December 2nd, 2010: Russell Simmons was spotted being interviewed by Mario Lopez at the Grove Thursday afternoon. They were taping a segment for Extra, and afterward both men took time to pose with fans.

March 4, 2010: We spotted Russell Simmons leaving Chateau Marmont with a lovely, younger date. When he noticed the cameras, he took off his hat and covered her face with it.

X17 Xclusive - November 21, 2009: We spotted Russell Simmons having a leisurely lunch with his family and a beautiful mystery woman at Chateau Marmont.

November 2nd, 2009: The photographers caught up with Russell Simmons at Coffee Bean Monday afternoon. He did an impromptu ad for the vegan coffee and was asked what the kids dressed up as for Halloween.

October 30, 2009: We spotted Russell Simmons and Brett Ratner dining with Bollywood heartthrobs Mallika Sherawat and Hrithik Roshan and other Indian actors at Mr. Chow. Ratner's Rat Entertainment is co-producing the film "Kites" which stars Roshan.

July 22nd, 2008: Russell Simmons was at the Ivy today with Brett Ratner. Strange, I know, but apparently they are organizing discussions on Jewish-Muslim relations. The funny part is watching as Brett Ratner seems so enamored with the paps attention, even so they all turn to focus on Russell. I've never seen someone try so hard (other than Phoebe) to make themselves available for the photogs, but time and time again they snub him. What can you say, Russell is the man.