Last week, we saw a sneak peek of Justine's mothering smothering side when she helped conspire to bring home the girls. And last night, she took meddling to the max, interrogating Russy about his secret crush, reminding (and re-reminding) the boys to brush their teeth and dishing on Diggy to his mentor, Pharrell. Think she's riding the boys too hard? Or just giving them some tough love? Take the poll and let us know whether Justine deserves a time out -- or another tasty treat! -- for her parenting skillz!
This one goes out to Diggy, you know who you are
(The only Simmons who goes through soap by the bar)
Sure, he's obsessive -- but you can't knock his hygiene
You call him "germaphobic." We call him "Zestfully clean"
And to those who might doubt him (cough, JoJo and Russ)
We politely ask that you stop making a fuss
Not only is Diggy stylin' (and bloggin' like hell)
Dude's getting iChats from peeps like Pharrell
So get off his case, y'all, cuz Diggy's the man!
And if you disagree? He'll spray you with his O.C.D. stash of Aerosol cans ...
Whether he's rapping with Kid Rock, building playgrounds or mastering (and abandoning) the art of DIY baby-proofing, Rev Run's never been the type of guy who's afraid to get his hands dirty. But does he have a head for the family biz? Nobody's really sure seeing as dude hasn't stepped foot in the office since the Reagan administration. Watch as Russell Simmons guilts Rev into getting back to work while Diggy and Russy bicker (about hand soap?!) on the next Run's House.
Diggy's a superstar when it comes to stylin'. But last night, Russy blew everyone away by bringing on da noise (and da funk!) at tap class. So how'd he make his heels go clickety-clack so fast after only one lesson? Duh, it's called natural talent! (But don't worry -- we hear Red Bull helps, too.) Either way, dude's got skillz.
Russy? If that juggling (or magician or surfing or skateboarding) thing doesn't work out, you may have found your true calling! Now all ya need is a kitchen countertop big enough to hold your entourage ...
Good news: Since the taping of Run's House: Episode 4, Diggy's blog has grown from 250 followers to 1,133! And we're thinking he's about to get even more online readers after everyone sees tonight's show.
Aside from lotsa fashion, music and design shout outs, you'll be pleased to hear that the self-proclaimed jet-setter's got some super deep thoughts -- among Dig's many musings is a thoughtful entry about Michael Jackson's unexpected death. (Guess The Rev's inspired sermons have rubbed off on the kid!) So g'ahead, check out digslifeofthejetsetter.blogspot.com ... the softer side of Diggy Simmons awaits.
Rev Run may come across as tough sometimes, but he's really a big ol' softie. 'Specially when it comes to kids and giving back to the community. Yep, turns out Rev's charitable efforts aren't limited to donating Miley's excess Elmos to Goodwill. In his spare time, he and Justine have actually been hitting the streets (in matching tracksuits!), grabbing shovels and paint brushes and building playgrounds all around their 'hood.
Check these pix of Rev and the wifey braving the rain to build a Kool-Aid & KaBOOM! playground in da Bronx last Thursday. And all it took was some elbow grease, a healthy endowment from Kraft Foods and a willingness to get their hands dirty. (Diggy, Russy, hope you guys are taking notes!)
One thing we bet Run's House's Jojo will never forget after his tussle with the law: the look on Russy and Diggy's faces when he came home from the clink. Talk about disappointment. But while Rev Run's eldest son owed some tough apologies to his fam, dude got a gift from the court. "Disorderly conduct" -- a charge described by the Simmons' attorney as a "violation" and not a "crime," carries a sentence of, well, nothing really. No ankle bracelet, no trip to rehab ... more like a guilt trip and undeniable record of the time you were REALLY STUPID and decided to light a doobie near the police.
That said, we wanna hear from you: Think this slap on the wrist was a fair punishment for a first-time offender like Jojo, or do you feel like he got off too easy? Take the poll!
Rev Run isn't just the father (grandfather??) of hip hop. He's also the proud father to Angela, Vanessa, JoJo, Russy, Diggy and (wait for it!) Miley "Most Adorbs Baby Eva!" Simmons. And since this Sunday's all about paying tribute to dear old dad, we're hitting you up with an extra special Props to Pops Marathon! Catch back-to-back eps of Run's House from 8am to noon and again from 5:30-9:30pm. And in between, go spend some time with your own fam! Remember, kids: a Happy Father's Day card still goes a long way!*
*Except for when it's this one. Or this one. Or really just any of these.
It's been a while since we last checked in with Rev Run and the fam, but we're happy to see the Simmons crew's still as tight as ever. And even though a lot's changed (Miley's practically a giant! Diggy's turning into Kanye West!), Rev's still got all his kids living -- or in Vanessa and Angela's case, visiting -- under the same roof. Fortunately for us, this family reunion's got an open guestlist. Get a sneak peek of what's coming up on Run's House (JoJo was arrested, whaaa??) and tune in tonight at 10pm to get reacquainted with your favorite rapper-slash-reverend.
