Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed breaking up... contrived or real?

[CrimsonGhost]

My theory is this:

They had a rough patch while taping the last season of FJ and worked it out. But they are re-performing the rough patch for interviews to draw attention to the show.

I agree with this 100%. Before I watched the new season, I figured it was ALL set up, but I don't think either of them are good enough actors to pull off what I saw on the episode, and that's been confirmed by the recent "re-enactment".

[Dark Shadow]

Simmons said in a interview last week that the new album is slated to be released January of 2012.

Thanks MIB41!

I guess it's been pushed back then (originally scheduled for late Fall 2011).

The first week or so in the studio they were posting vid clips, but haven't heard a peep for about a month now. All four have been visibly busy with other projects recently which had me wondering if they've already finished in the studio.

[mego73]

I consider the show Gene Simmons version of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" in that it is guided by reality with a lot of embellishment.

[nvmbrsdoom5]

I didn't realise anyone out there actually believed that this show was "real", lol. 98% of the scenarios on this show are scripted, as with a lot of the so-called reality shows on tv. It's just meant to be entertainment. There's been tensions in the past between Shannon and Gene as could be expected (and typical of most relationships anyhow) but I don't think at this point she is going to suddenly take great offense to things that have been evident and understood between them for decades now. I enjoy the show because it's funny and silly and over the top at times but I never take any of it seriously.

[MIB41]

What I really want to know is: what is the status of the new recording material? Is it still in progress, been put on hold, in the can?

Simmons said in a interview last week that the new album is slated to be released January of 2012.

[spaceace35]

its probably as fake as the whole show is and thats coming from a diehard fan since 1976

[mego73]

My theory is this:

They had a rough patch while taping the last season of FJ and worked it out. But they are re-performing the rough patch for interviews to draw attention to the show.

[jacsfc]

as far as why she waited this long. it could be because her last child just left the house for college. now that she does not have them at home she is probably more lonely than ever. and since the kids are grown and away she doesn't have eo take his bs anymore. this of course is just speculation. i see people throwing around the words husband and divorced. they are not married, just living together. he never even has the decency to propose to her because he is such a selfish prick. i grew up being a huge kiss fan as did many. but i have never been a fan of the actual person than gene is.

[VintageMike]

Probably contrived. I've heard first hand from from one girl about what a tool Gene is, but if Shannon's put up with him this long why would it suddenly bother her now?
As far as Shannon herself I can no loner think about her without thinking about at a modeling convention I went years ago where she was guest and some idiot starting playing air guiter and singing "God of Thunder" in front of her table. It was about as pathetic as it gets.

[jwyblejr]

I'm not so sure. How many times has Gene put money before family? Could have been the final straw.

[Dark Shadow]

I think it's a contrived stunt with the unfortunate potential to backfire, big time. My guess would be that it was engineered to not only draw in viewers but also to serve as a lead-in for Gene to propose to Shannon (probably end of season).

I think Paul said it best...the problem with Reality TV is that reality stops as soon as the camera starts. I just can't remember if he said that before or after the "accidental" charity auction painting switch in Australia.

What I really want to know is: what is the status of the new recording material? Is it still in progress, been put on hold, in the can?

[fallensaviour]

contrived, Shannon tweeted last night about watching the hockey game and then going to gene's speech

They were here in Winnipeg last night.They gave him the key to the city???

[CrimsonGhost]

It's as real as a wrestling gimmick.

[Mikey]

Was watching a Gene Simmons biography the other day ... Guessing it's a few years old.

There was a part where Shannon was reminiscing about when the kids were young.

She mentioned the oldest son when he was a kid said Gene disrespects his mother when he talks about all the women he has.

Shannon was almost in tears when she said it

[bondtoddbond]

on a side tangent...it pains me to see the level of cosmetic surgery Shannon is doing to her face. Her lips looked soooo fake and puffy in last night's episode. She is so gorgeous; she doesn't need to do this stuff.

What jumped out at me was her sister looks like a different person now. They've all pushed it too far with the surgery.

The show feels so fake, he's been living this life for a long time, I don't think a couple girls in a picture are going to set her off for divorce. It all felt so forced, the kid's reactions, etc. We all get pulled in by this "reality" that is anything but. Plus it's been all fun and games up until this episode and now it's serious drama.