Archive for the 'Russell Simmons' Category

Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.

Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET (AP)

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

AP - Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awa - Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.

Hip-hop stars lend advice on mortgage, stability (AP)

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

AP - With the housing market in a slump, foreclosures on the rise and lenders keeping a tighter grip on mortgage money, abou - With the housing market in a slump, foreclosures on the rise and lenders keeping a tighter grip on mortgage money, about 2,000 interested consumers turned out Friday night to get real [...]

Russell Simmons introduces menswear fashion line

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Hip-Hop pioneer and designer Russell Simmons is bringing a little sophistication to the urban over 25 crowd.

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards (AP)

Monday, September 8th, 2008

AP - The MTV Video Music Awards are all about unique collaborations and blowout performances, but a few show guests Sunda - The MTV Video Music Awards are all about unique collaborations and blowout performances, but a few show guests Sunday added a touch of politics in this hot election year.

Will star wattage in Denver help or hurt Obama?

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Back in 2004, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons was in Boston for John Kerry’s coronation as the Democratic nominee, staging a big hip-hop summit to draw new voters. This year, though he’s a Barack Obama supporter, he plans to sit out the Denver convention.

Kimora’s Kids Get Big Phat Allowance (E! Online)

Friday, June 27th, 2008

E! Online - Russell Simmons is footing the bill to make sure it’s not just his ex-wife who’s living life in the fab lane.
Online - Russell Simmons is footing the bill to make sure it’s not just his ex-wife who’s living life in the fab lane.

Hip-hop’s Simmons endorses Obama (AP)

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

AP - Russell Simmons has been pushing young people to vote, but for a while there, it was looking as if the music industry heavyweight would have trouble casting his own ballot.

Hip-hop’s Simmons endorses Obama

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Russell Simmons has been pushing young people to vote, but for a while there, it was looking as if the music industry heavyweight would have trouble casting his own ballot.

Macy’s Sues Kimora Lee Simmons

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Kimora Lee Simmons is being sued by department store giant Macy’s, for overcharging the firm for her beauty products. Simmons signed to sell her KLS range in its stores in September 2006 - several months after her split from rap mogul Russell Simmons.[...]Read more!

Russell Simmons Is ‘Too Old’ For Dating

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is having difficulty finding love again - because he believes he’s ‘too old’ to be dating. The Def Jam founder, 49, has been linked to a number of beauties since his split from wife of 15 years, Kimora Lee, in 2006, but admits his age is a “problem” when it comes [...]

Russell Simmons And PETA Urge Sponsors To Drop Michael Vick

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is urging sponsors of football player Michael Vick to stop supporting the sports star after he was charged for operating an illegal dog-fighting operation.[...]Read more!