Russell Simmons, Others Help Apollo

Mogul Russell Simmons, comedian Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys and numerous other celebrities attended a benefit for Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater in The Hamptons. The event took place at the estate of billionaire Ronald Perelman, and raised an estimated $1,000,000 for the Apollo.

According to reports, the cost to attend was $100,000 to co-chair, $50,000 to sponsor and $2,500 per person.

Keys, Jamie Foxx, Jon Bon Jovi, Betty Lavette and Ben E. King also performed for the attendees.

Russell Simmons To Be Honored

Hip-Hop mogul/philanthropist Russell Simmons will be honored by the Stevie Awards and will receive the Difference Maker Award at the 9th Annual American Business Awards later this month. The ceremony is on June 20th and Simmons is being celebrated for his contributions to music, fashion, film and philanthropy.

The event is expected to draw more than 600 business people from all over the country, with Cheryl Casone of Fox News serving as host.

"Russell Simmons is the personification of the American business spirit," said Stevie Awards President Michael Gallagher. "His approach to building businesses for the future -- which are both sustainable and philanthropic -- has instigated change in corporate America. He has the kind of vision as a business leader that not only makes a difference, but creates a path that inspires others to follow and that's why we are proud to honor him with this award."

The American Business Awards is presented by The Stevie Awards in the United States, which honors individuals in businesses.

Bill Cosby Cursed Out Russell Simmons?

Page Six is reporting that the feud between Bill Cosby and Russell Simmons has taken a weird, profanity-laced turn. Russell reportedly went to apologize to 'The Cos' at the Jackie Robinson Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria last week, but Cosby wasn't feeling Russ...at all.

"I wanted to find him to apologize, to tell him I was sorry about my statements and to tell him that I loved him," Russell said. "But then....Mr. Cosby said, 'Get the [bleep] out my face!'"

Simmons also said that Cosby "walked by me and bumped me with his shoulder as I walked offstage after presenting my award to Sean [Combs, who was honored at the event] . . . I then loved him even more."