Russell Simmons

April 1 ushers in April Fools Day and with that comes a wealth of stories that may prove to be untrue come tomorrow. In what some believe may be a hoax on this day of jokes, Russell Simmons is rumored to be making a return to Def Jam, the label he helped to create alongside Rick Rubin...

Russell Simmons is continuing his streak of good deeds this week by partnering with television personality Dr. Oz for an event to help fight childhood obesity. The partnership will kick off with a gala that benefits the Oz-founded non-profit HealthCorps -- a body that aims to address adolescent obesity issues in schools and communities across America...

Hip-hop entrepreneur and activist Russell Simmons was honored at the GLAAD Media Awards during its annual ceremony on Saturday (March 19) in New York City. Other honorees included pop singer Ricky Martin, comedian Tina Fey, anchor Anderson Cooper and Oprah...

Russell Simmons ran into a little trouble with Bill Cosby, during the Jackie Robinson Foundation gala last week, resulting in a not-so-nice exchange riddled with expletives. Simmons, who presented Sean "Diddy" Combs with the night's Man of the Year Award, approached the legendary comedian, and host of the event, to apologize for unflattering comments he made during his State of Emergency

On March 6, Russell Simmons plans to lead over 75 interfaith, nonprofit, governmental and civil liberties groups in a rally that supports Muslim rights within the U.S. The gathering, an apparent response to Congressional hearings by Peter King (R-LI), aims to show a united American community with full cooperation amongst various religions...

Russell Simmons doesn't exactly hide his wealth. He just published a book called 'Super Rich: A Guide To Having It All.' Simmons continues to add to his hefty bank account with the recent sale of his trademark mansion located in New Jersey for a reduced price of $10 million...

President Obama has taken to the road, airwaves and media to spread his optimistic message about America's future that served as the basis for his State of the Union address earlier this week. Notably, one of his core constituencies is the hip-hop generation that was so vocal in getting him elected...

The recent shootings in Arizona served as yet another painful reminder that guns can cause horrible outcomes when placed in the wrong hands. That's why a group of politicians and moguls like Russell Simmons have joined together for another 'Peace Week' -- a special week-long exploration of how youth violence has impacted lives across the country...

Notably one of the wealthiest people in entertainment and fashion, Russell Simmons is sharing his secrets in his new book 'Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All.' The music mogul certainly knows about being "super rich." Simmons -- who in 1991 founded Rush Communications as a way to bundle his many investments and brands -- is reportedly worth close to $300 million and counting, but Simmo

The New York City borough of Queens has had a rich history throughout the ages and City officials are now in the process of creating its first ever Hall of Fame to honor influential residents. While hip-hop was born in the Bronx, Queens was the genre's second home; its history with music runs deep...