Gossip On This! » Russell Simmons http://gossiponthis.com GOSSIPONTHIS.COM Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:29:56 +0000 en hourly 1 Celebs Seen on the Scene: Wale, Taylor Swift, Russell Simmons and More http://gossiponthis.com/2009/11/12/celebs-seen-on-the-scene-wale-taylor-swift-russell-simmons-and-more/ http://gossiponthis.com/2009/11/12/celebs-seen-on-the-scene-wale-taylor-swift-russell-simmons-and-more/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:15:20 +0000 Dustin http://gossiponthis.com/?p=42655 Wale // Fuse TV's "Hip Hop Shop" in New York City - November 10th 2009

Sorry about the big gap in updates today, we had some biz to handle … just like these celebrities we caught on the scene handling their business this past Tuesday! Rapper Wale visited Fuse Studios in New York City Tuesday (Nov 10) to appear on Fuse TV’s “Hip Hop Shop” to promote his new album Attention Deficit, which dropped that day. In a series of tweets following his debut album’s launch, the D.C. born emcee said that each song on his album tells a story:

“On the train, bumpin’ my album,” he wrote. “I feel like telling y’all facts about Attention Deficit. Why not? There’s a story behind every song. On ‘Mama Told Me,’ I had something stuck in my teeth. At the beginning you can hear me making this weird noise tryin’ to get it out.” (Warning: Once you know that fact, that’s the only think you can hear.)

A few minutes later, he added that producer Mark Ronson actually encouraged Wale to tone down the lyrics of “90210,” where he skewers Paris Hilton (among others). “I admit i was too mean on that,” he wrote. Finally, he said that the album’s best track almost fell by the wayside. “‘Contemplate’ almost didn’t make the album. Jay-Z was a writer on the song sampled and we couldn’t reach him until the last minute.”

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Some people just ain’t got NO RESPECT!! (LOL)

The “rappa ternt sanga” we all know as T-Pain hit up the Australian premiere of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” wearing a shirt with those infamous leaked pictures of Cassie’s tits.

How rude???

We also have new pictures of Rev. Run, Russell Simmons, Alicia Keys and more at various events throughout the past few days. Continue reading to check out all of the pictures and make sure you click each thumbnail for more info!

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]]> http://gossiponthis.com/2009/10/29/celebs-seen-on-the-scene-t-pain-rev-run-russell-simmons-alicia-keys-and-more/feed/ 0 Spike Lee, Ice T, Coco, Russell Simmons and More Attend the Michael Jackson “This Is It” Movie Premiere in New York City http://gossiponthis.com/2009/10/29/spike-lee-ice-t-coco-russell-simmons-and-more-attend-the-michael-jackson-this-is-it-movie-premiere-in-new-york-city/ http://gossiponthis.com/2009/10/29/spike-lee-ice-t-coco-russell-simmons-and-more-attend-the-michael-jackson-this-is-it-movie-premiere-in-new-york-city/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:24:04 +0000 Dustin http://gossiponthis.com/?p=40756 Spike Lee, his daughter Satchel and his son Jackson // Michael Jackson "This Is It" Movie Premiere in New York City

Director Spike Lee and his daughter Satchel and his son Jackson attended the Michael Jackson “This Is It” movie premiere at the Regal E-Walk Tuesday night (Oct 27) in New York City.

Other celebrities at the big premiere in NYC were Ice T, Coco, Russell Simmons and more. Continue reading for the rest of the photos!

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In an effort to motivate New York’s youth to stay in school, big names like Russell Simmons, Keri Hilson and Jim Jones participated in the 4th annual “Stay in School” pep rally & concert Tuesday night (Oct 27) in New York City.

Russell Simmons’ nephew JoJo Simmons and Bad Boy recording artist Donnie Klang were also in the building for the event, sponsored by Verizon Wireless and NYC’s premiere hip-hop station Hot 97. Continue reading for a few more pictures.

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Actor and part-time DJ Idris Elba sat in the front row of the audience Wednesday (Oct 14) at a fashion show displaying Russell Simmons‘ new line for his Argyle Couture clothing brand at the Eden Hotel Roc Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. The show was held in conjunction with Rock Fashion Week in Miami. Dennis Rodman’s weird azz showed his face at the fashion show too.

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]]> http://gossiponthis.com/2009/10/16/idris-elba-russell-simmons-and-weird-azz-dennis-rodman-attend-argyle-couture-fashion-show-for-rock-fashion-week/feed/ 0 New York Fashion Week 2009: Rosario Dawson, Russell Simmons, Taylor Swift and More Attend Fashion Show for Tommy Hilfiger’s Spring 2010 Collection http://gossiponthis.com/2009/09/18/new-york-fashion-week-2009-rosario-dawson-russell-simmons-taylor-swift-and-more-attend-fashion-show-for-tommy-hilfigers-spring-2010-collection/ http://gossiponthis.com/2009/09/18/new-york-fashion-week-2009-rosario-dawson-russell-simmons-taylor-swift-and-more-attend-fashion-show-for-tommy-hilfigers-spring-2010-collection/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:46:05 +0000 Dustin http://gossiponthis.com/?p=37794 Dee Ocleppo, Tommy Hilfiger and Rosario Dawson // Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2010 Men's & Women's Collection Fashion Show

Famous designer Tommy Hilfiger, his wife Dee Ocleppo and actress Rosario Dawson posed for a group picture on the red carpet at the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2010 Men’s & Women’s Collection fashion show at Bryant Park in New York City Thursday (Sep 17). The event was held during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2009, also known as “New York Fashion Week” or NYFW for short.

Other celebrities at the event were hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, country music/pop singer Taylor Swift and fashion model Chanel Iman.

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Famous fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger hosted a party celebrating the opening of his Fifth Avenue Global Flagship store at his storefront in New York City Thursday night (Sep 17) during the 2009 New York Fashion Week festivities.

Above he’s pictured with his daughters Elizabeth and Ally, singer Alicia Keys, his wife Dee Ocleppo and rapper/producer Swizz Beatz. Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons also attended the event.

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Singer Estelle and actress/model Eva Marcille posed for a pic together on the red carpet of the Casio G-Shock “Shock the World 2009″ event at Cipriani Wall Street Wednesday (Aug 5) in New York City. Other celebs who hit up Casio G-Shock’s celebration of 26 years in business were Ashanti, Russell Simmons, Adrienne Bailon and more.

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Russell Simmons hosted the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Art for Life Benefit at his East Hampton Estate Saturday (Jul 18) in East Hampton, New York. He’s pictured above with his two daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee. Tila Tequila, Star Jones, Vanessa Williams and others also hit up the event.

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Successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons is featured on the July 6th – 13th cover of JET magazine along with his young daughters Aoki Lee (6) and Ming Lee (9).

Russell Simmons can’t stop talking about his little girls. Jet magazine caught up with the busy hip-hop mogul as he was preparing to attend yet another business meeting in New York. But he made plenty of time to talk about his No. 1 priority – daughters Ming Lee, 9, and Aoki Lee, 6, his children with ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons. “I am with them as much as possible,” he tells Jet. (p. 36)

Pick up the issue, on stands now!

]]> http://gossiponthis.com/2009/07/09/russell-simmons-and-his-girls-cover-july-6-13-jet-magazine/feed/ 1 Jessica White Parties at Mr. West with Russell Simmons, Noemie Lenoir and Others for her 25th Birthday http://gossiponthis.com/2009/06/24/jessica-white-parties-at-mr-west-with-russell-simmons-noemie-lenoir-and-others-for-her-25th-birthday/ http://gossiponthis.com/2009/06/24/jessica-white-parties-at-mr-west-with-russell-simmons-noemie-lenoir-and-others-for-her-25th-birthday/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:43:24 +0000 Dustin http://gossiponthis.com/?p=29958 Jessica White & Russell Simmons // Jessica White's 25th Birthday Party at Mr. West in NYC

Supermodel Jessica White celebrated her 25th birthday with a party at Mr. West Monday (Jun 22) in New York City. The celebrity guest list included the likes of Russell Simmons, his new girlfriend (French model Noemie Lenoir), Fabolous and Adrienne Bailon. Continue reading for all of the pics from the shindig.

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Philanthropist/entrepreneur Russell Simmons, along with actresses Vivica A. Fox and Gabrielle Union, posed for a pic at the Children Uniting Nations’ 4th Annual National Conference, held at The House Capitol Building Tuesday (Jun 9) in Washington, D.C. The woman on the far left is the organization’s founder Daphna Ziman. Actor/singer Terrence Howard attended the event as well and also performed at the National Conference’s Gala at the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Room later on in the evening. Continue reading for the rest of the photos.

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Rapper Lil Mama an philanthropist Russell Simmons posed for a photo together on the red carpet of the 6th Annual Do Something Awards at The Apollo Theater Thursday (June 4) evening in New York City. Other celebrities at the event include: Usher, Corbin Bleu, Akon and more. Continue reading for more pics from the event!

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]]> http://gossiponthis.com/2009/06/05/lil-mama-russell-simmons-usher-and-others-attend-6th-annual-do-something-awards-in-nyc/feed/ 0 Beyonce, Tina Knowles, Idris Elba and more Attend NYC Premiere of “Obsessed” http://gossiponthis.com/2009/04/24/beyonce-tina-knowles-idris-elba-and-more-attend-nyc-premiere-of-obsessed/ http://gossiponthis.com/2009/04/24/beyonce-tina-knowles-idris-elba-and-more-attend-nyc-premiere-of-obsessed/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:51:11 +0000 Dustin http://gossiponthis.com/?p=25838 Beyonce // "Obsessed" premiere in NYC Tina Knowles // "Obsessed" premiere in NYC

Beyonce and her mom Tina Knowles decided to get dougied up in all black Thursday night at the NYC premiere of Bey’s new “Obsessed” movie. The film also features acting from co-stars Idris Elba and Ali Larter, who both hit up the movie’s premiere at the School of Visual Arts. The event was hosted by the Cinema Society and MCM. Continue reading for more pics!

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All the real rappers were in the A performing at the Swagga Like Us Show. But since 50 Cent isn’t a real rapper, he opted to perform at Day 2 of the 2009 Bamboozle Left concert series Sunday night in Laguna Hills, California. Blah … he’s not welcome here anyway.

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Rapper Soulja Boy and Romeo stop for a photo on the red carpet of the 2009 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, held this past Saturday in Los Angeles at the Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, CA.

Other celebrities rolled through included Jermaine Dupri, Tyrese, Usher, Keke Palmer, Russell Simmons and more. Continue reading for the rest of the pics.

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Kim Kardashian, Reggie Bush, Julie Henderson and Russell Simmons attended Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Art for Life in Miami Saturday night at the Fontainebleau Hilton. Vivica A. Fox and Alonzo & Tracy Mourning also hit up the event. Continue reading for the rest of the pics.

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Our favorite “do-nothing” celebrity Kim Kardashian was chosen to host Russell Simmons‘ and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Second Annual Art for Life Miami Beach Benefit next Saturday (Mar. 14th) at the Fontainebleau in Miami.

The Gala will honor Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the Rubell Family Collection and Chairman of the Fontainebleau Resorts, and Jeffery Soffer for their work in supporting youth arts education and improving the lives of others.

Scheduled appearances by this years Art For Life Miami Beach committee includes Wyclef Jean, Dwayne Johnson and Danny Garcia, Michael Klug, Lana and Michael Bernstein, Mark and Amanda Tamis, Amaris Jones, Javier Evans and Walid Sfeir.

Proceeds of the Art For Life Miami Beach gala will be donated to the Miami Dade County community via art program grants servicing disadvantaged youth through live and silent auctions of unique art and luxury items.

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Okay, Kim! We see you doing big things and trying to get rid of your “image” as the girl Ray J smashed on camera. Keep it up!

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Graydon Carter and Vanity Fair played host to the 2009 Vanity Hair Oscar party, which was attended by Russell Simmons, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, and about damn near everyone who held a big name at this year’s Oscar Awards and then some. Don’t believe us? Continue reading for more pics from the red carpet of the party!

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The items – including knit and woven shirts, sweater vests, jeans, casual sports shoes – are priced between $9.99 and $29, with most of the line carrying a price tag at less than $15.Flat screen TVs featuring the mogul describing his latest brand will be placed in most of the stores carrying the line as part of the deal.

Simmons, who launched his Phat Farm line of clothing in 1992, sold the brand in 2004 to Kellwood Industries for $140 million in cash. He stepped down from the CEO position of Phat Farm in 2007 but remains a fixture in the fashion world with his brands Russell Simmons-Argyle culture and Atman.

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This is definitely a good look for Uncle Russ, especially with the recession and everything!

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Aubrey O’Day, Hugh Heffner and a host of Playboy Bunnies hosted a party to celebrate Aubrey’s brand new Playboy spread. Click here to peep the cover if you haven’t already. Other celebrity attendees included Russell Simmons, D. Woods and Paris Hilton. Oh by the way, did we mention that the party also doubled as a birthday party for O’Day? Hey, it’s a recession … she’s killing two birds with one stone! Anyway, continue reading for the rest of the pics.

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]]> http://gossiponthis.com/2009/02/15/aubrey-odays-birthday-party-playboy-magazine-march-2009-cover-party/feed/ 0 ★ [SPOTTED] Celebs Leaving Mr. Chow’s: Russell Simmons // Omar Epps // Tichina Arnold // Ezra “Buddha” Masters http://gossiponthis.com/2009/02/13/spotted-celebs-leaving-mr-chows-russell-simmons-omar-epps-tichina-arnold-ezra-buddha-masters/ http://gossiponthis.com/2009/02/13/spotted-celebs-leaving-mr-chows-russell-simmons-omar-epps-tichina-arnold-ezra-buddha-masters/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:12:19 +0000 Dustin http://gossiponthis.com/?p=20348 Russell Simmons // Leaving Mr. Chow's (02.12.09)

Mr. Chow’s must have been the spot last night after the 2009 NAACP Image Awards because celebrities like Russell Simmons, Omar Epps and Tichina Arnold were spotted leaving the celebrity eating hotspot. Even VH1 reality “star” Buddha was spotted with his girlfriend as they left the Los Angeles restaurant. Continue reading for more pics.

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]]> http://gossiponthis.com/2009/02/13/spotted-celebs-leaving-mr-chows-russell-simmons-omar-epps-tichina-arnold-ezra-buddha-masters/feed/ 1 Russell Simmons Hosts “Salute to Grammy Award Nominees” Event http://gossiponthis.com/2009/02/10/russell-simmons-hosts-salute-to-grammy-award-nominees-event/ http://gossiponthis.com/2009/02/10/russell-simmons-hosts-salute-to-grammy-award-nominees-event/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:47:17 +0000 Dustin http://gossiponthis.com/?p=20059 Russell Simmons & T.I. // "Salute to Grammy Award Nominees" Event

Celebrity entrepreneur Russell Simmons and rapper T.I. posed for photos on the red carpet at Simmons’ “Salute to Grammy Award Nominees” celebration on February 8, 2009. The event was held at a private mansion in Beverly Hills and had a guest list that included Keyshia Cole, Anthony Hamilton, Taraji P. Henson and more. Continue reading for the rest of the photos!

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]]> http://gossiponthis.com/2009/02/10/russell-simmons-hosts-salute-to-grammy-award-nominees-event/feed/ 0 “Notorious” Movie Premiere in New York City http://gossiponthis.com/2009/01/09/notorious-movie-premiere-in-new-york-city/ http://gossiponthis.com/2009/01/09/notorious-movie-premiere-in-new-york-city/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:35:35 +0000 Dustin http://gossiponthis.com/?p=18738 Chyna Griffin, Joshua Russaw, Faith Evans and Christopher Wallace

The highly anticipated biopic of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace hits theaters next Friday, January 16th 2008, and all of the celebrities came in droves to check out the premiere of Notorious at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City Wednesday night. Some of the celebs on the red carpet were Beyonce, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, Angela Bassett, Derek Luke and Jamal “Gravy” Woolard. Continue reading for the rest of the flix and to see who else hit up the big premiere!

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NEW YORK // TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH 2008 » Russell Simmons and Teyana Taylor posed for photos on the red carpet of the 9th Annual Youth Holiday Party, sponsored by Simmons’ Rush Arts Foundation and Target. The event took place Tuesday night at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza in New York City. Dawn Richard of Danity Kane also hit up the party. Peep more photos when you continue reading.

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MIAMI BEACH // THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 2008 » Russell Simmons and Dwyane Wade posed for photographs last night at the Russell Simmons-hosted dinner for his Rush Arts Foundation. The dinner was held at the Mondrian in Miami Beach, and supermodel Naomi Campbell was also in attendance. Continue reading for the rest of the photos.

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NEW YORK CITY // THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH 2008 » R&B singer Mario attended the New York Inaugural Gala, an event hosted by the Mentor Foundation at the Waldorf Astoria. The Mentor Foundation is a non-profit organization whose goal is to prevent teen drug and alcohol usage. Russell Simmons, Terrence Howard, and Sean Kingston were also at the event, and Mario and Terrence Howard both took the stage and performed. Continue reading for more photos!

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R&B singer Mario and rapper LL Cool J both hit up a charity event hosted by the Diamond Empower Fund last night in New York. Continue reading to see who all attended the event, and to read up on what “The Diamond Empowerment Fund” is!

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MIAMI // SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15H 2008 »
AIRDATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD 2008 ON CBS @ 10 PM EST. The 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show went down Saturday night in Miami Beach, and it appears as though Usher had himself a grand old time performing on the runway with all of those beautiful models! More celebrities attended the show and posed for pics on the red carpet: Mario, Gabrielle Union, Terrence Howard, and more. Continue reading for the rest of the pics.

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There are less than 24 hours before Nov. 4th and black celebs like Jay-Z, Diddy, Russell Simmons, Mary J. Blige, Jessie Jakson Jr., and Beyonce are doing everything they can to make sure America gets the change it needs! The stars held a Last Chance For Change Rally at Florida Memorial University to campaign for Barack Obama and hopefully get those undecided voters on the Obama Bus, literally. Did you vote already or plan to vote tomorrow? Feel free to send the pics of you with your “I voted” stickers on, a pic of the line you stood in, or any celebs you saw at the polls to ivoted2008@gossiponthis.com and we will post them with a shout out on the site in our Gossip On This Readers Vote Post!

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COMMON & T-PAIN GIVE EACH OTHER DAP ON THE RED CARPET AT THE 2008 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS

ATLANTA // SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 2008 »
AIRDATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD 2008 ON BET @ 8 PM EST. The 2008 BET HIp-Hop Awards went down in Atlanta over the weekend, and here you can check out the photos from the red carpet. If you haven’t heard yet, Katt Williams was nixed from his hosting duties, and T-Pain filled in for the comedian at the last minute. BET made up some bogus story talking about how Katt bet T-Pain he couldn’t beat him in a break dance battle, and how Katt’s hosting duties were up for grabs to whoever won. It later came to light that Williams had been arrested on the morning of the show. Sound familiar, anyone? *Cough* T.I. *cough* got arrested *cough* last year *cough* and he was *cough* supposed to perform. I’m just saying…

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MIAMI BEACH // SUNDAY & MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH & 6TH 2008 » Phat Farm CEO Russell Simmons and his daughters, Ming Lee & Aoki Lee, enjoyed a day of fun (and yoga) this weekend in Miami Beach. He was actually spotted solo on Sunday when he was doing the yoga thing, but I just decided to lump both days into one post (I get lazy like that sometimes). Continue reading for more pics of Uncle Russ and the kids!

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NEW YORK CITY // TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH 2008 » I feel like I missed some major update or something. With me focusing on my marriage to Vanessa Simmons, I don’t have much time to even think about worrying about what’s going on with Bow Wow and my sister-in-law, Angela Simmons. But are these two dating now? Last I heard, Rev. Run wasn’t playing that relationship crap unless Bow Wow was seriously thinking about tying the knot in the future. And now he’s all good with the uncle and hugging all up on Angela. Does the Rev. know about this? lol. Anyhow, Uncle Russell threw a party to celebrate the latest season of his Argyleculture clothing line. Continue reading for more pics from the shindig.

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Aye girl, there’s something on yo head!! Solange (formerly known as Beyonce’s little sister) is currently hanging out in London, and was spotted in the city sometime today. It has just been confirmed that the singer will be the new face of Armani Jeans. Here’s a quote from Giorgio Armani himself:

“Armani Jeans expresses my vision of a young, independent, casual lifestyle with a strong and cool, fashion sensibility. Solange epitomises this style perfectly and brings to it that swing so evident in her new single, I Decided.”

Solange is making paper! It’s so crazy how quickly she’s come into her own here recently. I’m happy for her. More candids of your favorite celebs when you continue reading!

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Russell Simmons and Porchla Coleman pose for photos at the 9th Annual Art for Life Benefit Gala, an event hosted by Simmons in the Hamptons. If you can’t tell by the pics, the theme of the night was purple! Lol. Celebrity guestlist included: Tracey Edmonds, L.A. Reid, A.J. Calloway, Diddy, Aretha Franklin, and more. Continue reading for more flicks from the shindig.

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Fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons wants her ex-husband, Phat Farm CEO Russell Simmons, to pay up! To the tune of $40,000 per month, that is. In documents filed Tuesday, which were obtained by TMZ in L.A. Superior Court, KLS is demanding a whopping $20k per month in child support, per child, up until the year 2019 (for Ming Lee) and 2022 (for Aoki Lee). That’s $6 million total over the next 14 years, for all of you math wizzes out there.

I’ve always thought Kimora was money hungry, but damn … this takes the cake! She’s already rich as hell off her Baby Phat empire, and now she’s trying to cash in on being a baby mama. I’m all for child support, but when the mother is already making a more than comfortable living, the father shouldn’t be obligated to pay THAT much. $40,000 a month? That’s nuts!

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Singer Mary J. Blige performed live on NBC’s “Today Show” in New York yesterday as a part of the summer concert series.

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British supermodel Naomi Campbell was spotted on the set of popular television series “Ugly Betty” in Beverly Hills Thursday (May 1st). When asked about her experienced on the set, this is what she had to say:

“I was given a crash course in playing softball and at one point hit the ball so hard it actually broke in half! I had a fantastic day on set; the cast and crew were lovely. The coach said he had never seen anyone pick up the game so quickly.”

Broke the ball in half? Cast and crew were lovely? Not surprising. First of all, I’m sure she’s very fond of “hitting things” with baseball/softball bats, with that temper of hers and all. So I’m sure breaking that softball in half was nothing. And, if I were part of either the cast or crew, I’d be “lovely” too. There’s nothing worse than a pissed off Naomi Campbell … especially a Naomi Campbell with a baseball bat in her hands!

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Retired championship boxer Muhammad Ali hosted the 14th annual Celebrity Fight Night in Scottsdale, Arizona Saturday night (Apr. 5th). Every year, celebrities dress up and attend the popular charity event, participating in auctions, games, and enjoying live performances.

Side note: So Shaq and Shaunie have reconciled?

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Hip-hop mogul and Phat Farm CEO Russell Simmons has publicly released a statement announcing his endorsement for Senator Barack Obama, saying that he was inspired by the diversity among supporters of the senator from Illinois.

“Today I am announcing my personal endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States,” announced entertainment mogul Russell Simmons Sunday. “From the sidelines of the primaries and debates, I have been particularly inspired by the fact that Sen. Obama has built an unprecedented, national movement comprised of people from all ethnic, racial, political, social and economic backgrounds. Although I have great respect for the accomplishments of Sen. Clinton and I have personally worked with Sen. Clinton successfully on issues concerning education, prison reform and poverty, I am now compelled by my own personal conscience to publicly state, ‘I support and endorse Barack Obama for President.’

As the Chairman of the non-partisan, nonprofit The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, it is my personal opinion that Sen. Obama’s campaign for President has and will continue to transcend race in America and have a profound positive impact on the very issues I have been fighting for my whole life. Many of you know my work as Chairman of the non-partisan, nonprofit Hip-Hop Summit Action Network. Hip-Hop as a cultural phenomena is also about transformation and taking action to end poverty, war and ignorance. While I am endorsing Senator Obama as a private citizen, I am in complete solidarity with the transformative consciousness of the growing number artists and young people from the hip-hop generation that are overwhelmingly supporting Obama.”

If you are a registered voter and live in either Texas, Ohio, Vermont, or Rhode Island, make sure you exercise your rights as a citizen and participate in your state’s primary or caucus tomorrow. Out of the 2,025 delegate votes needed, Barack Obama is currently sitting pretty with 1,202 votes, while Hillary Clinton only has 1,042.

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Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, pictured above with a bandaged up foot, and his currently unknown girlfriend were spotted in NYC going out for dinner last night. This appears to be the same woman he was photographed with in Miami back in December.

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Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons was spotted out on Miami’s South Beach with his new girlfriend Porscha Coleman and his daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee. Aww, look at the little “family” playing in the sand!

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

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LEBRON JAMES AT BUBBALICIOUS BUBBLE GUM BLOWING COMPETITION » I’m sure you’ve seen Lebron James in those “Bubbalicious” bubble gum commercials. Well, yesterday, the famous bubble gum company had a bubble gum blowing competition at Dave & Buster’s in New York. Above he can be seen pictured with all of the contestants. LBJ loves the kids!

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