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News, features and resources for media and publishing professionals. Friday, June 14, 2002 Blogs | Subscribe | Interviews | Events | Films | Book Blog Media Cynic | Forum | Advertising | Classifieds | Jobs Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine Launches Ozzie Osbourne has his own television show on MTV (The Osbournes) and now Gene Simmons, a member of the rock band KISS, has his own magazine through publisher Sterling/Macfadden. The premiere issue of Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine debuted on newsstands earlier this month. The new publication promises music and entertainment news, plus pictures of scantily clad women. The magazine aims to keep readers in tune with what's in and what's out and includes coverage of music, movies, style, entertainment, celebrity news, fashion and sex -- all covered from the perspective of Gene Simmons, the rock legend whose lifestyle is both unique and unapologetic. The publishing schedule for the magazine will be quarterly at first, but will be accelerated after the first couple issues are published. The publication was launched at several celebrity-packed events in New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Publisher Sterling/Macfadden also publishes other rock and music related publications including Metal Edge and Metal Maniacs as well as special single-issue music celebrity titles for Shania Twain, Garth Brooks and Ricky Martin. Allen Tuller from Sterling/Macfadden is both the publisher & co-founder of Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine. On a recent post on Gene Simmons' weblog at GeneSimmons.com Tuller said, "We've been working many long hours for about 8 months now but it's really been worth it. I think we've got a great magazine that captures the essence of the Sex, Style, Rock n' Roll we've been talking about, I hope you agree." Tuller also mentioned that the second issue should be out by late August or early September. KISS and band member Gene Simmons merchandising efforts certainly don't end with the new magazine. KISS KONDOMs go on sale June 5th and a line of Gene Simmons clothing is planned for this summer. KISS is also debuting a new comics series this summer through publisher Dark Horse Comics. And, the busy rock musician/promoter Gene Simmons also has his own website and weblog at genesimmons.com. Related Links: · Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine · Sterling/Macfadden · GeneSimmons.com · Dark Horse Comics Click here to return to the homepage of The Write NewsTM Click here to subscribe to our free weekly email newsletter. www.writenews.com Copyright © 1997-2010 by Writers Write, Inc. All Rights Reserved.