WHAT: Rally to Get Out to Vote! Featuring: Democratic Party Early Vote Tour Bus with special guests WHEN: 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20,…
Pop sensation Lady Gaga has been constantly criticized for her love of wearing fur. She wrote a letter on her site condemning PETA not respecting…
Soledad O’Brien, MC Lyte, Anita Baker, and Rocsi Diaz are just some of the celebs who helped Russell Simmons raise more than $2 million for…
June 05, 2012 – Style Network personality Kimora Lee Simmons and her actor-model hubby Djimon Hounsou have supposedly decided to end their four year marriage. E! News reports, sources claim the couple told the New York Daily News that Lee Simmons and Hounsou got into a “big fight over money,” which prompted the split. “Djimon […]
Legendary music/media mogul and Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons has been honored for his activism by animal rights organization PETA, who named him their 2011 Person of the Year. The long-time vegan and environmentalist runs Argyleculture, a clothing line free of fur, wool and leather. He has also taken public stances against dogfighting and fast-food […]
Mogul, entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons was honored at the 2011 American Business Awards this past week with the Difference Maker Award for his “groundbreaking vision and influence on music, fashion, finance, television and film, as well as [being] the face of modern philanthropy.” President Michael Gallagher of the Stevie Awards says “Russell Simmons is […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Rick Rubin’s dorm room11 University Place, New York University When: 1984 What: The future mogul and aspiring record producer agree to join forces, signing their first act, a sixteen-year-old from Queens named LL Cool J. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black […]
TALLAHASSEE — Russell Simmons’ RushCard, a pre-paid debit card targeted at urban working class people is being investigated by the Florida Attorney General’s Office over alleged hidden fees. MyBankTracker reports: The Florida Attorney General’s Office has issued subpoenas against five prepaid debit card companies claiming they may be forcing consumers to pay hidden fees each […]
E.J. Greig (Assistant Program Director, 101.1 The Wiz) in studio with Russell Simmons. Highly respected millionaire, mogul and entertainment entrepreneur Russell Simmons stopped by for an interesting conversation with the WizNation crew diving into the principles found inside his latest book “Super Rich.” Designed to enlighten the masses on giving more than we receive plus […]
from: mymajicdc.com Bill Cosby and fellow mogul Russell Simmons have never been friends and their dislike for each other hasn’t seemed to fade over the years. The two allegedly had an altercation at the Jackie Robinson Annual Awards dinner. Rumor has it that Simmons tried to apologize, but guess what Cosby said to him? “Get the […]
It is wonderful that Yoga is continuing to gain popularity as a resource for healing in the black community, from celebrities to inmates. According to TMZ.com, Hollywood star Wesley Snipes requested Yoga Mats to teach other inmates the benefits during his time in prison. Here is the picture that TMZ put up, It is obviously […]
Dear Senator Feinstein and Senator Hatch, Societies are judged on how they treat their elderly, their sick and their children. For far too long we have failed all three. The two of you have the opportunity and the responsibility to take a step in changing this course by passing the Youth PROMISE Act. I write […]
