Daily Archives: October 11, 2024
Gene Simmons Responds to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Controversy
KISS veteran Gene Simmons was slammed on social media earlier this week over comments he made during his appearance on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, but the musician is brushing aside the backlash in his first comments about the controversy.
What Happened With Gene Simmons on Dancing With the Stars?
Simmons was a guest during judge during “Hair Metal Night” on the show in which the competitors performed choreographed dances to classics by Poison, Warrant, Twisted Sister, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and others. But both viewers and the studio audience took exception to some of Simmons’ low scores during the evening. He was also called out on social media for some of his feedback to the competitors, most of which was concentrated on their physical appearance rather than the routine.
One JMU player wore Kiss face paint for the Dukes’ game against CCU. Take a look
oastal Carolina’s trip to Virginia did not go as planned. The Chants lost to James Madison in a 39-7 blowout Thursday despite being tied in the first quarter.
When the game was close, one James Madison defensive player’s face paint drew attention. On a second-and-4 play, Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett tried to make some headway on the ground, but JMU sophomore linebacker Gannon Weathersby met him quickly. Bennett recently surpassed 2,000 total yards in his five seasons at Coastal.
Weathersby stopped Bennett for a 1-yard gain, and the ESPN broadcast zoomed in on the JMU defender’s face paint. The design was white and black, and Weathersby’s face recalled the makeup style of the rock band Kiss.
Weathersby’s face paint also drew attention on social media. The Barstool Sports podcast Unnecessary Roughness’ X account also posted a photo of Weathersby’s face paint, adding: “What a look for this James Madison player.”
Weathersby finished the game with two tackles.
Gene Simmons’ Former Mansion Is Listed for $39 Million After Wild Top-to-Bottom Makeover
For those who want to live like a rock star, here’s a true gem. Or should we say, jewel. The Beverly Hills, CA, mansion formerly owned by Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is back on the market, and it’s completely unrecognizable from its glam-metal days.
Fans of the rock legend may recall that the one-of-a-kind abode was the setting for the singer’s reality TV show, “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” which ran on the A&E network from 2006 until 2012.
Simmons and his wife, Shannon Tweed Simmons, purchased the property in 1986 for $1.3 million. They lived there for decades with their two children.
The couple renovated the property in 2000, according to property records. They updated and expanded the mansion into a European-style estate.
The villa had details like coffered ceilings, dark wood, heavy drapes, and ornate chandeliers when the listing came on the market four years ago.
After listing the property for $22 million in 2020, Simmons sold the sprawling villa in 2021 for $16 million, and a local developer gave it a major makeover.