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LL Cool J arrives at a benefit polo match where Britain's Prince Harry will play on Governors Island on May 30, 2009 in New York. Harry, 24, son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, is on a two-day formal visit to the city which included a visit to Ground Zero. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff) 
Published: Nov. 11, 2009 at 2:01 PM

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Hip-hop star and actor LL Cool J has signed on to serve as host of next month's "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!" in Los Angeles, CBS announced.

This is the second year in a row LL Cool J will preside over the festivities.

The 2009 event is to take place Dec. 2 at Club NOKIA. It is to air live on CBS as a one-hour program.

The Black Eyed Peas, Sugarland and Maxwell have already been booked to perform on the show.

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards are to be handed out at a ceremony Jan. 31 at the STAPLES Center. It is also slated to air on live on CBS.

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