LL Cool J dropped career bombshell. Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — Rap extraordinaire LL Cool J is a 2-time Grammy winner. He’s concocted a mind-boggling thirteen studio albums and he’s the lead thespian in the long-running crime drama “NCIS: Los Angeles.” But, as talented as he his, the 52-year-old entertainer wouldn’t be sh*t without the ministration of Beastie ...

Claws gets a 4th season, however. Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW ORLEANS — If you’re a rabid fan of “Claws,” I have good news and bad news. The good news is the TNT crime drama has been renewed for a 4th season. Yep, Dixie Mafia honcho Roller and the “Nail Artisans of Manatee County” are back for mo’ butchery, money ...

Howard receives Hollywood ‘Star.’  Blog King, Mass Appeal HOLLYWOOD — “Empire” is calling it quits after six remarkable seasons but that doesn’t mean you’ve seen the last of Lucious Lyon. As a matter of fact, you can descry that negro’s greatest accomplishment until your heart’s content when visiting Los Angeles. That’s because Terrence Howard received the 2,674th star on the ...

Young & Restless actor found dead. Blog King, Mass Appeal WOODLAND HILLS — Kristoff St. John, best known for his role as Neil Winters on the long-running CBS drama “Young and the Restless,” has moved on to that great, big soap opera in the sky. The light-skinned thespian died Sunday from an apparent alcohol overdose. He was 52. Kristoff’s attorney, ...

NCIS Los Angeles starts off strong. Mass Appeal Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Mole? What mole? After a 30-minute schedule delay, NCIS: Los Angeles got things started off with a bang Sunday night during the show’s thrilling two hour season eight premiere titled “High-Value Target, Belly of the Beast.” To make a long story short… somebody within the L.A. unit is ...

Gosselaar playing games with Snoop. Mass Appeal Wire Reports SAN DIEGO — Veteran thespian Mark-Paul Gosselaar, best known for his television role as Zack Morris in the 90s teen comedy “Saved By The Bell,” hooked up with Snoop Dogg before tossing out the ceremonial first pitch at Wednesday’s San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves baseball game. Speaking of pitch, Gosselaar ...

Jennifer Lopez has time for season #2. Mass Appeal Wire Reports NEW YORK — Between balancing her music and acting gigs, Jennifer Lopez is busy as a beaver. But the “Ain’t Your Mama” singer is finding time for more double-duty on season two of “Shades of Blue.” Jennifer, 46, stars as crooked cop Harlee Santos, a single-mother NYPD officer who’s ...