Gene Simmons News

Gene Simmons a die-hard capitalist, shares his anti-entitlement views

Nov 13, 2011, 19:18 GMT

There is no doubt the the band KISS and Gene Simmons have long been known to capitalize on their brand, and turn it into a remarkable retirement machine for the band members who rock, hawk and roll huge profits from their fanbase. ... more

Wedding Bells: Gene Simmons does right by Shannon Tweed finally (VIDEO)

Sep 2, 2011, 4:13 GMT

For decades, rocker Gene Simmons walked the rocker talk and allegedly bedded many women while he was in a long term relationship with his live-in partner, Shannon Tweed, mother of his two children. ... more

2011 MLB New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers (6-0) Pictures

Jul 8, 2011, 11:12 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 2011 MLB New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers (6-0). ... more

Gene Simmons dog house mea culpa tour continues on The Talk (VIDEO)

Jun 20, 2011, 23:09 GMT

Look Who’s Talking On CBS Daytime’s “THE TALK”…the man in the doghouse, rock's tongue-meister extraordinaire Gene Simmons. ... more

Joy Behar Show: Shannon Tweed tells Gene Simmons to KISS Off (VIDEO)

Jun 15, 2011, 16:37 GMT

Happy Hump Day. The Joy Behar Show features KISS tongue-meister Gene Simmons and his partner of 28 years, Shannon Tweed in an explosive interview. ... more

Gene Simmons Family Jewels debuts season 6, on A&E June 14

May 18, 2011, 19:02 GMT

The tongue of rock n'roll is back on A&E with more family drama and fun. ... more

Gene Simmons attends Concert to Benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation Pictures

Nov 4, 2010, 14:51 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Gene Simmons attends Concert to Benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation. ... more

Gene Simmons and Nick Simmons attending the Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock launch Pictures

Oct 2, 2010, 17:22 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Gene Simmons and Nick Simmons attending the Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock launch. ... more

Rock god Gene Simmons

Sep 1, 2010, 5:00 GMT

Gene Simmons feels like an 'Olympian god'. ... more

Rock icons KISS hit the road for North American tour

May 24, 2010, 21:54 GMT

KISS has announced plans to rock North America with the band’s “The Hottest Show on Earth” tour – which kicks off July 23rd in Cheyenne, Wyoming. ... more

Gene Simmons bigger than Mickey Mouse

Apr 29, 2010, 16:56 GMT

Gene Simmons says his band Kiss is more famous than Mickey Mouse. ... more

Kat Von D gives Dakota Fanning Cherry Bomb tattoo on Lopez Tonight

Mar 23, 2010, 5:07 GMT

George Lopez hosted 16 year-old actress Dakota Fanning tonight on his 'Lopez Tonight' talk show. ... more

Shannon Tweed revealed she had a breast cancer scare on The Doctors

Mar 16, 2010, 4:44 GMT

Shannon Tweed revealed she had a breast cancer scare on The Doctors. ... more

ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, KISS and Marvel pay it forward Feb. 21

Feb 16, 2010, 20:04 GMT

Father, rocker and reality TV star Gene Simmons and his bandmates from KISS have performed a mitzvah (good deed) of sorts lending their star power to the popular ABC reality TV show '“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” along with Marvel Entertainment. ... more

KISS, Red Hot Chili Peppers Hall of Famers

Sep 24, 2009, 9:24 GMT

Red Hot Chili Peppers have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on their first year of eligibility. ... more

In Pictures: 'Extract Los Angeles Premiere'

Aug 26, 2009, 18:24 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Extract Los Angeles Premiere'. ... more

In Pictures: 'Nick Simmons Launches his new Comic'

Aug 25, 2009, 15:43 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Nick Simmons Launches his new Comic'. ... more

Radical stars Gene Simmons, Darren Bousman signing this weekend at Comic-Con

Jul 25, 2009, 2:29 GMT

Saturday and Sunday Comic-Con booth signing information for Radical Publishing. ... more

Radical Publishing Gene Simmons 'Incarnate' signing Friday at Comic Con

Jul 24, 2009, 0:46 GMT

Friday’s Comic-Con booth signing information for Radical Publishing. ... more

Gene Simmons' slimming heels

Jul 8, 2009, 9:55 GMT

Gene Simmons says wearing high heels keeps him fit. ... more

In Pictures: 'Gene Simmons Frisked'

Jul 6, 2009, 17:51 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Gene Simmons Frisked'. ... more

Gene Simmons still living the rocker life

May 22, 2009, 4:01 GMT

Gene Simmons 'thrusted' at a female fan after performing on 'American Idol'. ... more

Crusty old KISS still groupie magnets

Feb 2, 2009, 11:01 GMT

Ageing rockers Kiss still have groupies. ... more

KISS blasts Radiohead

Jun 17, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Radiohead have been blasted by veteran rockers KISS for giving their music away for free. ... more

Gene Simmons 'schnackle' advice

Jun 8, 2008, 8:00 GMT

Gene Simmons says it would be 'rude' not to sleep with groupies. ... more

Alleged Gene Simmons sex tape surfaces

Feb 21, 2008, 2:06 GMT

It seems like there should be a Gene Simmons sex tape.  Simmons has bragged he bedded over 4000 women in his life, so the odds that one of them had a camera handy are pretty good. ... more

DVD Review: Gene Simmons Family Jewels - Complete Season Two

Nov 28, 2007, 20:49 GMT

The long-tongued devil of rock and roll is actually a family man, though not a married one he’d be quick to point out.  However, his family seems rather caring and well rounded compared to the car wreck of another rocker’s family.  ... more

KISS's Gene Simmons whips up the heat this summer with 'Dominatrix'

Aug 7, 2007, 19:27 GMT

Starting in August, rock legend Gene Simmons introduces 'Dominatrix,' his leather-clad heroine with an attitude, to the world. ... more

Kiss’ Paul Stanley misses concert due to heart problems

Jul 30, 2007, 13:56 GMT

Kiss singer Paul Stanley had to skip a concert at Soboba Casino, California, due to heart problems before the show. ... more

IDW Publishing readies for a block-busting Comic-Con

Jul 23, 2007, 19:12 GMT

With the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con coming to town, IDW Publishing is ready to mix it up with the legions of comics fans, both celebrating existing titles, and announcing new projects that further build upon their benchmark of quality. ... more

'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' to dazzle a third season

Jun 6, 2007, 3:14 GMT

A&E has given the thumbs up to a third season of 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels', and has ordered 24 half-hour episodes, up from last season's 20 installments. ... more

'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' dual plastic surgery

Mar 19, 2007, 18:19 GMT

TMZ.com exclusively obtained the first disturbing photos of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, in recovery after doctors gave him a face-lift. ... more

Gene Simmons and family return to reality television for a second season

Mar 12, 2007, 18:33 GMT

Legendary KISS rock star Gene Simmons and his unconventional family are back and better than ever for an all-new season of the hit real life series Gene Simmons Family Jewels - premiering with back-to-back episodes on A&E Sunday, March 25th at 9:00 PM ET/PT.  ... more

DVD Review: Kissology, Vol. 1, 1974-1977

Jan 10, 2007, 11:35 GMT

KISS fans rejoice!  This DVD set provides over 6 hours of footage from your favorite band and they’re even around for a commentary track. “Rock and Roll All Nite!” ... more

'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' greenlit for second season

Dec 4, 2006, 2:56 GMT

Variety.com reports that A&E has greenlit a second season of Gene Simmons' reality-TV show 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels'. The cable channel has begun production on 20 one-hour episodes for a premiere sometime in 2007. ... more

KISS gets 6 hour box set chronicling early years

Oct 19, 2006, 20:22 GMT

For the KISS Army, the release this Halloween of 'KISSology: Volume One 1974-1977' marks the arrival of nothing less than a Holy Grail: 6 solid hours of vintage KISS going all the way back to the deep early roots of the band's classic line-up captured and re-mastered on 2 state-of-the-art DVDs ... more

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent told no by the Supreme Court

Oct 2, 2006, 16:20 GMT

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent (who also found meager success with solo projects and a new band after leaving Kiss) has his appeal turned down by the Supreme Court on Monday. Vincent had filed an appeal with the court over a royalties dispute with his former Kiss bandmates(including Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons). ... more

The Demon auctioning off axe bass for Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Sep 26, 2006, 18:07 GMT

Kiss bass player Gene Simmons is now giving fans a chance to bid on a limited edition autographed bass guitar with the proceeds from the auction benefiting the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. ... more

The Demon shows his parenting skills on A&E

Jul 18, 2006, 19:05 GMT

Kiss rocker Gene Simons will return to the world of reality television when “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” debuts with back-to-back episodes on the A&E Network at 10 & 10:30PM/9 & 9:30C on Monday, August 7th. ... more

Gene Simmons, shrewd businessman, strict parent

Jul 16, 2006, 15:31 GMT

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons may have a lothario’s reputation with the women, but it could possibly be his “beard” to perpetuate the rocker’s mythology. The truth is he is one tough dad. ... more

The Demon settles with ex-girlfriend to end lawsuit

Jun 29, 2006, 11:31 GMT

Kiss founder Gene Simmons kissed and made up with Georgeann Walsh Ward – the ex-girlfriend who slapped the rocker with a defamation lawsuit for comments made about her in VH1’s When Kiss Ruled the World. ... more

Kiss coffee to go

Jun 19, 2006, 15:20 GMT

After conquering the music industry with more than 19 million record sold in the U.S., Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are taking the Kiss name into the coffee business with the opening of the Kiss Coffeehouse on June 27th in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. ... more

Gene Simmons set for reality TV show

Oct 26, 2005, 13:19 GMT

Rocker Gene Simmons is set to star in a reality TV show filmed at his plush Los Angeles home. ... more