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Woman Sues Gene Simmons Over VH1 Sex Talk

Sunday January 9 1:08 PM ET

A woman who says she is a former girlfriend of KISS rocker Gene Simmons is suing him for slander, saying the bass guitarist made her sound like a "sex-addicted nymphomaniac" during a "rockumentary" on VH-1 television.

Georgeann Walsh Ward, 53, of Chester, N.Y., says in court papers that a photo of her appeared 11 times during the report on KISS, shown on the network several times in July and August, while Simmons claimed to have had sexual encounters with 4,600 women.

In the documentary, "When KISS Ruled The World," Simmons commented that "there wasn't a girl that was off limits, and I enjoyed every one of them," court papers say.

Ward's papers say that because a photo of her with Simmons was shown during remarks about his sexual adventures, she was in effect portrayed as "wild" and "unchaste."

"The implication was that (Ward) was a prostitute and/or solicited prostitutes, and/or (she was) a sexually loose woman," court papers say.

Ward, married with a 21-year-old son, said she met Simmons at a concert in October 1972 when she was 21. For the next three years through fall of 1975, she says in court papers, they were in what she believed was "an exclusive, monogamous, romantic relationship."

During much of the time they were together, Ward's court papers say, Simmons was a college student and then a sixth-grade teacher "until the success of KISS propelled him out of the classroom and out of plaintiff's life."

Ward's lawsuit, filed Thursday, asks for unspecified damages from Simmons and from Viacom, VH-1's parent company, for alleged defamation and invasion of privacy.

Laura Nelson, spokeswoman for Viacom, said she could not comment on pending litigation.

No spokesperson for Simmons could be reached for comment.

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"Mr. Romance", comedy/reality series created by KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, is set to premiere Monday, March 14 at 10 p.m. on Oxygen TV, according to Broadcasting & Cable.

A contest for the Harlequin romance books' next coverboy, "Mr. Romance" will feature twelve beefy guys competing in a "romance boot camp" for a $50,000 cash prize, learning how to kiss for the camera, walk the catwalk and strike seductive poses. The show will run for five, one-hour episodes and a two-hour finale. Fabio himself, Gene Simmons and TV personality Tina Malave will serve as judges, with no eliminations made until the finale.

"With our tongue firmly planted in our cheek, we are putting the man back in romance," Oxygen Chairman and CEO Geraldine Laybourne told TV critics gathered for the Television Critics Association tour in L.A.

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With just one week left before the release of "KISS Cover to Cover", TributeAlbums.com sat down with its producer, R.E. Asbury, to talk about the details of the project. An excerpt from the interview follows:

TributeAlbums.com (TA.com): Where did the concept for "KISS Cover to Cover" come from?

R.E. Asbury (R.E.A.): I was talking to a friend of mine about starting TributeAlbums.com. We heard a story about a KISS tribute CD that was supposedly halted by Gene Simmons because the producers didn't have the proper licensing in place. I said something to the effect of "Wouldn't it be funny if someone put out a KISS tribute CD, but only did the songs that KISS covered so that KISS wouldn't get any royalties?" We had a good laugh, but after the conversation I checked into it a little bit and found that the songs for the CD were all cool songs and also that this was one of the only things that hadn't been done yet in terms of a KISS tribute album.

TA.com: Tell us how you went about recruiting for the CD?

R.E.A.: I didn't really have a plan for this, so I looked around online at bands websites, sent lots of emails, and told anyone I could that I was looking for bands to record these songs. I actually invited Jon Rubin, who recorded "Then She Kissed Me", to participate at the New York KISS Expo last year. I also put in calls to all kinds of recording studios, clubs, and anywhere I thought bands might hear about it. Once word got out most of the bands came to me.

TA.com: What kind of response has the project gotten thus far?

R.E.A.: It's been amazing! We've had to upgrade our website hosting twice since announcing it because the traffic was intense!

TA.com: Have you heard anything from KISS?

R.E.A.: We did get a call from the KISS office requesting review copies of the CD, and KISSonline.com, the official KISS website, featured the announcement on their main news page.

TA.com: Tell us about the style of the songs on the CD?

R.E.A.: There are a wide variety of styles on the CD. Heavy rock, acoustic guitars, and a little bit of everything. Marc Zouhar, who recorded "Tossin' and Turnin'", has a cool digital lounge sound that is really interesting.

TA.com: How did you decide on the track list?

R.E.A.: The track list is actually set up in the release order of the KISS versions of the songs. Jon Rubin gets the prize for noticing that first!! Tracks 3, 4, and 5 all came out at the same time on the KISS solo albums, so I put them in alphabetical order (Criss, Frehley, Simmons).

"KISS Cover to Cover", a tribute to songs covered by KISS, is set for release on April 5. Since the project was announced just over a month ago, KISS and music fans alike have been buzzing with anticipation due to the unique nature of the project. Most tribute albums contain cover versions of songs written by the band to which the tribute is acknowledging. In the case of "KISS Cover to Cover", the songs were all written and performed by artists other than KISS, but later covered by the masked monsters of the '70s. In some cases, these songs are more known for the KISS version! In addition, "KISS Cover to Cover" will be an enhanced CD with bonus features accessible through your computer. Pop "KISS Cover to Cover" into your CD-ROM drive and enjoy song histories, photos, artist bios, and more! Pre-order your copy now, and receive "Prophecy – A Tribute to Eric Carr" free with your order!

"We have a lot in store for the next few weeks," says Asbury, "and when you visit TributeAlbums.com on the 5th, there will be a lot of cool stuff!" R.E. Asbury is the driving force behind Lunar Moth Entertainment and TributeAlbums.com. His award-winning concepts and unique presentations are sure to peak the interest of many pop culturists!!

Lunar Moth Entertainment and TributeAlbums.com provide new and interesting products in various mediums. Keep an eye out for upcoming novels, comic books, CD-ROM adventures, CDs and DVDs.

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ABC ePrep reports: Most artists don't want their private behavior made public but KISS's Gene Simmons is evidently an exception. Simmons posted on his web site that he's being featured in a forthcoming book called "Deja Vu: You'll Never Make Love In This Town Again, Again". It's the sequel to a juicy Hollywood tell-all called "You'll Never Make Love In This Town Again", and the note on his site calls on female admirers to e-mail their stories about personal encounters they've had with Simmons. The note specifies, "the more scandalous the better." The stories will be forwarded to the publisher, and presumably the juiciest will be included in the book. Those whose stories make it into the book will receive a personally inscribed copy.

In related news, The Passion also urges any ladies reading this to send in their stories about personal encounters they've had with THE PASSION.

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That'd be a short list.

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KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following message on his official web site:

"'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' — The pilot episode of our new show for the fine folks at A&E has just gone to New York to be viewed by everyone. I just watched the first edit and we all love it. I'm very proud of the production.

"Leslie Grief, our producer, is also my partner. I brought Leslie on to produce my 'Mr. Romance'/Oxygen show, which is about to be picked up for additional episodes. We also have an upcoming network television series we both created and are executive producing (although I can't be more specific just yet). Leslie, you may recall, produced the 'Gene Simmons 24/7' A&E special that was broadcast last year.

"'GS Family Jewels' stars myself and the beautiful lady to whom I have been happily UNmarried for almost 22 years, Shannon Tweed... our towering, handsome, young Heir To The Throne, Nick Tweed Simmons...and the future President of the United States and Miss America herself, Sophie Tweed Simmons...and, a host of thousands. Literally. You'll see how different my life, my home life and my philosophy of life is to yours. You'll come home with me. And you'll go with me as I scour the world in my never-ending search to make every day above ground a hoot. And it is!!! Follow me as I get invited to sit front row, center at the Las Vegas Adult Video Awards (the AVNs)...and, well I'll leave it at that. Wait and see.

"Air date to be announced soon."

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According to KissKollector.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will co-host Couzin Ed's Babefest 2005 on Friday, June 24 at The Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA. Playing live at Babefest will be Canadian rock trio DANKO JONES and Philadelphia's own OCTANE.

Besides being the hardest rocking man in rock 'n' roll, DANKO JONES' frontman/namesake is a big KISS fan and had a great KISS special on his radio show "The Magical World of Rock with Danko Jones" last year.

If you would like to be one of the girls featured in Couzin Ed's Babefest 2005, you will have to come down to 94 WYSP studios at 5th & Market during business hours and get photographed for their web site (voting will begin soon). And if you would like to get free tickets to Couzin Ed's Babefest you will have to listen to 94 WYSP, Philadelphia's #1 rock station.

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Gene Simmons invades England to teach a bunch of prim and proper boarding school students how to rock in the new VH1 series, "Gene Simmons' Rock School", premiering Friday, August 19 at 11 p.m. The infamous "Demon" of KISS faces a monumental task: turning a group of classical music mini-scholars into a killer rock band.

"Gene Simmons' Rock School" has Master Simmons setting up court at one of the U.K.'s top independent boarding schools, Christ's Hospital in West Sussex, south of London. The children who attend the 450-year-old school wear Tudor uniforms, march into the lunch hall accompanied by full brass band and know nothing about rock music. So, in just six weeks Gene must transform a class of classically trained 13-year-old musicians into little rock gods.

Some kids will make the cut, and some will have their hearts broken as Gene picks a band worthy of opening for metal legends MOTÖRHEAD in front of 5,000 screaming fans.

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KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following mesage on his official web site:

"OK magazine, the new American version of the Euro-Celeb periodical, came by to do a foto spread and interview.

"Coming week is a busy one — pitching eight (8) new TV shows. Some reality. Some scripted. Four of 'em seem to have been bought in the first round. We will see.

"Besides the TV stuff, there are amazing new toy opportunities just over the horizon. Have already met with the principals and the lawyers are on it, working out the legalese.

"The Boxing Venture is going great guns...as is our new cable television venture.

"More news on all of the above soon."

Simmons' new VH1 series, "Gene Simmons' Rock School", is scheduled to premiere Friday, August 19 at 11:00 p.m. EST, Following the premiere, each episode will air Friday nights at 10:30 p.m.

"Gene Simmons' Rock School" has Master Simmons setting up court at one of the U.K.'s top independent boarding schools, Christ's Hospital in the small town of Horsham, south of London. The children who attend the 450-year-old school wear Tudor-style uniforms, march into the lunch hall accompanied by a full brass band and know nothing about rock music. So, in just six weeks Gene must transform a class of classically trained 13 and 14-year-old musicians into little "rock gods."

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KISS' 1978 movie "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" will finally receive an official DVD release, according to www.KissNews.de. An exact release date has yet to be announced.

"Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" is the tale of rock band KISS and their efforts to thwart a diabolical plan by mad scientist Abner Devereaux. Devereaux has found a way to clone humans into robots in his laboratory at an amusement park. It just so happens that he plans to uses the KISS concert as a platform to unleash his plan on the world. KISS must use their special powers to stop him."

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I WANNA ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT AND SUE YOU EVERY DAY


Gene Simmons may have put the "x" in sex, but a former girlfriend of the rocker now has the green light to put the "s" in sue.

A New York judge ruled Georgeann Walsh Ward may proceed with her defamation suit against the KISS bassist for comments he made during a VH1 show about his glory days with the band.

New York State Supreme Court Justice Rosalyn Richter quashed Simmons' motion to nix two of three claims by Ward, who alleges Simmons slandered her in the documentary When KISS Ruled the World by calling her a "sex-addicted nymphomaniac."

In her January lawsuit filing, the 55-year-old said that Simmons' remarks in the special, accompanied by photographers of her, exposed her to "shame, contempt, ridicule, ostracism, degradation and/or disgrace."

The VH1 doc has aired multiple times over the past year on the cable net in U.S. and on Canada's Much Music, much to Ward's dismay.

In the "rockumentary," Simmons delves into his infamous sexual trysts, boasting that he bedded nearly 5,000 groupies over the band's 30-year-career.

"All I ever thought about was sex," Simmons said in the doc. Per Ward's suit, the statement was followed by a photo of Ward with Simmons. She says pictures of her appeared in the special no less than 11 times in the context of sex and groupies.

The Chester, New York, native does not dispute sleeping with Simmons. However, she claimed to have been in an "exclusive, monogamous, romantic relationship" with the "Lick It Up" singer.

Ward says both she and Simmons were involved in a normal three-year romance when she was a 21-year-old college student and he was living with his mother in Queens--before he shot to fame as the blood-spitting monster-faced member of KISS.

But the pics provided by Simmons for When KISS Ruled made Ward seem "wild" and "unchaste," according to her suit.

Ward's suit seeks unspecified damanges from Simmons, his company, KISS Catalog, and VH1 parent Viacom of defamation and invasion of privacy.

Attempts to reach Simmons' legal rep Friday were not successful.



The blood-spewing rocker, meanwhile, found another outlet on VH1 this past year.

Simmons attempted to turn a group of English music prep school students into a hard rocking band in his Gene Simmons' Rock School.

The rocker also has another television show in the works with A&E, according to his Website. (As reported by E! Online)



The Passion is a quite the ladies man!

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KISS frontman Paul Stanley married longtime girlfriend Erin Sutton on Saturday, November 19. The ceremony took place at The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington in Pasadena, California.



This is the second marriage for Stanley, who has an 11-year-old son, Evan Shane Stanley, with his first wife, Dallas native Pamela Bowen.

Stanley is currently working on his first non-KISS release since his self-titled 1978 album, issued in tandem with solo projects from the other three original KISS members. Joining Stanley on his new solo album are session drummer Victor Indrizzo, guitarist Corky James, former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick (who plays bass on a few songs) and noted string arranger David Campbell. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Wake Up Screaming", "Second to None" and "Live to Win". An early 2006 release is expected.

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Launch Radio Networks reports: The KISS Army might have to be satisfied with the group's new concert DVD for a while.

Singer-guitarist Paul Stanley told Launch that the group is currently on hiatus, with the individual members focusing on their own endeavors. "Right now we're sitting back and taking some time to decide when we go back out," he said. "I've spent quite a bit of the last year off and on working on my album, so that's really been my focus — although KISS is always my focus, always has been and it's well documented. You know, everything will pretty much be on hold until I see this through."

Stanley said he's completed recording the solo album and is now looking for a label to release it.

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GENE SIMMONS' 'Family Jewels' Unveiled

According to Variety.com, A&E has officially announced plans to air KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' own "Osbournes"-style docusoap. Dubbed "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels", the program is one of three new shows the channel will premiere this year.

A&E exec veepveep-general manager Bob DeBitetto said the "Family Jewels" series grew from a "Biography" special on Simmons.

"Suffice it to say, he lives in an interesting world, both unconventional and traditional at the same time," DeBitetto said. In the past year, Simmons was a guest judge on "American Idol" and starred in the VH1 reality series "Rock School", teaching classically trained students in the U.K. about rock 'n' roll.

"Gene Simmons' Family Jewels" will revolve around the family life of Simmons, his longtime girlfriend Shannon Tweed (a former Playmate of the Year) and their two kids. The Grief Co./ A Day With and the Gene Simmons Co. are producing.

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KISS Coffeehouse To Open In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

According to a posting on KissOnline.com, a KISS Coffeehouse will open this summer at Broadway at the Beach, in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Official Broadway at The Beach Site:www.broadwayatthebeach.com/

KISS Coffeehouse will feature several blends of signature KISS coffees, sinful sweets, and when you need something to cool you off, the KISS Frozen Rockuccino.

KISS' official web site will be following the construction in the months to come, so check KissOnline.com for updates.

Official KISS Site: www.kissonline.com/

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Sealed With A KISS

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is one of celebrities whose customized "kiss" appears on limited-edition real U.S. postage stamps, called ZazzleStamps, to celebrate Valentine's Day in partnership with The Humane Society of the United States.



The stamps will only be available through February 28, 2006. In accordance with the established Zazzle Community Giving Program, The Humane Society of the United States will be receiving up to 27% of the total net sales from the stamps. Each sheet includes 20 individual large-format stamps and is available in the most common rates.

View All The Celebrity Stamps:
www.zazzle.com/stamps/sealedWithAKiss.asp

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KISS Coffeehouse to open in spring!

Dawn Bryant of MyrtleBeachOnline.com is reporting that the first KISS Coffeehouse is getting ready to stir it up at Broadway at the Beach, with an early May debut planned. Brian Galvin - the man behind this latest, and one of the most unusual, creations for the famed rockers - was in town last week turning the now basic, empty store at a corner of Celebrity Square into one crazy enough to boast the KISS name.

"I'm so busy getting ready," Galvin said. "We're under construction and hope to open May 9."

That date isn't set in stone as work continues, including getting the OK from Burroughs & Chapin Co. Inc. on the unique storefront design. B&C owns Broadway.

Details about the grand opening party still are in the works. It will be in June, and band members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are still committed to attend, Galvin said. More details should come in about two weeks.

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KISS Coffehouse Is Looking For Employees

Garrison Wells of Myrtle Beach, SC's Myrtle Beach Sun News has issued the following report:

There's plenty of dust and half-built structures inside the coming KISS Coffeehouse.

Workers are there daily, trying to get it ready for a late May or early June opening.

And the cafe is already looking to fill jobs.

If you are interested, swing by the half-built cafe at Broadway at the Beach and grab an application. They are in a box just inside the front door.

This will be a hard-rocker special. There will be servers with the trademark KISS face paint for special occasions and KISS classics rocking overhead as customers fill up on a KISS Frozen Rockuccino or a French KISS Vanilla.

The coffeehouse will fill a 1,305-square-foot space at Celebrity Square, across from the Key West Grill.

Band members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley plan to attend the grand opening.

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There is a summer job for Mason.

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KISS Coffeehouse Opening Scheduled For Next Month

If you want rock and roll all night, KISS Coffeehouse will be the place to be. On Tuesday, June 27, legendary KISS band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will be on hand at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's Broadway at the Beach to cut the ribbon on the most outrageous coffee and dessert shop ever constructed.

Through a deal brokered by Signatures Network, Inc., KISS's exclusive merchandising company, the KISS Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, SC is the first licensed coffeehouse by the band known for their incredible stage show, face paint and full throttle rock and roll.

"The idea was to take the energy and excitement of the live KISS show and bring it into a retail setting," explains longtime KISS fan and storeowner Brian Galvin. "KISS fans will not be disappointed!" pledged Galvin, who knows firsthand the high expectations loyal KISS fans will have for this concept. The coffeehouse will also serve as an official KISS Army recruiting office, exposing new fans and reminding die-hard supporters why KISS continues to be one of the most exciting bands in history.

With over twenty foot tall smoking KISS boots flanking the storefront and rare KISS memorabilia and costume pieces on display, the KISS Coffeehouse raises the bar for retail design. "This will become a major tourist attraction," states Galvin confidently. "This is truly the most exciting coffee shop on the planet!"

The KISS Coffeehouse menu will feature Signature KISS Coffee, including Demon Dark Roast and French KISS Vanilla, eight flavors of the KISS Frozen Rockuccino, the most caffeinated and refreshing coffee beverage on the market, as well as full array of cookies, brownies and cupcakes. For more info and a complete menu list, please click here.

According to Paul Stanley, "The KISS Coffeehouse is our way of providing everyone with the buzz of great, quality treats and coffee filled with enough sugar and caffeine to get the party started, and keep it going!"

Gene Simmons adds, "Every army needs food and drink and the KISS Army is no exception! Even the non-enlisted will find our treats and java rockin' good!"

To add to the Grand Opening festivities, KISS tribute band, KISS ARMY, will be performing on the Celebrity Square Stage at Broadway at the Beach from 8:00 until 10:00 p.m., when a KISS-style fireworks display will light up the sky in front of the shop. Myrtle Beach's classic rock station, Wave 104.1, will promote the event and will be on site broadcasting live.

In conjunction with the opening, 1,000 bags of the KISS Army Blend will be shipped to the U.S. Armed Forces serving in Iraq. "Anything we can do that lets our brave armed forces personnel know that they are always in our hearts and on our minds is a small token of our deep appreciation for the sacrifices they make every day for us. We pray for their safe return," said Stanley.

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Mason can now indeed confirm that he has a new job. Working in Mrytle Beach! Mason will be leaving on June 22nd, one day after the advanced screening of the movie. If anyone wants to rent out the house, let me know.
I might not be back...

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KISS Coffeehouse: More Grand Opening Details Revealed

The first-ever official KISS Coffeehouse is to open on Tuesday, June 27 at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The grand opening will be attended by KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, who are scheduled to cut the ribbon.

If you are coming out to the Grand Opening of the KISS Coffeehouse and are interested in meeting Stanley and Simmons, here are the details:

Paul and Gene will be available to say hello to fans from 8:30 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. inside the KISS Coffeehouse. In order to meet as many KISS fans as possible, Paul and Gene will not be signing autographs or posing for photos. However you will be allowed to take photos of them. KISS Coffeehouse will allow fans to begin lining up outside starting at 10:00 a.m. If you decide to arrive early, bring lots of sunscreen! KISS Coffeehouse will be open all day on June 27, closing from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to prepare for the official Grand Opening. For fans that do make it in, please understand that the line will have to be moved very quickly as large crowds are anticipated and the organizers want as many fans as possible to get inside. Fans that are unable to get in should head to the stage where KISS Army will be playing at 9:45, when Paul and Gene will come onstage to address the crowd.

Check out pictures of the KISS Coffeehouse as it's being prepared for the Grand Opening at www.KissOnline.com. More photos can be found at www.KissAsylum.com.

[MASON]

ALright, who's down with me to Mrytle Beach???

I leave on Thursday to start my new job!

I got a place and you can crash with me. Remember, the place opens on the 27th, and I will be back up here for the 28th.

ALright, seriously, is anyone interested in heading down on the 26th? You have to get in line by 10am on the 27th to meet them by around 8:30pm. I'm thinking as going as Gene Simmons again!

Yo MoGo! You could do an interview! The biggest interview in the history of Live Metal! Think about it...

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mason said:

ALright, who's down with me to Mrytle Beach???

I leave on Thursday to start my new job!

I got a place and you can crash with me. Remember, the place opens on the 27th, and I will be back up here for the 28th.

ALright, seriously, is anyone interested in heading down on the 26th? You have to get in line EARLY because they start letting people in at 10am on the 27th to meet them. I'm thinking on going as Gene Simmons again!

Yo MoGo! You could do an interview! The biggest interview in the history of Live Metal! Think about it...

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GENE SIMMONS: If You Have Any Doubts About Doing Drugs, Watch 'The Osbournes' [/b]

According to the Toronto Sun, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was at press tour yesterday (July 13) to promote "Gene Simmons: Family Jewels", which premieres Aug. 7 at 10 p.m. on A&E. "The Osbournes"-like reality series shows Simmons the doting dad at home with his beautiful Newfoundland-born Playboy Playmate Shannen Tweed. The pair have been "happily unmarried" for 23 years and have two kids Nick, 17, and Sophie, 14.

Stiletto-heeled Tweed describes herself as more of a "soccer mom" these days. As for being the world's most tolerant partner, don't believe everything that Simmons says, she said. "If those things were true he'd be missing a limb."

After the session, Simmons was asked point blank if he was really the legendary swordsman he always claimed to be.

"I want everybody to believe in their heart that I mount any female within a thousand yards," he said. "You've got to be afraid of the boogeyman. I want to be the boogeyman. I don't want to be the next door neighbor."

Simmons, who claims never to have touched booze or drugs, says he did watch his old tour pal Ozzy shuffle and slur through "The Osbournes". The lesson? "Don't do drugs," he said. "If you have any doubts, watch that show."

Simmons could not be reached for comment on how his books on tape have seemingly destroyed lives do to his brainwashing.

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PAUL STANLEY: 'Live To Win' Official Track Listing Announced[/b][/color]

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has finalized the track listing for his first non-KISS release since his self-titled 1978 album (issued in tandem with solo projects from the other three original KISS members). The album, entitled "Live to Win", is scheduled for release in October via Universal Music. The CD features contributions from session drummer Victor Indrizzo, guitarist Corky James, former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick (who plays bass on a few songs) and noted string arranger David Campbell.

"Live to Win" track listing:

01. Live To Win [3:10]
02. Wake Up Screaming [3:04]
03. Lift [4:03]
04. Every Time I See You Around [3:30]
05. Bulletproof [3:03]
06. All About You [3:18]
07. Second To None [3:39]
08. It's Not Me [3:22]
09. Loving You Without You [3:19]
10. Where Angels Dare [3:23]

In a February 2006 interview with ABC News, Stanley revealed that he is planning a tour to support the CD, and said he'll be bringing out a bigger band than he's used at past solo gigs, "because there's a lot more going on on this album." He estimated he'll have about six people in his band. As for the musicians he used during the recording of "Live to Win", Stanley said, "[It's] some friends of mine — it's not a 'who's who.' I didn't want to do one of those albums where you list people and it becomes some sort of a, trying to impress everybody with names. So it's a great album. Everybody loves it."