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Denise Rich Jean Shafiroff Simone I. Smith Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised over $2.3 million, for blood cancer research at the Angel Ball Summer Gala, in Southampton, NY. Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter hosted the event in memory of Gabrielle Rich Aouad, to benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, which funds the best and brightest early career scientists whose research focuses on finding less toxic treatments for patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other related blood cancers. Russell Simmons With Christina Palavra Star Jones Jill Martin, host of Shop TODAY with Jill Martin and Lifestyle Contributor to the TODAY Show served as the emcee for the event, which honored Simone I. Smith, Designer & Co-Founder Simone I. Smith jewelry, and legendary model Maye Musk. Dinner chairs included Mary J. Blige and Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch along with Honorary Chair, Brock Pierce Foundation. The evening began...

Russell Simmons Hip-Hop mogul and activist Russell Simmons tells Larry King about his fight to reform the U.S. justice system and end America's War on Drugs . Plus, why he believes his inner-city arts programs are saving lives. KING: Business magnate, author, activist, and one of the most influential and outspoken and media moguls of our time, Russell Simmons on this edition of PoliticKING. Larry King Welcome to PoliticKING, I’m Larry King. You know for more than 30 years you’ve known Russell Simmons as the highly successful and extremely influential force behind Def Jam recordings and those famous fashions as well. As well as a New York Times best selling author. He’s also an outspoken activist, who’s never shy about lending his considerable clout to promote or fight against issues he considers important. One of his most recent ventures has him partnering with the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series program which supports emerging artists across the coun...

Angela Simmons Strength of Nature Global, LLC, the leading innovator in hair care for women of color, announced television personality and style maven Angela Simmons as Brand Ambassador for their Beautiful Textures™ line that caters to the needs of women of women with natural hair. Beautiful Textures offers a full range of products that promote healthy hair and styling versatility at an affordable price. A major highlight of the Beautiful Textures product line is the revolutionary Beautiful Textures, Naturally Straight Texture Manageability System™ (TMS) that allows women to go from natural to straight and back again, without the damage. “Angela Simmons is a multi-talented entrepreneur, television personality and fashion designer whose active lifestyle and positive outlook make her a natural advocate for the Beautiful Textures brand,” says Charlene Dance, global marketing director for Strength of Nature Global, LLC. “Angela personifies the evolving Beautiful Textu...

Russell Simmons With Larry King Russell Simmons wants to do for meditation what he did for hip hop: make it mainstream. The business magnate and industry icon discusses the power of a quiet mind, of Justin Bieber, and of persistence in this wise and wide-ranging interview that aired today on Larry King Live.  Among many topics, Russell Simmons discussed segregation in Hollywood: “It’s still a sad reality of Hollywood. Can you name a black agent?” Simmons recaped his many entrepreneur endeavors and why he has “this belief that you cannot fail until you quit.”  Simmons also weighed in on gay rights and why he’s a fan of Macklemore: “I want artists to tell the truth. But I am also a fan of social activists who are rappers. Gay rights has been a big deal for me.” Social activism and celebrities using their influence to bring about necessary change – including being involved with the Occupy movement – is important to Russell Simmons: "Once somet...

Russell Simmons Fatima Ptacek Adam Butcher Kelly Bensimon Ujjwala Raut Eunice Omole DJ Questlove Susan Sarandon Padma Lakshmi Danielle Redman With Marquita Pring And Ashley Graham The stars came out in force to attend the 6th Annual Blossom Ball to benefit the Endometriosis Foundation of America at 583 Park Avenue, in New York City. Photos By: Corredor99/MediaPunch

**** DOWNTOWN NEW YORK CITY Photos By: Patrick McMullan **** Russell Simmons Kate Bosworth With Helena Christensen Helena Christensen, Kate Bosworth, husband Michael Polish, and Russell Simmons were among the stars who were at TAO Downtown Lounge last night celebrating the Vs. Magazine ‘Better’ Issues Launch hosted by Helena Christensen and Nur Khan. Helena Christensen wore a stunning vintage Cacharel black dress sharing notes with Kate Bosworth on the Fashion Week events and shows. New bride Kate Bosworth who arrived at TAO Downtown Lounge with her husband Michael Polish by her side, were overhead commiserating about New York's extremely frigid temperature. Nur Khan and Helena were overheard speaking about past fashion week and how New York and the industry has changed over the years

Russell Simmons Russell Simmons was snapped at his private residence benefiting The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding last night in New York City. Photo By: Corredor99 / MediaPunch Inc.

**** Russell Simmons Joins NYC City Councilmen and Erica Ford, LIFE Camp, Inc. Founder, for Press Conference and Call to Action Against Youth Violence; Group Announces New York Peace Week 2013 **** Russell Simmons Life Camp Rally LIFE Camp, Inc., a New York City nonprofit, held a press conference Monday with New York City young adults, mothers who lost their children to gun violence and community experts to lay out solutions and launch the fourth annual New York Peace Week (January 15–22, 2013). Peace Week is being held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of non-violence. As a result of the mass killings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, President Barack Obama convened a task force headed by Vice President Joe Biden. On Monday, January 7, LIFE Camp, Inc., Founder Erica Ford joined a group of select youth/young adult advocates and senior administration officials at the White House for a discussion focused on deterring...

Russell Simmons With Mariah Carey Malcolm Smith With A-Rod Jet Setting New York State Senator Malcolm Smith was snapped chatting with New York Yankee's Slugger A-Rod at Southampton's hot spot 75 Main Street, with Publicist Todd Shapiro. Afterwards, the jet setters  went to Russell Simmon's star packed Annual Art For Life Gala, which featured Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon along with Salt and Pepper. Art for Life assists local inner city children with programs dedicated to art. Tyler Perry, donated $100,000, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Patrice Motsepe with $150,000, Ron Pearlman and Alan Patricoff. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congressman Greg Meeks, Gov. David Paterson and NY State Senator Malcolm Smith were also generous with their donations.

**** THE HAMPTONS GOSSIP **** Montgomery Frazier With High Voltage Brett Ratner With Devorah Rose And Russell Simmons Devorah Rose Stars flocked to the Social Life Estate in Southampton last Saturday, August 13, to celebrate the August, 2011 issue with Russell Simmons and his girlfriend, Actress Melissa George. The pair arrived fashionably late in a cream colored Volkswagen Beatle. The evening carried out with guests mingling while sipping on cocktails and hor d’oeuvres from Elegant Affairs. The party also hosted an exclusive jewelry trunk show that showcased the designs of Judith Ripka and the Somaly Mam Foundation. The event was the fifth of the season for Social Life Magazine. Notables who attended included Russell Simmons, Melissa George, Brett Ratner, Michael Lohan, Debra Derella-Cheren, Geraldine Paz, Image Guru Montgomery Frazier With EUVA's High Voltage , Charles Regensberg, Dennis Newsham and Josh Gooberman. Guests received VIP gift bags with ...

**** THE HAMPTONS GOSSIP **** Story By: Edward Callaghan **** Kara Raynaud With Heather Sullivan And Mary Skillern In true Hamptons style, the tours went on and the nightlife action continued unabated all weekend. Saturday night several hundred folks flocked to Duck Walk Vineyards for the Ann Liguori Foundation’s Annual Outback Steakhouse Dinner dance. Thanks to the efforts of Co-chairs Joanne & Roy Zarras and Jan & Rich Grim and, of course, the wildly popular Ann Liguori Sports talk show host, and WFAN tennis and golf correspondent the event was a sell out. No surprise as the food was abundant, the Duck Walk Wines splendid and the Three Olive Vodka cocktails exceedingly generous. There was a fabulous Chinese Auction organized by Patricia Vallary, president of Created for You, jewelry by Judith Ripka and a Sports memorabilia silent auction provided by Eagle Sports. Spotted in the festive crowd bidding and socializing were Dan’s Papers editor Maria Tennariello; realtor Jeanine E...

Martin And Jean Shafiroff Ann Rapp Ralph Lauren Model Chris Collins Emcee WNBC’s DeMarco Morgan Honoree John A Herrmann And JBFCS Board President Tony Mann Honoree David F. Everett Rabbi Marc Schneier With Honoree Russell Simmons And Model Katie Rost Stunning Sharon Bush JBFCS Executive Vice President & CEO Paul Levine The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services honored Russell Simmons, David F. Everett and John A Herrmann at the Annual Spring Benefit, Made in New York—A-listers seen showing their support throughout the evening included, model Katie Rost (arriving with honoree date, Simmons), Ralph Lauren model Chris Collins, Rabbi Marc Schneier, and socialites Jean Shafiroff, Ann Rapp and Sharon Bush. Emceed by WNBC Anchor DeMarco Morgan, the special event was held at New York City’s Guastavino’s and featured a cocktail reception and seated dinner with proceeds benefitting JBFCS’ 175 community-based programs, residential facilities, and day-treatment centers that annually...