gifford said. "First we thought, they're here to promote the series so they're playing with us. Because that has happened on this show. People know how to make news to get attention for their projects. But then in the course of (the interview), it was like a roller coaster wasn't it? We thought, 'Uh-oh, they're playing with us.' Then we thought 'Oh my gosh, this is for real! We still don't know."
Kotb agreed at first, but found one hint leading her to believe the couple's on-air crash and burn was the real deal.
"You sometimes know they're playing with you, because off-camera before it's time for them to go on, you see a certain rapport and then they come on and they start playing this game," she said. "But (Gene and Shannon) had that icy rapport throughout, I thought."
Gene Simmons Family Jewels Season 6 Drama
From: Inquisitr.com / Today Show
Posted: June 14, 2011
Gene Simmons Family Jewels, the popular A&E reality show entering its 6th season tonight, is about to get a lot more, well, real.
In the series, which follows the life of KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons, his longtime partner Shannon Tweed, and their two children, the couple has had their share of 'fights' but for the most part seemed happy.
This season however, Tweed finally admits she played nice for years while kids Nick and Sophie still lived at home, but daughter Sophie's departure for college gave her an opening to finally confront Simmons over his ways and their 28-year relationship.
"Oh, we're going to show lots of warts this year," Tweed told TV Guide. "There were a lot of things that I kept to myself until they did go to college. A lot of mothers do that. A lot of couples stay together for the children. I think it's an obligation that parents have... You made a commitment, you had children, you should see it through."
Back-4-More With Bruce Kulick
From: Metal Sludge
Posted: June 14, 2011
Welcome guitar fans, KISS fans, Union followers and those who love Bruce Kulick.
This is not the first time we've talked to Mr. Kulick. Our original 20 Questions was with him way back in September of 1999. Then we did a ReWind in 2001 and our infamous 3-Wind was in the summer of 2008. It's a full 3 years later, and Bruce is Back-4-More!
He's recently released his 3rd solo CD, is touring the planet with a few different projects, and is also on Twitter. How Kulick is that! Or not? You decide.
We'll turn it over to Bruce. Enjoy.
1. We've seen your face before Bruce and here we are again. What is new in your world, CDs, tours, plans, etc...plug away?
Gene Simmons Gets Grilled About Cheating On 'Chelsea Lately'
From: AOLTV.com
Posted: June 10, 2011
Gene Simmons became Chelsea Handler's latest target, as the chat show host took the KISS rocker to task about his many sexual affairs (shudder) on 'Chelsea Lately' (Weeknights, 11PM ET on E!).
But the big-haired -- and, apparently, insatiable -- star of 'Gene Simmons: Family Jewels' didn't seem too rattled by an enraged Handler, who grilled him about cheating on his long-time girlfriend by "penetrating other women."
Always the showman, Simmons deflected Handler's outrage and cutting, personal questions with funny, lazy quips -- "I've turned my attention to farm animals" -- and misdirection. He also lavished praise on his girlfriend. Who he cheats on. Like, all the time.
Gene Receives Life Time Achievement Award
From: KISSonline.com/Forbes
Posted: June 9, 2011
Gene Simmons received the Lifetime Achievement award from Forbes at their "The Entrepreneur Behind The Icon" event in celebration of the Forbes' 13th annual Celebrity 100 List in Hollywood. The Forbes Celebrity 100 Event pays tribute to the entertainment industry's most influential celebrity entrepreneurs.
The Lifetime Achievement award honors an individual who has a drive and passion for success. Through his long career, entrepreneur and famed musician Gene Simmons has been known for both his business acumen and creative ability. He is the force behind thousands of licensed KISS products, numerous ventures and brand marketing.
Click here to see more photos from the event.
KISS Gene Simmons' Sunburnt Ass On KISS Kruise
From: Broward Palm Beach New Times
Posted: June 9, 2011
From observing the musical cruise trend, it's becoming quite clear that no species of rocker is afraid of the high seas and sunshine. In the past year we've bid "Bon Voyage" to the hippies (Jam Cruise), the hipsters (Bruise Cruise), and the hair band-ers (Bret Michaels' Super Cruise) as they've departed from South Florida aboard massive rage-able vessels. Still, it comes as a bit of a surprise to see that the good folks of the satanic nerd squad that is the KISS Army are going to be coming out of their darkened, glittery lairs to brave the waves and the light of day for the upcoming KISS Kruise this October (tickets just went on sale). We thought that the brightest lights that bunch could tolerate were the fireballs of the band's stage show.
As your local, seaside music blog, we try to make sure we offer you some guidance before you set sail on these wild, amplified adventures. Whether it's advice as to how not to get busted with your dope, how to stay safe from sharks and chlamydia, or, of course, how to generally rage that boat real good, we try to help out as much as we can. So for all you KISSers and KISS curious, here are a few things to keep in mind when you embark on the S.S. KISS.
Stock up on black, white, and silver zinc oxide
Mini And KISS Team Up For UNICEF
From: MotorTrend.com
Posted: June 8, 2011
Mini and the rock band KISS have teamed up for an eBay auction with all proceeds going to the humanitarian organization UNICEF. The Father's Day Charity Auction started May 29 at 4 p.m. PST and lasts 10 days. Four custom-painted 2011 Mini Countryman SUVs are up for auction. Each Countryman has been painted to reflect the makeup of a different band member and all are signed by the entire band.
There is one Mini for each band member: Starchild (co-founder and rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley), The Demon (co-founder and bassist Gene Simmons), Spaceman (lead guitarist Tommy Thayer), and Catman (drummer Eric Singer).
"Helping others is a gift we can give ourselves, but here's a four wheel bonus!" said Paul Stanley of KISS. "The KISS MINI's are the ultimate way to show your KISS Army colors while helping our friends in Japan who have been devastated by the recent earthquake and floods. We're asking everyone to open their wallets to help UNICEF raise money for children who are still coping with the effects of these disasters."
Simmons Family Reflects On Evolution Of "Family Jewels"
From: RealScreen.com
Posted: June 5, 2011
The first day of realscreen's Factual Entertainment Forum saw KISS rocker-turned-A&E reality star Gene Simmons taking to the stage with partner Shannon Tweed and kids Nick and Sophie Tweed-Simmons to discuss the "warts and all" experience of making Gene Simmons Family Jewels.
In a panel entitled 'Reality Royalty,' the family - along with Thinkfactory Media producer Adam Freeman - talked about how the show has evolved now that the series is coming up to 130 episodes, with its sixth season set to debut on A&E Network on June 14.
The show originated out of Thinkfactory Media owner Leslie Grief's friendship with Simmons, who originally wanted to make a show about the rock star called Gene Simmons 24/7. Simmons said that as MTV and VH1's demos were trending towards tweens and teenagers, he wanted to promote his solo record, Asshole, in a different way.
Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp's 14th Anniversary Celebration at the PLAYBOY MANSION
From: Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp
Posted: June 3, 2011
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE: This Fantasy Meets Fantasy 14th Anniversary Camp, November 10th-13th featuring the Final Night Concert at the world famous Playboy Mansion where you will perform live on stage with Paul Stanley of KISS. This four-day camp or five-day recording experience in Hollywood, California features our best counselors, the option of a full day of recording and the final concert to be performed in front of a sold-out audience at the famous Playboy Mansion. I am personally inviting you to reconnect with your band, come as a group or treat yourself to this upcoming opportunity. With Father's Day and Graduation arriving in a few short weeks, Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp is the ultimate gift for your Grad, Dad or Other Half!
"It's a great thing, it's a way for me to say thank you to a lot of people, but, nobody should think that this is just a joy for those people,...For me to get up and play with people who have that exuberance and energy, it's really a gift to me as much as to anybody else," said Paul Stanley, the co-founder and frontman of KISS.
Our Playboy Mansion (four day) or Recording Package (five day) camp is ON SALE NOW. Sign up for Father's Day before June 19th and take advantage of our early bird specials. Bands of four or more, enjoy an additional 10% discount on top of your pre-sale price (group must sign-up at the same time). Additional Individual tickets for the final night can be purchased so that you can bring your friends to join this party or just come that night to get a taste of what Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp is all about. Tickets are limited and on sale now for $999 each. The evening features: Playmate Guided Tours of the Grounds, Personal Photos with Playmates, All-Night Long (top shelf) Open Bar, an Elegantly Catered Buffet Style Dinner, Swimming in the Grotto and the option of Renting Private Cabanas. This is a great night to bring your spouses and partners to celebrate the expereince of a lifetime. REGISTER NOW!
Simmons Family Kick Off Third Annual Factual Entertainment Forum
From: RealScreen.com
Posted: June 2, 2011
Realscreen's third annual Factual Entertainment Forum kicks off this morning in Santa Monica, with iconic rock and reality star Gene Simmons and his family (pictured) opening the first session of the day with a frank discussion about how their lives have changed while living under the microscope of a reality series.
The family, stars of Gene Simmons Family Jewels since its launch in 2006, will discuss what makes a captivating docusoap, before Simmons is inducted into the Factual Entertainment Awards Hall of Fame as the "Personality of the Year" later in the day.
Following the opening session, DiGa founder Tony DiSanto will moderate the Non-Scripted Network Stars panel, which features Syfy's senior VP of alternative programming Tim Krubsack; TLC's senior VP of production and development Howard Lee; ABC Entertainment Group's senior VP of alternative series, specials and late night programming John Saade; Cooking Channel's senior VP of programming Bruce Seidel; and Lifetime Networks exec VP of programming Rob Sharenow.
KISS Coffeehouse 5th Year Anniversary Party Saturday, August 13th, 2011
From: KISS Coffeehouse
Posted: June 2, 2011
The KISS Coffeehouse's 5th Year Anniversary Party is going to be a rock 'n roll celebration - an all day, and all "nite", rain or shine, rock 'n roll party, with very special guests, KISS drummer "Eric Singer", and KISS lead guitarist "Tommy Thayer"! "KISS Online" will also be at this very special, and historic event, and "KISS Army" - The Coolest Band In The World, will be performing a live "KISS" concert!
This is a very rare, and unique opportunity to meet both Eric & Tommy, together for the 1st time at the KISS Coffeehouse, to talk to, to take photos with, and to sign autographs, as well as to take part in an intimate Q&A session with them, again, together for the 1st time at the KISS Coffeehouse! All professional, hi-resolution photographs taken with Eric & Tommy will be e-mailed to all fans purchasing either the Platinum, or Double Platinum package, within 1-2 weeks of the event.
This will be our "LAST" Anniversary Party for the next 5 years! This very special, and historic event is sure to sell out quickly! Tickets are limited, so if you want to be a part of "KISSTORY", and celebrate this very special, and historic milestone, purchase your tickets today! Tickets are available online, "ONLY" at www.KissCoffeehouse.com.
Message From Vinnie Vincent
From: Vinnie Vincent
Posted: June 2, 2011
Dear Everyone,
I want to thank the many people who sent their well wishes to me through this very hurting time. There is much to say to all of you but the most important thing for me to let you know is that what you have been reading is not true. Irresponsible reporting and fabrication of events that never happened destroys peoples' lives, and that is exactly what has happened. It's very unfortunate we live in times where you're guilty even if you're innocent, but it's the way of the world now.
It's also sad to me that not only do the media get away with publishing unsubstantiated sensationalized reports that are then taken as "the truth," but people now routinely hide behind their computers and usernames to intentionally inflict enormous damage without consequence, all for their own amusement. What they don't know is the pain they cause will always be greater than their fabrication or exaggeration.
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