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Russell Simmons on YouTube Channel: 'Hollywood Is Lost When It Comes to Integration'

October 8, 2012 By Brent Lang 32 weeks ago

Russell Simmons believes that ADD Video will make money, as long as his YouTube channel creates exciting programming

  

Hip-Hop Singer Frank Ocean Comes Out in Love Letter

July 4, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 45 weeks ago

Odd Future frontman Frank Ocean addresses rumors regarding his sexuality by posting a moving ode to a man he loved when he was 19. His hip-hop colleagues offer their backing

  

'All-American Muslim' Canceled by TLC

March 7, 2012 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Show that gained attention when Lowe's pulled ads won't return for another season

  

Russell Simmons Trying to Buy Ad Time During 'All-American Muslim'

December 13, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 1 year ago

Florida Family Association official says website was hacked because it urged Lowe's to pull ads from the TLC reality series

  

Kanye West Crashes Occupy Wall Street With Russell Simmons

October 10, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

TheWrap visits the scene more than three weeks into the protest and finds celebrities and lots of disorganization

  

Universal Moves to Save Ailing Motown and Def Jam

July 24, 2011 By Johnnie L. Roberts 1 year ago

Universal hopes the exec who brought in Justin Bieber can revive the moribund Motown and is also looking for new leadership for Def Jam

  

With Len Blavatnik's Purchase of Warner Music, Is a Play for EMI Next?

May 6, 2011 By Johnnie L. Roberts 2 years ago

Analysis: Warner Music's new owner, joined by music industry veterans Edgar Bronfman and Lyor Cohen, may look to consolidate the business even more

  

Russell Simmons, Robert Greenblatt to Be Honored at GLAAD Media Awards

March 2, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 2 years ago

NBC chairman and Def Jam co-founder among those to be recognized for their commitment to equality