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50 Cent's Longtime Manager Chris Lighty Found Dead
50 Cent's longtime manager Chris Lighty has died aged 44. The hip-hop executive - who managed a number of stars throughout his career including P.Diddy, Ja Rule and Mariah Carey - was found dead at...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 August 2012
Russell Simmons Moving To Los Angeles
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is leaving his native New York and moving to Los Angeles to be closer to his children.Simmons, who was born and raised in Queens, is shifting his media business to the...
By WENN on 13 August 2012
Justin Bieber Track Written About A Gay Love Affair
One of Justin Bieber's album tracks was written about a gay love affair. The 18-year-old pop star recorded 'Bigger' for his first album 'My World' without knowing it was about two men breaking up.However, songwriter...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 July 2012
Melissa George Hopes To Reconcile With Russell Simmons
Australian actress Melissa George hopes to reconcile with her ex-boyfriend Russell Simmons once she is back working in America because they struggled to sustain a long-distance romance.The Amityville Horror star began dating the music mogul...
By WENN on 19 March 2012
Russell Simmons And Deepak Chopra Raise $5 Million For Obama
Rap mogul Russell Simmons and spiritual guru Deepak Chopra have helped to raise $5 million (£3.13 million) for U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign after co-hosting a fundraiser in New York.Simmons and Chopra teamed up...
By WENN on 03 March 2012
Stars Send Love To Moore
Eva Longoria, Marlee Matlin and Russell Simmons are among the stars who have reached out to Demi Moore as she seeks professional help for exhaustion and health problems.The Ghost actress has entered a treatment facility...
By WENN on 25 January 2012
Beyonce Knowles Designs Obama Campaign Shirt
Beyonce Knowles has designed a T-shirt to raise money for President Obama's re-election campaign.The 'Crazy in Love' singer - who gave birth to daughter Blue Ivy on Saturday (07.01.12) - is one of 22 people...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 January 2012
Beyonce Knowles Gives Birth
Beyonce Knowles has given birth to a baby girl. The 'Single Ladies' singer and rapper husband Jay-Z welcomed their first child together at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York last night (07.01.11) and have...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 January 2012
Russell Simmons Urges Fans To Adopt A Turkey For Thanksgiving
Music mogul Russell Simmons has urged his fans to adopt a turkey this Thanksgiving (24Nov11) after declaring "the holidays are murder" for the birds.The vegan hip-hop tycoon is a longtime supporter of the Farm Sanctuary,...
By WENN on 24 November 2011
Russell Simmons Prepared For Jail To Support Wall Street Protesters
Rap mogul Russell Simmons is prepared to go to prison as he supports activists protesting against social inequality in New York.The star has been a staunch supporter of the Occupy Wall Street rally, which has...
By WENN on 14 October 2011
Russell Simmons Delays Plans To Talk To London Riot Ringleaders
Rap mogul Russell Simmons has postponed plans to fly to London and help calm tensions following three nights of rioting in the U.K. capital.The city has seen its worst riots in 20 years following the...
By WENN on 10 August 2011
Justin Bieber And Selena Gomez Join Russell Simmons On Yacht
Justin Bieber and his girlfriend Selena Gomez spent the Independence Day weekend aboard a 155-foot yacht moored in the Sag Harbour Marina in New York, according to the New York Daily News. The celebrity couple...
By WENN on 04 July 2011
Gwyneth Paltrow And Russell Simmons Honoured At Yoga Benefit
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and rap mogul Russell Simmons have been feted at a New York yoga benefit for raising awareness about the benefits of the exercise.Both stars are longtime advocates of the relaxing and stress-relieving...
By WENN on 16 June 2011
Ashley Judd Explains Hip-hop Attack
Actress Ashley Judd has reached out to rap mogul Russell Simmons to clarify comments published in her memoir after she accused hip-hop stars Snoop Dogg and Sean Combs of providing the "contemporary soundtrack of misogyny".The...
By WENN on 11 April 2011
Russell Simmons Lands Major Gay Honour
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is to be honoured at the 22nd annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (Glaad) Awards.The Def Jam Records co-founder will receive the Excellence in Media Award at the ceremony in...
By WENN on 02 March 2011
Simmons Hints At Hopes For Future Irwin Romance
Rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has hinted he'd like to date JOHN MELLENCAMP's estranged wife ELAINE IRWIN - but not until her divorce comes through.Irwin separated from the veteran musician after 18 years of marriage last...
By WENN on 28 February 2011
Simmons Blasts Website Blogger For Rihanna Gossip
Hip-hop mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has threatened to fire a blogger writing for his entertainment website after they posted "dirty gossip" alleging RIHANNA was set to split from her boyfriend MATT KEMP.A writer blogging under the...
By WENN on 11 October 2010
Simmons' Art Ruined At Party
Music mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS was left fuming following a recent party at his home after one of his guests destroyed a work of art after mistaking it for a chalkboard.The hip-hop star's prized piece, a...
By WENN on 11 June 2010
Simmons Calls On Fans To Design Book Cover
Hip-hop mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS is calling on his fans to design his book cover - and he'll hand the winner a $5,000 (£3,300) cheque.The star has penned Rich Inside And Out: A Handbook for Life...
By WENN on 21 April 2010
Simmons Finds Love After Split
Music mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has found a new love following his split from ex-wife KIMORA LEE - he is dating French model NOEMIE LENOIR.The hip-hop guru divorced the star in January (09) after ten years...
By WENN on 25 June 2009
Usher & Akon Honour Young People In New York
Stars including USHER, AKON and rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS were on hand to present special prizes to inspirational youngsters at the Do Something Awards in New York on Thursday night (04Jun09).The ceremony at Manhattan's Apollo...
By WENN on 06 June 2009
Spitzer Hooker Calls On Simmons For Spiritual Help
The high-class escort at the centre of the Governor Elliot Spitzer scandal has revealed rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS is helping her get past the controversy. The New York Governor resigned after his sessions with hooker Ashley...
By WENN on 11 March 2009
Simmons' Ex Defends Split
RUSSELL SIMMONS' former girlfriend has blasted reports the hip-hop mogul's controlling ways led to their split - calling him her "best friend". Former Star Search model Porschla Coleman came to Simmons' defence on Friday (11Jul08),...
By WENN on 11 July 2008
Simmons' Wife Asks For $480,000-A-year For Kids
Rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS' estranged wife KIMORA LEE SIMMONS is demanding $480,000 (GBP240,000) in child support as part of the couple's divorce settlement. In documents filed on Wednesday (25Jun08) at Los Angeles Superior Court, the...
By WENN on 26 June 2008
Simmons Donates To African Charity
Hip-hop mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has donated more than $300,000 (GBP150,000) to an African empowerment charity. The Def Jam Records co-founder presented a cheque for $311,535 (GBP155,767) - made via his Simmons Jewelry Company - to...
By WENN on 18 January 2008
Simmons Encourages Rappers To Take Up Yoga
Rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has plans to promote positivity in the realm of hip-hop - by encouraging rappers to take up yoga. The DEF JAM co-founder is currently preparing to release RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS...
By World Entertainment News Network on 21 March 2005
Suge Knight Linked To Vibe Awards Violence
LATEST: Rap mogul MARION 'SUGE' KNIGHT's bitter feud with DR DRE has been linked to the 20 minutes of stabbing, punching and furniture throwing at last night's (15NOV04) VIBE MUSIC AWARDS ceremony. Knight fell...
By WENN on 16 November 2004
Simmons' Cribs Show Becomes 9/11 Tribute
Hip-hop mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has agreed to let MTV bosses show off his old dream home on their CRIBS programme - as a tribute to those who lost their lives in 9/11. Simmons and...
By WENN on 10 December 2003
Eric B + Rakim Not Paid At All
ERIC B + RAKIM frontman ERIC BARRIER is preparing to "sue everyone" for unpaid royalties from his ground-breaking 1987 album PAID IN FULL. As the record label plans to re-release the remastered long player,...
By WENN on 21 October 2003
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