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For humans, kissing holds major cultural cachet, accompanying confessions of romantic love, religious rituals of reverence and even betrayals, à la The Godfather Part II’s “kiss of death.” New ...

A new study that examines how kissing evolved suggests that ape ancestors and early humans like Neanderthals probably locked lips with their friends and sexual partners. The behavior may date back 21 ...

“Dynamite Kiss” has unveiled new stills ahead of its upcoming episode! “Dynamite Kiss” is a romantic comedy that follows Go Da Rim (Ahn Eun Jin), a single woman who disguises herself as a married ...

It was the kiss watched 'round the world. Scott Patterson is reminiscing about the first kiss between Luke and Lorelai on "Gilmore Girls." As Patterson walks down memory lane with USA TODAY in honor ...

The updated clip, now streaming on YouTube, features annotations from Simmons and Stanley reflecting on the writing and recording of "Rock and Roll All Nite." "It was very much a collaborative effort, ...

Colleagues and TV news pros from rival networks gathered to celebrate Deborah Roberts’ new book “Sisters: Loved and Treasured” at media haunt Michael’s. Robin Roberts, Gayle King, Savannah Guthrie and ...

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died on Thursday, his family and agent said. He was 74. Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in ...

For a group that performed in garish makeup and costumes amid explosions and fire-breathing, it’s perhaps not surprising that Kiss did not often get much respect as musicians. Yet the band’s ...

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are mourning their late bandmate. The KISS members shared a heartbreaking message after the group's lead guitarist Ace Frehley died at age 74. “I am devastated by the ...

The world is pouring out some cold gin for the late, great Ace Frehley, the guitar spaceman of Kiss. Frehley died last night from complications after a fall, at 74. He summed up the archetypal ...

Ace Frehley, who co-founded Kiss and served as the band’s original guitarist for years, has died. He was 74. The musician’s family announced the news in an emotional statement on Thursday, Oct. 16.