Here's an amazing KISS-themed hot air balloon featured at a Brazilian balloon festival. It's 90 feet tall, 26 feet wide and is made of a thin, lightweight paper.

Special thanks to Murilio of Brazil for sending the images to KISSonline.

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KISS sighting - well, sort of...Coolest Mitsubishi Lancer ever!!

The photos were taken at Capital Mitsubishi, St. John's, NL, where you can win tickets to KISS' July 9th show at Salmon Fest in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.

Thanks,
Alain Couture

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Early in May 2011, the staff at the Newfoundland and Labrador Correctional Centre for Women (NLCCW) decided to start raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, being held in Clarenville, NL on June 11, 2011. A theme and name quickly emerged for NLCCW’s team, “KISS Cancer Goodbye”, in recognition of the upcoming KISS performance scheduled for the Salmon Festival in Grand Falls, Newfoundland this summer.

Team members decided to dress up as the band “KISS” and when staff began to brainstorm, ideas began to run wild. The Relay was not only a fund-raising event or a way to involve inmates in helping the community; it was so much more. Staff benefited greatly from the event as well. It provided a way to get to know one another better and to build on various skills, mainly team building. It also gave one staff member, who was a Cancer Survivor (three times over), a chance to celebrate this victory with her family, friends, co-workers and the community as a whole.

When the staff of the NLCCW were introduced as "KISS Cancer Good-Bye", the crowd went wild! Many people requested to have their picture taken with "the band". This year’s Relay meant a lot to everyone who participated and helped out in the event. It gave NLCCW’s staff and inmates a way to connect and build stronger, more trusting relationships, thus improving their chances of rehabilitation and improving their lives. It provided a way for staff and inmates to build on team work and other skills. It also gave everyone an outlet for their creativity and served to be highly motivating. But most importantly, the Relay was to help find a cure for this debilitating disease and to remember those who have passed on. It was also a celebration for survivors and to give them the honor that they so deserve.

So let’s not just “KISS cancer Goodbye” today, let’s “KISS cancer Goodbye” each and everyday so that we don’t have to lose another person to cancer. Maybe while KISS is in Newfoundland this summer, they could drop by the NLCCW in Clarenville on their way to Whitbourne for a quick visit...Shannon will know where it is where she is a Newfoundlander and all :)

Kelly Rowsell

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KISS FAN PARTY IN SPAIN - JULY 16

Dear KISSonline,

We are Xarly and Mauricio, two KISS fans from Spain. We decided that it was time to pay tribute to our favorite band by organizing a KISS party in our city, Alicante. With the help and collaboration of KISS Army Spain, the event named “ALACANT ROCK CITY” will be held next July 16th, at the Sala Stereo in Alicante, SPAIN.

The Spanish tribute band KISS FEVER BAND will headline the concert with a great set full of KISS Klassics, and the local group Azöte will open the night playing several KISS songs too. KISS Army Spain will be attending and will have their own stand. There will be merchandise for sale, KISS girls, and more things… We really hope many people will show up at the party and rock and roll all nite! We will send you pictures and more stuff after the concert.

Best regards, Xarly and Mauricio

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Here are some members of the Spokane Shock arena football team at a recent photo shoot for a promotional poster. The Limited edition Shock/KISS posters will be available following the game this Saturday night @ 7PM against the Chicago Rush. Erik Meyer, Adron Tennell, Beau Bell, and Taylor Rowan star in this photo shoot.

Hello KISS,

Here's a pic of my custom Gene Simmons stage played AXE and PUNISHER display. Currently, the PUNISHER on the right is stage played from the Toronto concert last September 10, 2010. The AXE on the left is a numbered collectible from Gene and will be replaced with the stage played AXE I'm picking up at the Sarnia Bayfest concert July 6, 11. Hope you enjoy.

Sincerely,
Thomas Anderson
London, Ontario, Canada

Check out this KISS-inspired Melvins' concert poster. The poster is a fun take on KISS' Rock 'N Roll Over album artwork.

Hi KISSonline *-)

Here's a picture of us dressed up for my sister's 18th 'rockstar themed' birthday party! Obviously, we went as KISS!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOPAZ (Paul Stanley) :D!! xx

Jazz

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KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

Look for the KISS sighting at the end of this 'Will It Blend' comedy clip.

Tom finally got Bieber Fever, but eventually realizes that a "legend" needs to be a little older to have their own autobiography.



Thanks to Curtis Whitten for sending this clip to KISSOnline!

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I saw this Saskatchewan Roughriders Football team billboard in Saskatoon featuring a fan gracing the makeup of one of our loved ones. KISS is everywhere!

Brendin Rurak

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KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

Here's a new clip from Nextel Argentina featuring "Rock and Roll All Nite." The video is about of 13 Argentine street musicians from different provinces and locations that get together to promote the new marketing campaign of Nextel Argentina.



Thanks to Alejandro for sending KISSonline the clip!

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Hey KISS!!!

Check out this great cartoon drawn by Gustavo Lucera. In today's episode, Vi-Chu (the name of the cartoon) tries to be part of a KISS tribute band. This episode features KISS' Rock and Roll All Nite and and cartoon images of KISS!

Cheers from Argentina!... and sorry for my English!

Julian Pampin



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First off, thanks for an amazing concert in Malmo, Sweden, back in 2010. It's hard to come up with just one word to describe the show.. awesome, great, over the top, world class, fantastic... and on it goes.

Now, returning to the purpose of this e-mail.. I just wanted to let you see my first KISS-tattoo!

I got it made in January and it took about five hours to complete. It's positioned on my left calf.

To be totally honest, it hurt like he**, especially when he finished Paul and Gene's faces! But, I'm very happy and pleased with the result so it was totally worth the pain.

I got the idea of getting this tattoo when I bought the KISS Box Set and looked through the book that was inside. It's the first picture when you open the front cover.

Oh yeah, by the way, next time you guys come to Sweden.. I am so going to buy an Meet & Greet-ticket! And I'm going to ask you if you'll do me the honor of signing your autograph next to your portrait! (And yes, I'm going to get that tattoo'ed as well!)

Thank you for your precious time,
hope to see you soon again.
You're the best, always were and always will be.

Best regards,

Paul Lundgren

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THE HOTTEST CHARITY AUCTION ON EARTH ENDS THIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8th AT 4PM (PT)

Bid on one of the four KISS-inspired, custom-painted and autographed MINI Countryman. The proceeds will go to UNICEF to help children in Japan and emergency efforts around the world.

Bidding is already over $30,000.00 for each car!

What you'll be bidding on:

Any of the four officially authorized, KISS-inspired, custom=painted, autographed MINI Countryman vehicles.

Who you'll be helping:

MINI and KISS have joined forces in support of UNICEF to help children in Japan and emergency efforts around the world. Proceeds from this auction will be donated to these causes.

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You can also motor like a rockstar with the KISS-inspired vehicle wraps, shown here on MINI Coopers S Countryman with matching side designs and KISS autographed boot wrap. Available for every MINI model, color and year. MINI and KISS have joined forces in support of UNICEF to raise money for children in Japan and emergency efforts around the world. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to this cause.

MINI Motoring Graphics are made out of the most durable and tear-resistant vinyl available. All graphics can be easily removed at any time, leaving no residue or damage to your vehicle. MINI Motoring Graphics highly recommends you have our top-quality vinyl graphics professionally installed.

To order the MINI KISS wraps, please call 1-877-236-4431

I wanted to share with you an amazing painting I just got for my birthday. I've been a KISS fan for over twenty years, I have your face tattooed on my leg as well. My brother in law Ruud McGinnis, who is also a KISS fan and a professional tattoo artist painted your portrait for me. I hope you like it as much as I do.

See you this summer in Alberta!

~Michelle

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