VH1 Blog — Back in June, the world mourned as the two-year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death hit the calendar. If he was still alive today, he, like Madonna, would be celebrating his 53rd birthday in just two weeks. It’s a universal truth that MJ was o... more info

Perez Hilton — Well, we guess those comments came back to bite him in the ass! Although KISS had originally been scheduled to perform at the upcoming Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, they've been apparently canned by concert promoters after fan backlash regarding c... more info

ContactMusic — KISS have been pulled from playing at a Michael Jackson tribute concert. The 'Rock and Roll All Nite' band were axed from the lineup today (16. 08. 11) after fans of the late 'Thriller' hitmaker brought previous comments by the group's bassist Gene S... more info

E! Online — KISS has just been told to beat it from that Michael Jackson tribute concert. The band's invitation to play the event was rescinded today after Jackson's estate complained about... more info

ContactMusic — Organisers of the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales have dropped rock band Kiss from the line-up. The news comes after Jackson's estate threatening the promoters with legal action, claiming those behind the event in Wales were taking advantage... more info

CNN Showbiz — Michael Jackson fan clubs appeared in open revolt against a tribute show for the late pop star after promoters added the rock band KISS to the concert lineup on Monday. more info

ContactMusic — Heavy rockers Kiss have been axed from the Michael Jackson tribute concert line-up over controversial comments made by bassist Gene Simmons last year (10). The band was invited to join acts such as Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Smokey Robinson an... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Michael Jackson, Gene Simmons, Music The promoters of the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert have heard fans loud and clear -- Gene Simmons, who has accused Michael of being a pedophile, and his band KISS, have bee... more info

ContactMusic — The executors of Michael Jackson's estate have fired off an angry letter to the organisers of his upcoming tribute concert after they signed up Kiss to perform, because Gene Simmons suggested the late legend was a paedophile in an interview last year... more info

NME — Late singer's executors express concern over booking of Kiss to play Cardiff event more info