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LL COOL J


BIO:
Birth name James Todd Smith Also known as L.L. Cool J Born January 14, 1968 (age 44) Bay Shore, New York, United States Origin Long Island, New York, USA Genres Hip-hop Occupations Rapper, Actor Instruments Vocals, turntables Years active 1984–present Labels Def Jam, Violator, S-BRO Associated acts Z-Trip, Dr. Dre, L.A. Posse, Def Squad, Timbaland, G-Unit, D12, Young MC, DMX, 50 Cent, Method Man, Ne-Yo Website llcoolj.com

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Billy Porter, Nicole Scherzinger & More to Appear at iHeartRadio Music Awards Photo Billy Porter, Nicole Scherzinger & More to Appear at iHeartRadio Music Awards
by Michael Major - March 21, 2022

iHeartRadio has announced additional performers for the 2022 “iHeartRadio Music Awards” including Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, The Kid LAROI, David Guetta, Avril Lavigne, Shaun White, All Time Low, Willow Smith, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, Gina Torres, Oliver Hudson, La...

LL Cool J to Host iHeartRadio Music Awards; Jennifer Lopez to Receive Icon Award Photo LL Cool J to Host iHeartRadio Music Awards; Jennifer Lopez to Receive Icon Award
by Michael Major - February 24, 2022

iHeartRadio has announced that LL Cool J will host and perform during the 2022 “iHeartRadio Music Awards.” Additionally, Jennifer Lopez will be receiving the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award, honoring her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal f...

VIDEO: LL Cool J Talks NCIS: LOS ANGELES on THE LATE SHOW Photo VIDEO: LL Cool J Talks NCIS: LOS ANGELES on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - November 20, 2020

'NCIS: Los Angeles' star LL Cool J talks about filming the show's new season during a pandemic and why he wishes more people would embrace wearing masks....

LL COOL J Announces Expansion of Rock The Bells Photo LL COOL J Announces Expansion of Rock The Bells
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 16, 2020

CEO and founder LL COOL J announces today the expansion of his Rock The Bells (RTB) brand and global community with the launch of a new multi-platform destination dedicated to celebrating, honoring, and preserving timeless and classic Hip-Hop through a modern lens. ...

Lauren Alaina to Perform on FOX'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH STEVE HARVEY: LIVE FROM TIMES S Photo Lauren Alaina to Perform on FOX'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH STEVE HARVEY: LIVE FROM TIMES SQUARE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 27, 2019

Lauren Alaina will take the stage, alongside previously announced performers LL COOL J Featuring DJ Z-Trip, Village People, The Chainsmokers, The Lumineers, Florida Georgia Line, Backstreet Boys, The Killers and Tyga, to help ring in 2020....

 UMe Announces Release of Mary J. Blige's HERSTORY, VOL. 1 Photo UMe Announces Release of Mary J. Blige's HERSTORY, VOL. 1
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 11, 2019

Mary J. Blige, the legendary Grammy and Golden Globe winning and Oscar nominated singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist and honorary Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, will release an immersive box set of her biggest 1990s hits along with rare remixes, HERstory, Vol. 1, on December 6 via UMe. The collection...

VIDEO: LIP SYNC BATTLE Sneak Peek Andy Grammer Performs PUMP UP THE JAM Photo VIDEO: LIP SYNC BATTLE Sneak Peek Andy Grammer Performs PUMP UP THE JAM
by Tori Hartshorn - February 04, 2019

Check out a preview clip of Andy Grammer performing "Pump Up the Jam' on Paramount Network's Lip Sync Battle. The highly anticipated Andy Grammer vs. Vanessa Morgan lip sync battle premieres Thursday, February 7 at 9pm ET/PT on Paramount Network....

VIDEO: Watch LIP SYNC BATTLE's LL COOL J & Chrissy Teigen Take on 'It Takes Two' Photo VIDEO: Watch LIP SYNC BATTLE's LL COOL J & Chrissy Teigen Take on 'It Takes Two'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2019

In this 80s-tastic music video, Lip Sync Battle host LL COOL J & colorful commentator Chrissy Teigen are taking their turn at lip-syncing, performing the Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock hit "It Takes Two."  Also featured in the music video is special guest star John Witherspoon and a peek at some of the up...

VIDEO: Watch the LIP SYNC BATTLE Season 5 Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch the LIP SYNC BATTLE Season 5 Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018

Below is the Season 5 trailer for Paramount Network's hit series "Lip Sync Battle." The global multiplatform franchise returns January 17 at 9pm ET/PT featuring performances by some of today's biggest stars, includingQueer Eye's Fab 5 (Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown and Jonath...

STAPLES Center Concert Line-Ups Announced for BET Experience at L.A. LIVE Presented b Photo STAPLES Center Concert Line-Ups Announced for BET Experience at L.A. LIVE Presented by Coca-Cola
by Macon Prickett - April 11, 2018

BET NETWORKS and AEG have announced the first wave of star-studded talent that will take the stage at the 6th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola taking place June 21-24. This year's line-up of concerts at STAPLES Center will feature some of today's hottest artists including Ch...

LL Cool J To Launch New SiriusXM Classic Hip-Hop Channel Photo LL Cool J To Launch New SiriusXM Classic Hip-Hop Channel
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018

SiriusXM announced today that entertainment icon LL COOL J will launch his new SiriusXM classic Hip-Hop channel on March 28 entitled LL COOL J's 'Rock the Bells Radio.'  ...

 The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Travis Scott, The National, Vamp Photo The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Travis Scott, The National, Vampire Weekend and Odesza to Headline Lollapalooza 2018
by Robert Diamond - March 21, 2018

Lollapalooza returns with another stellar lineup led by headliners The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Travis Scott, The National, Vampire Weekend and Odesza. Over 180 bands will return for four full days of music on eight stages, August 2-5 in Chicago's Grant Park....

We Are Family Foundation To Honor Roger Daltrey CBE And LL COOL J At 2018 Celebration Photo We Are Family Foundation To Honor Roger Daltrey CBE And LL COOL J At 2018 Celebration Gala
by Macon Prickett - March 19, 2018

We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) will honor The Who's Roger Daltrey CBE and entertainment icon LL COOL J at its2018 Celebration Gala on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. WAFF is a not-for-profit organization founded by legendary multiple GRAMMY Award winning musicia...

LL Cool J Set for Classic Hip-Hop Channel 'Rock The Bells' Exclusively on SiriusXM Photo LL Cool J Set for Classic Hip-Hop Channel 'Rock The Bells' Exclusively on SiriusXM
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2017

SiriusXM announced today that entertainment icon and Grammy Award-winner LL COOL J will present his own classic hip-hop channel, 'Rock the Bells Radio' exclusively on SiriusXM....

New Album 'NOW That's What I Call Old Skool' Out Today
by Caryn Robbins - August 03, 2017

Hitting shelves across the UK on the 4th of August, NOW have once again come up with the goods with their new release, NOW That's What I Call Old Skool....

'NOW That's What I Call Old Skool!' Hits Shelves 8/4; Full Track List!
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2017

Hitting shelves across the UK on the 4th of August, NOW have once again come up with the goods with their new release, NOW That's What I Call Old Skool....

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Uzo Aduba Performs B.O.B. / Jermaine Fowler Performs 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2017

Below, check out a preview clip of Uzo Aduba's performance of "B.O.B." on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE." The highly anticipated Danielle Brooks vs. Uzo Aduba lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, June 28 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot)....

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Metta World Peace performs 'Roar' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2017

Below, check out a preview clip of Metta World Peace's performance of "Roar' on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE." The highly anticipated Metta World Peace vs. Skylar Astin lip sync battle debuts Wednesday, June 21 at 10:00pm ET/PT (new day and timeslot)....

VIDEO: Sneak Peek: Finn Wolfhard & Caleb McLaughlin Perform on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2017

Below, check out a preview clip of Finn Wolfhard's performance of "Buddy Holly" & Caleb McLaughlin's performance of "I'm Bad" on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE."...

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Bryshere Gray Performs 'We Are Never Getting Back Together' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2017

Below, check out a preview clip of Bryshere Gray's performance of "We Are Never Getting Back Together" on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE."...












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