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Run's House
File:Run'shouse.jpg
The cast of Run's House. From left to right: Vanessa Simmons, Daniel "Diggy" Simmons II, Justine Simmons, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons, Jr., Rev Run, Angela Simmons, Russell "Russy" Simmons II
GenreReality
Created byRussell Simmons
Stan Lathan
Will Griffin
John Davies
Sean Combs
StarringSee "The Family" section.
Opening themeRun's House by Run-D.M.C.
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes50
Production
Executive producerSean Diddy Combs
Camera setupHidden and Camera men
Running time30 minutes
(with commercials)
Original release
NetworkMTV, re-runs on BET
ReleaseOctober 13, 2005 –
present

Run's House is an MTV reality series. It shows the family life of rapper and hip-hop music pioneer Joseph Simmons a.k.a. Rev Run.

The theme song and show name are from the name of a song from the Run-D.M.C. album Tougher Than Leather (In season 4 the clips of the cast were re-shot and new background music was added). The reality show is executive produced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan, Jason A. Carbone, Tony DiSanto, Mike Powers and Elizabeth Gateley. It is filmed at Run's house in Saddle River, New Jersey, occasionally in Manhattan where the Simmons offices are located and Los Angeles, California where Vanessa and Angela share an apartment but still visit their family in Saddle River, New Jersey.

The Family

  • Reverend Run: Father, Phat Farm executive, Minister, and one-third of hip-hop group Run D.M.C. (born Nov. 14, 1964)
  • Justine Simmons: She is a mother to Diggy, Russy and Miley, and stepmother to Vanessa, Angela, and Jojo. She says she will create a jewelry line entitled "Brown Sugar" by Evelyn Simmons, named for her mother-in-law.
  • Vanessa Simmons: The oldest daughter and oldest child. She is an aspiring actress, co- creator of Pastries with her sister Angela and Ford Model. She was voted on the Maxim's "Hot 100" people in 2006. Vanessa is the topic of many rumors the most interesting one being she was engaged to an entrepreneur and motivational speaker named Carl Cupid. Vanessa, in an interview with Maxim denies any betrothment, but did say her personal business will be kept that way[citation needed]. In March 2007, she was featured in a national Verizon commercial [1]. On March 23, 2007, she launched Pastry Footwear with Angela under their family's Run Athletics shoewear. The first shoes are the Cake Collection inspired by their favorite pastries [2]. She graduated from St. John's University in Dec. '07 with a degree in Communications [3]. She was recently cast as Lola on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. (born 1983[citation needed]). Currently 25.
  • Angela Simmons (born 1988): Second daughter and second oldest. She graduated from the High School of Fashion Industries in the premiere episode. As a graduation present for excelling in school with a 4.0 throughout her senior year her father gave her a red Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan. She is attending the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is executive editor of Word Up! magazine's subsidiary publication Angela's Rundown. Angela's Rundown is a monthly magazine targeting youths age 14-18 and cover teen issues, style, music, and fashion while offering fashion tips and in-depth celebrity interviews [4]. She was featured in Bow Wow's video "Shortie Like Mine". It was confirmed on the August 6 episode of Run's House, that Angela was at one point dating the rapper Bow Wow. On March 23, 2007, she[1] launched Pastry Footwear[1] with Vanessa under their family's run athletics shoewear. The first shoes are the Cake Collection inspired by their favorite pastries. It was confirmed by the official Pastry website that Angela will be releasing her debut album later this year. Her first single "Center of Attention" had its world premiere on YouTube.com, it is now available for download at the official Pastry website. She is currently 20 years old.
  • Joseph "JoJo" Simmons.: First son and third oldest. Recently signed to Latchkey Records with his group Team Blackout. Also shot his first video with Lost Not Found Productions for the groups song "J5". He wants to become a rapper and producer. After attending Ramsey High School for a little over two years, he graduated from Northern Highlands Regional High School in 2007. As a graduation present, his father gave him a black BMW with his name inscribed in the seats. Currently 19.
  • Daniel "Diggy" Simmons, III: He loves basketball, skateboarding, and rapping. He is currently in the 8th grade at Eric S. Smith Middle School, Diggy is also starting his own clothing and shoe line called Space Age, starting in 2009.(born March 21 1995 [citation needed]). Currently 13.
  • Russell "Russy" Simmons, II: The youngest son. He enjoys playing video games. He also enjoys to play guitar. He had some anger management issues surrounding his inability to win games played on his 'Game Boy'. Currently in the fifth grade at Wandell Elementary School in Saddle River. Russell also redid his room to fit his growing mind and went shopping with his two older brothers to pick out a more older selection for his age. Russy is starting his own skateboard line called Purple Gorilla. (born 1997[citation needed]). Currently 11.
  • Victoria Anne Simmons: Victoria was born on Sept 26, 2006. Victoria was four pounds, five ounces when she was delivered via C-section.[5] She[6] died shortly after being born reportedly due to omphalocele, a birth defect that caused her organs to grow outside her body. The Simmons family decided to allow camera crews to be in the hospital room as they broke the news to their children. They wanted to show viewers how, as a family, they dealt with this terrible tragedy. R.I.P Victoria Anne Simmons.
  • Miley Justine Simmons: Miley filled the hole to the loss of Victoria. Miley is the youngest child and youngest daughter of the Simmons family. Miley was adopted in September 2007 when she was a month old and made a debut on Run's House in January of 2008. She had a funky hair style at first. Everyone in the family can always be seen giving Miley kisses and hugs. This now makes seven (including Victoria) children for Run and Justine.

[7].

Episode list

Season 1

The first season of the show began October 2005, ending before the year was out.

  1. Angela's Graduation
  2. Runs Facts Of Life
  3. There's Nothing Like Home
  4. Do Your Best Forget The Rest
  5. Fruits Of Labor
  6. The Simmons Vacation

Season 2

The second season of this show began airing on June 15, 2006. In March 2007, the show began in reruns on BET.

  1. Baby Fever
  2. A Healthy Heart
  3. All Work And No Peace
  4. Maximum Growth
  5. Vegas Vacation
  6. Revs Fix It List
  7. Rev Mom
  8. Downward Facing Dawg
  9. Anger Management
  10. Two Down And One To Grow

Season 3

The third season of the show began on April 9, 2007 on MTV. The final episode of Season 3 aired on May 28, 2007.

  1. Give Me Strength
  2. Hangin' with Run
  3. Weight a Minute
  4. Sneaker Pimps & Mini Moguls
  5. Catch a Thief
  6. Home Alone
  7. Rev's Birthday
  8. Family Albums
  9. Times Are Changin'

Season 4

The fourth season began in October 25, 2007 and ended in January 2008.

  1. Jojo's Graduation
  2. Growing Up Is Hard To Do
  3. Run's Manner House
  4. When Diggy Met Britney
  5. Rapper's Retreat
  6. Camp Rev
  7. Who's Your Daddy?
  8. Rock In Run's House
  9. Baby Steps
  10. Mixed and Mastered
  11. Too Cool For Old School
  12. When The Cat's Away...
  13. Slapped Silly
  14. Run's Baby Girl
  15. Baby Comes Home

Season 5

The fifth season began July 16, 2008, with a two episode premiere, and ended September 3, 2008.

  1. Mind on the Road
  2. Boneless Chicken Dinner
  3. Pass the Fame
  4. Rev's Old West Side
  5. Outside the Box
  6. Age Against the Machine
  7. Mole Beauty, Mole Problems
  8. Operation Album Drop
  9. That Guy
  10. Say Hello to My Little Friend

Season 6

The sixth season was confirmed by Justine, and Jojo in his song with j5

DVD releases

DVD name No. of Discs Release Date
The Complete First and Second Seasons 3 March 20, 2007

References

  1. ^ a b Simmons New Line: Pastry Footwear
  2. ^ Angela and Vanessa Simmons: Sister, Sister - Pt 1
  3. ^ Angela and Vanessa Simmons: Sister, Sister - Pt 2
  4. ^ Angela Simmons New Executive Editor Of Word Up! Launching New Teen Publication
  5. ^ Reverend Run And Justine Gear Up For Season Three Of “Run’s House”
  6. ^ Exclusive: Horrifying Death of Reality Star's Baby
  7. ^ Whose House? Run's House! Say What? - Celebrity Gossip, R&B, Hip Hop News & Photos - TaleTela
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