LL COOL J explained how he and his wife, Simone I. Smith, built a 30-year marriage and raised four kids while staying ...

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards mark a pivotal moment in entertainment history, with LL Cool J stepping into the spotlight as host for music’s most electrifying night. The ceremony, broadcasting live ...

The 2026 nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame include an impressive mix of styles and eras. Taylor Swift, who has long ...

The Ladies Love Cool James, and now he’ll be the host of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The last time LL Cool J graced the VMAs stage was in 2022, when he served as a co-emcee with Nicki Minaj and ...

Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway was primed to ignite with hip-hop history on July 4, 2025. After all, the legendary LL Cool J was slated to headline the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert ...

LL Cool J is returning to the MTV VMAs stage this September. On Thursday, Aug. 14, MTV announced that the "Mama Said Knock You Out" rapper will be hosting the 2025 MTV VMAs at the UBS Arena on Sunday, ...

LL Cool J, short for “Ladies Love Cool James”, announced Thursday that he will host this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, set for Sept. 7. The rap icon is also in the running for an award himself, ...

The film even gave fans a glimpse into how Def Jam’s first solo artist, LL Cool J, earned his spot on the roster—bursting into the label’s NYU dorm “office” to audition and delivering his now-famous ...

The rapper said he has no plans for crazy outfit changes and want to "keep it simple" The MTV VMAs, which he's hosting for the second time, air Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS This year's MTV VMAs ...

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