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
Letters to the Editor
Readers share their personal experiences with Gail Abarbanel, who recently stepped down after 50 years directing the Rape Treatment Center.
May 4, 2024
Television
David Gail, who starred in television shows ‘Port Charles,’ ‘Savannah’ and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ died on Jan. 16. He was 58.
Jan. 24, 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