Entertainment & Arts
The death of Richard Simmons, the fitness guru who was a pop culture fixture in the ’70s and ’80s, was ruled an accident by the coroner, brother Lenny confirms.
Aug. 23, 2024
Embattled hip-hop exec Russell Simmons goes on the defensive after actor Taraji P. Henson was criticized earlier this month for visiting him at his Bali resort.
Aug. 21, 2024
Obituaries
Richard Simmons, the colorful fitness guru who turned aerobic dancing and positive energy into decades of fame, died Saturday, law enforcement sources told The Times.
July 13, 2024
The L.A. County medical examiner deferred the cause of death of fitness guru Richard Simmons pending more investigation. The exercise icon died Saturday at 76.
July 16, 2024
Keke Palmer defends Angela Simmons after the reality TV star faces scrutiny for her promotional post featuring a video of her lounging in an Oreo-filled bathtub.
July 10, 2024
Angela Simmons apologizes after facing backlash for her accessory choice at the 2024 BET Awards, where she toted a bedazzled green purse shaped like a gun.
July 2, 2024
Fitness guru Richard Simmons urged his fans to ‘see your doctor’ after revealing his skin cancer diagnosis and his treatment on Facebook this week.
March 20, 2024
Music
Disgraced music mogul Russell Simmons has been accused of raping a former Def Jam executive in the 1990s, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Feb. 13, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
In the second lawsuit to be filed against music mogul Russell Simmons in a week, a former Def Jam executive is suing for defamation, claiming that Simmons sexually assaulted her in the 1990s and has made disparaging remarks about her publicly, including calling her a “liar.”
Feb. 15, 2024
Lifestyle
Think you know the news of the week? Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on stories that appeared in the L.A. Times.
Jan. 26, 2024