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17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Gene Simmons Reads Weather Report for Local Los Angeles News Station, Predicts People Should 'Party Every Day'
And now, Gene Simmons with the weather. The KISS singer and bassist crashed the weather report on Thursday, March 13 on FOX Weather Los Angeles. Wearing black leather pants, a denim button-down shirt, a black baseball cap and sunglasses, Simmons, 75, joined meteorologist Adam Krueger for a special broadcast. At the start of their weather report, Simmons cheekily told Krueger, "You look much better in real life than you do on TV." Krueger told the "Strutter" singer, "Oh, you look great in both," to which Simmons replied, "I know that." Related: Gene Simmons Says the Only Time He's Gotten High Was by Mistakenly Eating 6 Weed Brownies: 'Wasn't Prepared' The legendary rocker stepped aside to show Los Angeles on the map and give audiences his analysis of the forecast. Krueger pointed out that there's been a lot of rain driving L.A. residents crazy, slipping in a KISS lyric. "You drive us wild, we'll drive you crazy," he said, referring to their song "Rock and Roll All Nite." "I wrote that," Simmons realized. "I like that." Krueger is known for slipping song lyrics and quotes into his meteorology reports. In January 2024, the reporter weaved "Get Low" by Lil Jon into his broadcast one day. In June, he featured Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" in a report. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The clever quotes didn't stop there. "So this weekend it's looking pretty good if people want to rock and roll all night," Krueger continued. Simmons agreed, adding, "They should probably party every day, yeah." "I think you should probably join a showbiz thing, because, you've got it," the "Radioactive" artist said. Before the news segment ended, Simmons attempted freestyle rap and a quick jig. Simmons previously delivered a weather report in September 2024 for KTLA, giving commentary about how folks should dress and what they can do during certain weather conditions. "45 degrees in the evening, nice and cool, put on a sweater, you'll look cool, just like me," he quipped. Added Simmons: "Friday, 80 degrees, you know you like it hot. So do I." Related: Gene Simmons Is Charging More Than $12K for 1 Fan to Be His 'Personal Assistant and Band Roadie' for a Day on Tour He told Entertainment Weekly the origin story of the segment. "The weatherman approached me and asked me if I wanted to jump on and do the weather," Simmons said. "But I told him, 'Hold onto your britches. I'm not your usual weatherman. Weather advisory is in order.'" Up next for Simmons is his eponymous group Gene Simmons and his Band, embarking on a North American tour in April along with a performance at the Summer Breeze Festival in São Paulo, Brazil on April 26. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Unk, Atlanta Rapper Behind 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step,' Dies at 43
Anthony Leonard 'Unk' Platt, April 2008 (Ben Rose/WireImage) Unk, the Atlanta rapper known for the hits 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step,' has died, according to social media posts from his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, and one of his former labels, Big Oomp Records. A cause of death was not provided. Unk was 43 years old. Unk, or DJ Unk, was born Anthony Leonard Platt in Atlanta, Georgia. He broke out, in the early 2000s, as part of his city's snap music scene. His first hit, 'Walk It Out,' stood alongside other totemic snap and crunk tracks like 'Crank That (Soulja Boy),' Lil Jon's 'Get Low,' Yung Joc's 'It's Goin' Down,' and D4L's 'Laffy Taffy.' 'Walk It Out' and follow-up single '2 Step' both featured on Unk's debut album, 2006's Beat'n Down Yo Block! Both tracks got all-star remixes, too, with Jim Jones and Outkast's André 3000 and Big Boi hopping on 'Walk It Out (Remix),' and Jones, T-Pain, and E-40 featuring on '2 Step (Remix).' Unk released just one more major album in his lifetime, 2008's 2econd Season. Project Pat, Ray J, Ying Yang Twins, Sean Kingston, and more featured on the album, and it performed well commercially. It did not, however, have the same cultural impact as Unk's debut, with its single 'Show Out' not reaching the heights of 'Walk It Out' or '2 Step.' 'Please respect me and my family,' wrote Sherkita Long-Platt on social media. 'I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER.' 'DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the imprint that he left globally will be cherished forever,' Big Oomp Records shared. 'Hit songs such as 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step' have left an indelible mark on the industry, and his legacy will continue to inspire artists, DJs, and fans alike for years to come. His energy, creativity, and commitment to the craft will never be forgotten.' Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
