Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The title for Taraji P. Henson’s memoir, “Around the Way Girl,” couldn’t be more fitting. The turn of phrase LL Cool J used to describe a real woman who “ain’t scared to do her thing” in his 1990 hit of the same name describes the Empir... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: pics of Schoolboy Q, LL Cool J, Andra Day Kamaiyah, Lucy Dacus, and more. Continue reading… more info

AllHipHop — J. COLE, LL COOL J., CHICAGO’S BLACK INK CREW HIT THE HEADLINES The post AHH Stray News: J. Cole Goes On Touring Hiatus, LL’s Workout, Black Ink Crew’s New Season appeared first on Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos ... more info

TMZ — Monaco's GDP just skyrocketed even higher ... 'cause a bunch of super rich dudes just descended upon the exotic getaway for Magic and Cookie Johnson's 25th wedding anniversary bash. It went down at the Yacht Club de Monaco where stars like… more info

The Daily Mail — The model and actress, who is in town promoting her summer blockbuster Suicide Squad, rocked a LL Cool J t-shirt teamed with her favourite bright pink beanie. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — For anyone who’s ever watched the Grammys, the scene onstage was familiar. While the hit song being performed was recognizable, the artists were polar opposites, each from a different genre and era.  On this recent afternoon ... more info

AllHipHop — LL DISCUSSES LIP SYNC BATTLE PLANS! more info

Consequence of Sound — CBS has signed a deal to continue broadcasting the Grammys through 2026. more info

AllHipHop — LL COOL J GOES BACK TO SCHOOL! more info

Guardian Music — Some have argued that the Champ was the first rapper. But more important to rap than his disses of his opponents was his manner outside the ringNo music is closer to the quality of a sport than rap – and no sport is more akin to the quickfire ... more info