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Gene Simmons: 'Rock Is Dead'
Kiss star Gene Simmons has taken aim at record industry chiefs for failing to support the next generation of rockers, boldly declaring: "Rock is finally dead".The veteran bassist believes there is a serious lack of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 September 2014
Kiss Security Guard Sues Over Confetti Fall
Kiss star Gene Simmons has been slapped with legal action from a concert security guard who allegedly slipped and fell on the band's confetti during a gig in 2012.The rockers celebrated the end of their...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 29 August 2014
Ace Frehley Chastises Gene Simmons Over Depression Comments
Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has chastised his ex-bandmate Gene Simmons for making controversial comments about depression just days after the death of funnyman Robin Williams.The veteran rock star was the focus of a major...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 August 2014
Joe Elliot Too Busy For Black Star Riders Project
Def Leppard star Joe Elliott has abandoned plans to produce the new Black Star Riders album because he's too busy touring with Kiss.Frontman Ricky Warwick has revealed the Pour Some Sugar on Me hitmaker is...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2014
Gene Simmons Sorry For Depression Remarks
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons has apologised after suggesting sufferers of depression should kill themselves in a recent interview.The rock veteran lost his cool when he was asked about his relationship with former Kiss members Ace...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 August 2014
Gene Simmons: 'We Still Want Tebow For Arena Football Team'
Kiss star Gene Simmons has confirmed reports suggesting he and bandmate Paul Stanley attempted to sign Christian quarterback Tim Tebow to their arena football team L.A. Kiss.Tebow split fans while playing for the New York...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 10 August 2014
Ian Gillan Will Follow Kiss' Lead If Deep Purple Guitarist Is Overlooked At Hall Of Fame Induction
Rocker Ian Gillan is planning to pull a Kiss if Deep Purple ever get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - because he refuses to hit the stage with former guitarist Ritchie...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2014
Gene Simmons Defends Disgraced Basketball Boss' Freedom Of Speech
Outspoken Kiss star Gene Simmons has risked incurring the wrath of African-Americans and race sympathisers by supporting disgraced basketball boss Donald Sterling's freedom of speech.The Los Angeles Clippers owner was fined $2.5 million and threatened...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 August 2014
Def Leppard Star Winning Cancer Battle Again
Def Leppard rocker Vivian Campbell is celebrating after another thumbs up from doctors in his ongoing cancer battle.The guitarist announced he was in remission in November (13), but had to backtrack when medics advised him...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2014
Ace Frehley Found The Perfect Recording Spot In Remote California Farm Community
Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley scored a great deal while planning to record his new album Space Invader - a fan offered him the use of his studio in remote California a cut-price rate.The rocker...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 27 July 2014
Ace Frehley Impressed With Fiancee's Lyrics For New Album
Former Kiss star Ace Frehley is hoping to give his fiancee a big musical boost after collaborating with her on his new album Space Invader.Rachael Gordon tasted a little success in Europe over a decade...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 July 2014
Ace Frehley Planning All-star Covers Album
Guitar great Ace Frehley is recording a new album of "covers and remixes" with some very special guests.Just weeks before he releases Space Invader, his first studio album in five years, the former Kiss star...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 July 2014
Gene Simmons To Share Business Acumen In New Book
Veteran Kiss star Gene Simmons is set to share the secrets to his business success in a new self-help book.The heavy rocker is working on Me, Inc.: Build An Army of One, Unleash Your Inner...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 June 2014
Linkin Park Inducted To Hollywood Rock Walk
Linkin Park have been added to Hollywood's Rock Walk.Singer Chester Bennington and his bandmates placed their hands in cement outside the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles on Wednesday (18Jun14). Benington told...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 June 2014
Posters Suggest Kiss Are Heading For Las Vegas Residency
Rockers Kiss are set to become the latest act to play a set of shows in Las Vegas if signs dotted around Sin City are to be believed.Billboards hinting at a residency at the Joint...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2014
Gene Simmons To Produce Ugly Model Show
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons is producing a new reality Tv series titled Ugly Models, centering on a British agency which represents unique-looking men and women.The musician is behind the new programme for America's Lifetime network,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 June 2014
Linkin Park Land Rockwalk Honour
Linkin Park are the latest music act to receive an honour on Hollywood's RockWalk.The rockers will leave their mark outside Los Angeles' Guitar Center during an induction ceremony on 17 June (14) , following in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 June 2014
Kiss Rockers Deny Bullying Eric Stonestreet's Mother On A Flight
KISS musicians Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have hit back at claims made by actor Eric Stonestreet alleging that the rockers were rude to his mother, Jamey Anne, on a flight. The Modern Family star...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 May 2014
Kiss Stars: 'We Were Not Mean To Eric Stonestreet's Mother'
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley became embroiled in an online feud with actor Eric Stonestreet after the Modern Family star accused the rockers of "bullying" his mother during a flight.Stonestreet picked a digital fight with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 May 2014
Ryan Seacrest Performs On Idol
Ryan Seacrest performed on 'American Idol' last night (21.05.14).The 39-year-old star - who has fronted the talent show since it began in 2002 - took to the stage on the show's finale for a surprise...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 May 2014
On The Red Carpet At 'American Idol' Season 13 Finale [Pictures]
Caleb Johnson has been crowned the winner of American Idol Season 13! The 23-year-old was pitted against 17-year-old Jena Irene but was successful in his efforts on Wednesday (21st May). Caleb Johnson won American Idol...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 May 2014
Former Heart Stars Sue Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Two former members of rock group Heart are suing bosses of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame over allegations their image was used to promote the band's induction even though the two musicians were...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 May 2014
Vince Neil Buys Stake In U.s. Football Team
Motley Crue rocker Vince Neil is now part-owner of U.S. Arena Football League team the Jacksonville Sharks, and plans to move the team from Florida to his hometown of Las Vegas.The frontman is part of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 April 2014
Paul Stanley Of Kiss Feels Closely Connected To The Phantom Of The Opera
Paul Stanley, the frontman of rock band Kiss, has discussed his musical influences, his early interest in music and his connection to the Phantom of the Opera in his upcoming autobiography, Face the Music: A...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Books / Authors on 20 April 2014
Courtney Love: 'Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band Isn't Rock'
Singer Courtney Love is courting controversy once again after suggesting Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band do not "belong" in rock and roll, days after they were inducted into the industry's Hall of Fame museum.The Boss...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 April 2014
Kiss Reunite On Stage To Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
KISS reunite on stage to be honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. All original members of the iconic rock group put aside their ugly feud on Thursday night (April 10th) to be...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2014
A Week In News: Peaches Passes, 'Captain America' Crushes Competition, Rockers Roll Into The History Books
"#RIPPeaches": So went the hashtag that thousands of Twitter users used to pay tribute to the late Peaches Geldof, who was found dead in her Kent home on Monday with her baby son playing nearby....
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 April 2014
Kiss Hiring Two U.s. Military Members To Work On Their Tour
Rockers Kiss have teamed up with organisers at Hiring Our Heroes to recruit two U.S. military members to work on their 40th anniversary tour.The legendary band is teaming up with Def Leppard to launch a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2014
Kiss And (Almost) Make Up At Nirvana Hall Of Fame Induction
Thursday’a Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was an emotional event in more ways than one. Not only was the late Kurt Cobain inducted into the hall of fame (with former bandmates Dave Grohl and...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2014
Nirvana Recruit Leading Ladies For Explosive Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Show
Joan Jett, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Lorde channelled the spirit of the late Kurt Cobain on Thursday (10Apr14) as they performed with the surviving members of Nirvana at the Rock and Roll Hall of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2014
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