Richard Simmons is suing three media outlets over rumors that the fitness guru was transitioning into a woman. Simmons filed a lawsuit against National Enquirer, Radaronline, and LLC American Media Michael Catalano, Simmons’ manager, told ABC News that he’s happy to have Richard’s side of the story be voiced through the lawsuit. Michael Catalano The three media companies released a joint statement regarding the lawsuit claiming that this is a legitimate news story that “demands coverage.”