Ken Simmons is a veteran entertainment journalist based in New York City who has interviewed nearly every major personality in urban culture over the past two decades. As an editor and producer for several radio networks, including serving as the producer of Wendy Williams' nationally syndicated radio show, Simmons has been integrally involved in national radio and Internet promotions for the career launch of several stars including Beyonce, Usher, Alicia Keys, and Brandy.
Ken Simmons
Ashanti Returns with ‘BraveHeart’ Following Nelly Breakup, Talks Children, Stalkers & Twerking
Following her breakup with Nelly last year, Ashanti is now flexing her muscles as a CEO, preparing to drop her fifth album, 'BraveHeart,' on her own label, Written Entertainment. Five years have passed since her previous effort, 'The Declaration,' in 2008. 'BraveHeart' will be her first album since her release from Murder Inc. in 2009.
Fantasia Overcomes Negative ‘Side Effects’ of Her Past to Emerge a Winner [Exclusive Interview]
After enduring overwhelming public ridicule that drove her to attempt suicide in 2010, Fantasia has made a dramatic comeback with her No. 1 R&B album, 'Side Effects of You', featuring her uplifting single 'Lose to Win.'
Melanie Fiona’s ‘Wrong Side of a Love Song’ Catapults Her Back to the Grammys
Melanie Fiona won two Grammy Awards in 2012, for 'Fool for You,' her collaboration with Cee Lo Green, and this year's nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance for 'Wrong Side of a Love Song' is even more personal because of the suffering it represents. As the painful face expressed in the photo that promoted the song so graphically indicates, Fiona lived that experience and was a victim
Common Talks Inspiring Young Men With ‘LUV,’ Details Roles in ‘Now You See Me’ and ‘Pawn’
Common is hoping to make a major splash in his movie career this year with his new film 'LUV,' co-starring Danny Glover, Charles S. Dutton, Dennis Haybert, Meagan Good and Lonette McKee.