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After Blaming Ace Frehley’s Death on ‘Bad Decision,’ KISS’ Gene Simmons ‘Humbly’ Apologizes: ‘I See How It Hurt Everyone’

Gene Simmons has offered a mea culpa for his hurtful theory on what caused the death of his beloved late KISS bandmate guitarist Ace Frehley. “On reflection, I was wrong for using the words I used,” Simmons tweeted early Wednesday morning (Dec. 10). “I humbly apologize.” The rare retraction from the bassist/singer known for his […]

Foo Fighters’ One-Off Tasmania Concert Sells Out In ‘Record Time’

Tasmanian fans of Foo Fighters are proof that absence really does make the heart grow fonder. As previously reported, the American rock legends will play one night only at Launceston’s UTAS Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, for their first live show in the Apple Isle since 2015. What’s more, that show will mark the […]

Lady Gaga Tells Australian Fans She Intends ‘to Make Lots More Music’

With Mayhem, Lady Gaga is six albums deep in a glittering solo career. There’s a whole lot more to come. Gaga is currently on a drought-breaking visit to Australia with the MAYHEM Ball World Tour, her first in these parts for more than a decade. When the U.S. pop superstar stopped by Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on […]

Australia Will Have a New K-Pop Festival In 2026

MELBOURNE — Australia’s K-pop fans can let it all out next year at a dedicated day-long music festival. The first edition of 안녕, MELBOURNE (“Hello Melbourne”) will be presented March 14, 2026 at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse, a new show that will sit alongside the market’s rock, indie, dance, country and multi-genre events. Announced Wednesday, Dec. […]

MF Doom Estate’s Temu Counterfeit Merch Lawsuit Thrown Out — For Now

The estate of MF Doom has failed in its first attempt to hold Temu liable for selling counterfeit versions of the late hip-hop legend’s merchandise. A Tuesday (Dec. 9) ruling out of California federal court grants the e-commerce giant’s motion to dismiss trademark infringement claims brought by MF Doom’s heirs earlier this year. The estate […]

Gene Simmons Testifies on Bill to Pay Artists for Radio Play: ‘If You Are Against This Bill, You Are Un-American’

Gene Simmons, co-founder and bass player of the band KISS, told a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Tuesday (Dec. 9) that paying recording artists for broadcast radio performances isn’t just a matter of fairness; it’s a matter of patriotism. “If you are against this bill, you are un-American,” said Simmons, who veered from typical Congressional hearing […]