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Russell Simmons Proposes Legislation Barring Corporations From Funding Political Campaigns
Politics ♦ Posted 11/16/2011
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is using his influence to attempt change in politics. An Occupy Wall Street movement supporter, Simmons was in Boston on Tuesday (November 15) introducing a constitutional amendment he says would keep Corporate America from interfering in American politics. Simmons said the legislation was authored by an anonymous "leading senior congressman," reports... |
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Russell Simmons Reveals Plans To Buy A TV Network
Entertainment ♦ Posted 09/22/2011
Over his business career, mogul Russell Simmons has built successful record labels, fashion lines, and even as website (GlobalGrind.com), and now he's ready to take on a new area of business: television. The 53-year-old hip-hop pioneer tells the Wall Street Journal recently that he's planning to buy a TV network. "I am going to buy a TV network," Simmons said. "When mainstream networks say diversity,... |
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Russell Simmons Pushes For Stricter Gun Laws, Participates In 'Peace Week'
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 01/21/2011
Due to the recent Arizona shootings, politicians and some celebrities are pushing for stricter gun laws, including hip-hop business pioneer Russell Simmons. Simmons is among a group of politicians and moguls who have come together for another "Peace Week" -- a special week-long exploration of how youth violence has impacted lives across the country. The music mogul joined New York City Councilman Charles Barron and... |
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Russell Simmons Files $55 Million Lawsuit Against Overseas Clothing Partner
Fashion ♦ Posted 09/11/2010
Russell Simmons has reportedly filed a lawsuit against a Hong Kong-based company for a breach of contract with his two clothing labels: Russell Simmons Argyleculture and American Classics by Russell Simmons. He claims that partner Li & Fung failed to make good on a contractual promise to distribute and market his brands overseas. And, is seeking $55 million in... |
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Russell Simmons' Comedy Central Show 'Stand-Up At The El Rey' Debuts Next Month
Entertainment ♦ Posted 06/17/2010
Russell Simmons' new show, "Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at The El Rey," is set to premiere on Comedy Central next month, with back-to-back episodes. The upcoming show will have a similar tone to Simmons' previous hip-hop comedy show, "Def Comedy Jam." Each episode will open with a monologue by comedian JB Smoove (of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" fame), who serves as the show's... |
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Hustles With Russells (Ep. 7)
Videos ♦ Posted 04/29/2010
Russell Simmons has a clone, and he's always trying to get away with shit. This is episode 7 of Russ' ongoing parody series with comedian Affion Crockett, who plays as Russell's clone. In this one, he takes over Jeremy's Argyle... |
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Hustles With Russells (Ep. 5)
Videos ♦ Posted 04/15/2010
Russell Simmons has a clone, and he's always trying to get away with shit. This is episode 5 of Russ' ongoing parody series with comedian Affion Crockett, who plays as Russell's clone. In this one, he plays mind games with Jeremy the sales... |
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Hustles With Russells (Ep. 4)
Videos ♦ Posted 04/08/2010
Russell Simmons has a clone, and he's always trying to get away with shit. This is episode 4 of Russ' ongoing parody series with comedian Affion Crockett, who plays as Russell's clone. In this one, he tries to take the Maybach on a... |
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