Russell Simmons Calls Trump 'Scary,' Reveals He Was At First Date With Melania
"And then we all found out that even then, when he told me all that, how many years ago, was not true."
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"And then we all found out that even then, when he told me all that, how many years ago, was not true."
Simmons told VLAD-TV the Beasties bailed on Def Jam in the mid-80s because they couldn't get along with producer Rick Rubin.
Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons in Michigan Monday to help distribute water to residents in the city of Flint as part of the ongoing water crisis brought on by a switch from the Detroit water system two years ago.
Nkechy Ezeh, founder of Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative, was sentenced to nearly 6 years in federal prison for diverting $1.4 million in funds meant to serve low-income children in West Michigan.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.
Residents of an apartment complex in Plymouth were evacuated Thursday as first responders investigated a fire.
The City of Detroit saw a population increase in 2025, marking the third year in a row trending up, according to U.S. Census estimates.
Detroit police discovered human remains in a home while conducting a missing persons search on the city's east side Wednesday.
Residents of an apartment complex in Plymouth were evacuated Thursday as first responders investigated a fire.
The City of Detroit saw a population increase in 2025, marking the third year in a row trending up, according to U.S. Census estimates.
A 31-year-old woman says she lived out her worst nightmare on Wednesday in Livonia after surviving an attempted home invasion by a man wearing a hazmat suit.
Rehabilitation work has started on a sanitary sewer pipe that handles sewage for about 500,000 Macomb County residents.
The Detroit Lions will host the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears in Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day game.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.
James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The Detroit Lions will host the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears in Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day game.
James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
With the series tied 2-2, fans are eager to see their team take control, especially after the Pistons protected home court in both of their wins so far.
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
First responders were on scene Thursday at a Plymouth apartment complex after a fire was reported.
Metro Detroit pediatrian Dr. Molly O'Shea explains how parents can help their children who show signs of anxiety. The topic is in keeping with May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
President Trump and an American business leader delegation are in China. This marks the first visit to China by a U.S. president since Mr. Trump traveled to Beijing in 2017. CBS News has this report.
Detroit's population grew again during 2025. An attempted break-in was caught on camera in Livonia. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Good morning Fam! Mostly cloudy this morning then becoming mostly sunny later today with temps around 65. A little breezy through the afternoon. A big warmup ahead with high temperatures expected to climb into the upper 70s to possibly lower 80s this weekend. Even warmer early next week.