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

Russell Simmons on Palin: “Any skirt will do”
“Palin, what’s that? He went all the way to the right and got the most conservative person who knows nothing about the struggle of most Americans and made her the vice presidential nominee. That’s amazing. Any skirt will do.” I guess I should point out that Russell endorsed Obama for president, hence the unbiased remarks about the GOP’s Veep nominee. This entry was posted on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at 12:21 pm and

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards
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. By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer Related Entertainment RSS feed LOS ANGELES — The MTV Video Music Awards are all about unique collaborations and blo

Russel Simmons: “My Clothes Are Not Especially Animal-Friendly”
Amusing clip from designer and culture jamma Russell Simmons (and attendees Petra Nemcova, Scary Spice, and Lil Bow Wow) at his Argyle Culture show during New York Fashion Week, shot by our pal Liz Glover. Enjoy. (Another clip from the same show is up too, if you're still not sated.) Note: "free delicious Rose's Mojito Cocktails" were served, according to a helpful PR person. Email Print

Designer, Animal Activist Russell Simmons Likes Cuddly Creatures, But Not That Much [Rag Trade]
Russell Simmons may be vegan but admits, “my clothes are not especially animal-friendly." [BlackBook] In a somehow perfect/distasteful marriage, Gwen Stefani and L.A.M.B. will be designing the uniforms for W Hotel employees. [Portfolio] We've been burned by Target's accessories collabs before, but hopes are running high for the Sigerson Morrison-Anya Hindmarch double whammy! Pics! [FabSugar] Some dick crashes the shows at Fashion Week; heckles; makes racist jokes; kills. [NYC The Blog] Baby Dior. 'Nuff sa

Rush Education 2008 Exhibition On View At Rush Arts Gallery: June 4 - June 27, 2008

QUOTE OF THE DAY: RUSSELL SIMMONS ON THE RED CARPET AT THE VMA'S
Russell Simmons voiced his views on the red carpet before the show."Palin, what's that?" Simmons asked about the John McCain's running-mate choice. "He went all the way to the right and got the most conservative person who knows nothing about the struggle of most Americans and made her the vice presidential nominee. That's amazing. Any skirt will do."

"GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT" FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT IN CHARLOTTE, NC ON APRIL 26
Hello Friends,Come out and listen to our panel of Professionals and Entertainers as they share their personal stories and the mistakes they've made with their own finances, as well as the difference between the bling fantasy of videos and the realities of life.WHO: Russell Simmons, HSAN CEO/President Dr. Benjamin Chavis ; HSAN Executive Director Valeisha Butterfield; MC Lyte; Melyssa Ford; Bad Boy recording artist Cheri Dennis; Host of BET's "106  Park" Terrence J;  DJ Drama; Gorilla Zoe; Powe

"GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT" FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT IN CHARLOTTE, NC ON APRIL 26
Hello Friends,Come out and listen to our panel of Professionals and Entertainers as they share heir personal stories about the mistakes they've made with their own finances along the way, and the difference between the bling fantasy of videos and the realities of life.WHO: Russell Simmons, HSAN CEO/President Dr. Benjamin Chavis ; HSAN Executive Director Valeisha Butterfield; MC Lyte; Melyssa Ford; Bad Boy recording artist Cheri Dennis; Host of BET's "106  Park" Terrence J;  DJ Drama; Gorilla Z

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards
LOS ANGELES---- 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. Host Russell Brand drew hearty applause when he said in his opening monologue he hoped the U.S. would elect Barack Obama in November. He said that ''some people -- racists'' may not be ready to elect a black man as president, but then he noted that the nation was open-minded enough to put a ''dumb cowboy'' in office for e

[VIDEO] Black Man In An Elevator
News is a little slow today so in my hunt to find SOMETHING to post about, I stumbled on this video over at The Life Files. Being a black man myself, I’ve experienced this type of thing before. Funny sh*t! I might do what ol’ boy did towards the end of the video. You gotta check it out to see what I’m talking about though. ADVERTISEMENT « Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (Spring 2009): R

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (Spring 2009): Russell Simmons Argyleculture
NEW YORK CITY // TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH 2008 » I feel like I missed some major update or something. With me focusing on my marriage to Vanessa Simmons, I don’t have much time to even think about worrying about what’s going on with Bow Wow and my sister-in-law, Angela Simmons. But are these two dating now? Last I heard, Rev. Run wasn’t playing that relationship crap unless Bow Wow was seriously thinking about tying the knot in the future. And now he’s all good with the uncle and hugg

Do You - Be Powerful, Be Heard
Specifically, there are two kinds of empowerment I try to promote. The first is personal empowerment, in which individuals who have been so worn down by the struggle that they begin to doubt . . . READ MORE HERE

3am: Russell Simmons
Estelle is proving to be the red hot property of the moment. Well, at the least her ears must be burning - cos we overheard legendary hip-hop star Russell Simmons telling staff to set up a meet with the five times Mobo nominated singer. Russell, who signed Jay-Z, the Beastie Boys and Tupac, is in the UK to promote his Def Comedy Jam, which is over here for the first time. Go Estelle - your American Boy awaits. Post to: Share Fark Delicious Facebook Digg

Blind Item (My Very Own!)
By the way, I have a bazillion pictures from Russell Simmons' runway show and after party to post. I will put those up later on today! It was the BEST event I have ever been to! Here's the blind item: Guess which showy, business fashionista has... herpes? A pair of pharmaceutical collectors were talking about what they would do to the hot momma if given the chance during a pick up when the pharmacist whipped out her herpes prescription to rain on their parade! - Click here to read more about: G

EXCLUSIVE: Jinx Da Juvy Shot In The Head
The 22-year-old rapper, who has been mentored by Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons for some years, was involved in an altercation in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn last Friday (August 22).   During the fracas, a number of rounds were fired, with one round striking Jinx in the back of the head.   “He was out there late at night going to his spot to get clothes. Something popped off and he was on the block and next you know s**t jumps off,” Jinx’s manager Phil Gates told AllHipHop.com.

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards
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.

ANGELA SIMMONS @ RUSSELL SIMMONS ARGYRLCULTURE FASHION SHOW
Vanessa and Angela SimmonsAngela and Bow WowSo are they back together or what?? Angela just going from man to man. I know on the rumor block that she caught her other man Terry Kennedy cheating on her with his ex-girlfriend. Dang homegirl moves fast. What does the REV haft to say about this???

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards
LOS ANGELES - 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. Host Russell Brand poses backstage at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards held at Paramount Pictures Studio Lot on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Host Russell Brand drew hearty applause when he said in his opening monologue he hop

Russell Simmons, T.I. Get Political At MTV Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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. Host Russell Brand drew hearty applause when he said in his opening monologue he hoped the U.S. would elect Barack Obama in November. He said that "some people — racists" may not be ready to elect a black man as president, but then he noted that the nation was open-minded enough to put a "dumb cowboy" in office

Exclusive:Russell Simmons Debuts Powerful PSA "Diamond Empowerment For Africa’s Future"
The D.E.F. PSA is called "Diamond Empowerment for Africa's Future": Paste this link to your web browser: http://www.jwtwo.com/tyfetch/06_17_DEF_AKnott/ or http://www.jwtwo.com/tyfetch/06_17_DEF_AKnott/Diamond_Empowerment_for_Africas_Future.mov

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards
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. Host Russell Brand drew hearty applause when he said in his opening monologue he hoped the U.S. would elect Barack Obama in November. He said that "some people—racists" may not be ready to elect a black man as president, but then he noted that the nation was open-minded enough to put a "dumb cowboy" in office for eight years. Ru

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards
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.

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards
AP - 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. Host Russell Brand drew hearty applause when he said in his opening monologue he hoped the U.S. would elect Barack Obama in November. He said that "some people — racists" may not be ready to elect a black man as president, but then he noted that the nation was open-minded enough to put a "dumb cowboy" in office for eight years

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards
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. Host Russell Brand drew hearty applause when he said in his opening monologue he hoped the U.S. would elect Barack Obama in November. He said that "some people - racists" may not be ready to elect a black man as president, but then he noted that the nation was open-minded enough to put a "dumb cowboy" in office for eight years. Russell Sim