Stereogum — The 2010 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees are here and progressive rock has finally been shown some respect via a nod to Genesis. (NCIS spinoffs have also been shown respect via an LL Cool J nod.) The other first-time nominees are Red Hot Chili P... more info

Starpulse — NEW YORK (AP) — Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year's inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[...] Read more! more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW YORK - Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year's inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. more info

Rolling Stone — The ballot for next year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class is one of the most diverse ever: the Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J, Kiss and Genesis are up for nomination alongside the Stooges, Donna Summer, ABBA, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, the Chant... more info

MTV.com News — Kiss, Donna Summer, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff and the Stooges also make the list.By Gil Kaufman Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images LL Cool J, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kiss lead the list of first-time nom... more info

MSN Music — ABBA, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J and Stooges among nominees for 2010 Rock Hall more info

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The Late Greats — photo Stefan Jora This is probably everybody’s favorite song this week. If not, it should be. New Thao is reason to celebrate. Listen: Thao With the Get Down Stay Down ∞ Know Better Learn Faster What is your favorite this week? Leave a hu... more info

MTV.com News — Ice-T, DJ Cassidy, Fabolous and others get nostalgic on VMA Weekend.By Shaheem Reid Ne-Yo (file) Photo: Barry Brecheisen/ Getty Images NEW YORK — Bigger than an individual, bigger than a group and overshadowing any crew, Def Jam Records ... more info

AllHipHop — LL Cool J and CBS released "NCIS: No Crew is Superior” yesterday to support LL’s role in the television series NCIS: Los Angeles. The track was produced by C. “Tricky” Stewart and recorded for LL’s new Boomdizzle recor... more info