Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons is seen during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons is seen during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons is seen during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons is seen during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons is seen during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons is seen during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons is seen during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Nick Simmons, son of Gene Simmons is seen during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age

Former KISS band member Gene Simmons speaks during Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearings to examine balancing the interests of local radio, songwriters, and performers in the digital age in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC on Sunday, December 9, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Donald Trump Awards 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees With Medallions

President Donald Trump Awards 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees With Medallions

Kiss band member Gene Simmons looks on after being presented a medal by President Donald Trump as a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree during a presentation ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The honorees this year include country music artist George Straight, actor Sylvester Stallone, members of the rock band Kiss, actor Michael Crawford and singer Gloria Gaynor. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Donald Trump Awards 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees With Medallions

President Donald Trump Awards 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees With Medallions

President Donald Trump presents a medal to 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree Kiss band member Gene Simmons during a presentation ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The honorees this year include country music artist George Straight, actor Sylvester Stallone, members of the rock band Kiss, actor Michael Crawford and singer Gloria Gaynor. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Donald Trump Awards 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees With Medallions

President Donald Trump Awards 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees With Medallions

President Donald Trump presents a medal to 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree Kiss band member Gene Simmons during a presentation ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The honorees this year include country music artist George Straight, actor Sylvester Stallone, members of the rock band Kiss, actor Michael Crawford and singer Gloria Gaynor. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

59th Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals

59th Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals

The Band Loula, Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons arriving at the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, TN. Photo by OConnor-Arroyo/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

CFDA Awards - NYC

CFDA Awards - NYC

Kimora Lee Simmons and Saweetie attend the 2025 CFDA Awards in New York on November 3, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

CICLISMO - Ciclismo Su Strada - Il Lombardia

CICLISMO - Ciclismo Su Strada - Il Lombardia

Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) during Il Lombardia 2025 in Bergamo, Italy, on October 11, 2025

Photocall Vetements Womenswear - PFW

Photocall Vetements Womenswear - PFW

Ming Lee Simmons attends the Vetements Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week (PFW) on October 3, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Photocall Vetements Womenswear - PFW

Photocall Vetements Womenswear - PFW

Ming Lee Simmons attends the Vetements Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week (PFW) on October 3, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Photocall Vetements Womenswear - PFW

Photocall Vetements Womenswear - PFW

Ming Lee Simmons attends the Vetements Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week (PFW) on October 3, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

Israeli-American musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Gene Simmons of hard rock band KISS arrives at the World Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'The Strangers - Chapter 2' held at AMC Century City 15 at Westfield Century City on September 16, 2025 in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

Israeli-American musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Gene Simmons of hard rock band KISS arrives at the World Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'The Strangers - Chapter 2' held at AMC Century City 15 at Westfield Century City on September 16, 2025 in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

Israeli-American musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Gene Simmons of hard rock band KISS arrives at the World Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'The Strangers - Chapter 2' held at AMC Century City 15 at Westfield Century City on September 16, 2025 in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

Israeli-American musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Gene Simmons of hard rock band KISS arrives at the World Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'The Strangers - Chapter 2' held at AMC Century City 15 at Westfield Century City on September 16, 2025 in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

Israeli-American musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Gene Simmons of hard rock band KISS arrives at the World Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'The Strangers - Chapter 2' held at AMC Century City 15 at Westfield Century City on September 16, 2025 in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

The Strangers - Chapter 2 Premiere - LA

Israeli-American musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Gene Simmons of hard rock band KISS arrives at the World Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'The Strangers - Chapter 2' held at AMC Century City 15 at Westfield Century City on September 16, 2025 in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM