Russell Simmons

Celebs for gay marriage: United for marriage equality fight

Kat Robinson — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:26:00 -0700

Celebrities like Beyoncé and Ben Affleck unite for marriage equality through social media as the Supreme Court of the United States hears landmark cases that could determine the future of gay marriage for the nation.

Four more years: Celebs react to Obama's victory

Caroline Goddard — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:33:00 -0800

The stars have come out in support of Barack Obama's win in the presidential race! Celebs tweeted their congrats to the prez as soon as the news was made official.

Kanye West's protege is a homosexual hip hop first

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:18:00 -0700

Frank Ocean, Kanye West's protege from the group Odd Future, has admitted his first love was a man. Shocking in the entertainment world? Perhaps not, but the young hip hop star's admission is a first for his music genre.

Musicians react to Dick Clark's passing: "You will be missed"

Ashley Lee — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:25:00 -0700

The American Bandstand frontman launched countless careers and shaped the musical education of today's performers, from Glee singers to Grammy winners.

Russell Simmons giving cash to All-American Muslim

Meagan Morris — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:23:00 -0800

Russell Simmons is trying to counteract the negativity over TLC's All-American Muslim by buying up ad space on the show.

Russell Simmons calls Lowe's hateful and intolerant

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:30:00 -0800

Retail giant Lowe's has pulled the plug on their All-American Muslim advertising -- and Russell Simmons says that is a clear-cut case of religious intolerance.

Tibet House auction: Win visit to Boardwalk Empire

Kim Grundy — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:45:00 -0800

Tibet House US is holding its ninth annual auction with the proceeds to go toward preserving and promoting the culture of Tibet. The online auction features great items to bid on including a set visit to Boardwalk Empire, Fashion Week trip with Petra Nemcova and more!

Russell Simmons offers to pay for clean up of Occupy Wall Street park

Chris Jordan — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:05:00 -0700

Music mogul Russell Simmons stands with -- and offers to clean up after -- Occupy Wall Street protesters.

Kanye West occupies Wall Street with his fans

Meagan Morris — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:15:00 -0700

Kanye West took some time out of his busy fashion and music schedule to protest corporate greed with Occupy Wall Street protestors.

Carole King, Lenny Kravitz, Spike Lee and more mourn Nick Ashford via twitter

Deanna Barnert — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:01:00 -0700

In the wake of Nick Ashford's death on Monday, there 'Ain’t No Mountain High Enough' to stop celebs and music royalty from paying their respects. Carole King, Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys, MC Hammer, Ashanti, Russell Simmons, Peter Frampton and more are taking to twitter to mourn and celebrate one half of Motown's writing and performing duo, Ashford & Simpson.

Bow Wow overwhelmed by support after baby bombshell

Sara McGinnis — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:22:00 -0700

Despite his fears, rapper Bow Wow has found overwhelming support after admitting he is the father of a baby girl. Now the young dad is talking with mogul Russell Simmons about his decision to take the honest road, and detailing which other famous name reached out to show support.

Ashley Judd slams hip hop 'rape culture'

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:12:00 -0700

Ashley Judd has slammed the rap and hip hop community for its lyrics and videos that demean women and promote misogyny.