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KISS’ Gene Simmons has explained why he’s charging fans a hefty sum to be his “personal assistant and band roadie for a day” – see what he had to say below.Earlier this month, the bassist made headlines when he launched a handful of Experiences for fans to purchase ahead of his now-postponed North American tour, with one dubbed ‘The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience’ – which gives a fan the opportunity to help with load-in at the venue, stage set-up, and the ability to sit in on the sound check and hang out backstage.For a steep $12,495 (£9,667) in addition to the original ticket price, Simmons would also join the fan turned-roadie for a meal and introduce them during the show. The fan – who is allowed to bring a friend along – will also receive an autographed bass guitar from Simmons himself.Last week, it was announced that his North American tour – set to kick off in April – was being postponed to “early 2026”.

“Las Culturistas” podcast — and it has to do with an alleged incident on the set of “Dancing with the Stars” back in 2022.“Michael Bublé is beyond dead to me,” Windey, 34, said, claiming this is not the “first, second, third, or fourth time” she has talked “mad s–t” on the singer.“I will also scream it,” she added before detailing what allegedly happened three years ago.“He, like, literally eye-f–ked me, looked me up and down, on the way to my trailer,” the “Traitors” star claimed. “I’m like, ‘I’m for sure getting a 10 out of this guy.'”When Rogers suggested that it was possible Bublé, 49, was “trying to flirt” with her — and noted that he only gave her a 9 out of 10 for her “DWTS” performance — Windey insisted, “That is not the way to flirt with me.”“I don’t know.

The Masked Singer is back!

KISS have announced an upcoming show in Las Vegas – the first since they retired from touring in 2023.The new date comes in celebration of the KISS Army celebrating its 50th year, and will take place at a three-day event in Nevada, running between November 14 and 16. It has been dubbed ‘KISS Army Storms Vegas’.Initially, the news of a return to the stage was announced to members of the fan club in an email.

JoJo Siwa is charging fans $900 (£696) to “help” her set up the show for her upcoming North American tour via a VIP ticket package.The singer, dancer and former Dance Moms star is due to head out on the road this summer for a string of concerts across the US and Canada. It comes in support of her 2024 EP, ‘Guilty Pleasure’.In addition to general tickets, Siwa is selling three VIP packages: ‘Dream Guest VIP’ (costing over $900 per person), ‘Ultimate VIP’ ($400/£309) and ‘VIP Meet & Greet’ ($200+/£167+).The perks of the ‘Dream Guest’ option include being able to “watch the show from the designated audience area of your choice”, an “exclusive invitation to JoJo’s live show setup before [a] Q&A and soundcheck with JoJo”, and a “pre-show meet and greet and photo opportunity” with the singer.Curiously, Siwa is also asking her paying fans to “help [her] put together the show with song selection input”.During an interview with Access Hollywood, she described the ‘Dream Guest’ option as the “most exclusive” package (via Complex).Siwa explained: “You are actually going to get to come during while we’re loading in the show, and you’re gonna get to kind of help us set it up and make sure things are right and test out the drum with me or the DJ booth with me.”However, the artist has faced some criticism for asking fans to “basically pay to work” at the concerts (via The Independent).

The Masked Singer is back!

their farewell trek, the “End of the Road World Tour” at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2023, but their legacy lives on in the sons of frontmen Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.That’s right: Nick Simmons, 36, and Evan Stanley, 30, are following in their fathers’ footsteps — without the face paint — by coming together in musical harmony, and the two dads are loving this unexpected Kiss connection.“You know, they both have their own bands,” Simmons told The Post about his son’s Sym Fera and Stanley’s Amber Wild.But of course, they have plenty of Kiss-story together.“Both have been pals because they went to see their dads work since they were little boys,” said Simmons. “And they never thought about getting together, just strumming and humming and all that.”While they are now rolling together, they aren’t exactly rocking like their fathers.

Gene Simmons — and his face-painted band Kiss — then the rocker stands by charging $12,495 to be his personal assistant and band roadie for a day.That’s the cost of “The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience” — a pricey package that is being offered to one fan per show on his solo tour, which kicks off in May after he postponed multiple April dates until 2026.Simmons, 75, is giving fans a chance to roll with him and his namesake band for the day, from planning the show-day schedule and loading into the venue to sitting in on soundcheck and hanging out backstage.For the extravagant sum, you’ll also get to have a meal with Simmons and rock with him on the stage while getting all sorts of memorabilia from your day on the job.“When I was a kid and went to see shows, I was always curious, ‘What’s it like when they’re in a hotel? What’s it like when the stage is set up? What’s it like being onstage when they’re performing and seeing the audience from the stage?’ ” Simmons exclusively told The Post.“I decided, ‘You know what, nobody’s ever done it. Why not open the idea to be my personal roadie for the day?’ ”For Simmons, it’s a dream experience that is worth it for the most diehard Kiss Army members — no matter what the price tag.

Kiss suited up to shoot the iconic cover of the band’s 1975 album “Dressed To Kill” on the southwest corner of 23rd Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, there were no stylists or tailors involved.“I did not own a suit or a tie, so I had to borrow our manager at the time Bill Aucoin’s suit,” Kiss co-frontman Gene Simmons, 75, exclusively told The Post.“He was a much smaller man … So I put on his suit and nothing fits. If you look at the album cover, the sleeves were short, and the pants didn’t go all the way down.”Plus, Simmons had to finagle his footwear from one of his bandmates.“I didn’t have dress shoes,” he said, “so [Kiss guitarist] Ace Frehley had a pair of white clogs that he used to walk around with, and for no reason at all, I put on the clogs that are on the cover.”It all made for a classic album cover in rock history that is revisited on a new audio walking tour of New York spots that shaped Kiss and the group’s third LP, which inspired generations to “Rock and Roll All Nite” after it was released 50 years ago, on March 19, 1975.Along with Simmons and his Kiss co-frontman, Paul Stanley, photographer Bob Gruen — who shot the cover of “Dressed To Kill” — shares his makeup-covered memories in the 60-minute tour that takes you from 23rd and Eighth to Greenwich Village’s legendary Electric Lady Studios, where the LP was recorded.Gruen was shooting Kiss for a Creem magazine story — in which his photos would be used in a comic-book treatment on the band — and ended up taking the album cover pic.“It was just a whim.

KISS have announced plans for an “unmasked” show in Las Vegas later this year.The concert is part of the KISS Army fan club’s 50th anniversary celebrations, which is set to take place at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas on November 14-16.It will mark the band’s first performance since their 2023 farewell tour.According to an email sent out to fans, the concert also promises “a special live performance from former KISS member Bruce Kulick, along with other special guests, activities, exclusive experiences and more.”The guitarist played on five KISS albums before leaving the band in 1996.KISS apparently ARE doing a non-make up show in Vegas. This November 14 – 16, 2025.Special guest Bruce Kulick.The…Posted by Rock N Roll Experience on Saturday, March 22, 2025The show comes after Gene Simmons quietly postponed 17 dates on his upcoming solo tour in April and May, with the tour set to kick off at the Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, California on April 5.However, in a recent statement given by Christina Vitaglano, who runs Simmons’ backstage VIP fan experience packages, it was revealed the April dates as well as the Texas leg of the May dates have all been postponed “until early 2026.”KISS, meanwhile, were recently working on their upcoming avatar show, which Paul Stanley previously described as “Cirque Du Soleil meets Star Wars and a KISS concert”.The production is being overseen by the company behind ABBA’s ‘Voyage’ show, in which the Swedish pop group were represented by holographic virtual avatars on stage.Pophouse acquired KISS’ catalogue, brand name and IP last April, while the band first unveiled their ‘new era’ at the final show of their farewell tour in December 2023 in Madison Square Garden.

Gene Simmons has quietly postponed 17 dates on his upcoming solo tour, with his team assuring fans the cancellation was not down to his health.The bassist and singer was set to head out on the road in the US with The Gene Simmons Band in April and May, with the tour intended to kick off at the Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, California on April 5.While preparing to hit the road again, the veteran rocker launched a handful of Experiences for fans to purchase ahead of the spring shows, with one dubbed ‘The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience’ – which gives a fan the opportunity to help with load-in at the venue, stage set-up, and the ability to sit in on the sound check and hang out backstage.For a steep $12,495 (£9,667) in addition to the original ticket price, Simmons would also join the fan turned-roadie for a meal and introduce them during the show.However, in a recent statement given by Christina Vitaglano, who runs Simmons’ backstage VIP fan experience packages, it was revealed the April dates as well as the Texas leg of the May dates have all been postponed “until early 2026.”No reason has yet been given for cancelling more than half of the shows, but it is said not to be linked to his health in any way, per Louder Sound.While the cancelled shows are being described as postponed at present, tickets are being refunded and any of the roadie experience tickets sold for the affected shows can either be refunded or switched to any of the remaining available dates.

Gene Simmons has delivered the weather report for a Los Angeles news station, which included numerous Kiss references, a quick rap and tap dancing from the bassist – check out the full clip below.On Thursday (March 13), the Kiss icon joined Los Angeles TV station Fox 11 to deliver the weather alongside meteorologist Adam Krueger. Upon being introduced, Simmons immediately told Krueger that he looks “much better in real life than you do on TV”, before going on to discuss the weather.Krueger dropped in a few Kiss references throughout the forecast such as: “There’s been a lot of rain lately, and the rain you drive us wild, we’ll drive you crazy talking about this rain”.

It’s been raining in Los Angeles this week — so let’s go to the God of Thunder for the weather. Take it away, Gene Simmons!

Iron Maiden are set to release a new documentary film which includes the final interview from former frontman Paul Di’Anno. Find out the details below.The new film is made in collaboration with Universal Pictures Content Group, and is set to arrive later this year to mark 50 years since the iconic metal band first formed.According to a new description, the feature-length documentary is set to be an emotive journey through the band’s history.

on his website, the rocker promises you’ll “be on the GS Band Team Crew for the entire day” and be on the inside of his daily schedule while he’s out on the road for his solo tour with his Gene Simmons Band this spring.Not only will the lucky fan do manual labor — like helping the band set up for their show — but they will sit in on sound check, arrive at the venue with the band, and hang out backstage.Simmons also promises that the hefty price of $12,495 will be enough for the big spender to have a meal with the rockstar either at the hotel or backstage at the show, be brought up on the stage during the concert, and be introduced to the crowd.The “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” musician won’t let you leave the venue empty-handed, either.According to the listing, the high roller will go home with a set list signed by Simmons and a rehearsal-used bass with his John Hancock.He also claims that the lucky assistant can take photos during the day of their “entire experience.” When it comes to outside items, Simmons will only allow them to bring an additional four things for him to sign — and it can’t be any instruments or parts. However, the ultimate fan will be allowed to bring another person as their plus one for the day.This isn’t a one-time offer, though.

KISS’ Gene Simmons is giving his fans the chance to be his “personal assistant and band roadie” for the day.The bassist and singer is set to head out on the road in the US with The Gene Simmons Band in April and May, with the tour kicking off at the Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, California on April 5.As he prepares to hit the road again, the veteran rocker has launched a handful of Experiences which fans can purchase ahead of the upcoming dates.One of them is dubbed ‘The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience’ which gives a fan the opportunity to help with load-in at the venue, stage set-up, and the ability to sit in on the sound check and hang out backstage.Simmons will also join the fan for a meal, and introduce the roadie during the show.But it comes at a hefty price at $12,495 (£9,667) in addition to the original ticket price, with a bass guitar that was previously used during a KISS rehearsal, thrown in.Only one experience per concert is available, with 26 dates currently scheduled across North America between April and August.Another package dubbed the ‘Gene Simmons Bass Experience’, gives a fan (and three guests) the chance to meet Simmons backstage.The package also allows them to take home one of Simmons’ bass guitars, which can be signed and personalised for $6,500 (£5,029) for a “non-stage-played” instrument, and $12,500 (£9,671) for an instrument that Simmons has previously played on stage in addition to the original ticket.You can see his run of tour dates here and purchase any remaining tickets here.Elsewhere, Simmons recently responded to critics of his involvement in the recent Ronald Reagan biopic, saying he “doesn’t give a squat”.The bassist and singer recorded a cover of Harold Arlen and Ted

KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, have recorded 10 songs together.The pair recently shared photos with fans on Instagram showing themselves beside recording equipment as they performed as yet unheard material. Taking to his account last Saturday (February 22), Evan Stanley – the son of KISS singer and guitarist Paul Stanley – wrote: “One song turned into 10 real quick.”Another post featured Evan and Nick performing an original track with guitarist Jacob Bunton, which Paul Stanley called “magic!!!” while Nick’s sister Sophie joked “we want the album” in the comments.

Billy Corgan has spoken to NME about his new podcast The Magnificent Others, being part of Black Sabbath’s final gig and the 30th anniversary of The Smashing Pumpkins‘ seminal album ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’.The legendary frontman recently launched his latest venture – The Magnificent Others – which sees Corgan sit down with carefully selected guests such as KISS‘ Gene Simmons, former Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello for an in-depth and candid conversation about the triumphs, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped their journeys and defined their paths.Produced by Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios, The Magnificent Others episodes are released every Wednesday. Corgan had already dabbled in podcasting but revealed that he lost previously lost interest when most companies wanted him to only share his past stories.“When I was recruited by the Bill Maher world to do my own podcast, I was like, ‘Well, you’re probably not going to want to do what I want to do’ and they said, ‘Well, tell us’,” Corgan told NME.

EXCLUSIVE: Magenta Light Studios, the recently announced production and distribution company of Crash producer Bob Yari, has acquired domestic rights from Arclight Films to Deep Water, a new thriller directed by Renny Harlin (The Strangers trilogy), which stars Aaron Eckhart (Sully) and Ben Kingsley (Gandhi).

Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan has announced his new podcast The Magnificent Others, which is set for release next week.The podcast will launch on Wednesday, February 5 via Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios. It will be available to watch via the official The Magnificent Others YouTube channel and on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is returning to the world of podcasting.