Hi KISS & the KISS Army,

I made this cake for my brother in-law's 30th birthday. He's a massive fan of yours! Everything is made out of icing on top of a huge chocolate rum mud guitar cake.

Thanks,
Heidi Huisman

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KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

About 600 freezing fundraisers plunged into 34 degree water in only 14 degree weather to raise money for Wisconsin's Special Olympics. With warm hearts they braved the cold conditions. Plungers raised pledges as friends and family paid to see them endure a little pain.

Terry Wiersma, dressed as Gene Simmons, went to defend her polar plunge best costume title. Peel back her rock star facade and she's really playing with a passion for helping the athletes in Wisconsin's Special Olympics.

The plunge raised $106,000 for Wisconsin Special Olympics.

Olá!!

My name is Sarah and I am from Brazil. This is my last year in the school before the university... I decided make my school materials, notebooks, backpack and other things, to personalize them with KISS! Everything KISS! You are the best ones!

A great hug for everybody!

Sarah Cartier

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Check out Tommy Thayer on this banner spotted outside the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.

Thanks to Jerry B for the photo.

KISS is proud to bring the Hottest Show on Earth to Japan for seven shows this April.

4/13 - Nagoya at Aichi Prefecture Gymnasium
4/14 - Yokohama at Pacifico Yokohama
4/17 - Saitama at Saitama Super Arena
4/18 - Kobe at World Hall
4/20 - Tokyo at Nippon Budokan
4/21 - Tokyo at Budokan
4/23 - Sapporo at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena

Public ticket on-sale will take place on March 12.

Stay tuned to KISSOnline for more information.

Hello Gene,

I am a huge fan of yours and I really look up to you and all of your success. I am but just a hair stylist, but one day I hope to be doing hair for big stars like yourself, or even you!

I really just wanted to put a picture on here for you of one of my tattoos that I really want you to see. I am going to post it here and anywhere else I can until you get to see my art! It's not completely finished but it's still amazing!

I am also posting a picture of a friend and I dressed up for school when we had an "80's" day. We had the most out there and best costumes in the school! I love what you do and I want you to never stop! You inspire me to make the best of myself and to do anything I have to, to be successful.

With Love,
Manda

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Paul Stanley, founder and front man of the legendary rock band KISS and highly-successful fine artist, and his wife Erin, a Los Angeles attorney, announced today that they are expecting a baby girl in August.

This will be the third child for the legendary Star Child and his wife who married in 2005 and live in Beverly Hills, California with their daughter Sarah Brianna (2), son Colin Michael (4) and son Evan Shane (16) from Stanley’s previous marriage.

“There is nothing greater in life than family, and my accomplishments as a father rank at the top of my successes,” Stanley said. “Erin and I are blessed with our expectation of the addition of another princess to our family and a new member of The KISS Army. I may be 59, but the only rocking chair this rocker is getting ready for is the one for my new baby.”

Hello Gene, Paul, Eric and Tommy,

I ’m a members of the Japanese KISS Army. I often look at photographs of KISS. I introduce the dolls of the KISS that I spent about 1 year to produce. Because it was a small thing, I had a very hard time, but when I was finished entirely, I was very happy! I hope you enjoy them.

Sorry for my broken English.
Keep On Rockin!

Ice Man

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Here are the front and back covers of the new Metal Hammer Poster Express. The special issue contains eight huge KISS posters featuring images from the Hottest Show on Earth Tour.

Thanks to Javier Rueda & Fernando Martinez / KISS Army Spain for sending KISSOnline the images.

COSMIX School of Makeup Artistry

Part of the curriculum at COSMIX School of Makeup Artistry in Ft. Lauderdale, FL is Kabuki, for which I proposed a personalized KISS-style photo shoot. The teacher (also, a longtime fan) & all the participants had a blast.

KISS has been a driving force in my life ever since I was 10. It was love at first sight! KISS has partied with me when I was up, supported me when I was down, inspired me to walk my walk & never take #*%&^ from anyone.

LONG LIVE THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD... KISS !!!

Chantelle Vachon

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Eric Singer's cover band, ESP, will perform the following shows in Europe this Spring:

March 26, 2011 - Honefoss-Oslo, Norway at Alfred
March 27, 2011 - Helsinki, Finland at Nosturi
March 30, 2011 - Pratteln-Basel, Switzerland at Z7
March 31, 2011 - Prague, Czeck Republic at Exit Chmelnice
April 01, 2011 - Zlin, Czeck Republic at Master of Rock Cafe
April 02, 2011 - Tefls, Austria at Rathaussaal Tefls

ESP also features Bruce Kulick, John Corabi and Chuck Garric.

KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

We've got two KISS sightings involving Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown.

First up is a quote taken from Senator Brown's new book, "Against All Odds", which was released yesterday.

"At home, I papered my walls with posters of my basketball heroes and KISS and stared up at Gene Simmons's caked makeup and oversize tongue."

The second sighting is pictured on the left, where the Senator was seen on 60 Minutes last Sunday sporting a KISS Apron!

Last August, Senator Brown and his wife Gail attended KISS' Hottest Show On Earth concert in Boston. Here's a photo of them with the band!

Gene Simmons signs an autograph during the 2011 NBA All-Star game at Staples Center on February 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

KISS IS EVERYWHERE!!

Here's a KISS-ified store front window ad on Robertson Blvd in Beverly Hills.

KISS references just keep showing up everywhere!

The 2011 Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo will take place on Saturday, March 19 from 11 am - 8 pm (11am for Platinum and VIP ticket holders) at the Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana.

KISS drummer Eric Singer will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans throughout the day at the KISSOnline booth.

Former Motley Crue / Union lead singer John Corabi will perform an acoustic set. John will also be available for autographs and photos.

7 year-old drumming sensation Logan Robot Gladden (seen on KISSOnline) will make his first Expo appearance.

Boogie Street Guitars will be showing some of their custom Paul Stanley Washburn guitars.

KISS Pick World will be unveiling some new products for 2011.

KISSOnline will have specially priced merchandise.

KISS merchandise & collectibles dealers will be selling everything KISS.

Come celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Destroyer! Trivia contest will be based on Destroyer! There will also be a grand prize raffle.

Children 12 and under get in free!

Location:
Indianapolis Marriott East
7202 East 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219

For rooms reservations call 1-800-627-7468 and ask for the KISS Expo Rate of $74 a night.

Click here for more info on the Fan Expo.