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May 31st- GENE SIMMONS ON EXTRA Incredible face paint and studded stage outfits are what KISS is known for... and of course, Gene Simmons' tongue! Gene Simmons reveals on "Extra", "Everything is about size" and the upcoming KISS reality show is going to be anything but modest! Gene Simmons and his unconventional family are back and better than ever for an all-new season of A&E's hit unscripted series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", premiering with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, June 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The 15-episode season kicks off with Sophie's sweet sixteen party, giving viewers an all access pass to the milestone celebration. When a case of sibling rivalry spirals out of control, Nick pulls on dad's heartstrings and his sense of theatrics to escalate the low-key party she wanted into the blowout of the century, all to the dismay of shy Sophie. In addition to Sophie's sweet sixteen, the new season will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the entire family's many adventures. From Gene's appearance on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" to Gene filming a Japanese monster flick, to Shannon preparing for a role in a roller derby exploitation film, to Nick getting his own apartment, to Sophie fending off ill-intentioned teenaged boys, viewers will follow the Simmons-Tweed clan as they set out to prove, yet again, why they are the most non-traditional, traditional family in America. New letters posted... Dear Gene, I just wanted to thank you for not only reading an email that I sent to you but promptly then next morning asking for an address. Two days later, a package and a day later, yet another package from you. I don’t know how to explain how grateful I am. You truly care about people and that makes you amazing in my eyes. I first emailed you about my sick brother-n-law Tom who is in the hospital with two different kinds of Leukemia. THANK YOU for your generosity and kindness, we will never forget that. My sister and her family thank you as well, and don’t forget your still invited to the “dance benefit” we are having on Friday, June 19th in Pittsburgh. I would pee my pants if you showed up there!!!!! Keep doing what you do and I will ALWAYS be a fan!!! Love, Barbie Letters... GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS RETURNS Pakistan News    May 31st, 2009 Legendary rock god and multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons and his unconventional family are back and better than ever for an all-new season of A&E’s hit unscripted series “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” premiering with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00 PM ET/PT. The 15-episode season kicks off with Sophie’s sweet sixteen party, giving viewers an all access pass to the milestone celebration. When a case of sibling rivalry spirals out of control, Nick pulls on dad’s heartstrings and his sense of theatrics to escalate the low key party she wanted into the blowout of the century, all to the dismay of shy Sophie. In addition to Sophie’s sweet sixteen, the new season will give viewers a behind the scenes look at the entire family’s many adventures. From Gene’s appearance on “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?,” to Gene filming a Japanese monster flick, to Shannon preparing for a role in a roller derby exploitation film, to Nick getting his own apartment, to Sophie fending off ill-intentioned teenaged boys, viewers will follow the Simmons-Tweed clan as they set out to prove, yet again, why they are the most non-traditional, traditional family in America. Leslie Greif, Adam Reed, Adam Freeman and Gene Simmons are the series executive producers. “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” is produced by The Greif Company and the Gene Simmons Company. Robert Sharenow and Neil A. Cohen are the A&E Executive Producers. May 28th - By Tony Rubleski    May 28, 2009 When I had the chance to meet and hear Gene Simmons from the rock group KISS speak last year, the same common thread as Leno, was how accessible and friendly Simmons was to people he encountered from all walks of life in restaurants, walking through the hotel and at the event. He took pictures, signed autographs, and engaged in relaxed conversation with stranger after stranger, myself included, which was quite amazing. During his speech at the conference he mentioned why he still engages fans with respect, and how foolish it is for other celebs to not be thankful and supportive to those who've made them wealthy and famous. How refreshing and instructive for everyone to hear. GENE SIMMONS TO GUEST ON A&E'S PRIVATE SESSIONS Gene Simmons will guest on this Sunday's (May 31) episode of A&E's "Private Sessions", a weekly one-hour performance and interview series hosted by Lynn Hoffman. The show will air at 9:00 a.m. EST / 8:00 a.m. CST. Check out a couple of preview clips below. Taped in a small intimate studio in New York City, "Private Sessions" showcases exclusive performances and intimate conversations with the top names in the music and movie industry. Each Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. EST, "Private Sessions" explores the body of work of a single artist or group. It also includes perfomances of current releases as well as career-building, influential or defining songs and/or movie projects. New letters posted... Gene, I was watching the "Factor" on Tuesday night and Mr. Bill showed a clip of you after the American Idol appearance. I had no idea that Bill was a KISS fan - but I'm glad he is! I'm also glad to know that you are a Bill O'Reilly fan. I should have known! Keep rockin'! Richard S. P.S. When is the KISS "Rock Band" video game coming out? Response from Gene: I sometimes agree with O'Reilly. And sometimes I don't. I also sometimes agree with Anderson Cooper. And sometimes I don't. Mostly, I listen to my own conscience. Letters... New letters posted... Hey Geno! I know how much you love our great nation, and that you always step up and support our troops. I thought you might enjoy this, and perhaps post it on your site for all of us to be reminded of what this holiday weekend is really all about and how lucky we are! Thoroughly enjoyed your performance on the telly the other night. American Idol was never that much fun to watch. Looking forward to the new Disc coming out and seeing you this summer. Will shake your hand once more. All the best in health and happiness to you Gene. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Sincerely Chris Carnaghi It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote. It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag. It is the VETERAN who serves under the Flag. ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. God Bless them all. Makes you proud to be an AMERICAN! Letters... May 21st- 400,000 VISITORS 400,000 People visited GeneSimmons.Com yesterday. And, that's the whole story. KISS AND TELL: GENE SIMMONS' SHOW BACK ON AIR www.thaindian.com    May 21, 2009 Tongue-wagging, face-painted, radical rock legend Gene Simmons is back in the news. Bassist, vocalist of the hard rock legend band KISS, Simmons has always worn his demoniacal bad-man image on his sleeve. Onstage histrionics, outrageous outfits and make-up that bordered on the bizarre even, made Simmons synonymous with an unfrosted hard core rock experience. All of this of course, would make it extremely difficult if not altogether impossible, to imagine him in the role of a family man with grown up kids, had it not been for “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” the ever popular TV show of A&E Network, which follows the exploits of Gene Simmons and his less than conventional family. Gene Simmons lives a family life that is every bit as unconventional as his persona. Sharing his life with his long-time girlfriend Shannon Tweed, who also happens to be not just an actress and a model but also a former “Playmate of the year”, and their two teen aged kids Sophie and Nick, Simmons’ family isn’t exactly the average American social institution. Of course this is exactly why GSFJ makes for such entertaining viewing, as audience wait to see how the two unlikely parents take on the uphill task of parenting two teens. The kids for their part, are surprisingly and endearingly well-behaved despite their unusual home environment. The new season of the show premiers with an hour-long special episode on Sunday, June 7th, at 10:00 p.m ET/PT. Slotted to air for 15 episodes at least, the show begins with the audience being given a no-holds-barred access to Sophie’s sweet 16 party and goes on to provide a run-down of each of the family members behind-the-scenes escapades in the time that the show has been away. New letters posted... Hi Gene, i always watch your show on A&E mexico. But i have the same problem that Eliane has, the dialogues are in Spanish. I would like to hear the original sound. Thanks, Cary Response from Gene: What you're asking for, probably won't work as well in a Spanish speaking country. Most people there want our show in Spanish. And in Russia, they want it in Russian. Letters... May 20th- Recently, A&E flew us to NY to help celebrate their 25th Anniversary. Miss Tweed flew in a few days early to go shopping, see shows and raise hell. Yours truly, busy with rehearsing, writing songs and recording the first new studio album in 11 years (!!!) with my favorite band, KISS.... flew in on the day of the event. I got up at 4:30 am, left by 5 am and got on a 7 am flight...landed after 4 pm NY time....went to the hotel, cleaned up and by 7 pm, we were at the Rainbow Room shaking hands, taking fotos and walking the red carpet. Next day, got up at 8:30 and headed off to the airport to fly back to LA.... Landed in time to have a meeting with AFFLICTION's Clif Chason, re: my "Ambassador to Affliction" title (read the story below). And, how was your day? New letters posted... Gene, I used to watch your TV show GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS by A&E, but here in Brazil the dialogues are in Portuguese. I´d like to hear the original sound in English, no other people´s voice. But I need with subtitles because my English is not very good. Please make something about this. Love, Eliane Letters... May 14th- AFFLICTION CLOTHING ANNOUNCES GENE SIMMONS AS BRAND AMBASSADOR PRNewswire    Seal Beach, CA - May 14, 2009 Affliction Clothing, the premier label for men who love hard rock and fast living, has announced that Gene Simmons, Rock God, Multi-Media Magnate and co-founder of the hottest band in the world, KISS will be serving as a brand ambassador. The relationship is the result of both parties' commitment to Children's Hospital of Los Angeles' Rally for the Cure. "We are looking forward to working with Gene Simmons and having him assist in furthering the Affliction brand," commented Eric Foss, Owner and Creative Director of Affliction. "We launched with a rock aesthetic and while we have branched out to include other lifestyles including action and pro sports such as surf, skate, motocross, football, baseball, boxing, and MMA, we have held fast to our rock 'n roll roots." Gene Simmons commented, "I'm Gene Simmons. And you're not. I only get involved with entities that share my passion for vision. And that means my way or the highway. That takes creativity, an arrogant, almost delusional belief in self, and a take no prisoners attitude in business." Since Affliction's launch in August of 2005, the line catapulted to the forefront of men's fashion and is now found in the hottest boutiques and high end department stores, on the heaviest bands, and on A-list celebrities. Affliction Already a mainstay for the most elite athletes, best rock bands, A-list celebrities and the fashion conscious, Affliction Clothing's ability to set the bar high in fashion is evident in its collection's indulgence of style and design, focus on quality, and its trademark series of divinely executed, dark and powerful themes. www.afflictionclothing.com May 9th- Hey everybody. Our Season IV of GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS debuts soon. And A&E has been nice enough to put billboards of our show up all around the country. If you see one nearby, take a foto of yourselves with it. Send it in. We'll print em. May 7th- JUNE 7TH - 10 pm DEBUT OF GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS Season IV- 15 Episodes (!!!) A&E Network will begin shining up the fourth season of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" next month, Multichannel.com reports. The show centers on the Kiss frontman and his mate, 1982 Playboy Playmate of the Year Shannon Tweed, and their brood. The new season is scheduled to begin June 7 at 10 p.m. The 15-episode season begins with Sophie's sweet-16 party. When a case of sibling rivalry spirals out of control, Nick pulls on dad's heartstrings and his sense of theatrics to escalate the low-key party she wanted into the blowout of the century — much to the dismay of the shy Sophie. In addition to Sophie's soiree, the fourth season will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the entire family's many adventures. Among the segments addressed in the reality series: Mr. Simons' appearance on Fox's "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"; his role in a Japanese monster flick; Miss Tweed's preparation for a role in a roller derby exploitation film; Nick getting his own apartment; and Sophie fending off an ill-intentioned teenaged boy. DUSSAULT APPAREL, INC. AND GENE SIMMONS MONEYBAG BRAND ANNOUNCE A NEW STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH CONCEPT ONE ACCESSORIES May 07, 2009: 09:00 AM ET Today, in a joint announcement from Jason Dussault, Chairman and Head Designer for Dussault Apparel, and Gene Simmons, owner of the Gene Simmons MoneyBag Brand, they finalized the signing of a long-term exclusive apparel and accessories license agreement and strategic brand building alliance for the Gene Simmons MoneyBag Brand with New York City based Concept One Accessories. Concept One is recognized as America's premier resource for licensed fashion, sports, and entertainment accessories. Under the license agreement, Jason Dussault has agreed to provide sales and design services to the venture and will be transferring royalty fees to Dussault Apparel. Dussault commented, "This opportunity represents a major strategic shift for Dussault Apparel to focus on its core strength in design and merchandising development and work closely with Gene Simmons and Concept One in building a strong Extreme MoneyBag Brand Collection in apparel and accessories targeted initially at the Adrenaline and Action Sports market." New letters posted... Once again, you are everywhere. I watch WOW, WOW WUBBZY with my 3 year old. A special episode featuring Beyonce just aired. While Wubbzy was searching for his “identity” to appear onstage with Beyonce, they showed him in your make-up. STILL affecting generations, my man. Keep it up! Daryl Rogers Letters... May 3rd- GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS RETURNS TO A&E FOR AN ALL-NEW SEASON SEASON FOUR OF THE HIT UNSCRIPTED SERIES PREMIERES SUNDAY, JUNE 7 AT 10 PM ET/PT WITH A SPECIAL ONE-HOUR EPISODE Legendary Rock God multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons and his unconventional family are back and better than ever for an all-new season of A&E’s hit unscripted series “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” premiering with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00 PM ET/PT. The 15-episode season kicks off with Sophie’s sweet sixteen party, giving viewers an all access pass to the milestone celebration. When a case of sibling rivalry spirals out of control, Nick pulls on dad's heartstrings and his sense of theatrics to escalate the low key party she wanted into the blowout of the century, all to the dismay of shy Sophie. In addition to Sophie’s sweet sixteen, the new season will give viewers a behind the scenes look at the entire family’s many adventures. From Gene’s appearance on “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?,” to Gene filming a Japanese monster flick, to Shannon preparing for a role in a roller derby exploitation film, to Nick getting his own apartment, to Sophie fending off ill-intentioned teenaged boys, viewers will follow the Simmons-Tweed clan as they set out to prove, yet again, why they are the most non-traditional, traditional family in America. Leslie Greif, Adam Reed, Adam Freeman and Gene Simmons are the series executive producers. “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” is produced by The Greif Company and the Gene Simmons Company. Robert Sharenow and Neil A. Cohen are the A&E Executive Producers. Hey everybody, here is the ad that will appear in PREMIER -- the Comic Book industry's "ordering" magazine -- where all new releases are advertised, and where comic book stores can see and order their books. Here is the Young Man himself at his very first signing -- at Meltdown Comics, where Nick signed a promo of his upcoming INCARNATE Graphic Novel (Radical Publishing) Yes -- he created it, he wrote it and he drew it. Incarnate will debut at this year's COMICON in San Diego -- July 24-26th. Nick will also be on hand, along with yours truly and a bunch of very special Friends at the HARD ROCK HOTEL, where Radical Publishing will be taking over the place and throwing a party on the eve of July 24th. Oh yes, in case you were wondering who the Young Lady was sitting next to Nick, that's his friend Rose. Photo credit: Mark Sheppard May 2nd- Today was the finale of the RALLY FOR KIDS WITH CANCER that Shannon and I participated in. Eva Longoria, Bai Ling and other celebs all pitched in their time and effort, in an event that included a scavenger hunt all across LA and Glendale, California. All the celebs were paired with drivers in cars ranging from Escalades, to Porsches, to Strikers (a Dutch car I was in). All the corporate and private money raised went directly to children stricken with cancer, and specifically to the CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES. So, while all the celebs were lined up to get snapped by fotogs, what it was really about was actually taking some time out of our lives, and doing some good for those less fortunate. May 1st- NO. I'M NOT "THAT" GENE SIMMONS Over the years, I've gotten mail that asks if they could hear "Haunted House". And the answer is, yes. Check out a pivotal artist in the formation of Rockabilly. His name was...GENE SIMMONS. More precisely, Jumpin' Gene Simmons. And, he recorded for a few record companies, including HI Records, which also released Al Green's records. Me? I'm the OTHER Gene Simmons. You know, the guy with the tongue in KISS. Now you know. New letters posted... Ciao Gene, Perucartoon.com has published this amazing KISS cartoon wallpaper. P.S. Verona Rock City (Italy) is waiting the be KISSed again!!! -- Stay tuned! www.deucenews.jimdo.com Letters...

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