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Police, 'Occupy' protesters clashupdated: Fri Oct 14 2011 22:47:00

Police forcefully remove tents used for protesters to camp out in San Diego as part of the "Occupy" movement.

SI.com: Sam Amick: NBA stars, executive union members to meet on Fridayupdated: Thu Sep 29 2011 00:33:00

While talks between NBA players and owners have been productive recently, the gap between the two sides is narrowing very slowly. And with time running out for the start of the regular season to be saved, the two camps are in danger of moving in opposite directions by week's end.

People.com: Troy Davis Executed in Georgiaupdated: Thu Sep 22 2011 15:30:00

Proclaiming his innocence, Davis is put to death for the 1989 killing of a police officer

CNNMoney: Russell Simmons: Getting rich is so simpleupdated: Tue Apr 26 2011 14:56:00

Russell Simmons, business mogul, activist and best-selling author, has a message for small business owners. He's a small business owner, too, and getting rich is a lot easier than people think.

CNNMoney: Russell Simmons: getting rich is so simpleupdated: Tue Apr 26 2011 14:50:00

Russell Simmons, business mogul, activist and best-selling author, has a message for small business owners. He's a small business, too, and getting rich is a lot easier than people think.

Russell Simmons talks 'Super Rich'updated: Mon Feb 07 2011 10:47:00

The hip-hop pioneer and entrepreneur hopes readers of his new book will become happier and more compassionate.

Russell Simmons on money, bliss and veganismupdated: Mon Feb 07 2011 10:47:00

The message of music mogul Russell Simmons' latest book, "Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All" (Gotham), may seem contradictory: A person can become "super rich" by reaching the state of needing nothing.

After Tucson, will media tone it down?updated: Mon Jan 17 2011 06:08:00

The conventional wisdom in the wake of the emotional and impressive memorial service for those killed in Tucson at the hands of a deranged gunman is that despite pleas for civility, we will return to the pre-shooting days of yelling, screaming and highly-charged partisanship.

People.com: Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee's Lavish Yard Saleupdated: Sat Aug 07 2010 17:27:00

The former couple are putting items such as an Andy Warhol piece up for sale

FSB: How an indie filmmaker cut out the middlemanupdated: Mon Nov 30 2009 09:21:00

A dozen inner-city teens face off during a business plan competition in Ten9Eight: Shoot for the Moon, the latest documentary from filmmaker Mary Mazzio.

Def Jam changed music business, still a power at 25updated: Wed Nov 04 2009 14:25:00

A recipe that includes a nondescript New York University dorm room, a heavyset Jewish kid from Long Island and a street-wise black guy from Queens seems like an unlikely one to cook up musical history.

Hip-hop mogul, lawmaker team up to help youthupdated: Tue Jun 09 2009 20:05:00

The power of music and the power of politics met Tuesday, with a hip-hop mogul and one of the most prominent leaders in Congress joining their considerable forces to spotlight issues facing youth in America.

People.com: Kimora Lee Simmons Announces Her Baby's Nameupdated: Wed Jun 03 2009 16:08:00

The Baby Phat CEO goes the Twitter route to reveal what she calls her son

People.com: Russell Simmons to Pay $40K Child Support a Monthupdated: Fri Feb 27 2009 12:47:00

Kimora Lee Simmons wins sole custody – and a new car for the kids every three years – in a divorce settlement

Hip-hop and jazz: Sharing a similar destiny?updated: Wed Feb 04 2009 17:11:00

It was the music of rebellion and youth. Artists traded witty improvisations onstage chronicling the pain and the promise of being black in America, inspiring inner-city and rural Southern audiences alike in nightclubs and on street corners.

Russell Simmons: Time to get inspiredupdated: Wed Nov 05 2008 22:11:00

Hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons says he didn't get emotional when he heard that Sen. Barack Obama had been elected president, but he did get inspired.

People.com: Kimora Lee Simmons Says 'No Midriff Tops' for Her Daughtersupdated: Fri Jul 18 2008 21:27:00

"We do lead a very high-voltage life so we have to taper back in other ways," she says

People.com: Kimora Lee Simmons Gets Sole Custody of Childrenupdated: Fri Jun 27 2008 15:26:00

Russell Simmons will pay $40,000 in monthly support for Ming, 8, and Aoki, 5

People.com: Kimora Lee Simmons: I'm Not an 'Extreme Diva'updated: Wed Jun 11 2008 12:39:00

"I'm a dedicated mother and a kind, funny and hardworking person," she says

People.com: Tommy Hilfiger's Glam Engagement Bashupdated: Tue Jun 10 2008 16:25:00

The designer celebrates his betrothal to blonde bombshell Dee Ocleppo

Analysis: Obama a symbol of progress, changeupdated: Wed Jun 04 2008 21:24:00

Race has always been the wild card in American politics. Barack Obama reshuffles the deck.

People.com: Russell Simmons Responds to Kimora's Divorce Filingupdated: Thu May 08 2008 12:55:00

The mogul and his ex-wife move forward in dissolving their marriage

Time.com: Russell Simmons: Reality TV Good for My Kidsupdated: Mon Apr 28 2008 18:00:00

The hip-hop entrepreneur talks about his spiritual quest, his new book and his daughters' reality TV show

People.com: Kimora Lee Files for Divorce from Russell Simmonsupdated: Thu Mar 27 2008 15:14:00

The couple, who married in 1998 and have two children, split in 2006

People.com: Kimora: Djimon Has a Huge ... Billboardupdated: Thu Mar 20 2008 18:02:00

The Baby Phat designer gushes about the actor's great big new underwear ad

People.com: Kimora Lee Simmons on Tabloid Talk: Lies!updated: Sun Mar 16 2008 08:44:00

She says rumors about her personal life – and reported pregnancy – are "lies upon lies upon lies"

People.com: Kimora Lee Simmons & Djimon Hounsou: Baby on the Way?updated: Mon Mar 10 2008 10:22:00

Reports say the pair have a baby on the way; Her rep has no comment

People.com: Bono AIDS Charity Auction Raises $42 Millionupdated: Fri Feb 15 2008 13:45:00

The stars came out on Valentine's night to spread the love – and the cash – for Bono's (RED) charity, and raised more than $42 million in an art auction to benefit the Global Fund of the United Nations Foundation, which works to fight AIDS in Africa.

People.com: Kimora Lee Simmons & Djimon Hounsou Talk About Romanceupdated: Wed Jan 16 2008 22:44:00

Although Kimora Lee Simmons, who split from husband Russell Simmons last year, wasn't looking for romance when she met actor Djimon Hounsou she last February, she found it – and then some.

Time.com: How Phat Conquered Palestineupdated: Wed Dec 05 2007 14:00:00

Young Arabs are turning to hip-hop to express their feelings about conflicts in the Middle East

People.com: Russell Simmons Delivers Anti-Dogfight Messageupdated: Wed Nov 14 2007 21:03:00

In a stark new PSA, Russell Simmons, a frequent animal activist, calls on people who are aware of dogfighting operations in their communities to expose and eradicate them.

CNNMoney: Hip-hop stars rap on investingupdated: Sun Sep 09 2007 21:28:00

Those new Nikes are fresh, but will they rock your retirement like a money market account?

CNNMoney: Mickey D's wants to make workers 'phat'?updated: Tue Jul 05 2005 09:22:00

McDonald's may be ordering up a designer makeover for all of its hamburger helpers, a news report said Tuesday.

Quest's backstage blog from Philadelphiaupdated: Sat Jul 02 2005 09:03:00

CNN correspondent Richard Quest offers a behind-the-scenes look at Live 8 in Philadelphia.

CNNMoney: Hip hop-ify your cell phoneupdated: Fri Jun 03 2005 07:37:00

Russell Simmons' Def Jam Enterprises and greeting card company American Greetings are launching several new wireless services under the name Def Jam Mobile, according to Friday's New York Post.

New message at hip-hop summitupdated: Fri Apr 22 2005 16:56:00

Russell Simmons didn't have to look back. He fought his way out of inner-city Queens to become the "godfather" of the hip-hop movement, creator of Def Jam Records, Def Comedy Jam, and the Phat Farm clothing line -- a showbiz star by any measure.

Hip-hop mogul's wife busted for potupdated: Thu Jul 29 2004 07:34:00

The wife of hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons has been charged with possessing marijuana and avoiding police, according to law enforcement officials.

Money Magazine: Russell Simmons Stay true, and they'll come to youupdated: Thu Jul 01 2004 00:01:00

Russell Simmons learned early on that catering to a mass audience doesn't work. As a young hip-hop promoter, he kept his acts, like Kurtis Blow and Run-DMC, true to their urban roots rather than fo...

Fortune: Russell Simmons Wants You--To Voteupdated: Mon May 17 2004 00:01:00

Russell Simmons started out in the music world (he co-founded Def Jam Records), then built a business career (he has a beverage company, a banking card business, and a clothing line, which he sold ...

FSB: Cashing In A CELEBRATION OF RECENT TAKEOVERSupdated: Mon Mar 01 2004 00:01:00

Sun Microsystems bought NAUTICUS NETWORKS, a privately held Framingham, Mass., company that develops computer hardware for web-based applications, for an undisclosed price ... Russell Simmons sold ...

Fortune: Simmons Says, Charge It To Meupdated: Mon Jun 16 2003 00:01:00

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons's latest release has nothing to do with bass lines or street fashion. In April the guy who co-founded Def Jam Records and started Phat Farm clothing introduced a Visa ...

FSB: The Heroes A PORTFOLIOupdated: Mon Oct 01 2001 00:01:00

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Fortune: Amid the Dot-Com Carnage, BET.com Insists It's a Winnerupdated: Mon Dec 18 2000 00:01:00

Websites aimed at affinity groups generally flop. iVillage (for women), HalfthePlanet.com (for the handicapped), and ThirdAge.com (for boomers), all failed to win visitors or profits. African-Ameri...

Fortune: POLYGRAM: THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMING RACE AND CULTURE CLASH IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRYupdated: Mon Dec 29 1997 00:01:00

Polygram CEO Alain Levy may have dodged a Texaco-like debacle by booting domestic music president and COO Eric Kronfeld from the board last month after he made several racially insulting remarks du...

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