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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rock icon, 73, looks worlds away from 70s superstardom as he grabs coffee in LA
A ROCK icon looked worlds away from his 1970s heyday as he stepped out in Los Angeles. The popular performer left fans stunned as he went for a coffee in a rare public outing. 5 This rock icon looked worlds away from his performing heyday Credit: BackGrid 5 He went for a coffee run in LA - but do you recognise him? Credit: BackGrid 5 It's Paul Stanley from Kiss Credit: PA Aged 73, the rocker was part of a hugely popular band that had a string of popular albums among rock music fans - but do you recognise him? Paul Stanley co-founded the band Kiss with Gene Simmons in the 70s with the group becoming known for their raucous and outlandish antics on the stage. The performer kept it casual for his low-key outing as he was spotted without his trademark Kiss make-up that the band became well known for. He opted for a simple patterned shirt and a pair of light blue denim jeans as he made his way to Starbucks for his regular coffee order. Paul flashed a smile as he made his way back to his car carrying his drinks. You'd be forgiven for not recognising Paul thanks to the star usually sporting heavy theatrical make-up for Kiss. The star and his bandmates previously explained how in the early 70s New York, the glam rock trend was prevalent with many male rock stars choosing to wear make-up to mirror their female counterparts. However, Kiss decided to create their own unique looks after confessing it was "unconvincing" that they could don regular make-up. Most read in Entertainment Speaking of their unique look, Paul's bandmate Gene Simmons recalled: "At the same time that we were forming in New York, there was a very big glitter scene, where boys were basically acting like girls and putting on makeup. "Well, we were more like football players — all of us were over 6 feet tall — and it just wasn't convincing!" DWTS guest judge Gene Simmons slammed for 'creepy' and 'uncomfortable' behavior toward women on live TV Paul is a father-of-four and shares three children with his wife Erin Sutton. Paul and Erin wed in 2005 and shared children Sarah, 15, Colin, 18, and Emily, 13, with her. He also has a son, 30-year-old Evan Stanley, from his failed marriage to first wife, actress Pamela Bowen. Pamela divorced him in 2001 after nine years of marriage. Paul Stanley's career AS well as his time in KISS, Paul has enjoyed some ventures away from the band. Over the course of his career, he has released two solo albums. His first was a self-titled record in 1978 whilst still a member of the rock band and marketed under the look he became famous for in the group. It wasn't until 2006 that he went on to release a second solo record. In 1999, he became a stage performer for the first time when he began appearing in a production of The Phantom of the Opera throughout 1999 in which he closed the show's ten-year run in Toronto, Canada. In 2012, he and bandmate Gene headed into business when, along with the help of three investors, they launched the restaurant chain, Rock & Brews. Paul published his autobiography, Face the Music: A Life exposed, in 2014. 5 The band were known for their theatrical face make-up Credit: Getty 5 He was in the group alongside Gene Simmons Credit: Getty - Contributor
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock icon, 73, looks worlds away from 70s superstardom as he grabs coffee in LA
A ROCK icon looked worlds away from his 1970s heyday as he stepped out in Los Angeles. The popular performer left fans stunned as he went for a coffee in a rare public outing. 5 5 5 Aged 73, the rocker was part of a hugely popular band that had a string of popular albums among rock music fans - but do you recognise him? Paul Stanley co-founded the band Kiss with Gene Simmons in the 70s with the group becoming known for their raucous and outlandish antics on the stage. The performer kept it casual for his low-key outing as he was spotted without his trademark Kiss make-up that the band became well known for. He opted for a simple patterned shirt and a pair of light blue denim jeans as he made his way to Starbucks for his regular coffee order. Paul flashed a smile as he made his way back to his car carrying his drinks. You'd be forgiven for not recognising Paul thanks to the star usually sporting heavy theatrical make-up for Kiss. The star and his bandmates previously explained how in the early 70s New York, the glam rock trend was prevalent with many male rock stars choosing to wear make-up to mirror their female counterparts. However, Kiss decided to create their own unique looks after confessing it was "unconvincing" that they could don regular make-up. Speaking of their unique look, Paul's bandmate Gene Simmons recalled: "At the same time that we were forming in New York, there was a very big glitter scene, where boys were basically acting like girls and putting on makeup. "Well, we were more like football players — all of us were over 6 feet tall — and it just wasn't convincing!" DWTS guest judge Gene Simmons slammed for 'creepy' and 'uncomfortable' behavior toward women on live TV Paul is a father-of-four and shares three children with his wife Erin Sutton. Paul and Erin wed in 2005 and shared children Sarah, 15, Colin, 18, and Emily, 13, with her. He also has a son, 30-year-old Evan Stanley, from his failed marriage to first wife, actress Pamela Bowen. Pamela divorced him in 2001 after nine years of marriage. Paul Stanley's career AS well as his time in KISS, Paul has enjoyed some ventures away from the band. Over the course of his career, he has released two solo albums. His first was a self-titled record in 1978 whilst still a member of the rock band and marketed under the look he became famous for in the group. It wasn't until 2006 that he went on to release a second solo record. In 1999, he became a stage performer for the first time when he began appearing in a production of The Phantom of the Opera throughout 1999 in which he closed the show's ten-year run in Toronto, Canada. In 2012, he and bandmate Gene headed into business when, along with the help of three investors, they launched the restaurant chain, Rock & Brews. Paul published his autobiography, Face the Music: A Life exposed, in 2014. 5 5
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Asian stocks climb as Fed cut bets gain momentum
Equities in Japan, South Korea and Australia all rose today after the S&P 500 advanced 0.8% to within striking distance of a new high. (Bloomberg pic) TOKYO : Asian stocks advanced and a gauge of global equities was on track for another record high on calming geopolitical concerns and increased expectations for Federal Reserve (Fed) interest-rate cuts this year. Equities in Japan, South Korea and Australia all rose today after the S&P 500 advanced 0.8% to within striking distance of a new high. The Nasdaq 100 achieved the feat after rising 0.9% yesterday, helping MSCI's global shares index to a record high. US stock futures edged higher today. Treasuries slipped after rallying the previous day on increased expectations for Fed rate cuts. The swaps market has fully priced two further rate reductions this year and yesterday increased bets on a third. 'The stock market is back at record highs as various uncertainties start to fade,' said Paul Stanley at Granite Bay Wealth Management. 'The market is betting on continued progress on trade, and a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East is giving investors confidence,' Stanley said. The moves were driven by US economic data that supported the case for policy easing. Consumer spending grew in the first quarter at the weakest pace since the onset of the pandemic. As a result, gross domestic product slid at a downwardly revised 0.5% annualised rate. Recurring applications for unemployment benefits rose to the highest since 2021 – but initial claims fell. An index of the dollar edged higher after dropping for four straight sessions. West Texas Intermediate oil's modest rise for a third day showed signs of relative calm in the Middle East. The cross-asset moves show that investors are looking beyond the near-term volatility spurred by tariffs and war to instead focus on central bank policy and the health of the US economy. After markets closed in New York yesterday, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said the US and China had finalised an understanding on trade following talks last month. Stock-market volatility is likely to remain higher in the second half of the year (H2 2025) given lingering macro and policy uncertainty, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc strategists. The team led by Andrea Ferrario says stagflationary shocks remain a key risk for balanced portfolios amid tariff-induced inflation risks. Meanwhile, the treasury department announced a deal with G7 allies that will exclude US companies from some taxes imposed by other countries in exchange for removing the 'revenge tax' proposal from President Donald Trump's tax bill. In Asia, the yen weakened slightly after inflation in Tokyo slowed for the first time in four months. Other economic data set for release includes trade for the Philippines and industrial profits in China. Markets are closed in Indonesia and Malaysia. US interest rates A flurry of Fed officials this week made clear they'll need a few more months to gain confidence that tariff-driven price hikes won't raise inflation in a persistent way. In an interview on Bloomberg Surveillance, San Francisco Fed chief Mary Daly acknowledged she's seeing increasing evidence that tariffs may not lead to a large or sustained inflation surge. However, that merely made her open to a rate cut 'in the fall'. Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin said he expects tariffs will put upward pressure on prices, and the central bank should wait for more clarity before adjusting rates. Fed Bank of Boston president Susan Collins said she sees at least one cut this year, but indicated July would be too early for such a move. Economists see the personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy – the Fed's preferred gauge of underlying inflation – rising 0.1% in May. That would mark the tamest three-month stretch since the pandemic five years ago. 'The market seems to be riding high on hopes inflation is cooling and the Fed can start cutting soon, and a soft PCE print could seal that story,' said Haris Khurshid, CIO at Karobaar Capital. 'But if growth doesn't pick up or earnings disappoint, this rally could run out of steam fast,' Khurshid said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Asian stocks climb as Fed cut bets gain momentum: Markets wrap
Asian stocks advanced after a gauge of global equities touched a record high Thursday on calming geopolitical concerns and increased expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year. Equities in Japan, South Korea and Australia all rose Friday after the S&P 500 advanced 0.8% to within striking distance of a new high. The Nasdaq 100 achieved the feat after rising 0.9% on Thursday, helping MSCI's global shares index to a record high. US stock futures edged higher Friday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Treasuries were little changed after rallying Thursday on increased expectations for Fed cuts. The swaps market has fully priced two further rate reductions this year and on Thursday increased bets on a third. 'The stock market is back at record highs as various uncertainties start to fade,' said Paul Stanley at Granite Bay Wealth Management. 'The market is betting on continued progress on trade, and a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East is giving investors confidence.' Bloomberg The moves were driven by US economic data that supported the case for policy easing. Consumer spending grew in the first quarter at the weakest pace since the onset of the pandemic. As a result, gross domestic product slid at a downwardly revised 0.5% annualized rate. Recurring applications for unemployment benefits rose to the highest since 2021 — but initial claims fell. An index of the dollar edged higher after dropping for four straight sessions. West Texas Intermediate oil's modest rise for a third day showed signs of relative calm in the Middle East. Live Events The cross-asset moves show that investors are looking beyond the near-term volatility spurred by tariffs and war to instead focus on central bank policy and the health of the US economy. After markets closed in New York on Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the US and China had finalized an understanding on trade following talks last month. Stock-market volatility is likely to remain higher in the second half of the year given lingering macro and policy uncertainty, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists. The team led by Andrea Ferrario says stagflationary shocks remain a key risk for balanced portfolios amid tariff-induced inflation risks. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department announced a deal with G-7 allies that will exclude US companies from some taxes imposed by other countries in exchange for removing the 'revenge tax' proposal from President Donald Trump's tax bill. In Asia, the yen weakened slightly after inflation in Tokyo slowed for the first time in four months. Other economic data set for release includes trade for the Philippines and industrial profits in China. Markets are closed in Indonesia and Malaysia. US Interest Rates A flurry of Fed of ficials this week made clear they'll need a few more months to gain confidence that tariff-driven price hikes won't raise inflation in a persistent way. In an interview on Bloomberg Surveillance, San Francisco Fed chief Mary Daly acknowledged she's seeing increasing evidence that tariffs may not lead to a large or sustained inflation surge. But that merely made her open to a rate cut 'in the fall.' Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said he expects tariffs will put upward pressure on prices, and the central bank should wait for more clarity before adjusting rates. Fed Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said she sees at least one cut this year, but indicated July would be too early for such a move. Economists see the personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy — the Fed's preferred gauge of underlying inflation — rising 0.1% in May. That would mark the tamest three-month stretch since the pandemic five years ago. 'The market seems to be riding high on hopes inflation is cooling and the Fed can start cutting soon, and a soft PCE print could seal that story,' said Haris Khurshid, chief investment officer at Karobaar Capital. 'But if growth doesn't pick up or earnings disappoint, this rally could run out of steam fast.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic '80s lead singer who was born without an ear looks unrecognizable in rare outing... can you guess who?
Fans of one of the most iconic bands of the '70s and '80s were in for a surprise when the group's legendary frontman stepped out for a rare sighting in Los Angeles on Thursday. The rocker, now 73, kept it low-key in a casual polo shirt and faded jeans, a far cry from the wild makeup and outlandish costumes he once wore as the face of KISS. The icon, who, alongside Gene Simmons, co-founded the groundbreaking band in the 1970s, was spotted flashing a giant smile while picking up a to-go order from Starbucks — a much more subdued moment compared to his onstage antics, which famously included sticking out his tongue and smashing guitars. Longtime followers, however, quickly recognized his signature black, flowing hair — which he has previously admitted he keeps lengthy to cover a congenital deformity. 'I pursued fame as a way to compensate for a lot of insecurities,' he revealed in 2019. 'I was born deaf on my right side and I had a birth defect. I had what's called microtia, which is basically not having an ear — just a crumpled mass of cartilage.' Can you guess the famous rocker? If you said Paul Stanley, you're absolutely right! When KISS burst onto the scene in the 1970s, they weren't just another rock band—they were a spectacle. Their theatrical makeup and larger-than-life personas set them apart from the era's other glam and hard rock acts. 'At the same time that we were forming in New York, there was a very big glitter scene, where boys were basically acting like girls and putting on makeup,' Simmons recalled in a 1996 interview with Porkchops & Applesauce, per Far Out. 'Well, we were more like football players — all of us were over 6 feet tall — and it just wasn't convincing!' Instead of following the glam trend, KISS carved out their own lane, using face paint to create striking, otherworldly alter egos. Simmons became The Demon, Stanley transformed into Starchild, Ace Frehley took on the role of Spaceman, and Peter Criss embodied Catman. The formula was a resounding success: Across four decades and 44 albums, KISS shattered records, selling over 100 million copies worldwide and etching their name into rock history. Their legacy reached an official milestone in 2014 when they earned a coveted spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But their signature style wasn't always polished. 'The very first pictures we took when the band first got together, we looked like drag queens,' Simmons admitted. 'But we knew we wanted to get outlandish.' 'Getting up onstage was almost a holy place for us, like church, so being onstage looking like a bum wasn't my idea of respect,' Simmons explained. 'That's where the makeup and dressing up came in. It would have obviously been a lot easier to get up onstage in jeans and t-shirts and go, 'Okay, here we are — we're the Ramones!' And that would have been just as valid, but it would not have been honest.' The band's signature looks weren't meticulously planned—they were born from instinct. 'I just remember being in a loft in downtown New York and looking in the mirror and just starting to draw,' Simmons recalled. 'It was very stream-of-consciousness. What you see is really what just happened... Nobody else was involved.' While the makeup became their signature, KISS stunned the world in 1983 by appearing in an MTV interview completely unmasked. 'To me, it doesn't feel all that different because I've seen these guys more often without makeup than I have with makeup,' Stanley said at the time. 'Everybody hated it,' Simmons later admitted, according to Yahoo. 'People didn't want the paint to come off, but you know what? Tough. It had to happen.' Their grand return to makeup and full costume came on February 28, 1996, when the original four members made a surprise appearance at the Grammys—fully decked out for the first time in 17 years. Despite decades of speculation about who first introduced the idea of the makeup, Simmons recently reflected on the band's evolution in a June 2024 appearance on Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast. 'Nobody who was ever in KISS can ever lay claim to saying, "I've got a brilliant idea, everybody should put on makeup. Let's wear more makeup and higher heels than your mommy ever did." Nobody did, it just happened,' Simmons explained. Stanley shares Sarah with his wife Erin Sutton, whom he married in 2005, and together they also have two younger children, 13-year-old Emily and 18-year-old Colin. He is also father to Evan Stanley, 30, from his previous marriage to actress Pamela Bowen.
