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UPDATED: Less than a week after KISS postponed a show because lead singer Paul Stanley had Covid, the band announced its tongue-wagging bassist Gene Simmons, 72, had also tested positive. As a result, the band postponed its next four shows, which are in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin. KISS plans on returning…

Gary Corbett, a keyboardist best known for his touring work with KISS and Cinderella who also co-wrote the Cyndi Lauper hit “She Bop,” has died after a battle with lung cancer. No age was given, but he died just short of his birthday today. Corbett’s death was confirmed by his sister in a Facebook post. “Those who…

World premieres from Disney+, AMC, Startz, Peacock, A&E, OWN, FX and National Geographic are among the highlights of the 2021 Tribeca Festival’s 20th anniversary celebration, announced today. The events will take place in New York City June 9-20 and claim to be the first major film festival to host in-person events…

KISS, the band behind hits such as Rock & Roll All Nite and God Gave Rock & Roll To You, are set to be the subject of a four-hour, two-part documentary for A&E. The cable network has ordered Biography: KISStory as part of its long-running doc strand. It will be produced by Leslie Greif, who produced Gene Simmons Family…

KISS is kissing off a dismal 2020 for the concert industry with a live New Year’s Eve show at the Atlantis resort in Dubai. Like most acts, the band has been idle for most of the year, as the pandemic shut down all but a handful of shows in the live music industry. KISS was in the midst of yet-another farewell tour…

Bob Kulick, a guitarist with KISS, Meat Loaf and Lou Reed, has died at age 70. His brother, Bruce Kulick (who was also a guitarist for KISS), posted the news on social media. No cause of death was given. “I am heartbroken to have to share the news of the passing of my brother Bob Kulick,” Bruce Kulick wrote on…