[...] Russell Simmons former girlfriend has blasted reports the hip-hop mogul’s controlling ways led to their split. Former Star Search model Porschla Coleman came to Simmons’ defense on Friday (11Jul08), hitting back at claims his demanding personality put a strain on their relationship. She tells the New York Daily News, “I am not prepared to go into detail, but Russell is my best friend. There is no anger on either of our parts. It was a mutual decision. We just decided to be friends, and we’re both very happy.” [...]

[...] Jay-Z remarks on Barack’s reference to his song in a debate with with former U.S Pres. hopeful Hillary Clinton: [...]