Kiss rockers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have launched their third Rock & Brews restaurant by serving up meals to 100 U.S. military veterans.

The stars opened the latest addition to their bar venture in Torrance, California on Thursday (09May13) and welcomed former servicemen and women to a special luncheon in their honour as the bandmates personally brought out food for the soldiers.

The musicians hosted an opening gala later that night and performed a brief three-song set at the bash, which raised funds for local schools. They then presented a $25,000 (£16,129) cheque to Tom Brewer, t...

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley could be losing his New York residence to foreclosure - after failing to pay his mortgage for two years.

According to the New York Daily News, the rock star owes around $700,000 on his Yorktown home, which itself is worth $750,000. Chase bank has filed for foreclosure on the home, which was purchased back in 2006 after Frehley and the rest of KISS wrapped up a successful comeback in 2002. 

Frehley has been creating solo work over the last decade, but it hasn't created enough revenue to save the rocker's home. Meanwhile, bandmate Gene Simmons has managed his fina...

Rockers Kiss and Mötley Crüe have shown off their generous side by donating $50,000 to a service members' charity championed by Tim McGraw.

During their joint show in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this week, the bands announced they are handing the cash over to Operation Homefront, which offers emergency financial aid to families of soldiers and wounded troops.

McGraw launched a nationwide program with the organization earlier this year, pledging to donate a mortgage-free home in each city on his summer tour, and the country star accepted the check on the charity's behalf from the rocker...

Rockers Motley Crue and Kiss have pledged $100,000 to the victims of the Colorado cinema massacre.

During their joint concert in Denver on Wednesday, the bands announced they will hand the generous donation over to the Aurora Victim Relief Fund.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and Kiss frontman Paul Stanley have told how they hope the gesture will inspire others to give.

Sixx says in a statement, "Following the heartbreaking news of the senseless shootings in Colorado we wanted to do something to help the families and victims. We bonded together with our tour partners and friends Kiss to don...

Gene Simmons daughter Sophie auditioned for a spot on TV talent show "The X Factor" yesterday. The Kiss rocker's kid performed for Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and L.A. Reid in San Francisco, Calif., and her dad offered moral support.

Simmons had no idea his daughter was trying out for the show until she called him on Saturday night to reveal why she wouldn't be at home in Los Angeles for Father's Day, according to TMZ.com

Sophie isn't the only famous offspring to try out for a spot on a TV talent show. Jim Carrey's daughter Jane was a contestant on American Idol. She was kic...

Rockers Kiss are to show their support for Britain's armed forces by staging a special charity gig in London.

The Love Gun hit-makers were due to head to the U.K. next month to headline the Sonisphere Festival along with Queen, but the event was cancelled.

However, fans can still catch KISS in Britain this summer - the band has announced a one-off fundraising gig in the capital in aid of Help The Heroes.

All proceeds from the July 4th concert will be donated to the foundation, which helps wounded servicemen and women.

Singer Paul Stanley says, "The greatest national treasure of any ...

Kind-hearted rocker Gene Simmons has offered one lucky war veteran his dream job of joining Kiss as a road crew member on their upcoming tour.

The legendary hit-maker and his band are set to kick off their summer tour with Motley Crue in July, and, in a bid to give back to retired members of the armed forces, he launched a contest to find one die-hard fan in need of work.

And on Wednesday Simmons unveiled his new employee on Today - in a bid encourage other Americans to lend a hand to struggling veterans.

Introducing Paul Jordan as the winner, Simmons said, "Here's a gentleman who's h...

Johnny Depp was a surprise performer at the Golden Gods Awards show on Wednesday night as he took to the stage with Marilyn Manson.

The Revolver magazine prize giving took place at the Club Nokia venue in Los Angeles and featured a closing set by Manson, who performed with Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen before introducing Depp to the stage.

The actor, who began his career in music before turning to Hollywood, thrilled the crowd by playing guitar with Manson on his cover of the Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams" and hit track "The Beautiful People."

During the show, Motley Crue star N...

Are you ready for a shocker? That seemed to be the overall theme for last night’s results show. “This really is one of the nights where you look at the quality of the cast and have no choice but to be shocked,” said Tom Bergeron. And yes we were, and unfortunately another wonderful dancer was sent home. The judges scores going into elimination were the following in ranking order.

1. Katherine Jenkins & Mark Ballas- 105
2. Roshon Fegan & Chelsie Hightower- 100
3. Maria Menounos & Derek Hough- 99
3. William Levy & Cheryl Burke- 99
5. Donald Driver & Peta Murgatroyd- 98
6. Jaleel White & Kym...

KISS invaded the ballroom, and kicked things off with a rocking start for week four! This week the stars were asked to channel their inner rock star, and they did just that, by dancing to classic rock tunes, sporting black leather outfits and hairdos that were just big and wild. The dances of choice for the night were the tango, paso doble, Viennese waltz and jive, which seemed to be a challenge for even some of the best dancers.

However, there were several highlights including Donald’s amazing shirtless performance of the paso doble, which Carrie Ann said was by far “One of the most memor...

Happy 'Dancing With the Stars' Monday!!! It's rock week, so you know we are in for some fun tonight! KISS will be opening the show and then coming back for more performances on Tuesday. I just met them on the red carpet at the Academy of Country Music Awards and boy .... they are really something :)

Sadly, we've had to say goodbye to two of our stars, tennis champion Martina Navratilova and actor/singer Jack Wagner. Musician Gavin DeGraw has been in the bottom two for both eliminations, so you know he is really feeling the pressure tonight. So far our celebrities have been consistently ...

KISS rocker Gene Simmons has fired back at reports suggesting he is endorsing Republican Mitt Romney to replace Barack Obama as America's leader, insisting remarks he made during a TV chat have been taken out of context.

The bassist hinted that he was a fan of Romney's during a Fox News interview earlier this week and he followed that up at press chat at the opening of his new Rock & Brews restaurant in El Segundo, California on Wednesday, but he has since taken to his website to let fans know exactly what his politics are.

On Wednesday, he stated, "America is a business and should be run...

Outspoken Kiss rocker Gene Simmons is angry the band has never been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, branding the snub a "joke".

This year's induction ceremony includes Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers - and the decision to omit the legendary '70s rockers yet again rankles with the band.

Simmons tells Rolling Stone magazine, "It's become a joke. We've been thinking about it and the answer is simply, 'We'll just buy it and fire everybody.' In all seriousness for the fans, for something to be called Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is such an insult to Mado...

On Tuesday, KISS front-man Gene Simmons slammed pop singer Rihanna at a press conference announcing the band’s upcoming summer tour with Motley Crue.

“We’re sick and tired of girls getting up there with dancers and karaoke tapes in back of them,” Simmons told the crowd at the press conference. “No fake bullsh*t. Leave that to the Rihanna, Shmianna and anyone who ends their name with an ‘A.’”

Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee also sounded off, but playing things a bit more cautious than Simmons. “No disrespect to Rihanna, she’s a great singer, but we’re in a slump for some sh*t that has some per...

Kiss and Motley Crue are uniting to thrill rock fans with a joint tour this summer.

The music legends will hit the road for a 40-date trek across America starting July 20th and the bands will play 90-minute sets each.

The tour comes 30 years after the groups last teamed up on the road, and the rockers can't wait to work together once again.

Motley Crue's Vince Neil says, "These guys are the baddest band in the f**king world. Our very first tour was with (KISS in) 1982. To be able to do it now is amazing."

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley adds, "Seeing them on stage, it was obvious back th...

Rockers Kiss are launching their own mini golf course in Las Vegas.

The hit-makers will open the rock 'n' roll themed Kiss By Monster Mini Golf at Harmon Square later this month.

The attraction contains an 18-hole indoor glow-in-the-dark course, a state-of-the-art arcade, Kiss-themed party rooms and even a wedding chapel, where married fans can renew their vows during a night out.

Frontman Paul Stanley says, "This is miniature golf Kiss style and another part of our Kiss world. We've big plans for this."

And bassist Gene Simmons adds, "This venue is perfect for Las Vegas. Where else...

Brian Wilson, Billy Joel and B.B. King are hitting the studio to record Paul McCartney's greatest hits for a new tribute album.

Willie Nelson, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Jeff Lynne and The Cure will also cover tracks from McCartney's back catalogue, extending from his time in The Beatles, Wings and his solo career.

The as-yet-untitled collection will be released to coincide with the pop legend's 70th birthday in June, and a behind-the-scenes documentary is also being filmed during studio sessions.

Producer Ralph Sall, who is curating the album, tells The Hollywood Reporter that the Beatles icon...

Kiss are in talks with bosses behind hit video game Angry Birds to develop a rock spin-off.

Angry Birds has taken off as one of the best-selling apps on the gaming market, and now the face-painting rockers want to join in the fun by releasing their own special edition version.

Kiss frontman Gene Simmons tells Industry Gamers, "We're talking with Sony Games now. We are really trying to take it in areas that haven't been done before and have stayed out of the marketplace because the ideas simply weren't exciting enough."

"So while the gaming world is waiting for the KISS games that are ...

KISS rocker Paul Stanley was given an extra special treat to mark his 60th birthday on Friday - his bandmates went online to celebrate the star's age milestone.

The musician's pals took to the official KISS website to share their own touching tributes with fans on Stanley's big day.

Gene Simmons writes, "Paul, my very best wishes on your birthday. You're the brother I never had. You've always been there. For me. For the band. For the fans."

Eric Singer also marked the landmark, writing, "Paul Stanley, Happy Birthday to the Grand Master of Ceremonies! Your (sic) still the best and I wish ...

Newlywed KISS rocker Gene Simmons has found the secret to a lasting Hollywood marriage - the wife has to be dirty in the bedroom and the husband has to stay healthy.

The once-womanizing star exchanged vows with his longtime partner, former model Shannon Tweed, in October and he insists he has quickly become an expert on marriage etiquette.

He tells HollyScoop.com, "Romance is interesting, but somebody much more prolific than I am put it better - 'she should be a Madonna in the kitchen and a w**re in the bedroom.' That's pretty accurate. And guys have to be in good health."

Tweed agrees, ...

A computer hacker who attempted to shut down Kiss star Gene Simmons' website has been charged with conspiracy and unauthorized impairment of a protected computer.

Kevin George Poe, 24, was taken into custody without incident by FBI agents at the federal courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut and indicted by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles last week.

Poe faces a maximum of 15 years in federal prison if found guilty.

He is accused of being affiliated with the Anonymous hacking group.

FBI officials claim Poe and others linked to Anonymous conducted a distributed denial of service attack a...

Former Kiss star Ace Frehley has cancelled his U.K. tour after fracturing his wrist in a fall at his home.

The veteran rocker was admitted to a hospital after the accident on Sunday and he has been fitted with a cast and advised not to play guitar for at least 10 days.

He has now scrapped his three upcoming shows in Britain on doctors' orders.

A statement posted on the star's website reads, "Ace Frehley has been forced to cancel his three upcoming U.K. tour dates due to a fractured left wrist resulting from a fall in his home... Doctors applied a Fiberglass cast to Frehley's hand and a...

Country star Keith Urban is recovering after undergoing a successful operation on his vocal cords.

The Aussie singer, who is married to Nicole Kidman, had the surgery to remove a polyp on Tuesday and his spokesman Paul Freundlich tells Reuters he is doing fine.

Urban has been ordered not to speak for three weeks to allow his throat time to heal.

The star, who had to cancel end-of-year shows due to his health issues, released a special Thanksgiving video message for fans before going under the knife earlier this week to thank them for their support.

Urban has become the latest celebrity ...

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley has put his recent voice troubles down to singing "through sheer willpower" to "cram in" as many shows as possible.

The singer underwent surgery on his vocal cords last month for a recurrent problem with his throat which left his voice "cracking".

The 59-year-old rocker admits 40 years of performing with Kiss left him struggling to sing, and he worked his voice too hard as the band attempted to fit in as many concerts as possible.

He tells the Hollywood Reporter, "(I was singing) through sheer willpower... (to) cram in as many shows as possible to maximize p...

Rock wildman Gene Simmons struggled to bed women before finding fame but the glare of the spotlight turned him into a "sex addict", according to his Kiss band mate Ace Frehley.

Simmons, who wed his long-term lover Shannon Tweed in October, only slept with women "once or twice a year" in the early days of the band, Frehley claims in a new book.

However, after shooting to stardom, he bedded hundreds of groupies to make up for lost time.

According to New York Post gossip column Page Six, Frehley is quoted in new tell-all tome No Regrets as saying, "I believe Gene is a sex addict, in much ...

KISS rocker Paul Stanley is recovering after undergoing vocal surgery on Tuesday.

The singer has been touring with the band for nearly four decades and after putting so much stress on his body, the 59 year old opted to have medical treatment to prevent further complication.

Doctors expect the star to make a "swift and complete" recovery.

Releasing a statement to CNN on Wednesday, Stanley said, "I hold myself to a higher standard than others do. With that in mind, I wanted to remedy a few minor issues that come with 40 years of preaching rock 'n' roll."

Chris Brown has been forced to pull out of Saturday's Michael Jackson tribute show in the U.K. after he was denied a work visa because of his criminal record.

The Kiss Kiss hit-maker was set to honor the late King of Pop with a performance at the star-studded Michael Forever concert in Wales, but he's now axed his plans after being barred from entering the U.K. due to his 2009 assault conviction for attacking his then-girlfriend Rihanna.

The show has been plagued with problems in recent weeks - the Black Eyed Peas dropped out of the tribute on Thursday due to "unavoidable circumstances"...

KISS star Gene Simmons has married his longtime partner Shannon Tweed in a romantic ceremony in California.

The couple, who have been together for 28 years and have two grown-up children, exchanged vows they had written themselves during an outdoor ceremony at the Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday in front of 400 guests, including Playboy boss Hugh Hefner.

Simmons' KISS bandmate Paul Stanley was among the wedding party and the couple's daughter Sophie acted as maid of honor, according to People.com.

The publication reports Sophie, 19, also sang "At Last" by Etta James as the...

Ageing rocker Gene Simmons proposed to his long-term partner Shannon Tweed over the summer after deciding it was time for him to "grow up".

The 62-year-old Kiss star has lived with the model since 1985, and after 26 years of dating they will exchange vows in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Simmons has opened up about his relationship with Tweed in a new interview with ET Online and the singer admits she is the only woman he has ever declared his love for.

He says, "It is time for me to grow up. I'm 62. I've been doing a lot of wacky stuff for an awfully long time... and there's nobody I've e...

Gene Simmons and his KISS bandmates have been forever immortalized as comic book stars.

The rock group recently partnered with Archie Comics to launch a new four-part series, called "Archie Meets Kiss," which is set to hit stores this November.

The new collection is said to follow KISS on an adventure as the band helps the Archie regulars protect their town from an invasion of monsters.

And although the band is often characterised by its lewd, X-rated behavior, Simmons feels confident the illustrations of his trademark look won't be offensive to the publication's young fan base.

He tell...