LL Cool J tapped to host the Grammy Awards gala for a fifth year

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- LL Cool J is to return as host of the Grammy Awards ceremony for a fifth, consecutive year.

The Feb. 15 gala is to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It will be broadcast live on CBS.

"We are delighted to welcome back the very talented LL Cool J as our host for the 58th Grammys," Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement Wednesday. "His unique expertise, both as a Grammy-winning recording artist and accomplished actor, allows him to connect with both his musical peers and the fans at home, and his dynamic personality and charismatic energy set the perfect tone for our show."

"The performances and moments that take place on the Grammy stage are awesome in so many ways for the audience and artists alike," added LL Cool J. "I'm honored once again to host 'Music's Biggest Night' as we celebrate the talented music creators of today. It's going to be an incredible night and I'm excited to share this experience with the world."