Kiss makeup story fuels monstrous KISS tour demand
In an interview, Gene Simmons defends KISS amid critics while noting sold out runs at Madison Square Garden in half a day, Cleveland and Chicago venues filling quickly. He stresses makeup as the brand and credits intense live shows for the band’s enduring momentum. He also blasts the drug culture and discusses Ace Frehley and Peter Criss leaving, then reuniting for unplugged momentum.
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NBC tops TV ratings with NBA finals domination
NBC led prime time in the week of June 10 16 with an 11.2 rating and 21 percent share, taking nine of the top 10 shows. NBA Finals coverage claimed the top spots, including Game 6 posts, while Seinfeld and Caroline in the City also ranked highly on NBC. ABC trailed with Home Improvement at ninth and CBS with lower overall shares. Nightly News trailed World News Tonight by a tenth, tying for a 16 percent share.
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Young Concert Artists marks 35th anniversary with Sills honor
New York AP Young Concert Artists began its 35th anniversary celebration by recognizing Beverly Sills who chairs Lincoln Center. Founded by Susan Wadsworth to launch careers, the program has grown from Greenwich Village coffeehouse beginnings to Kennedy Center and Kaufmann Hall year round. About 400 audition in Leipzig and New York, with six selections this year. The first piece Brahms two pianos was played by Emanuel Ax and Joseph Kalichstein from the roster. Musicians performed with evident passion and shared joy in making music.
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