ContactMusic — Rapper LL COOL J has penned an open letter to new U.S. President BARACK OBAMA, offering him words of advice about how best to serve his country. The hip-hop icon was ... more info

Guardian Music — As Readers recommend themes go, adventure was pretty adventurous. It goes without saying that writing – and, I hope, reading – this column is a great way of discovering exciting music, but I never expected there to be quite so much of i... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Old-school emcees know that the thug life is nothing without a little tenderness -- just ask LL Cool J. This pioneering hip-hop artist is as famous for his sensual ballads as his hard-hitting rhymes. Ever wonder what "LL" stands for? "Ladies Love Coo... more info

The Newsroom — Glamour rocks the red carpet at the 2009 Grammy Awards! Lisa Rinna and Joey Fatone interview LL Cool J. more info

Idolator — Ad Age reports that celebrities trying to earn some extra scratch from their name's wattage might want to start looking somewhere that isn't a fashion "partnership" with a retail outlet, what with the economy continuing its long, slow swoon and chain... more info

AllHipHop — Rap veteran turned actor LL Cool J is in talks to star in a spin-off of CBS' television show, NCIS.   According to The Hollywood Reporter, LL is in talks to play the role of a tough, but likeable U.S. Navy Seal.   In July of 2006, CBS inked a sev... more info

MTV.com News — Press release lists band as presenters at Sunday's awards show.By James Montgomery Blink-182 Photo: Brian Appio Long-suffering Blink-182 fans, your prayers have been answered. Or, at least, taken a step toward being answered. On Thursday (... more info

Idolator — LL Cool J is reportedly set to star in a spinoff of CBS' military-themed procedural NCIS, where he'll reportedly play an ex-Navy SEAL opposite Chris O'Donnell, who's set to star as a "human Transformer." (Their words, not mine.) The cruelest part of ... more info

Rolling Stone — • Springsteen Delivers on Super Bowl Party Promise Top stories from the last three days: • McCartney, Killers Top Coachella Lineup • Bruce: “12-Minute Party” at Super Bowl • Snoop, LL Cool J Prep for Super Bowl • Eli Manning: Bring on S... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Busta Rhymes talks Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II; OJ Da Juiceman teams with Gucci Mane for tape.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Diddy Photo: MTV News Artist: OJ Da Juiceman Representing: ATL Mixt... more info