Holidaze
4/26/2011 5:00 AM PDT BY Johnny Lopez

Russell, Kimora & Djimon -- One Phat Happy Family

Proving there is such thing as an amicable divorce, music honcho Russell Simmons hung out with his ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons, their daughters, Kimora's new husband Djimon Honsou and their son at the White House Easter Egg Roll in DC on Monday.

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They're the new Bruce, Demi & Ashton.

2/9/2009 2:55 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Leno Escapes Def Traffic Jam -- Size Matters

All Jay Leno wanted to do was get home last night -- in one of his signature classic rides -- when Russell Simmons found a way to ruin his night ... well, almost.

Jay Leno: Click to watch
The rap mogul threw a Grammy party that clogged up the road to Jay's Hollywood mansion. Leno tried to make the best of the situation, crackin' jokes to pass the time -- but in the end, it was the size of Leno's ride that ultimately saved the day.
1/9/2009 4:30 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Russell Simmons -- Not a Renaissance Man

Don't lick hip hop kingpin Russell Simmons -- 'cause he's not a sucker.

Our spies at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel tell us Simmons' assistant called recently to inquire about the Presidential Suites and packages. The guy was all ears, until the hotel rep dropped the price -- $51,000. Simmons' lackey said it was way too much and hung up.

For the record, the deal is for the "Ultimate Presidential" package. It includes a three-night stay in the hotel's Presidential or Mayflower Suite, limo service to and from the airport, his-and-hers inaugural jewelry, Dom Perignon champagne with Baccarat toasting flutes, in-room massage for two, 24-hour butler service, a custom-designed cocktail by the guy the hotel calls "legendary" bartender Sambonn Lek, inaugural petit fours, and his-and-hers inaugural garb from Burberry to keep guests warm during the ceremony.

Simmons is worth an estimated $300,000,000. How did he get so rich? By not blowing his money on stupid petit fours and toasting flutes.
11/17/2008 10:55 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Russell Simmons Exposes Potential

When you're worth more than $340 million, you can check out the merchandise before you buy -- even in Miami.
Stars In Heat
11/16/2008 1:00 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Tunnel of Love

Russell Simmons did his best to initiate a game of bikini croquette on a Miami beach yesterday.

No word as to whether the 51-year-old was able to stand back up before the tide came in.
10/14/2008 1:37 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Russell Simmons Pisses Away Money

Ed McMahon should keep his eyes peeled while he's in New York -- because if you're relentless enough, Russell Simmons will hand you a twenty to shut the hell up.
Russell Simmons: Click to watch
7/14/2008 7:19 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

LC is Hell on Heels

Lauren Conrad was thisclose to eating it after a night out in Hollywood -- those heels can be rough!

Also in L.A.: Dustin Hoffman claimed paternity of Angelina's babies, Sharon Stone cackled at PETA's brainscan offer, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren were upstaged by a hilarious bystander, a security guard said Josh Hollaway should get a burqa, Star Jones looked good for her, JT and Jessica Biel smiled and K-Fed spent a night with his homies.

In NY: Our photog's voice cracked talking to Russell Simmons, Karina Smirnoff didn't like the idea of Lance Bass dancing with a guy on the show and Wyclef Jean showed up to a party in an electric blue pimp-mobile.
Celebrity Justice
6/25/2008 8:22 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Ru$$ell: How Much Do You Love Your Kids?

They say you can never put a price on love: how's $480,000 a year sound?

TMZ has obtained documents in the Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons divorce case. The docs, filed yesterday in LA Superior Court, say the hip-hip pioneer has to shell out $20k a month -- per daughter!!! -- in child support to Kimora.

And he's got to keep doing so until 2019 for Ming Lee and 2022 for Aoki.
5/8/2008 4:30 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Russell Calls B.S. on Custody Fight

If there's a harsh custody battle brewing between Russell Simmons and ex Kimora Lee, then someone should really tell that to Russell.


Celebrity Feuds
5/7/2008 2:45 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Russell to Kimora: Are You Def?

Russell Simmons wants to be a baby daddy, even though baby momma ain't so sure.
Russell Simmons wants his kids
We obtained a legal document filed by the Russell man, asking for joint custody of his two kids. Kimora Lee Simmons tried to block her ex by asking for sole custody when she filed for divorce back in March. Bitter, bitter.
Hook Ups
3/27/2008 4:15 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Out with the Old, In with the New ... Girlfriend

Russell Simmons and Porschla ColemanThe same day estranged wife Kimora Lee Simmons filed for divorce, music mogul Russell Simmons stepped out in NYC with his gorgeous girlfriend, Porschla Coleman. Upgrade you!

In 2003, Porschla won the model competition on "Star Search."

Divorce never looked so good.


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