Carson Daly's firstborn is following in his footsteps. Jackson Daly, Carson's 14-year-old son, showed off his journalistic skills on Thursday's episode of as he interviewed rap legendLL Cool J about the evolution of hip-hop.
Carson Daly's firstborn is following in his footsteps. Jackson Daly, Carson's 14-year-old son, showed off his journalistic skills on Thursday's episode of as he interviewed rap legendLL Cool J about the evolution of hip-hop.
Cardi B and LL Cool J have been announced as the latest additions to the 52nd Dick Clark’s New Years’ Rockin’ Eve line-up. The rappers are among many artists who will be featured on the annual New Year’s Eve programme, with LL Cool J taking the Times Square stage in New York City and Cardi B beaming in from Fontainebleau Miami Beach.The programme will also feature performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, Aqua, Doechii, Ellie Goulding, Green Day, Janelle Monáe, Loud Luxury and Two Friends with Bebe Rexha, Ludacris, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp with Coco Jones, and Thirty Seconds To Mars.In addition, Post Malone has been announced to perform his ‘Austin’ highlight, ‘Chemical’, from Las Vegas, and NewJeans will be joining the festivities from South Korea with performances of their ‘Get Up’ hits, ‘Super Shy’ and ‘ETA’.The countdown programme is scheduled to air on ABC on Sunday, December 31 at 8PM Eastern Time, and will be co-hosted for the 19th time by Ryan Seacrest alongside Rita Ora in Times Square, New York.
Nicki Minaj brought the tribute into more modern times with a medley of ‘Itty Bitty Piggy’ and ‘Red Ruby Da Sleaze’.She also rapped a line from her 2015 song ‘Truffle Butter’, in which she boasts: “I must have about a milli on me right now / And I ain’t talkin’ about that Lil Wayne record.” As the line came to a close, the beat segued into Lil Wayne’s ‘A Milli’ and the rapper took to the mic.
Miranda Lambert's recent concert drama. After the 39-year-old country singer stopped her Las Vegas show to call out a group of fans who were taking a selfie, Lambert has been under fire for her comments. Rapper and actor LL Cool J, whose real name is James Todd Smith, recently commented on Lambert's actions during an interview on the radio show. When the radio hosts asked LL Cool J if he would call out a fan for taking a selfie at his show, he began laughing and saying, «No.» «Miranda, get over it, baby,» he quipped. «They're fans.
LL Cool J will join season 3 of as a recurring guest star after making a surprise cameo appearance in Monday's sophomore finale. The 55-year-old star just wrapped up a 14-season run on with Sunday's series finale.In the finale of , Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and Kate Whistler (Tori Anderson) are attacked under fire in Venezuela and they receive assistance from Sam, who made his way over from Morocco, where he was last seen with his crew.In the scene, Sam tells Tennant she has «people looking out for her» as he goes on overwatch.
is signing off.The long-running CBS drama, led by Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J, closes its doors for good after 14 seasons on Sunday when it airs its series finale. Titled «New Beginnings Part Two,» the second hour of a two-part swan song, the NCIS team continues to assist the ATF in its investigation into the stolen military-grade weapons, all while Callen (O'Donnell) and Anna (Bar Paly) decide on an impromptu wedding.ET exclusively debuts a first look from the final episode, which features a sweet moment between Callen and Sam (LL Cool J) on the former's wedding day as they reflect on all they've been through together as partners and friends.«Thank you for being my best man,» Callen opens the scene as he and Sam, dressed in tailored suits, walk down an empty hallway.«I'm honored to do so,» Sam replies.As Callen turns the page and begins a new life with Anna, he can't help but reminisce on everything they've gone through over the years. «I would not be here today if it wasn't for you,» Callen says genuinely.«No, you would not,» Sam quips.«Aren't you going to say you wouldn't be here without me either?» Callen asks.«Well, I don't want to lie to you, especially on your wedding day,» Sam jokingly answers back.As the pair have a laugh, things get serious and heartfelt when Sam agrees that he wouldn't be where he was either without Callen by his side.«I love you, man,» Callen says, prompting Sam to reply in a classic Sam way, «I know! I love you too.»The two embrace in a hug as Callen expresses his gratitude to Sam once more: «Thank you for always being there.»ET spoke to the NCIS: LA cast in March as they reflected on saying goodbye after a 14-season run.«It was an amazing run.
LL Cool J has revealed his first headline tour in 30 years – featuring the likes of The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt-N-Pepa and many more.The F.O.R.C.E. Live, standing for Frequencies Of Real Creative Energy, Live tour is set to commence on June 25 in Boston at TD Garden.
Last August, LL Cool J pulled off his first Rock The Bells in the aftermath of a lawsuit in which he won the trademark rights to the popular New York hip-hop festival, named for a 1985 cut from his debut album, Radio. Today, he’s announced that he’ll be taking Rock The Bells on the road this summer, joining powers with Live Nation to present a “once-in-a-lifetime touring experience and a celebration of Hip-Hop culture” called “The F.O.R.C.E.
The stars of the outgoing CBS procedural officially wrapped production Wednesday, and they reflected on what it was like saying goodbye to the show, their characters and each other after 14 seasons.«The 14-year thing, we say it, it doesn't seem real because it feels like we just started this and saying goodbye, it's emotional. It was more emotional than I anticipated when we shut it down two nights ago,» star Chris O'Donnell told ET on the red carpet for the series wrap party Friday. «They said, 'It's a series wrap on Chris.' I couldn't -- I had trouble speaking to our crew.
LL Cool J stepped onto the scene and the hip-hop pioneer isn't going anywhere. ET spoke with the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who looked back at his legacy as one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success and reflected on what's to come with his new music and acting career.LL Cool J recalled being a fan of the genre and other rappers from a tender age.
LL Cool J is looking back on his time on The longtime star of the outgoing CBS procedural reflected on playing Special Agent Sam Hanna for 14 seasons in an exclusive sit-down on the ET stages with Nischelle Turner on Thursday, where he acknowledged he has learned quite a lot from playing the same character for a decade and a half.«Taught me a lot,» he shared. «Because day in and day out, I work with people from all over the country and all over the world.
LL Cool J took to his Instagram on Thursday to teach a lesson on respecting hip hop history makers. The rapper was responding to comments made by media personality DJ Akademiks, who referred to some of the pioneers of hip hop as «dusty» and asked if any of the older rappers were «really living good» while streaming live on Twitch. Although he never referred to the DJ by name, LL — a hip hop pioneer himself — responded to the stream during an Instagram Live, calling the belief that someone not having money means they don't have any value is «a bad idea» and «misinformed.»«No one discusses Miles Davis' bank account,» the 54-year-old said. «We don't talk about John Coltrane's bank account.
MTV Video Music Awards are officially underway! After Jack Harlow kicked off the show with an epic performance of his song «First Class» — along with a surprise appearance from Fergie, fellow co-host LL Cool J welcomed fans to this year's show.«Welcome to the biggest music party of the year, no question about it. The 2022 MTV VMAs.
called out Miley Cyrus in 2015 and when Kanye West ruined Taylor Swift’s moment in 2009.The event first began in 1984 as a way to shine a spotlight on the best in mainstream music.The Post confirmed on Aug. 23 that Johnny Depp will be making an appearance at this year’s ceremony, dressing up as the real-life Moon Person.
Jack Harlow, Nicki Minaj and LL Cool J have been announced as the co-hosts of the MTV Video Music Awards 2022.This year’s awards ceremony will take place on August 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.Minaj, Harlow, Lizzo, Måneskin, Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At The Disco are all set to perform on the night, with further live acts set to be announced soon.MTV have confirmed today (August 18) that Harlow, Minaj and LL Cool J will all MC the VMAs this year.The three co-hosts, who MTV say will bring a “more innovative and unique approach” to the hosting gig, will introduce key moments throughout the night, including live performances and awards presenters.A post shared by MTV (@mtv)Harlow is nominated in seven awards categories at this year’s VMAs (as are Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar), while Minaj will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. LL Cool J previously received the honour in 1997.Harlow and Måneskin have both withdrawn from scheduled appearances at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festival in order to attend the VMAs 2022.In a statement that was shared earlier this week, R&L organisers said that they were “saddened” that both acts had “decided to perform at an award show the same weekend they were confirmed to play Reading & Leeds”.This afternoon, R&L confirmed that Charli XCX and AJ Tracey will be taking Måneskin and Harlow’s places respectively on the 2022 line-up.
MTV Video Music Awards are just around the corner, and the masters of ceremony have officially been named! Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J and Jack Harlow will team up to share emcee duties, it was announced on Thursday. In a press release for the event, the trio of hip-hop superstars are said to be taking a «more innovative and unique approach» to traditional hosting.The show will air live from New Jersey's Prudential Center on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.
LL Cool J is officially doing it to those (festival-throwing) meatballs with the Rock The Bells Festival, a one-day event celebrating classic rap in Queens, New York. It'll take place on August 6 in the Forest Hills Stadium.
LL Cool J would like his fans to know that he has only one regret when it comes to his «chaotic» music videos -- he could have «absolutely» gone bigger!The 54-year-old went viral on Twitter this week as fans shared some of his most outrageous music video moments, ranging from his infamous «my hat is like a shark fin» moves in "Deepest Bluest (Shark's Fin)" to pouring chocolate syrup on a woman's kneecaps.The tweet that started it all reads: «LL Cool J was ridiculous in every music video he was in. Just go look.» The post had over 21,000 likes before LL decided to «break his silence.»“It’s time to break the silence…yeah, I was definitely ridiculous.
LL Cool J is getting ready to step into a new role — awards show host! The music artist and actor has been tapped to host the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards.iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced on Thursday that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will helm the event, which will be held at the The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 22.LL Cool J will also be taking the stage for a live performance, and the star said he's looking forward to the big night.«It’s an honor to return to the stage as host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards and bring live music back to fans all over the world as we celebrate our favorite artists,» he shared in a statement released Thursday. «I have a special performance for the fans, and the show will have some great surprises throughout the night.»Additionally, Jennifer Lopez will be honored with the prestigious 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award, which celebrates and honors performers' «impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide,» according to the press release.The full list of nominees were announced back in January, and include Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Karol G, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny and many more.The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, March 22 on FOX.
LL Cool J marked his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last night (October 30) with a medley of his songs, including a surprise appearance by Eminem for ‘Rock The Bells’.The rapper started his performance with ‘Rock Around The Clock’ and ‘Going Back To Cali’ before Eminem joined him for ‘Rock The Bells’.J-Lo also joined the rapper onstage for ‘All I Have’, and he rounded off the set with ‘I’m Bad’ and ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’.LL Cool J was presented with the Musical Excellence Award
LL Cool J (born James Todd Smith), 53, may be known as a talented rapper and actor but he’s also a doting dad to four children! The NCIS: Los Angeles star welcomed his brood, which includes son Najee Laurent Todd Eugene Smith, and daughters, Italia Anita Maria Smith, Samaria Leah Wisdom Smith, and Nina Simone Smith, with his wife Simone Smith, whom he married in 1995, and they’re all pretty great! As a father, LL thinks it’s important to empower his children and has even talked about it in the
Jennifer Lopez, 52, is back on the block! The Bronx native more than delivered with her highly anticipated performance during Global Citizen’s latest live concert, which took place around the globe on Saturday, Sept. 25 with the aim to end global poverty. Jennifer’s performance was in New York City’s Central Park, where she was joined on-stage by a couple old friends: OG collaborators LL Cool J and Ja Rule!
Biz Markie opened the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, performed by Lil Dicky, LL Cool J, Cedric The Entertainer and more.Cedric The Entertainer, the host of the ceremony at the Event Deck at L.A.
LL Cool J was joined by a number of guests on-stage during his live set at We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert over the weekend.Taking place last Saturday (August 21), the rapper performed a number of hits from his back catalogue, including his ’90s track ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, 61, and his wife Cookie, 62, set sails for the the shores of Italy for a scenic vacation. The former NBA star leased the 281-foot yacht Aquila for the trip, which costs $1.1 million per week to rent, via TMZ.
Nas, LL Cool J, Lil Kim, Fat Joe and an array of other rap legends gathered in the Bronx last Friday (May 21) to break ground on a site that will soon home the newly-funded Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM).The UHHM has been dubbed the first-ever museum solely dedicated to rap music, chronicling the rise of the genre across the globe and highlighting its continuing DIY roots.Grandmaster Flash, Naughty By Nature, Slick Rick, Michael Bivins and EMPD were also in attendance to celebrate the physical
MOMA.There will be a new museum on the block of New York’s must-see cultural institutions — and she’s a home-grown girl.That would be the Universal Hip Hop Museum, which had its groundbreaking ceremony along the Harlem River on Thursday featuring such NYC rap legends as LL Cool J, Nas, Fat Joe and Grandmaster Flash.
LL Cool J released an album and the rapper-turned-actor has something new up his sleeve. The 52-year-old artist revealed to ET's Nischelle Turner that new music is on the way.«Well, me and Q-Tip are executive producing an album right now, my new album,» LL teased.
LL Cool J is looking back fondly on his time collaborating with the late Eddie Van Halen. Following Van Halen's death due to cancer on Tuesday, the 52-year-old rapper remembered working on two tracks -- «Not Leaving You Tonight» and «We're the Greatest» — with the late rapper.«I was always blown away by his ability to play the guitar.
LL Cool J is celebrating after learning two man have been indicted for the murder of his friend Jam Master Jay.The Run-DMC star was killed in 2002 and now New York police officials are convinced they have the men responsible. “I’m just so happy that they got indicted on that,” LL tells Rolling Stone, “and I’m just glad that they’re one step closer to a conviction.
Kelly Clarkson and LL Cool J have vented their fury at New York police after two officers were filmed forcefully shoving a 75-year-old peaceful protester to the ground.The incident involved members of the Buffalo Police Department, whose use of excessive force during Black Lives Matter demonstrations this week caused the elderly activist to stumble and hit the back of his head, leaving him with a bloody wound as other police officials, all wearing riot gear, walked by without offering their
LL Cool J has proved he’s still got it when it comes to delivering powerful messages via rap. He didn’t need a beat or background track for the 2:39 message he released via an Instagram video on June 1.
For many, the only image of George Floyd they have is of the man who pleaded “I can’t breathe” as Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck until he died.
Sundays during quarantine have quickly become a sacred time for many as attention goes towards Insecure and the 30 For 30 docuseries The Last Dance. DJ and music supervisor for Comedy Central's Southside Run P. has been putting together mixes that fill in the rest of the blanks for those who want to fully immerse themselves during the prime years of Michael Jordan's basketball career.
LL Cool J is going down memory lane.
LL Cool J is set to launch a limited-edition clothing collection.
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