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On top of that, the Brit Awards represent a sort of homecoming for the band that Florence and Isabella Summers (aka the Machine), a friend from Camberwell College of Arts, formed in 2007. The newbies won the event's Critics' Choice Award in 2009, and...
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43rd annual NAACP Image Awards was held Friday (February 17) in Los Angeles. It was a night of celebration and remembrance as awards were given out for 2011 achievements to people of color and Yolanda Adams paid tribute to fallen superstar Whitney Houston.
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...in a comedy series: Tracee Ellis Ross, "Reed Between the Lines" Supporting actor in a comedy series: Nick Cannon, "Up All Night" Supporting actress in a comedy series: Keshia Knight Pulliam, "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" Drama series: "Law & Order: Special...
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House of Payne" Maya Rudolph - "Up All Night" Sofia Vergara - "Modern Family" Outstanding Drama Series "Boardwalk Empire" "Grey's Anatomy" "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" "The Good Wife" "Treme" Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Andre Braugher - "Men...
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I [Benjamin Todd Jealous] hope you’ll watch as we honor the outstanding achievements of people of color in television, recording, literature, and motion picture arts — but you can be more than just a spectator. The Image Awards ceremony isn’t only...
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Her sudden, untimely death on the eve of the Grammys helped boost that annual spectacular to its highest ratings since the peak of the Thriller furor (a statistic reminding us of the equally resounding loss of Michael Jackson in 2009). LL Cool J, the...
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When we heard the sad news that Whitney Houston had passed during Grammy rehearsals last Saturday, we all did our best to honor her memory in a way that was fitting to that moment. I'm proud to say that with the help of our remarkable host LL Cool J,...
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Saturday, Whitney Houston died. The next day, singer-actress Jennifer Hudson preformed a tribute at the 54th Grammy Awards Ceremony. Rapper LL Cool J, host of the evening, opened and said, "We've had a death in the family." He offered a prayer. The show...
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Hosted by Sanaa Latham ("Contagion" and "The Cleveland Show") and Anthony Mackie ("Hurt Locker," "Adjustment Bureau"), the annual award show will honor TV and film stars, musicians and authors. Meanwhile, viewers can anticipate appearances from...
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Cornelius was able to expose black musicians and dancers to a wider audience through the show. Talents such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Carmen Electra, Nick Cannon, MC Hammer, Laurieann Gibson and Walter Payton all appeared on Soul...
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“Music’s Biggest Night,” had a slightly different atmosphere in the air this year. One of the industry’s most unforgettable voices, Whitney Houston, passed away the day before. In the eleventh hour, Grammy executives scrambled to make an impromptu...
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And she stood on that stage whole, with her talent intact. Now there was a moment to celebrate. Kudos to LL Cool J for sticking to his faith and saying a prayer. I too noticed many "squirming" in their seats as he prayed. Sad to say but I bet more...
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The two-hour live special will be hosted by ("Contagion") and Anthony Mackie ("Hurt Locker," "Adjustment Bureau"). Some of the biggest names in film, television and music are schedule to appear including LL Cool J, Paula Patton, Cuba Gooding Jr. ,...
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Auditorium on Friday, February 17 (8-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed) on NBC. The two-hour live special will be hosted by Sanaa Lathan (“Contagion”) and Anthony Mackie (“Hurt Locker,” “Adjustment Bureau”). Some of the biggest names in film, television...
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Feb. 15, 2012 at 6:00 PM UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. , Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie are to serve as hosts of the 43rd NAACP Image Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, NBC said Wednesday. The 2-hour special will be broadcast live from the...
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LL Cool J, Maroon 5, Chris Brown, The Band Perry, Jason Aldean and many more experienced “a sweet escape” between rehearsals at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Official Talent Gift Lounge. Music’s Biggest Night® was broadcast live on Feb. 12, 2012 on the...
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Better things to do, like – watching procedural crime dramas on CBS! “NCIS: Los Angeles,” starring this year’s Grammy Awards host LL Cool J , and “Unforgettable” both posted week to week gains in the golden 18-49 year old viewers the networks court –...
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The show will feature LL Cool J, Paula Patton and Cuba Gooding, Jr. , who starred in the film Red Tails alongside co-star Terrance Howard who will also appear in the show. The NAACP will honor the founding members of the Black Stuntmen’s Association,...
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(Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images) “There’s no way around this,” said LL Cool J as he took the stage to host the Grammys last weekend. “We’ve had a death in our family. And so at least for me, me, the only thing that feels right is to begin with a prayer...
About LL Cool J
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James Todd Smith III (born January 14, 1968), better known as LL Cool J, is an American hip hop rapper and actor. LL Cool J stands for "Ladies Love Cool James." He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop like "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "I'm Bad", "Boomin' System", "Mama Said Knock... Full Article
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Actor LL Cool J poses for a portrait at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Actor LL Cool J poses with the award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for 'NCIS: Los Angeles' in the press room at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Actor LL Cool J accepts the award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for 'NCIS: Los Angeles' onstage at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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LL Cool J poses in the pressroom with the award for outstanding actor in a drama series for "NCIS: Los Angeles" at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Host LL Cool J, President of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Neil Portnow, singer Diana Ross, and GRAMMY producer Ken Ehrlich attend The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards Pre-Telecast at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 12, 2012 in Los...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Host LL Cool J (L) and actress Kate Beckinsale speak onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Rapper Flo Rida (L) and actor LL Cool J attend the 43rd NAACP Image Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Recording artist LL Cool J (L) and producer Ken Ehrlich onstage during The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards rehearsals at Staples Center on February 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 03: Actor Stephen Baldwin (L) and recording artist LL Cool J attend GQ, Lacoste And Patron Tequila Celebrate The Super Bowl In Indianapolis at The Stutz Building on February 3, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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COMMERCIAL IMAGE In this photograph taken by AP Images for Hennessy, actor Rob Lowe, left, NFL football player Tim Tebow and former NBA basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson, right, attend LL Cool J's pre-Grammy party hosted by Hennessy, on Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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COMMERCIAL IMAGE In this photograph taken by AP Images for Hennessy, Actor Zac Efron, left, producer Mark Burnett and actor Arsenio Hall, right, attend LL Cool J's pre-Grammy party hosted by Hennessy, on Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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COMMERCIAL IMAGE In this photograph taken by AP Images for Hennessy, actor and music recording artist LL Cool J, from left, NFL football player Tim Tebow, actor Zachary Levi, producer Mark Burnett, former NBA basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson and actor Arsenio Hall attend LL Cool...
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Recording artist LL Cool J, right, and actor Chris Tucker, left, sit court side as they attend the NBA basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Actor/rapper LL Cool J speaks onstage at Spike TV's '2011 Video Game Awards' at Sony Studios on December 10, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Rappers (L-R) Common, LL Cool J, Melle Mel and Scorpio perform at the GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live at the Nokia Theater on November 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Rapper LL Cool J appears at the GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live at the Nokia Theater on November 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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Lupe Fiasco (L), LL Cool J (C) and Common perform "The Message" at the Grammy Nominations Concert Live - Countdown to the Music's Biggest Night event at Nokia theatre in Los Angeles November 30, 2011. The 54th annual Grammy Awards will be presented February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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LL Cool J hosts the Grammy Nominations Concert Live - Countdown to the Music's Biggest Night event at Nokia theatre in Los Angeles November 30, 2011. The 54th annual Grammy Awards will be presented February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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Host LL Cool J speaks to the television cameras during a live broadcast of the Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles on November 30, 2011.
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Actor/singer LL Cool J poses at the Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles on November 30, 2011.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Actor/rapper LL Cool J poses in media room at The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! Countdown to Music's Biggest Night at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: (L-R) Rappers Common, LL Cool J, Melle Mel, and Scorpio perfrom onstage during The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! Countdown to Music's Biggest Night at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Recording artist James Todd Smith 'LL Cool J' (L) and President of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Neil Portnow onstage during The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! Countdown to Music's Biggest Night at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Singer Nicki Minaj and recording artist James Todd Smith 'LL Cool J' speak onstage durnig The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! Countdown to Music's Biggest Night at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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Actor LL Cool J speaks on stage during the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles, California February 17, 2012.
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