LL Cool J News

The Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard has revealed the recipients of this year's Outstanding Contribution to Dance, Outstanding Contribution to Opera, and Industry Recognition Awards. 

Stephanie Mills, who originated the role of Dorothy in Broadway's The Wiz, is among the lineup for the 2026 Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival, which will return to Hard Rock Stadium March 7-8. 

The musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL has added one additional performance on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 7:30 pm due to popular demand. Learn more here!

The musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL is now playing at The Daryl Roth Theatre. Check out photos of LL Cool J with the 44 Band and the Company; Montell Jordan with the Company; Ben Vereen; and Wanda Sykes taking a selfie with the cast here!

Rock The Bells has announced the return of its legendary 'Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience' for 2026, with a lineup that includes T.I., E-40, Warren G, Jermaine Dupri, Too $hort, Rob Base, Rah Digga, Public Enemy, Bahamadia, Masta Ace, and more.

In celebration of the 2025 holiday season, NBC has unveiled its upcoming programming, featuring annual specials, concerts, and more, including “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade' and “Wicked: One Wonderful Night.'

David Byrne and Taylor Swift are among the nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2026 Induction & Awards Gala in New York City. The Hall of Fame honors composers and lyricists whose songs have made an enduring global impact.

Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Tracy Letts, and more are opening up the family archives in the Season 12 trailer of Finding Your Roots. The new season will premiere on January 6, 2026. Watch the trailer now!

This past weekend was MTV's annual Video Music Awards (VMAs), with Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Sabrina Carpenter all serving as top winners of the evening. Lady Gaga took home four awards, including Artist of the Year. Grande and Carpenter tied with 3 wins.

Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter and sombr are the first round of superstar performers at the 2025 MTV VMAs.

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and more have received nominations for MTV's 2025 Video Music Awards. The VMAs are set to air on Sunday, September 7th at 8 PM/ET on CBS and Paramount+. Take a look at the full list here!

ROCK THE BELLS, the pioneering Hip-Hop platform founded by LL COOL J, has officially announced the lineup for its 2025 festival. In partnership with the Black Promoters Collective, the festival will make its New Jersey debut at Newark's Prudential Center on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

iHeartMedia has announced the lineup for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, the annual concert event taking place on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

ROCK THE BELLS has officially announced the lineup for its 2025 festival. In partnership with the Black Promoters Collective, the festival will make its New Jersey debut at Newark's Prudential Center on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

The 2025 Tribeca Festival has announced its short film lineup, featuring selections across narrative, documentary, animated works, and music videos. The festival takes place June 4–15 in New York City.

Rock The Bells, the pioneering Hip-Hop platform founded by LL COOL J, has officially announced the lineup for its 2025 festival, featuring Busta Rhymes, Redman, Eric B. & Rakim, Remy Ma, and more.

The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly and more. 

The initial wave of talent includes The LOX, Da Brat, GZA, Lupe Fiasco, MC Lyte, Fabolous, Xzibit, Dead Prez, The Pharcyde, Paul Wall, Buckshot & Smif-N-Wessun, Onyx, Nappy Roots, Kool G Rap, MC Sha-Rock and Ed Lover.

Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit” curated by the GRAMMY Museum delves deep into the multifaceted world of the genre through its music, dance, graffiti, fashion, business, activism and history.

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.