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CBS' new musical game show, Superfan, has set the roster of musicians participating in its upcoming six-episode series. The competition series will see one musical superfan aiming to prove they are a certain artist's ultimate supporter. The artists confirmed are Kelsea Ballerini, Gloria Estefan, Little Big Town, LL Coo…

CBS has set an April premiere date for Come Dance With Me, the new family dance competition series from NCIS: Los Angeles stars Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J. The series will debut Friday, April 15 at 8 PM, succeeding Undercover Boss in the timeslot. It also will be available to stream live and on demand on…

UPDATED with latest performer lineup: The official Times Square New Year's Eve lineup Friday includes live performances by Journey, Ashanti and Ja Rule, among other appearances throughout the evening, highlighting a slew of options to help ring in 2022 while Omicron continues to surge. Co-organizers the Times Square…

LL Cool J, a scheduled headliner for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, has canceled his appearance on ABC’s holiday staple because he has tested positive for Covid. ABC and producers also announced that R&B singer Chlöe won’t be performing on the special as scheduled. "I know it's disappointing…

The stages are set for this year’s 50th anniversary edition of ABC’s holiday staple Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.  Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and NCIS: Los Angeles star LL Cool J will play a pre-midnight set in Times Square, and Emmy-winning Pose alum Billy Porter with perform a medley…

The Equalizer’s Queen Latifah and NCIS: Los Angeles star LL Cool J reflected on their trailblazing journeys through the music and entertainment industries, from breaking through to inspiring a new generation of artists. In a conversation at the virtual SXSW Film Festival moderated by Deadline’s own Dominic Patten…

EXCLUSIVE: LL Cool J’s hip-hop brand for music, content and Black culture has named former BET executive James Cuthbert as President to oversee the growth of the company. Cuthbert will report to LL Cool J who will remain as CEO. Cuthbert brings over 15 years of experience in the industry, having held executive…

Carole King, LL Cool J, Tina Turner and the New York Dolls are among this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees getting another chance at induction, while first-timers include Iron Maiden, the Go-Go’s and, surprisingly, Dionne Warwick. The final selection of inductees will be announced in May, with the 36th…

Like many festivals, South by Southwest (SXSW) is going online this year, which is a seamless transition considering the Austin-based festival has always included a large digital component. SXSW Online, which takes place March 16-20, has unveiled its initial wave of Featured Speakers and over 230 conference sessions…

EXCLUSIVE: CBS is getting back on the dance floor with a non-scripted entertainment format from its own NCIS: Los Angeles stars LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell. The broadcast network has ordered Come Dance With Me (w/t) from the pair. The family show will be produced by CBS Television Studios and 3 Ball Productions. Lip…

The iconic Lollapalooza music festival is morphing into a free, four night YouTube broadcast from July 30-August 2 with live performances, headlining sets from previous fests and appearances by Michelle Obama and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot — in conversations with festival co-founder and Jane's Addiction frontman…

The lyrics "Don't call it a comeback/I've been here for years" from 1990's hard hitting Mama Said Knock You Out album are rolled out almost every time LL COOL J gets in the cultural ring. A cliché perhaps, but with the recent TKO of his Black Live Matter freestyle, the hip-hop legend and NCIS: LA star has once again…