HBO has removed Russell Simmons from its All Def Comedy series amid allegations of sexual misconduct against the entrepreneur/producer. 

In a statement, HBO said it would go ahead with the stand-up comedy series but will remove Simmons’ name as creator and executive producer of the series.

“HBO will be airing All Def Comedy as planned. However, Russell Simmons will not appear in the new series and we will be removing his name from the show moving forward,” the network said. “The series is a platform for promising and upcoming comedians and we do not want to deprive them of an opportunity to showcase their talents to a national audience.  We have no other projects with Russell Simmons.”

Simmons, CEO of Rush Communications, stepped down from his companies Thursday in the wake of accusations of sexual assault levied against him by screenwriter Jenny Lumet during an incident in 1991. The latest allegation follows alleged sexual misconduct allegations made against Simmons and director Brett Ratner last month. 

The T Howard Foundation has tapped film director/producer John Ridley and entrepreneur Russell Simmons to present its Diversity Awards during its annual fundraising dinner this March.

Ridley, producer of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning series American Crime, will present the foundation’s Champion Award to ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee.

Simmons will present the Corporate Excellence Award to HBO, which will be accepted by HBO chairman and CEO Richard Plepler.

Other awards presented during the March 23 dinner include the Diversity Partner Award, presented to both Crown Media Holdings and Microsoft Corporation, according to T Howard.

WE tv said it ordered the six-episode docu-series Growing Up Hip Hop from Entertainment One (eOne), to premiere in late 2015. It concerns "the next generation of hip hop royalty as they attempt to step outside the shadow of their famous families:"  Damon Dash, Rev. Run, Russell Simmons, Master P, El DeBarge and Pepa. 

“Hip hop is a hugely popular music genre, but beyond the songs it has become a lifestyle and has influenced a generation of young people,” Marc Juris, WE tv’s president, said in a release. "Growing Up Hip Hop profiles what it’s like to be raised by hip hop legends, living in their shadow while trying to balance success and independence. This series will be right at home in our growing line-up focused on the authenticity and the challenges of real people and real relationships, and we can’t wait to share these distinctive original stories with WE tv viewers.”

The principals: 

Romeo Miller is a musician, actor (formerly known as Lil’ Romeo) and the son of Master P. He’s on track to take over the music empire his father built, but is that really his path or will he veer off course? He consistently leans on close friend Angela for guidance and support;

Angela Simmons, the daughter of rap pioneer Rev. Run and niece of Russell Simmons, is a hip hop socialite, model and fashion designer of her own line, Foofi. She is a social media powerhouse who’s hoping to translate her fashion success into dollars away from the comfort of her father’s fortunes;

Damon “Boogie” Dash is the namesake of his father, Roc-A-Fella co-founder and media mogul, Damon Dash. Like father like son, “Boogie” is also an entrepreneur having co-founded Chipz Cookies as well as a record label and NYC art gallery;

Kristinia DeBarge is the daughter of James DeBarge from the legendary yet troubled group DeBarge, and a singer/songwriter in her own right. With her father currently in prison, Kristinia leans on her uncle, hip hop legend El DeBarge, as she struggles to choose between family and fame, all while considered the outsider of this tight-knit group;

Egypt Criss, the daughter of Sandra “Pepa” Denton from Salt-N-Pepa and rap icon Treach from Naughty By Nature, is actively pursuing a solo music career. Her overprotective mother, however, has yet to bless her career choice based on her own experiences in the hip hop industry which she helped establish;

TJ Mizell, the son of the late Run D.M.C. DJ, Jam Master Jay, has stepped into his father’s shoes as a DJ, spinning at the hottest events and venues around the world, yet always on his mind is his father’s mysterious and still unsolved murder.

Growing Up Hip Hop is executive produced by John Morayniss and Tara Long for eOne along with Romeo Miller, Angela Simmons, Percy Robert Miller (Master P) and Datari Turner. Turner’s Datari Turner Productions is co-producing the series. Lauren Gellert, executive vice president, development and original programming, Suzanne Murch, vice president, original programming, and Mark Powell are the executive producers for WE tv.

Revolt TV is gearing up for inaugural music conference in Miami next month with talent and performance announcements.

Scheduled from Oct. 16 through 19 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel, the Revolt Music Conference will feature live music and performances from Jhene Aiko, G Eazy, DJ Khaled, Rae Sremmurd, DJ Cassidy, Funk Flex, DJ VICE.

A spokesman for Revolt TV, which currently counts carriage on Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Century Link, said the network will announce additional artists and that is in the process of finalizing the programming block that will air on Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

In addition to the live music, the Revolt Music Conference will feature 10 full conference panels, eight artist showcases, and countless networking opportunities designed to address key industry topics and discuss the ever-changing world of music and media.

The conference will combine education and entertainment over the course of two and a half days for 500 industry executives and students, as well as a remote audience through Revolt’s new iOS and iPhone app.

Attendees will learn what’s next for the future of music business from over 40 speakers including keynote sessions from Clear Channel chairman/CEO and MTV co-founder Bob Pittman; CEO of All Def Digital and co-founder of Def Jam Russell Simmons; and co-founder and chairman of Interscope Records Jimmy Iovine and chairman of Combs Enterprises and Revolt TV Sean Combs. Additional speakers include excutives from Shazam, Spotify, Beats by Dre, Pandora, Grey Advertising, VEVO, SoundCloud, Sirius XM, The Wall Street Journal, Billboard, and more.

The Music Weekender package encompasses daytime access to the exclusive Revolt pool and lawn, outdoor music showcases, reserved cabanas and daybeds, specialty curated drink and food menus, daytime entertainment and gaming, musical styling by Revolt guest DJs, and night events, including music showcases and expedited access to one of America’s top nightclubs, LIV. Learn more about Revolt Music Conference at www.revoltmusicconference.com or http://bit.ly/1Avqhrm.