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KISS‘ Gene Simmons has once again called out those who are sceptical about getting the coronavirus vaccine.The bassist has long been a staunch advocate for the vaccine, and in a new interview he’s explained that he’s still of the opinion that anti-vaxxers are posing a risk to themselves and to all those around them.“Look, I’ve always been a safe guy. I’ve never been run over by a car. But then whenever I get to the street corner, I do what I was taught, which is look both ways, cross at the green, not in between, and all that stuff.

KISS are being sued by the widow of their long-term guitar technician Francis ‘Fran’ Stueber, who passed away after contracting COVID while the band were on tour in 2021.Catherine Stueber, along with other members of her family, is claiming negligence and wrongful death. KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, their manager Doc McGhee, the tour promoter Live Nation and the hotel chain Marriott International have been named as defendants.The suit, obtained by Rolling Stone, states: “As a direct and proximate result of the dangerous condition created by Defendants, Decedent suffered fatal injuries and Plaintiffs suffered damages, including, but not limited to funeral and burial expenses, the permanent deprivation of the love companionship, affection solace, society, comfort, assistance, services and financial contributions, and moral support of Decedent in an amount according to proof at trial.”Fran Stueber died shortly after being quarantined in a hotel room in Detroit in October 2021 during KISS’ ‘End of the Road Tour’.

tweeted Thursday. “Last night we played Amazon jungle Stadium/Brazil. Humidity and temperature were sky high.

KISS have denied allegations of slack COVID protocols on tour after their long-serving guitar tech died last month after testing positive for coronavirus.The rock veterans claimed that their protocols “met, but most often exceeded” guidelines at national and local level while on the US leg of their farewell End of the World tour.But three crew members who spoke to Rolling Stone on condition of anonymity have, in light of Francis Stueber’s death, disputed that adequate measures were in place. The 53-year-old guitar tech tested positive for the disease, quarantined in a hotel and died days later on October 17.A roadie claimed to the publication: “Every day during the shows, we weren’t tested.

KISS‘ Paul Stanley has been spotted in public without a mask days after testing positive for COVID-19.The guitarist was seen walking inside of a West Hollywood Hotel last Tuesday (August 31) minus a face covering – you can see photos courtesy of The Daily Mail here.Aside from the fact that California has imposed a mask mandate, Los Angeles Department of Public Health has said that COVID-positive individuals should self-isolate for a minimum of 10 days.The news comes just five days after Stanley announced he had contracted coronavirus – which in turn forced the band to postpone a show in Philadelphia.

Kiss’ Gene Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19, representatives for the musician confirmed.The news was shared on Kiss’ social media page yesterday (August 31), just days after Simmons’ bandmate, Paul Stanley, also tested positive for the virus.The statement posted on social media read: “Kiss will postpone their next few tour dates. While Paul Stanley recently tweeted that he had recovered from Covid-19, Gene Simmons has now tested positive and is experiencing mild symptoms.“The band and crew will remain at home and isolate for the next ten days and doctors have indicated the tour should be able to resume on 9th September.”The group have so far postponed four tour dates in total; these events are expected to be rescheduled in time.

tweeted from their official Twitter account on Tuesday. “The band and crew will remain at home and isolate for the next 10 days and doctors have indicated the tour should be able to resume on September 9th at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA.”The Post has reached out to reps for Gene Simmons for comment.Purchased tickets for their “End of the Road” farewell tour will be honored at the new dates once they are announced, the post added.

KISS‘ Gene Simmons has condemned politicians in Florida and Texas in a new interview as he again expresses his support for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.Speaking to 95.5 KLOS, via Blabbermouth, Simmons has once again shown his support for making vaccines mandatory by law, saying: “Should there be a mandate, which means a law, that you must get vaccinated? Yes, there should be.”He went on to criticise the notion that a vaccine mandate goes against the rights of those who wish not to be vaccinated.“The idea that somebody says ‘it’s my body and my choice’ is so idiotic,” he said.“It is not your choice, it is not your body when you come to a red light in your car.

social media post, Kiss said the whole band and the crew members traveling with them on the tour are fully vaccinated. Members of Kiss “and their crew have operated in a bubble independently to safeguard everyone as much as possible at each show and in between shows,” the band wrote in the statement. “The tour also has a COVID safety protocol officer on staff full-time that is ensuring everyone is closely following all CDC guidelines,” the statement continued. 

KISS have postponed their Philadelphia show after singer Paul Stanley tested positive to COVID-19.KISS resumed their End Of The Road tour in the US four days ago, with their Burgettstown, Philadelphia show scheduled for August 26 local time.In a statement, the group said they had been adhering to COVID safety protocols to prevent the spread while on the road. More information on forthcoming shows is expected shortly.

Riverdale are taking no chances when it comes to filming kissing scenes amid the COVID-19 pandemic – the actors must rinse their mouths for a full minute before each take.Actor KJ Apa has been filming season five of The CW series in Canada since production resumed in October (2020), following a coronavirus-related shutdown in September, and there are extra safety precautions in place when the castmembers have to lock lips onscreen.“They have us come to set a little early,” he tells America’s Live with Kelly and Ryan, “and we have to rinse our mouths for one minute.