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Record breaker Taylor Swift smashes another milestone with Songwriters Hall of Fame induction

Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the latest in a long line of accolades for the pop superstar.

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Taylor Swift to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this summer

The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 11 in New York City.

The Independent UK

“We met up with Gene in his suite at Caesars Palace in Vegas, which was an experience in itself!”: The hair metal band that had Gene Simmons as their producer – before their guitarist joined Kiss

“He definitely seemed to be putting on a show for us”

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“Eddie told me, ‘Roth is driving me nuts. I can't take it. I gotta leave. I know you're looking for a lead guitar player. Do you want me in the band?’”: When Eddie Van Halen asked to join Kiss – and they turned him down!

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“That was the one time Kiss succumbed to the critics. We wanted a critical success. And we lost our minds”: This sci-fi concept album was Kiss’s attempt to match The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Instead it became their most epic fail

Even Gene Simmons is embarrassed by it

Louder

Gene Simmons tells public ‘shut your piehole’ after question about Trump

Gene Simmons said “everybody shut your piehole” after he was questioned about his connection to Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

“I heard someone playing deep, fiery guitar in the room next door. I thought, ‘Boy, I wish that guy was in the band!’ I looked over the balcony… It was Ace”: The otherworldly life and times of Kiss guitar icon Ace Frehley

The Spaceman leaves a legacy of millions of fans rocked, countless players inspired, and a rock guitar scene that will never be the same again

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Rock and Roll Call all nite (and political party every day) — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

Capitol Hill got rocked and rolled as KISS bassist Gene Simmons spoke to senators in support of the American Music Fairness Act.

Roll Call

Photos of the week | December 5-11, 2025 - Roll Call

While rock star Gene Simmons was on the Hill to testify, it's almost time to KISS this year goodbye as Congress has one more week to get its work done before a scheduled holiday recess.

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“My hand to God, I didn’t intend to hurt Ace or his legacy”: Gene Simmons apologizes for previous comments saying Ace Frehley dying due to a series of “bad decisions”

The former Kiss guitarist passed away in October, following a fatal fall at his home studio

Guitar World

Gene Simmons apologises for suggesting that 'bad decisions' caused KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's death

Gene Simmons has apologised for claiming that "bad decisions" contributed to the death of former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley earlier this year.

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"I was wrong for using the words I used. I humbly apologise": Gene Simmons says sorry for controversial comments about the late Ace Frehley

Gene Simmons' apology came shortly after a Senate hearing in which he claimed successful musicians were treated "worse than slaves"

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Gene Simmons claims musicians are treated 'worse than slaves'

KISS star Gene Simmons has risked controversy by claiming musicians are treated "worse than slaves" because they are not compensated by radio stations which play their music.

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‘Let’s rock’: Gene Simmons urges Congress to OK radio royalties - Roll Call

“It looks like a small issue ... but our emissaries to the world are Elvis and Frank Sinatra,” the KISS bassist said.

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The Independent UK

Kiss star makes claim about reasons behind shock death of bandmate

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Kiss frontman Gene Simmons claims ‘bad decisions’ led to bandmate Ace Frehley’s death

Former Kiss guitarist and founding member died in October from injuries sustained during a fall

The Independent UK

Trump jokes about renaming Kennedy Center after himself while taking center stage at honors show

Trump took center stage at gala honoring Sylvester Stallone, Gene Simmons, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, and Michael Crawford

Roll Call

This week: Defense authorization deal headlines floor action in Congress - Roll Call

House and Senate negotiators on Sunday published the text of their compromise fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill, setting it up for House floor action this week.

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Trump reveals he ‘didn’t prepare very much’ ahead of hosting Kennedy Center Honors

Trump notably skipped the Kennedy Center Honors entirely during his first term

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Gene Simmons blames 'bad decisions' for Ace Frehley's death

Gene Simmons has claimed a series of "bad decisions" led to Ace Frehley's death from a fall in October.

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“You want to get through the tour for selfish reasons. In the meantime, your brother is ruining their life”: Gene Simmons on how he wished he’d handled his relationship with Ace Frehley differently

Simmons says he wishes he’d practiced more tough love on his former bandmate when they were younger

Fortune

McLaren CEO Zak Brown says he looks to rock legend Gene Simmons for business advice: 'He knows exactly what he’s doing'

From showing up early to meetings to cultivating a brand, the Kiss bassist has become a role model for the McLaren boss.

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The End is only The Beginning: The Kiss Kruise in Las Vegas kicks off a new chapter in Kisstory

72 hours in Sin City: What we learned at Kiss Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas

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"Why don't we take a moment, a little quiet, think about him looking down on us”: Kiss pay tribute to Ace Frehley at Las Vegas shows

Plus, director of upcoming biopic says that "every young actor in the world wants to be a part of this movie"

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KISS hold moment of silence for Ace Frehley at first gig since his death

Paul Stanley paid tribute to Ace Frehley at KISS' first concert since his passing.

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