The Footy Show returns to Channel Nine tonight to celebrate 15 years of breaking footy news and entertainment that has put it at the top of its game.

Rock Gods KISS will make their only Australian television appearance tonight on the The Footy Show, performing two of their classic hits live in the studio.

The Footy Show airs tonight, Thursday, March 13 at 9.30pm (local time) on Channel Nine.

KISS MEET TOP FORMULA 1 DRIVERS!

Today KISS met Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari Team) and Lewis Hamilton, his heir apparent (McLaren Team) at the Albert Park Race track!

AUSTRALIAN NEWS STORY ON KISS PRESS CONFERENCE

CLICK HERE to view a video news story on KISS' Press Conference from YAHOO! 7 NEWS .

(AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

Members of the United States rock group KISS pose for photos during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, March 12, 2008. KISS will perform after the Australian Formula One Grand Prix here on Sunday evening March 16.

(AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

KISS KICKS OFF AUSTRALIAN TOUR WITH PRESS CONFERENCE

Legendary US rock band KISS has kicked off its Australian tour with a press conference in Melbourne ahead of their first show, the closing night concert at this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix. The band is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and will play in Sydney and Brisbane before a European tour which will see them play for the first time in Russia.

CLICK HERE to watch clips from KISS' Press conference.

WITH NEW AUSTRALIAN TOUR

PHOTO FROM KISS PRESS CONFERENCE

Source: Luis Enrique Ascui, Getty Images

LtoR Gene Simmons of the band 'KISS' gestures to the media with his 'trademark' tongue as Tommy Thayer looks on during a press conference in Melbourne on March 12, 2008. The band will be performing at the Australian Grand Prix before embarking on a national tour.

SURPRISE VISIT FROM GENE

ROCK legends KISS have landed in Melbourne for their Australian tour. The band will perform at the finale of the Grand Prix on Sunday.

Pictured: Paul Stanley arrives at Melbourne Airport yesterday. (Photo by Aaron Francis)

CLICK HERE to view a clip of the band arriving in Melbourne from 7 News .

FAMILY JEWELS SEASON THREE BEGINS TONIGHT

Gene Simmons is back! The rockstar and his family jewels return to A & E for season three tonight at 10:00 PM (ET/PT) on A & E.

KISS ADDS ZURICH DATE TO HUGE KISS ALIVE / 35 WORLD TOUR!

KISS will play Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland on June 23. Tickets for this show go on sale Tuesday.

On sale info for the KISS Meet & Greet and Soundcheck Packages for Zurich will be announced here later today.

Expect additional shows to be added in the near future!!!

Check out this very early KISS clip posted on Youtube. In the clip, Gene's hair catches on fire and a crew member moves in quickly to assist the Demon. Quite a scary moment caught on film.

NORWEGIAN BOYS PASS KISS QUIZ!!

Check out the story about William (7) and Philip (4

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KISS AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL PLUS AUSSIE / NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES

Click below to watch the commercial for KISS' upcoming Australian shows!



KISS AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATE:

3/16/08 Melbourne AU ING F1 Grand Prix - CLICK HERE for Tickets to KISS at the Melbourne Grand Prix . 3/18/08 Brisbane AU Brisbane Entertainment Centre - CLICK HERE for Tickets to KISS' Brisbane Show . 3/20/08 Sydney AU Acer Arena - CLICK HERE for Tickets to KISS' Sydney Show . 3/22/08 Wellington NZ Rock2wtgn - CLICK HERE for Tickets to KISS' Wellington,NZ Show .