• The Hollywood Reporter on LinkedIn

LL Cool J

Latest News

  1. Grammys 2012: Did LL Cool J Go Off-Script With Prayer for Whitney Houston?

    10:31 pm 2/12/2012
    • by Shirley Halperin

    Speaking after Sunday's show, Recording Academy president Neil Portnow explains the last minute plans to address the singer's sudden death.Read more

  2. Grammys 2012: Adele Wins Major Awards, Foo Fighters and a Beatle Bring on the Rock

    8:49 pm 2/12/2012
    • by Shirley Halperin

    Show producers went out of their way to celebrate music, even under difficult circumstances. Read more

  3. LL Cool J Opens the Grammys With a Prayer for Whitney Houston

    6:15 pm 2/12/2012
    • by David Simpson

    LL Cool J opens the 54th Grammys with a prayer for Whitney Houston. Read more

  4. Grammy Awards 2012: Complete Winners And Nominees List

    3:53 pm 2/12/2012
    • by THR Staff

    A complete rundown of the winners and nominees in all categories from the Feb. 12 show. Read more

  5. The Beach Boys' Reunion at the 2012 Grammys Gives Fans a Reason to 'Smile'

    11:03 am 2/8/2012
    • by Todd Gilchrist

    The Beach Boys will reunite to perform at the Grammy Awards, bringing the quintet together on stage for the first time in more than two decades.Read more

  6. LL Cool J to Host Grammy Awards

    7:26 am 1/18/2012
    • by Erin Carlson

    The rapper and "NCIS: Los Angeles" star will emcee the ceremony Feb. 12.Read more

  7. Rihanna Performs 'We Found Love' At Grammy Nominations Concert (Video)

    6:49 am 12/1/2011
    • by Lauren Schutte

    The singer was nominated for album of the year along with Adele, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and The Foo Fighters Wednesday night. Read more

  8. Rihanna, Usher and The Band Perry Added To Grammy Awards Nomination Concert

    12:50 pm 11/16/2011
    • by Lauren Schutte

    The acts join previously announced performers Lady Gaga, Ludacris, and Sugarland for the LL Cool J-hosted Nov. 30 show. Read more

  9. The 2011 Emmys: Failure Analysis

    5:23 pm 9/19/2011
    • by Tim Goodman

    It was bad night with dubious decisions and a rally at the end -- which didn't save it, writes THR's chief TV critic Tim Goodman.Read more

  10. Lil Wayne's 'How to Love' and Why Rappers Shouldn't Sing Ballads (Opinion)

    5:06 pm 8/24/2011
    • by Jeff Weiss

    Like LL Cool J's much-derided 1987 slow jam, "I Need Love," Lil Wayne's latest marks a jump-the-shark moment for the hip-hop hitmaker. But he wouldn't be the first thug to "cuddle rap," argues THR contributor Jeff Weiss. Read more

Syndicate content

Our Blogs

  1. Heat Vision

    What's hot in the world of fanboy entertainment, from blockbuster films to the comic books that inspire them. Brought to you by Borys Kit.

  2. Live Feed

    Breaking TV show news, Nielsen ratings & analysis

  3. Risky Business

    Your complete film resource.

  4. THR, Esq.

    Entertainment law news and analysis by Matthew Belloni and Eriq Gardner

  5. The Race

    Frontline reports from the awards circuit-breaking news, instant analysis and fearless predictions.

  6. Idol Worship

    American Idol 2012 - News, Polls and Reviews, results, voting and recaps

  7. Bastard Machine

    TV show reviews, recaps, and analysis by Tim Goodman, Chief Television Critic

  8. Fash Track

    Hollywood fashion news and red carpet trends with coverage of awards shows, designers, magazines and media. By Merle Ginsberg.

  9. Earshot

    What music people are talking about

From our partners

Social & Mobile

From our partners