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Musician Gene Simmons of Kiss and actress Shannon Tweed attending the premiere party for 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey' on July 11, 1991 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
GROWING PAINS

Rock Legend’s Wife, 69, Reveals Brutal Health Ordeal

“Anybody else love aging as much as I do?”

Roosa Rahkonen

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) presents musician Gene Simmons (R) of the rock band KISS a medal for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees during a medal presentation in the Oval Office of the White House on December 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. The 2025 Kennedy Center honorees are Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, the rock band KISS, Gloria Gaynor, and Michael Crawford. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images)
KISS OFF

’70s Rock Hall of Famer Melts Down Over Rap Inclusion

The bassist said rap doesn’t belong in the Rock Hall.

Adam Downer

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‘HUMBLY APOLOGIZE’

KISS Frontman Sorry for Questioning Bandmate’s Death

“On reflection, I was wrong for the words I used,” about Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons acknowledged.

William Vaillancourt

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‘REAP WHAT YOU SOW’

KISS Frontman Blames Bandmate’s ‘Bad Decisions’ for Death

“Falling down the stairs—I’m not a doctor—doesn’t kill you,” Gene Simmons said about his late bandmate Ace Frehley.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02:  Gene Simmons of KISS performs during the final show of KISS: End of the Road World Tour at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2023 in New York City.
ROCK RECOVERY

KISS Star Gene Simmons Hospitalized After Car Crash

The rockstar told authorities that he either passed out or fainted while behind the wheel, leading to the crash.

Annie Bang

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KIDS THESE DAYS

Rock Killed by Entitled ‘Freckle-Faced’ Kids: Gene Simmons

The glam-rock legend said that music piracy is responsible for the downfall of rock ’n’ roll.

Liam Archacki

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Josh Donen, Gene Simmons, Cher, Joe DiCarlo, and Bill Sammeth.
KISS AND TELL

Cher Says Rock Star Ex Said He Loved Her After Just One Date

Cher says the pair had a horror first date and didn’t even kiss.

Amethyst Martinez

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‘DELUSIONAL’

KISS’ Gene Simmons: The Unvaxxed Are the ‘Enemy’

The rocker destroyed the excuses of the anti-vax crowd.

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HUH?

Kiss Announces Bizarre Underwater Concert With Sharks

The aquatic event is part of a promotion by Airbnb.

Jordan Julian

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QUICK DROP-IN

Gene Simmons Visits Pentagon, White House in Black Leather

Simmons has previously said Trump would win reelection by a “landslide.”

Julia Arciga

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POISON PEN

Omarosa: Trump Wanted To Be Sworn In With ‘Art of the Deal’

The former 'Apprentice' and White House staffer makes this assertion and many other unverified or disputed claims, in a tell-all to be released Tuesday.

Gideon Resnick

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