Kiss sell music catalogue and face paint designs for $300M

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US rock band Kiss have sold their music catalogue to the company behind Abba’s hologram concerts.

The group, known for their black and white make up and metallic outfits, have also allowed Pophouse Entertainment Group to buy its trademark and face paint designs.

The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval and reported to be worth around 300 million dollars (£237 million), includes master recordings and publishing rights.

There are plans for a biopic and Kiss-themed experience following the sale.

The firm, founded by Abba singer Bjorn Ulvaeus, previously made a deal with Kiss to turn the members of the band into avatars, similar to those in the Abba Voyage arena show concerts.

Pophouse was asked whether someone using the Kiss make up, commercially, would need permission from the company, and it responded saying: “The iconic make up has always been trademarked and will continue to be so.”

The Kiss avatar show is planned for a launch in 2027.
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[Teletubby 147,811]

Jojo Siwa will be the first one to be sued

[Juanlittlem 45,231]

I thought this was gonna say Jojo Siwa

[GAYHEMikey 7,855]

Not surprised the slightest, Gene would sell his grandma for a stack

[Bi Rain 131]

Yeah this isn't surprising with the way Gene loves money.