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Def Jam Recordings

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Name: Def Jam Recordings

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Home Box Office Inc

Russell Simmons Inks Overall Deal With HBO (Exclusive)

Alberto E. Rodriguez/ for ExtraRussell SimmonsRussell Simmons is returning to HBO.The prolific music and TV producer has inked a two-year first-look deal with the premium cable network, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Under the pact, Simmons ... [Published Hollywood Reporter - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Russell Simmons, Home Box Office Inc, Def Jam Recordings

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Def Jam Recordings

Label Love: Def Jam Recordings

Number three out of the list of six essential record labelsFor the next 6 months, one of our W_Music editors, Chandra Drews, familiarly known as Ffonz, will share his obsession of record labels and explains why he finds the selected labels special to ... [Published Whiteboard Journal - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Def Jam Recordings, Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, Jazzy Jay

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

Boys are back in town

Jasmine salutes the musical return of Pharrell Williams and Dizzee Rascal, but laments on the fall of one-time music mogul Damon DashImage Text:MUSIC PRODIGY: Jas with Pharrell WilliamsTHE PAST few weeks have seen a number of artists with longevity and ... [Published Voice Online - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Damon Dash, Dizzee Rascal, Def Jam Recordings, Pharrell Williams

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Darrell Issa

Bipartisan coalition launches social media campaign on immigration reform

A social media campaign for immigration reform kicked off on Wednesday with a series of Twitter town halls hosted by political officials like Newark Mayor Cory Booker (D) and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R).The push is being sponsored ... [Published The Hill - May 22 2013]

Entities: Social Media, Coalition, Darrell Issa, Rupert Murdoch

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Trader Joe's

Russell Simmons Wants to Open the Next Trader Joe?s

The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is an organization that introduces rappers to political causes. Who knew this was a thing? Awesome. Clinton Hill entrepreneur Hasan Muhammad approached Russell Simmons, a proud vegan and occasional rabbi, to launch an ... [Published New York Magazine - May 22 2013]

Entities: Russell Simmons, Trader Joe's, Clinton Hill, Def Jam Recordings

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons Champions Project To End Urban "Food Deserts"

When he's not championing for change in rap music and selling OWS-branded t-shirts , Russell Simmons is helping to bring fresh food to the city's food deserts . The entrepreneur and Def Jam co-founder has teamed up with fellow entrepreneur Hajj ... [Published Gothamist - May 22 2013]

Entities: Russell Simmons, Def Jam Recordings, Entrepreneur

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Whole Foods Market Inc

Russell Simmons helping to cook up a plan to sell healthier food

A hip-hop mogul is hatching a plan to usher in his own new brand of blinged-out bodegas. The Def Jam co-founder is working with Hajj Hasaun Muhammad, aiming to feed New Yorkers who live in areas that are void of healthy eats. They hope to open a Brooklyn-based ... [Published New York Daily News - May 22 2013]

Entities: Russell Simmons, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market Inc, Def Jam Recordings

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Kanye West's comeback album 'Yeezus' set to drop in June

Kanye West, who's grown accustomed to seeing his face on tabloid covers with his socialite partner Kim Kardashian, is gearing up for a return to center stage in the international music scene with a new studio album, "Yeezus," due out June 18. Over the ... [Published GlobalPost - May 21 2013]

Entities: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Def Jam Recordings, Social Network

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Listen to The-Dream?s ?Where Have You Been?, featuring Kelly Rowland

Listen to what is likely the last teaser before The-Dream’s IV Play is finally released.A week after the release of Kelly Rowland’s The-Dream-produced ‘Dirty Laundry’, the former Destiny’s Child member returns the favor by appearing on the R&B mastermind’s ... [Published Fact Magazine - May 20 2013]

Entities: Kelly Rowland, Big Sean, Gary Clark, Def Jam Recordings

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Watch: The Beastie Boys’ Album Covers, Explained By The Artists Who Made Them

This month, Juxtapoz Magazine dedicates an entire issue to the album art of one of rap’s greatest trios.5The cover for the Beastie Boys’ debut album, License To Ill, perfectly encapsulated the group’s subversive M.O. It showed a sleek plane with the Beasties’ ... [Published Fast Company - May 17 2013]

Entities: Lyor Cohen, Rick Rubin, Def Jam Recordings

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Jeremih takes on the most controversial rap track of the year, ?Karate Chop?

Future’s ‘Karate Chop’ has, over the last few weeks, nudged ahead of Rocko’s U.O.E.N.O to claim the title for 2013′s most contentious rap joint.Lil Wayne’s guest verse, which makes a facetious reference to murdered civil rights icon Emmett Till, caused ... [Published Fact Magazine - May 17 2013]

Entities: Lil Wayne, Emmett Till, Def Jam Recordings, Mountain Dew

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 2 reports

Shawn "Pecas" Costner Named EVP Of Def Jam Recordings

Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) has promoted Shawn "Pecas" Costner to EVP of Def Jam Recordings. In his new post, Pecas will help lock in and coordinate all frontline activities for the Def Jam label. He will also be responsible for directly helping ... [Published FMQB - May 15 2013]

Entities: Def Jam Recordings, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lifestyle, Signings

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...According to an unnamed source with close ties to both the Conservative party and Def Jam, "Tebbit has never forgiven Latifah for moving away from her hip-hop roots in favour of mainstream Hollywood success. He's a purist, I suppose. Like most Conservatives."

Andrew Doyle: Norman Tebbit's Assault on Queen Latifah Is a Step Too Far [Published Huffington Post UK - 14 hours ago]

"The origins of The Works began from a similar place to Johnny’s business, but in a van not a Camry, with a vision where clients can expect brilliant and effective work from creatives who are actively involved in their business. We’re made up he has made the time to share the secrets of his success with our agency and our guests."

Johnny Cupcakes to speak at The Works event: Movers and Bakers [Published Mumbrella - May 22 2013]

...and recognizing the experiences that Go N'Syde could bring to The Trip to Bountiful as its official beverage," said Managing Producer Nelle Nugent. "Through "Carrie's Bountiful" blended tea, our audiences can experience the authentic taste of the amazing world of our most beloved character, Carrie Watts."

Entertainment And Media Entrepreneur Kevin Liles Announces New Venture, Go N'Syde [Published Scottrade - May 20 2013]

Adding, "She has spent almost $1 million (£660,000) in litigation at this point. She says it's the principle, and wants to make a statement about it."

Why Is Rihanna Suing Topshop? [Published MyDaily - May 20 2013]

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Don't Call It a Comeback [Published American Way - May 16 2013]
Shawn "Pecas" Costner Named EVP Of Def Jam Reco... [Published FMQB - May 15 2013]
Miguel, Metric, Ludacris And NEEDTOBREATHE Join... [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - May 15 2013]

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Russell Simmons Champions Project To End Urban ... [Published Gothamist - May 22 2013] When he's not championing for change in rap music and selling OWS-branded t-shirts , Russell Simmons is helping to bring fresh food to the city's food deserts . The entrepreneur and Def Jam co-founder has teamed up with fellow entrepreneur Hajj ...
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Does Kanye West's Cryptic Tweet Hint at Baby Du... [Published Mashable! - May 02 2013] Rapper Kanye West turned Twitter into a guessing game on Thursday when he tweeted a cryptic message to his 9.4 million followers: "June Eighteen," he wrote Does the date refer to his pregnant boo Kim Kardashian's due date? Or new music from Kanye? ...
CBS Reporter: Current NFL Player May Come Out [Published Crooks and Liars - Mar 27 2013] In this episode of All in the Family, Archie Bunker learns even football players can be gay. With the tide finally turning against the homophobes in America, a seasoned sports reporter named Mike Freeman believes a current gay NFL player will come ...
Jay Z: A Product of Reaganomics [Published Breitbart Feed - Mar 15 2013] Yeah, yeah, I know. Jay-Z called himself a product of Reaganomics because of the drug trade in the black community. (That's a discussion for another day.) This is why I call Jay-Z a product of Reaganomics: Why do most blacks vote for Democrats? ...

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