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Global News
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Rock legend commissions unique ‘piece of art' from small Calgary company
He's an icon of rock music, known for such hits as Detroit Rock City, Rock and Roll All Nite and I Was Made for Lovin' You. But it turn's out Paul Stanley, co-founder, rhythm guitarist and one of the lead singers of hard rock band KISS, is also lovin' the work being done by Black Forest Wood of Calgary — builders of custom furniture from rare pieces of wood sourced from around the world and commissioned by customers from around the globe. View image in full screen The General Manager of Black Forest Wood, Dylan Thomas, shows of some of the many unique pieces of wood the company sources from around the world to make its tables, doors and other pieces of furniture. Global News The company's general manager, Dylan Thomas, said the rock star fell in love with woodworking a couple years ago and began following about a dozen different custom woodworking companies on social media about a year ago, including Black Forest Wood. Story continues below advertisement 'He just kind of sat there and lurked for about six months watching and seeing what he liked. And I knew he followed us. So I always had this dream, oh, maybe Paul Stanley is going to reach out one day,' said Thomas. 'And then it was about six months after he followed us, one of the girls who works at our front desk came and grabbed me. She's like, Dylan, there's a Paul Stanley on the phone looking for you. So I kind of am in shock, but I pick up the phone and sure enough, it's Paul. 'He's telling me how he's been watching all of our videos and something about our work just spoke to him and he ended up actually going through and commissioning a dining table from us.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The 'piece of artwork,' custom-made to Stanley's specifications — communicated by phone and social media — took several months to design and build. 'He wanted really nice wood, he wanted walnut, he wanted the resin, and he also wanted one of our signature X-Faces that we ended up doing for him. It's just this really nice pedestal base that supports the table,' said Thomas. 'We went through many options with him. It probably was like 10 or 12 different slabs until we found that perfect piece for him.' Story continues below advertisement The table, when it was completed, was about five metres long, a metre and a half wide and weighed close to 500 kg. View image in full screen Rock-N-Roll legend Paul Stanley unwraps his new custom designed and built table after it was delivered to his home in Los Angeles. Black Forest Wood On July 15, the company hand-delivered it to Stanley's home in Los Angeles and it took about 15 people to install. Thomas said Stanley was 'truly over the moon' when he finally saw the table. 'He told us he had chills when he opened it and it was better than he could have ever expected,' Thomas said. 'It was such a humbling experience to get that level of appreciation from such a successful artist in his own right.' View image in full screen The table, custom made from walnut and resin is about 5 metres long, a metre and a half wide and weighs close to 500 kilograms. Black Forest Wood But Black Forest also had a surprise for the rock star — that he had no idea he was getting. Story continues below advertisement They presented Stanley with a custom-made electric guitar, part of a new product line that the company is introducing. View image in full screen Black Forest Wood, also surprised Paul Stanley of KISS, with a custom made electric guitar. Black Forest Wood The gift of a guitar was inspired by the company's founder Brad Thomas — Dylan's father — who has over 45 years experience in custom woodworking and teaches a course that has, over the past decade, helped more than 100 students build their own custom acoustic guitar. A KISS fan all his life, the elder Thomas describes Stanley's enthusiasm gratitude for both the table and the guitar as 'very humbling. It was unbelievable.'
Business Insider
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Why Apple, Tesla, and Google Are Slowing Down the S&P 500 Rally
The S&P 500 (SPY) is up around 6% this year, but its gains could be even higher if three major companies—Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Tesla (TSLA) —weren't falling behind. Indeed, Apple has dropped 16% due to tariff worries and slow progress in developing AI features. At the same time, Alphabet is down 6% as investors worry that AI chatbots could reduce the value of its Google Search business, while Tesla has fallen 22% amid slowing demand for electric vehicles. According to Bloomberg, these three stocks alone have pulled the index down by more than 120 points. If they had just stayed flat, the S&P 500 would likely be 2% higher. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Interestingly, other big tech stocks in the 'Magnificent Seven' have performed much better in 2025. Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Meta Platforms (META) have each risen by at least 14% due to strong progress in using AI to grow their businesses. Companies like Nvidia have benefited from demand for AI computing hardware, while Meta has used AI to increase ad revenue. Even smaller tech firms like Netflix (NFLX), Broadcom (AVGO), and Palantir (PLTR) have helped lift the market. Overall, the index is near record highs. However, since the Magnificent Seven account for about one-third of the S&P 500, the performance of just a few companies can significantly affect the entire market. While it's encouraging to see a broader range of companies pushing the market higher, experts say that may not be enough to make up for the weakness in Apple, Alphabet, and Tesla. Paul Stanley from Granite Bay Wealth Management notes that the rest of the market would need to be extremely strong to balance out the drag from these giants. Apple's stock has recently ticked up a bit after reports that it might use AI from Anthropic or OpenAI to upgrade Siri, but investors are still waiting for a clearer plan. Without a rebound from these lagging stocks, the S&P 500 could struggle to keep its momentum in the second half of the year. Which Magnificent Seven Stock Is the Better Buy? Turning to Wall Street, out of the Magnificent Seven stocks, analysts think that GOOGL stock has the most room to run. In fact, GOOGL's average price target of $199.77 per share implies more than 12% upside potential. On the other hand, analysts expect the least from TSLA stock, as its average price target of $287.39 equates to a loss of 8.8%.
Associated Press
02-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Paul Stanley Sign Museum to Open in Los Angeles, Celebrating Whimsical Advertising History
- Showcasing Rare Motion Displays from the Golden Age of Consumer Product Advertising - LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The world of vintage advertising is getting a new home. Opening in 2026, the Paul Stanley Sign Museum, a nonprofit organization, in Los Angeles will pay tribute to the visionary work of Paul Stanley & Company, the San Francisco-based design firm behind some of the most imaginative and visually striking point-of-sale advertising displays ever created. Founded by designer Paul Stanley in the late 1940s at 180 First Street in San Francisco, the company became renowned for its large-scale, animated floor displays for vendors of beer, soda, cookies, and other consumable products. These whimsical, motion-based installations were eye-catching, colorful, mechanically simple – and brilliantly effective. 'These displays were so inventive and visually powerful that they left a lasting impression on shoppers,' said Dr. Michael Miller, founder of the museum. 'They're among the most unique advertising pieces ever built.' Each installation was custom-designed and tailored for specific clients, often sharing mechanical patterns while maintaining distinct themes and visual identities. With their blend of theatrical motion, merchandising genius, and timeless charm, Paul Stanley's designs helped define mid-century American in-store marketing. Many original displays, design sketches, and blueprints have been preserved and will now be featured in a permanent public collection at the museum. Museum Highlights Will Include: – Rare animated advertising displays from the 1950s-1960s – Original design documents, motion blueprints, and concept art – Brand showcases featuring Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Mother's Cookies, Hamm's Beer and more – A digital archive and oral history narrative chronicling Paul Stanley's design legacy About the Paul Stanley Sign Museum: Opening in Los Angeles in 2026, the Paul Stanley Sign Museum is the only museum exclusively dedicated to the work of Paul Stanley & Company; one of the most inventive advertising firms of the 20th century. The museum celebrates a golden era when consumer marketing was bold, mechanical, and unforgettable, reviving a lost chapter in American commercial art. Learn more: Follow on social Instagram: MULTIMEDIA: Image link for media: Image caption: The Paul Stanley Sign Museum to open in Los Angeles, celebrating whimsical advertising history. NEWS SOURCE: Paul Stanley Sign Museum Keywords: Advertising and Marketing, Advertising, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage, Beer, Paul Stanley, Mechanical, Commercial Displays, Pepsi, Coco Cola, Burgermeister, Hamms, Advertising, Mother's Cookies, LOS ANGELES, Calif. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Paul Stanley Sign Museum) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P127407 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rock icon, 73, looks worlds away from 70s superstardom as he grabs coffee in LA
A ROCK icon looked worlds away from his 1970s heyday as he stepped out in Los Angeles. The popular performer left fans stunned as he went for a coffee in a rare public outing. 5 This rock icon looked worlds away from his performing heyday Credit: BackGrid 5 He went for a coffee run in LA - but do you recognise him? Credit: BackGrid 5 It's Paul Stanley from Kiss Credit: PA Aged 73, the rocker was part of a hugely popular band that had a string of popular albums among rock music fans - but do you recognise him? Paul Stanley co-founded the band Kiss with Gene Simmons in the 70s with the group becoming known for their raucous and outlandish antics on the stage. The performer kept it casual for his low-key outing as he was spotted without his trademark Kiss make-up that the band became well known for. He opted for a simple patterned shirt and a pair of light blue denim jeans as he made his way to Starbucks for his regular coffee order. Paul flashed a smile as he made his way back to his car carrying his drinks. You'd be forgiven for not recognising Paul thanks to the star usually sporting heavy theatrical make-up for Kiss. The star and his bandmates previously explained how in the early 70s New York, the glam rock trend was prevalent with many male rock stars choosing to wear make-up to mirror their female counterparts. However, Kiss decided to create their own unique looks after confessing it was "unconvincing" that they could don regular make-up. Most read in Entertainment Speaking of their unique look, Paul's bandmate Gene Simmons recalled: "At the same time that we were forming in New York, there was a very big glitter scene, where boys were basically acting like girls and putting on makeup. "Well, we were more like football players — all of us were over 6 feet tall — and it just wasn't convincing!" DWTS guest judge Gene Simmons slammed for 'creepy' and 'uncomfortable' behavior toward women on live TV Paul is a father-of-four and shares three children with his wife Erin Sutton. Paul and Erin wed in 2005 and shared children Sarah, 15, Colin, 18, and Emily, 13, with her. He also has a son, 30-year-old Evan Stanley, from his failed marriage to first wife, actress Pamela Bowen. Pamela divorced him in 2001 after nine years of marriage. Paul Stanley's career AS well as his time in KISS, Paul has enjoyed some ventures away from the band. Over the course of his career, he has released two solo albums. His first was a self-titled record in 1978 whilst still a member of the rock band and marketed under the look he became famous for in the group. It wasn't until 2006 that he went on to release a second solo record. In 1999, he became a stage performer for the first time when he began appearing in a production of The Phantom of the Opera throughout 1999 in which he closed the show's ten-year run in Toronto, Canada. In 2012, he and bandmate Gene headed into business when, along with the help of three investors, they launched the restaurant chain, Rock & Brews. Paul published his autobiography, Face the Music: A Life exposed, in 2014. 5 The band were known for their theatrical face make-up Credit: Getty 5 He was in the group alongside Gene Simmons Credit: Getty - Contributor
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock icon, 73, looks worlds away from 70s superstardom as he grabs coffee in LA
A ROCK icon looked worlds away from his 1970s heyday as he stepped out in Los Angeles. The popular performer left fans stunned as he went for a coffee in a rare public outing. 5 5 5 Aged 73, the rocker was part of a hugely popular band that had a string of popular albums among rock music fans - but do you recognise him? Paul Stanley co-founded the band Kiss with Gene Simmons in the 70s with the group becoming known for their raucous and outlandish antics on the stage. The performer kept it casual for his low-key outing as he was spotted without his trademark Kiss make-up that the band became well known for. He opted for a simple patterned shirt and a pair of light blue denim jeans as he made his way to Starbucks for his regular coffee order. Paul flashed a smile as he made his way back to his car carrying his drinks. You'd be forgiven for not recognising Paul thanks to the star usually sporting heavy theatrical make-up for Kiss. The star and his bandmates previously explained how in the early 70s New York, the glam rock trend was prevalent with many male rock stars choosing to wear make-up to mirror their female counterparts. However, Kiss decided to create their own unique looks after confessing it was "unconvincing" that they could don regular make-up. Speaking of their unique look, Paul's bandmate Gene Simmons recalled: "At the same time that we were forming in New York, there was a very big glitter scene, where boys were basically acting like girls and putting on makeup. "Well, we were more like football players — all of us were over 6 feet tall — and it just wasn't convincing!" DWTS guest judge Gene Simmons slammed for 'creepy' and 'uncomfortable' behavior toward women on live TV Paul is a father-of-four and shares three children with his wife Erin Sutton. Paul and Erin wed in 2005 and shared children Sarah, 15, Colin, 18, and Emily, 13, with her. He also has a son, 30-year-old Evan Stanley, from his failed marriage to first wife, actress Pamela Bowen. Pamela divorced him in 2001 after nine years of marriage. Paul Stanley's career AS well as his time in KISS, Paul has enjoyed some ventures away from the band. Over the course of his career, he has released two solo albums. His first was a self-titled record in 1978 whilst still a member of the rock band and marketed under the look he became famous for in the group. It wasn't until 2006 that he went on to release a second solo record. In 1999, he became a stage performer for the first time when he began appearing in a production of The Phantom of the Opera throughout 1999 in which he closed the show's ten-year run in Toronto, Canada. In 2012, he and bandmate Gene headed into business when, along with the help of three investors, they launched the restaurant chain, Rock & Brews. Paul published his autobiography, Face the Music: A Life exposed, in 2014. 5 5
