Ashley Dupre Invited To, Then Uninvited From Tommy Hilfiger Party
nypost.com : It's bros before hos for buddies Russell Simmons and Tommy Hilfiger. After Hilfiger told the Def Jam founder that Russell's new pal Ashley Dupre was unwelcome at Tommy's Fashion Week party at the Jane Hotel, Simmons disinvited Eliot Spitzer's call girl, Read the whole story: nypost.com

Not welcome: PHOTO
IT'S bros before hos for buddies Russell Simmonsand Tommy Hilfiger. After Hilfiger told the Def Jam founder that Russell's new pal Ashley Dupre (above) was unwelcome at Tommy's Fashion Week party at the Jane Hotel, Simmons disinvited Eliot Spitzer's call girl, The Post's Chuck Bennettreports. "Tommy didn't feel her presence would be appropriate," said Hilfiger rep Paul Wilmot. rss IT'S bros before hos for buddies Russell Simmons and Tommy Hilfiger . After Hilfiger told the Def Jam founder that...

Ashley Dupre to New York Women: You Aren't Better Than Me!
NEW YORK  —  The high-paid escort who notoriously romped with disgraced ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer has a message to New York ladies: You're no better than me! "Get real and get over yourself," Ashley Dupre bluntly tells all the women out there who "just love to judge." Dupre, responding to a front-page Post exclusive about Spitzer contemplating a return to office, said she is tired of people looking down on her. "Let me say this — most girls, to varying degrees, of course, want...

Leibovitz Shock: Miley Photog to Shoot One-Year-Old! [Scandal]
Terrible celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz has been documenting the development of the innocent young New York Times Building, and tomorrow she is going to drape it in a sexy sheet and photograph it. So watch out! She's going to do this in a helicopter, flying well below standard FAA restrictions, and then she'll shoot some wolves. They had to write a letter to the neighbors apologizing in advance for having a famous controversial celebrity photographer hanging around in a helicopter all day while they

SHELLY: HE DOESN'T HAVE A CHANCE IN EL
Eliot Spitzer ought to shelve any thoughts about running for political office again any time soon because he can't outrun the Ashley Dupre scandal, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said...

“Don't you dare poke Bruce Willis in the shoulder!” afternoon links
- Don’t you dare poke Bruce Willis in the shoulder! [ The Superficial ] - Russell Simmons has a serious meltdown at Charlotte Ronson’s Fashion show [ Dlisted ] - Geez, do Tori Spelling’s boobs really look that bad? Sortra strange maybe, but that’s it [ Lainey Gossip ] - Michelle Williams : Discussing Heath Ledger Felt ‘Unsafe’ [ PopEater ] - Kanye Styles up Amber for Elle Magazine [ Bossip ] - Duke It Out: Coed Roommates [ College Candy ] - Diddy Shuts Down...

ACORN gave tax advice to a fake prostitute. How would a real one pay her taxes?
ACORN, the community organizing group and Republican cause célèbre, lost its federal funding last week after some of its employees were captured on video telling people they thought were prostitutes how to manipulate tax laws. How do real prostitutes go ab

“Don't you dare poke Bruce Willis in the shoulder!” afternoon links
- Don’t you dare poke Bruce Willis in the shoulder! [ The Superficial ] - Russell Simmons has a serious meltdown at Charlotte Ronson’s Fashion show [ Dlisted ] - Geez, do Tori Spelling’s boobs really look that bad? Sortra strange maybe, but that’s it [ Lainey Gossip ] - Michelle Williams : Discussing Heath Ledger Felt ‘Unsafe’ [ PopEater ] - Kanye Styles up Amber for Elle Magazine [ Bossip ] - Duke It Out: Coed Roommates [ College Candy ] - Diddy Shuts Down...

Politicians That Look Like Cartoon Characters
On the heels of CandyKirby.com’s impressive journalistic coup with “Political O-Faces,” I present to you an equally provocative report:  Politicians that look like cartoon characters. President George W. Bush as Curious George Hillary Clinton as Theodore of “Alvin and the Chipmunks” fame John McCain as Casper the Friendly Ghost Soon-to-be-former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as Elmer Fudd Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer as Walter the Puppet Barack Oba

Grab 'N' Go Fires Back!: PHOTO
Bill Wheeler, the owner of the Grab 'n' Go Espresso "bikini stand" where 5 women have been accused of Prostitution, is striking back , saying that this is all part of the city's attempt to create an "anti-bikini" statute. Wheeler owns 4 "bikini stands" in the Everett, WA, area and is adamant that the accusations, including charging $80 to flash customers while they fix their lattes, against his employees are untrue. Wheeler is also claiming that the police have "trumped up these charges" after...

Despite Pressure from the White House, Paterson Says Will Run
While not mentioning Barack Obama, David Paterson announced, after serving as grand marshal to the African-American Day Parade in Manhattan, that his plans for 2010 indeed include a run for governor. Paterson took over from an already controversial Governor, Eliot Spitzer. Spitzer was forced to resign in the wake of a Prostitution scandal. Paterson was sworn in as governor of New York on March 17, 2008. Pressure is coming from Washington because of Paterson's low approval rating and poll...

Politics: Russell Simmons gives Obama an early election gift?
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Obama Asks Paterson to Withdraw from NY Governor's Race
Mr. Paterson, who was promoted to governor from lieutenant governor in March 2008, in the wake of former Governor Eliot Spitzer's resignation over a Prostitution scandal. Paterson's ratings have been dismal, prompting a request for him to step aside. President Obama's aides have grown increasingly concerned about Governor Paterson, especially when the governor suggested that recent criticism of him was racially motivated and that Mr. Obama would soon suffer similar attacks. This did not sit...

Baby on Board
BDR celebrated his birthday this weekend with a little family fun in the sun with his two girls, Aoki and Ming, and a bun in the oven. SMH @ that “Wtf…?” expression on Russell’s face. He probably is just a bit cranky from those lower back pains, what with the baby changing positions in all. Comments (18) | | These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. | S

Russell Simmons Launches New Menswear Clothing Line
Hip-hip pioneer Russell Simmons rolled out his new menswear collection Friday at the Argyle Culture Fashion Show, which was held at the Setai Hotel in South Beach, Fla. The line of s...

Russell Simmons introduces menswear fashion line
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Hip-Hop pioneer and designer Russell Simmons is bringing a little sophistication to the urban over 25 crowd.

Russell Simmons introduces menswear fashion line
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Hip-Hop pioneer and designer Russell Simmons is bringing a little sophistication to the urban over 25 crowd.

Hip-Hop Art and Design Celebrated in New Book
Titled DEFinition: the Art and Design of Hip Hop, the seven chapter page turner celebrates the work of Adams as well as revered artists Zephyr, Revolt, Haring, and Basqiuat and painters Kehinde Wiley, Shepard Fairey, Fahamu Pecou and others.   The Collins Design-published book is the latest achievement for Adler, an author/activist and former Rush Artist Management and Def Jam Recordings director of publicity.   Adams worked with rap mogul Russell Simmons during Def Jam’s early days in 198

Russell Simmons Helps Launch Race to BE Competition
Rap mogul Russell Simmons, along with Kauffman Foundation president and CEO Carl Schramm will launch the Race to BE competition, a contest designed to inspire creativity and innovation in young aspiring entrepreneurs.   Five teams will compete in a series of challenges that reflect prominent fields in various locations.   Among the cities participating will be Los Angeles, which will be the site for challenges in film.   Austin, Texas, will serve as the location for the competition�

When Sumit Met Russell - A Def Meeting
So I was invited to see the first ever Def Comedy Jam in London this past Saturday (thanks Live Nation!). It was an amazing show. It started with the WORLD FAMOUS Kid Capri on the decks. He came out wearing a t-shirt that says 'My President Is Black'. When I interviewed Russell Simmons a ...

'ER' veteran tries life as 'Good Wife': PHOTO
Time has been kind to "The Good Wife" (9 p.m. Central Tuesday, CBS). Robert and Michelle King, the creators of the new Julianna Margulies drama about the wife of a disgraced politician, first pitched their show in May 2008, not long after former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned his position in the wake of a Prostitution scandal. Any fears the Kings may have had about "The Good Wife" losing its relevance have long since been laid to rest, as a number of politicians,...

Rappers Join Russell Simmons To Address Economy
Rapper/actor Ludacris and mixtape turntablist DJ Drama will be among those addressing the current economic crisis crippling the country at a National Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment.   The event, which organized by the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) is scheduled to take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Clark Atlanta University's Cornelius L. Henderson Student Center in Atlanta.   The summit is designed to help facilitate discussion among young people, families and communities

VIDEO: Russell Simmons Talks Politics
Shout-out to my boy Blogzilla for the clip! Posted in Celebrity News/Gossip   Tagged: celebrities   

Russell Simmons introduces menswear fashion line
Hip-Hop pioneer and designer Russell Simmons is bringing a little sophistication to the urban over 25 crowd.

Hip-hop artist Russell Simmons introduces menswear fashion line
bringing a little sophistication to the urban over-25 crowd. Simmons introduced his menswear collection at the Argyle Culture Fashion Show on Friday at the swanky Setai Hotel in South Beach. The male models donned sporty suits, pinstriped shorts and argyle V-neck sweaters, combining urban aesthetics with traditionally professional and preppy attire. "I want to create a line to reach out to those guys who are not young men anymore but who want to still be part of that urban lifestyle," Simmons said. Am