Gene Simmons, celebrating his 77th birthday, remains active in music and public life, promoting the collaborative project Stanley Simmons with Paul Stanley, which has launched a U.S. tour and released a new single. He has shared personal reflections on past incidents involving Ace Frehley, expressed political distancing from the Democratic Party, and revealed he holds phone numbers for Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Simmons is also set to receive a lifetime achievement award at IEBA 2026 and continues performing live, citing his deep passion for the stage.