Belgium's EEN news featured a segment on KISS' upcoming June 27 appearance at the Graspop festival on the Sonic Boom Over Europe tour. Check it out! Thanks to Luc Verdickt for sending the clip to KISSonline

Hi KISS,

I entered a Rock N Roll Challenge with Quilting Arts Magazine back in 2008 with a mini quilt. The one I made was Gene Simmons' face. I even incorporated a "pull string" on the back that makes his tounge wiggle. It was displayed in the magazine in the April/May 2009 issue, and it went on tour with the magazine for a year!

Thanks, Sue Perkins

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On this day in KISStory - March 11, 2000, KISS opened the "Farewell Tour" in Phoenix, Arizona. The first three songs of the show were televised live on VH1. KISS performed 142 shows in the US, Canada, Japan and Australia on the tour.

Statement from KISS Farewell Tour press release:

The "Farewell Tour" will be the final opportunity to see the four original KISS members, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, together on stage.

Last weekend I attended a showing of "One Live KISS" in Chicago at the CIMM Festival. Paul Stanley is still one of the strongest vocalists and greatest Rock & Roll performers of any era, and according to what I witnessed while watching this brilliant concert film, he shows no sign of age, or slowing down! Director Louis Antonelli did a 'rock star' of a job at capturing an incredible live performance that should be remembered throughout the ages. This film is not just for Paul Stanley and KISS fans, but should be seen by everyone who appreciates timeless music, or doubts the unique talent Paul has as a true artist and groundbreaker! "One Live Kiss" should be a model for other filmmakers to witness, in order to experience a truly visionary way to transfer an artist's live performance onto celluloid. It was also enlightening to hear Louis Antonelli's Q&A after the show as he explained that the movie is more than a piece of professional work by a filmmaker in collaboration with a musician to create a new product, but also at it's heart is a fan's tribute to a beloved member of KISS who had a lasting influence on Antonelli as a kid, circa 1974 while growing up on tough urban streets quite the same as Stanley had some years before in NYC. There is real passion and conviction on display in every moment of "One Live Kiss" and it should not be missed!

I have never had the chance to see Paul in a live performance myself, but I feel that now because of seeing this film that I had a first row seat at a Rock and Roll extravaganza! My neck hurts from moving it to the rocking' rhythm and sheer musical prowess of Mr. Stanley and his terrific band all through my experience of seeing "One Live Kiss" - but its the kind of ache that HURTS SO GOOD!

Freddy Atkins, life long Kiss fan! Chicago, IL.

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KISS ON COVER OF CHILEAN COMIC BOOK

KISS is featured on the cover of the new issue of the Chilean comic book "CONDORITO!"

Thanks to all of the Chilean fans who sent KISSonline the image.

Get your hands on KISSONLINE exclusive bundle for your collection and save when you buy the official 2009 KISS Tour tee & program for only $30! There are seveal different KISS Tour Shirts available with this special.

Also, get a free KISS World Domination Tour Poster when you spend spend $17.95 in the official KISS store. Enter the coupon code KISMMEC10 at checkout to redeem yours!

Buy a KISS T-shirt / Tourbook bundle pack now

Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon and legendary KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Paul will make two special appearances at Wentworth Gallery in March.

Friday - March 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wentworth Gallery - Town Center Mall
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL

For additional details or to RSVP - please call 561-338-0804 or 800-732-6140

Saturday - March 20, 2010 - Noon - 2:00 PM

Wentworth Gallery - Las Olas
819 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

For additional details or to RSVP - please call 954-468-0685 or 800-732-6140

Gene is scheduled to appear on A&E's Private Sessions this Sunday, March 14th. Enjoy these preview clips from his interview with host Lynn Hoffman!

Leading independent studio E1 Entertainment has finalized a production and development deal with legendary rock band KISS. E1 will tap the worldwide enthusiasm for the KISS brand, collaborating with founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to create a comedic half-hour kids television series that galvanizes the band's iconic personas for its young fans.

"We're honored to be involved in carrying on the KISS legacy," comments Frank Saperstein, Senior VP of Kids and Animation for E1. "It's wonderful to collaborate with the creative forces behind one of the greatest rock bands of all time and unquestionably one of the most recognized worldwide."

E1 has snagged the KISS brand as it eclipses its roots, building energy in new family and youth media outlets. KISS's role as the face of Dr. Pepper, their significant presence during Super Bowl XLIV, and their appearance on the 2009 "American Idol" finale, which reached over thirty million viewers, has made the make-up and leather-clad giants a household name for kids and families today. The KISS tradition continues to grow generation after generation transcending age, race and creed.

"KISS continues to be the juggernaut of licensing and merchandising, from KISS M&M's to KISS Dr Pepper," remarks KISS co-founder Gene Simmons, "KISS is a band, but also the only music BRAND. Continuing in our 35-year history of going where no band has gone before, we are proud to partner with E1. Like all things KISS, we intend to make this a very special show for our fans."

"We couldn't be more excited. Coupling E1's successes and ingenuity with the global force of KISS guarantees an express pass into the homes of our youngest KISS Army members with a show of superior quality," adds KISS co-founder Paul Stanley.

The as-yet-untitled series will be produced and distributed worldwide by E1. Executive Producers are John Morayniss and Frank Saperstein for E1 Entertainment; Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. E1 and KISS will handle all licensing and merchandise for the series.

Here's a 3-part radio interview Gene did with London's 104.9 XFM!

Here's a new billboard spotted in Los Angeles featuring Gene and the new season of Gene Simmons Family Jewels!

Poker fans will be itching to get their hands on a poker table signed by some great celebrities being auctioned for charity.

The San Manuel table has been signed by KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ray Romano, Magic Johnson, Mary Hart, Huell Hauser and Mayor Villaraigosa.

100% of the proceeds will go to City of Hope, a research, treatment and educational institution dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The auction runs until March 15, and can be accessed via Ebay.

Here's Gene and screen legend Sophia Loren sharing a moment together backstage at last week's "Wetten, Dass..?" broadcast in Germany.

Photo by Marco Drasdo for KISSonline.

Here's a great fan-filmed video of KISS opening their London show at O2 Academy with "Modern Day Delilah!" Thanks to Rutger De Groot for sending this clip!

Here's a newspaper feature on KISS's 02 Academy club show from London's Evening Standard!