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Russell Simmons, Milk Ban: Mogul Wants to 'Pull the Plug' on Drink

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Music mogul Russell Simmons wants New York's governor to pull the plug on milk from cows. ...Read More »

Queen Latifah Congratulates Beyonce, Jay-Z on Blue Ivy

In an interview yesterday (Jan. 8) with Entertainment Tonight, Queen Latifah congratulated Beyonce and Jay-Z on the birth of their baby girl, Blue Ivy. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons Blasts Lowe's, Supports 'All-American Muslim'

Russell Simmons announced plans yesterday to buy the remaining ad space on TLC's 'All-American Muslim," a show that had recently lost the support of home-improvement giant Lowes. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons Appears on PETA Postage Stamp

Russell Simmons is the first hip-hopper to become immortalized on a postage stamp, thanks to PETA. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons Backs Constitutional Amendment

Def Jam founder Russell Simmons was in Boston yesterday to announce a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban private donations from federal elections. ...Read More »

Def Jam to Publish 300-Page Label History

Seminal rap label Def Jam to publish history of label's first 25 years. ...Read More »

Diddy Sued Over 2010 Shooting at Atlanta Restaurant

Aspiring rapper/music exec sues Diddy over a 2010 shooting outside of his Atlanta restaurant, Justin's. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons Interviews Bow Wow About New Daughter

Following Bow Wow's recent confession that he fathered a daughter with ex-girlfriend Joie Chavis, hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons took it upon himself to speak with the 24-year-old rapper-turned-actor about the impact his announcement has made on the lives of his fans and fellow artists. ...Read More »

Questlove, Game + More Tweet About Osama bin Laden's Death

"Tonight I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that has killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda," President Barack Obama told the American public Sunday (May 1) night. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons Rumored to Make Def Jam Return

April 1 ushers in April Fools Day and with that comes a wealth of stories that may prove to be untrue come tomorrow. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons to Fight Childhood Obesity With Dr. Oz

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. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons Honored With GLAAD Award

Hip-hop entrepreneur and activist Russell Simmons was honored at the GLADD Media Awards during its annual ceremony last Saturday in New York City. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons Says Bill Cosby 'Bumped Me' During Run-In

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. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons to Lead 'I Am a Muslim, Too' Rally This Weekend

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. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons Sells New Jersey Mansion for $10 Million

Russell 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. ...Read More »

Obama Speaks to Youth Through Russell Simmons

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. He reached out to those voters this week by placing an open statement on the Russell Simmons-run MySpace and Global Grind. ...Read More »

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