Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons is standing by his controversial remarks on rap music, clarifying his "I don't come from the ghetto" comment. He explained that while rock and hip-hop both have roots in Black music, his personal connection differs. Simmons believes the term 'ghetto' has historical Jewish origins and doesn't represent his background, leading to the current debate.

KISS founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have paid tribute to their late bandmate Ace Frehley, who passed away on October 16. They described Frehley as an "essential and irreplaceable rock soldier" who was integral to the band's formative years and legacy. Frehley was a key figure in KISS from 1973 until 1982 and rejoined for a reunion album.

Gene Simmons, the legendary rocker, has taken a firm stance against celebrity political discourse, specifically urging stars like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo to focus solely on their artistic endeavors. He believes that wealthy entertainers shouldn't act as spokespersons on intricate subjects such as national politics and warfare, highlighting the disconnect from everyday Americans.

Popular rock band Kiss postponed its next four concerts after one of its members, Gene Simmons, tested positive for COVID-19.

KISS believe their upcoming 20th album, 'Monster', is the best they have created in a long time and are ''very proud'' of how it is sounding.

KISS have been pulled from playing at a Michael Jackson tribute concert.

Legendary rock band Kiss bids farewell with their final concert, transitioning from the physical world to the digital realm. The band's farewell tour concluded in New York, where they disappeared into smoke and their digital avatars took over the stage. Created by Industrial Light & Magic, in collaboration with Pophouse Entertainment Group, these avatars are interpretations of the band members as fantasy-based superheroes. With this technology, Kiss aims to preserve their legacy and potentially perform concerts simultaneously in different cities and continents. The band's future plans for these avatars are yet to be revealed.

Pop superstar Cher has revealed it's tough for her to find love because no man wants to be Mr. Cher.

Legendary rock band KISS are all set to appear in amusement park-themed movie "Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery".

They rock the stage, no doubt. But let’s face it. No one is born a star.

In a crowning moment for her illustrious career, pop powerhouse Taylor Swift has received an exclusive induction into the revered Songwriters Hall of Fame. This honor places her alongside iconic artists like KISS's Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as the incomparable Alanis Morissette, all celebrated for their significant contributions to the music scene.

Hollywood stars celebrate Christmas 2023 with loved ones, spreading cheer by sharing heartwarming photos of their celebrations. Sydney Sweeney, David Beckham, Gene Simmons, Kurt Angle, Chris Appleton, Mick Jagger, Tom Brady, Ariana Grande, Romeo Miller, Bret Michaels, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Matt Sorum, Paris Hilton, Kelly Osbourne, Kaley Cuoco, and Kyle Richards join the festive cheer on social media.

Kiss concluded their farewell tour at Madison Square Garden with a performance featuring digital avatars created by Industrial Light & Magic. The avatars, created using motion capture suits, marked a new chapter for the band as they explore digital immortality. Pophouse Entertainment Group, co-founded by ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus, partnered with Industrial Light & Magic for this project. The technology allows Kiss to continue their legacy and potentially have concerts in multiple cities simultaneously.

Rock band 'KISS' is currently the centre of jokes after their Vienna concert, the reason for the same is a little mix-up by the production team as the band's logo was displayed with an Australian flag instead of an Austrian one during their Vienna concert. After the band wrapped its show at the Wiener Stadthalle arena, a screen displayed the phrase "KISS loves you Vienna as fans were leaving the arena.

While the details of the project are being kept under wraps, it is learnt that it will present Ruhii in an avatar which no other Indian celebrity has ever been seen in before

Tesla invested $1.5 billion in bitcoin and signalled its intent to begin accepting the cryptocurrency as a form of payment, sending prices to a new record after the vote of confidence from the electric-car market leader. Tesla said in a filing on Monday it made the bet on bitcoin after updating its investment policy last month to invest in digital assets, gold bullion and gold exchange-traded funds.

American guitarist Bob Kulick, known for performing with Rock band KISS, musician Lou Reed and singer Meat Loaf, has passed away. He was 70.

Cher often referred to as the "Goddess of Pop" may have just gotten engaged! Or not.

During a lively pre-Grammys soirée, Paul Stanley, the iconic frontman of KISS, delivered an inspiring message to budding musicians, emphasizing the importance of passion and traditional instrumentation over modern technology. He also candidly acknowledged that certain lyrics from KISS's earlier work might not align with contemporary values. His remarks highlight the band's lasting impact in the ever-evolving music industry.

From rescue pup to meme star, here’s the journey of the real-life 'Dogecoin' dog

He was best known as one of the axe-men in legendary band Guns n Roses. Gilby Clarke was with the group for three years after replacing Izzy Stradlin in 1991. He now has forged a solo career. On the music front, he has been up to a lot.

Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock's biggest groups and became elevated to the status of a rock god, has passed away.

Johnny Depp joined Alice Cooper on stage at London's O2 Arena to honor the late Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at 76 after battling Parkinson's disease. Depp, a member of Cooper's band Hollywood Vampires, played guitar during a performance of Black Sabbath's "Paranoid." Cooper, wearing an Osbourne T-shirt, expressed his respect for the rock icon, highlighting Osbourne's lasting impact on music.

Original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has died at 74 following a recent fall that caused a brain bleed. The musician, known for his galactic makeup and smoking guitar, passed away peacefully in New Jersey. His death marks the first among Kiss's founding members, leaving a significant void in rock history.

Just flick, flop, lick and roll - the famous logo of Rolling Stones was inspired by Mick Jagger’s huge mouth

Naughty, seductive, aggressive or just rebellious... TOI decodes why people everywhere just love to let it hang

A number of millionaires and billionaires across professions have pledged their money to charities and other areas rather than leave it to their kids

So Zayn Malik is out of the '1D' picture! Besides getting mushy with his girlfriend publicly (and frequently!), it's believed Zayn is pursuing a career as a solo artiste.