Gene Simmons: Alleged Sex Tape Is 'Garbage'

Zap2It.com | February 21, 2008
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KISS singer reportedly seen on video with blonde

Another celebrity sex tape has surfaced, allegedly revealing Gene Simmons' metaphorical family jewels.

The KISS frontman and a blonde woman reportedly appear together in a grainy sex tape that can be seen on GenesSecret.com, which revealed the video on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Some sources identify the woman as Elsa, an Austrian spokesmodel for an energy drink. In the video, a person who looks like Simmons is seen in various sexual activities with the blonde without ever removing his t-shirt.

Simmons, 58, has a longtime relationship with partner Shannon Tweed, a former Playboy Playmate. They have two children together: Nicolas, 18, and Sophie, 15. The foursome have been featured on the reality series "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels."

The same day the video surfaced, Simmons posted on his personal website the following statement: "Hi everyone, You may have heard or seen garbage that has sprung up from my past. Rest assured the proper legal team is looking at all ramifications and options. And us? Shannon, Nick and Soph are happy and healthy. All is well. And thank you all for the kind words of support."

The video is available to those over 18 (of course) and for the cost of $9.95 for a one-day trial. GenesSecret.com declares, "This isn't Shannon ... This is Gene giving you his best on screen performance yet! Find out all the benefits of being the spokesperson for a the latest energy drink, Frank's Energy."

Simmons last appeared on and was subsequently fired from the celebrity edition of "The Apprentice" and made a guest appearance on "Ugly Betty" as the biological father of Becki Newton's character Amanda. The next season of "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels" premieres on A&E on Tuesday, March 11 at 10 p.m. ET.

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