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Russell Simmons defends Taraji P. Henson’s Bali visit, lists contributions to Black groups
4 months ago

Russell Simmons defends Taraji P. Henson’s Bali visit, lists contributions to Black groups

LA Times  

Embattled hip-hop exec Russell Simmons has gone on the defensive after actor Taraji P. Henson was criticized earlier this month for visiting him at his Bali resort. Simmons said he has worked for Black Lives Matter and “every movement that helped our people,” including organizations that helped women and LGBTQ+ people. “Taraji lost me when she was on the staged …

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Russell Simmons, 66, breaks his silence on 21-year-old daughter Aoki's shock romance with Vittorio Assaf, 65: 'All I can do is offer my advice and unconditional love'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Russell Simmons, 66, breaks his silence on 21-year-old daughter Aoki's shock romance with Vittorio Assaf, 65: 'All I can do is offer my advice and unconditional love'

Daily Mail  

Russell Simmons has broken his silence about his 21-year-old daughter Aoki Lee Simmons dating 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf, 65. The former husband of Aoki's mother, model and designer Kimora Lee Simmons, added: 'All I can do is offer my advice and unconditional love.' Seen in 2014 Aoki and Vittorio shocked fans when they were spotted kissing in their swimwear on …

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Eddie Cheeba, New York DJ regarded as a pioneer of hip-hop, dies at 67
10 months, 1 week ago

Eddie Cheeba, New York DJ regarded as a pioneer of hip-hop, dies at 67

LA Times  

Hip-hop pioneer Eddie Cheeba, shown speaking at a function in New York in 2021, has died. “It wasn’t a sophisticated rhyme flow by current standards,” Simmons, now a controversial figure facing numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, recalled in Carrie Golus’ 2012 biography, “Russell Simmons: From Def Jam to Super Rich.” Simmons said that Cheeba’s music made him feel like he’d …

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Kelly Cutrone BLASTS Russell Simmons after he denies a string of sexual assault allegations from 15 women as the PR guru accuses him of having 'no moral code' after she says he 'pounced' on her when s
1 year ago

Kelly Cutrone BLASTS Russell Simmons after he denies a string of sexual assault allegations from 15 women as the PR guru accuses him of having 'no moral code' after she says he 'pounced' on her when s

Daily Mail  

'When he tried to rape me, it was violent. It was an attack,' Cutrone stated PR guru Kelly Cutrone has slammed Russell Simmons after he broke his silence on the multiple rape and sexual assault allegations levelled against him in 2017, by staunchly denying everything. Fashion PR guru Kelly Cutrone, 58, has slammed Russell Simmons over his new interview In …

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Russell Simmons denies allegations of sex assault and says he's 'never been violent' ... and has taken NINE lie detector tests on topic
1 year ago

Russell Simmons denies allegations of sex assault and says he's 'never been violent' ... and has taken NINE lie detector tests on topic

Daily Mail  

Russell Simmons opened up about the sexual assault allegations that have derailed his career in a new interview, claiming he's never been violent with anyone, and that he has taken nine lie detector tests since allegations against him surfaced six years ago. The latest: Russell Simmons, 66, opened up about the sexual assault allegations that have derailed his career in …

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911 call reveals Carlee Russell was ‘unresponsive but breathing’ when she returned home
1 year, 5 months ago

911 call reveals Carlee Russell was ‘unresponsive but breathing’ when she returned home

The Independent  

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Aoki Lee Simmons addresses BACKLASH she has received amid Russell Simmons drama
1 year, 6 months ago

Aoki Lee Simmons addresses BACKLASH she has received amid Russell Simmons drama

Daily Mail  

Aoki Lee Simmons claims she's been receiving online backlash in wake of the drama involving her father Russell Simmons — who has since apologized for 'being frustrated and yelling' at her in a disturbing FaceTime call her mother Kimora Lee Simmons shared this week. Backlash: Aoki Lee Simmons claims she's been receiving online backlash in wake of the drama surrounding …

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Russell Simmons APOLOGIZES for 'being frustrated and yelling'
1 year, 6 months ago

Russell Simmons APOLOGIZES for 'being frustrated and yelling'

Daily Mail  

Russell Simmonds has apologized for 'being frustrated and yelling' at his youngest daughter Aoki Lee Simmons, in a disturbing FaceTime video that was posted by his ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons. Russell Simmons APOLOGIZES for 'being frustrated and yelling' at his as crying daughter Aoki, 20, in disturbing FaceTime call shared by ex Kimora: 'I love you guys more than I …

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Kimora Lee Simmons speaks out on ex-husband Russell Simmons’ ‘abuse’ of their daughter Aoki
1 year, 6 months ago

Kimora Lee Simmons speaks out on ex-husband Russell Simmons’ ‘abuse’ of their daughter Aoki

The Independent  

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Time’s Up implosion: What caused the president, chairwoman, and entire board stepping down.
54 years, 11 months ago

Time’s Up implosion: What caused the president, chairwoman, and entire board stepping down.

Slate  

There had been no human resources department. CEO Tina Tchen, who, according to reporting in the New York Times, told Time’s Up staff to “stand down” when some were contemplating a statement supporting Boylan, stepped down herself on Aug. 26, after news broke that, along with Kaplan, she had provided feedback to Cuomo’s office on an unpublished opinion piece meant …

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Kimora Lee Simmons calls Russell Simmons' lawsuit an 'extortion attempt' and a 'desperate PR ploy'
3 years, 7 months ago

Kimora Lee Simmons calls Russell Simmons' lawsuit an 'extortion attempt' and a 'desperate PR ploy'

Daily Mail  

Kimora Lee Simmons has slammed ex Russell Simmons' lawsuit against her and husband Tim Leissner, calling it an 'extortion attempt' and a 'desperate PR ploy' by the music mogul. Russell, 63, accused the couple of making a 'fraudulent transfer' of his 50% shares in the energy drink company Celsius to pay Leissner's legal/bail fees totaling $44M. New legal war: Ousted …

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#MeToo on screen: How documentaries like Athlete A, Leaving Neverland have foregrounded survivors' narratives
4 years, 4 months ago

#MeToo on screen: How documentaries like Athlete A, Leaving Neverland have foregrounded survivors' narratives

Firstpost  

The #MeToo and Time’s Up movements sparked a paradigm shift, bringing some hope to the stories of survivors. We see this moment two-thirds into On The Record, Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering’s recent documentary on the sexual assault allegations against music mogul Russell Simmons. In its deep dive into the sexual assault allegations against Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons, On …

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