December 30th -

It's the day before New Year's Eve -- I wish you all the very best. Thank you for making my life possible. I've said it since the very first days of KISS; without you, I'm nothing.

Tomorrow night, I'll be heading up to Hugh Hefner's New Year's Eve Party at the PLAYBOY MANSION. I'm sure it's going to be a hell of a night. But, in the middle of all the partying, I hope we all take a moment to reflect on the good fortune we enjoy in living here in America -- The greatest country in the world!!!

Happy New Year.

New letters posted...

"...since you gave me that lil kick in the ass alot of things have changed."

"Religious beliefs (in God) have killed more people than Satan, cigarettes, booze..ect."

"I read something that you said a few months ago about working weekends."

December 25th -

Happy Holidays to one and all.

Here's hoping all your dreams come true. But, please let's all remember that the day AFTER the holiday season should be just as important as the day before. Point being, don't look to the calendar to figure out if you should enjoy life.

My favorite holiday has always been "Every Day Above Ground Is A Good Day" Holiday. Hope it's yours, as well.

December 20th -

And, word just in from our GENE SIMMONS TONGUE editorial staff, we have a JACK NICHOLSON article in our upcoming issue.

December 19th -

Today, EXTRA TV will be filming the lovely Shannon Tweed interviewing me. I will be interviewing Miss Tweed in return.

And tomorrow, Dec. the 20th, EXTRA TV will be covering the SHAUNA SAND (ex-Lorenzo Lamas former Playboy centerfold) foto shoot for GENE SIMMONS TONGUE #4.

We just got word opera star PLACIDO DOMINGO is going to be interviewed for our next issue by Ines, one of our Ladies In Waiting in the current GS TONGUE #3.

Just got back from the China and Hong Kong trip. It was one of the most eye opening experiences I've ever had. Beijing and Hong Kong, if you didn't know, easily compare to New York City in scope and size. The infrastructure is at the forefront of 21st century technology. I had always mistakenly assumed the Chinese were lagging in development. I couldn't have been more wrong.

The new business opportunities are endless and, although I'm tortured at not being able to announce the new ventures I've entered into with my partners, I CAN say I have returned with signed contracts.

New Lady in Waiting!

New letters posted...

"I know this redhead could show you a good time."

"Gene Simmons called me sir?"

"That response to the blind date comment is the stupidest thing you have said."

December 9th -

I'm off to Beijing, Peoples Republic of China for a brand new venture with my partners. Will stop off at Hong Kong and then wind our way back in time for the Holidays. Wish I could say more about the venture, but can't. Not yet. It certainly has enormous potential and perhaps I can help make the venture even bigger.

How's that for a nice vague paragraph.

New Lady in Waiting!

December 6th -

DEC 3

A full day.

Paul and I went on CBS' MORNING SHOW with the lovely Julie Chen. Then did a satellite radio hookup to about 15 different radio stations for VH1. Then did MSNBC. And, the highlight of the day was meeting all of you at the Virgin Megastore. If you were there, you know we stayed till the very last one of you got an autograph. We wouldn't have it any other way. Ended the day with HANNITY AND COLMES at FOX.

DEC 4

The day started with some early meeting and then I interviewed country star TRAVIS TRITT in my suite for GS TONGUE #4. Travis couldn't have been more gracious. His life started in a very small town in the South and has taken him to the top of the charts to where he is now. Results coming in next issue.

SEAN HANNITY couldn't get enough of us, so we went to his radio program and bantered some more. Country star LEE GREENWOOD stopped by and joined in on the fun.

At a dinner party, I bumped into MICHELE BRANCH (who just teamed up with SANTANA on a great single off of Carlos' newest). We agreed for her to come over to the hotel to do an interview but a snow storm hit New York and they had to leave early. We'll catch up with each other in a few weeks.

DEC 5

ABC's REGIS AND KELLY program had us on, but Regis was on vacation. The beautiful Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark co-hosted. Maybe you saw us.

And, I was scheduled to interview beautiful VICTORIA GOTTI (the daughter of John Gotti), but a cold stopped her from doing it. We will catch up next week.

Upcoming are interviews with: DONALD TRUMP, HEIDI FLEISS, SHAUNA SANDS (ex-Lorenzo Lamas) and....ANNA NICOLE SMITH!!!

And, if you're been living in a cave, go to your local newsstand or book store and pick up GENE SIMMONS TONGUE issue #3. Cover girl JENNA JAMISON, one on one with Virgin's RICHARD BRANSON, one on one with ROSEANNE BARR, CARSON DALY, and...well, you'll just have to pick up an issue to see for yourself.

Thanks again to you all for making GENE SIMMONS TONGUE a smash!!!

New letters posted...

"...if we are choosing a lover, that person must be visually appealing..."

"...tell us how it makes you feel to be such a target."

"I can't believe you didn't nail this one-liner..."