LL Cool J to host Spike TV’s ‘Lip Sync Battle’

LL Cool J (Photo courtesy Spike)

LL Cool J to host Spike TV’s ‘Lip Sync Battle’

** THE SHOWBIZ LIVE! – New York, NY, January 7, 2015 – Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY Award-winner LL COOL J will host Spike TV’s original series, “Lip Sync Battle,” debuting April 2. Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling, the new series will feature celebrities going head to head – lip-syncing the song of their choice – battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet.

“Like the rest of the world, I’m a big fan of these battles, but this show is going to bring it to a whole new level. I’m thrilled to be working with Jimmy Fallon, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant, and the entire team to host the show and can’t wait for the fans at home to join in!!” said LL COOL J

“Icon, Grammy Winner and one of the best hosts in the game, LL COOL J will bring a whole new fan base of music lovers to the show. We have the dream team in front of and behind the camera on Lip Sync Battle and we’re ready to BRING IT for our fans” said Casey Patterson Executive Producer/Executive Vice President Talent Development and Production, Viacom Entertainment Group.

Spike TV’s “Lip Sync Battle” will be executive produced by Eight Million Plus Productions, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant, Casey Patterson, Jay Peterson of Matador and Rick Schwartz of Eight Million Plus. Emmy®-award nominee Beth McCarthy-Miller (“Saturday Night Live,” “30-Rock,” “The Sound of Music Live,” “Modern Family”) will serve as Director. LL COOL J will also serve as a Producer on the show.

The 10-episode series will tape in January in New York City.

** Via press release