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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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!

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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Philanthropist and entrepreneur Russell Simmons is bringing an affordable clothing line to the popular retail giant known as Walmart. He’s set to bring American Classic, his new clothing line, to 350 Wal-Mart stores across the country following the February 15th launch at a store in the Chicago area.

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!

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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