The two-time Grammy winner, rapper and actor stepped into the hip-hop scene in the 1980s. At just 16 years old, he signed a deal with Def Jam Records and has sold more than 13 million albums worldwide throughout his career. LL Cool J joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his role in the hit drama “NCIS: Los Angeles.” Source

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. It calls Rose “a leader in the public engagement, insight, and inquiry into contemporary topics of science and society.” Norah O’Donnell reports. Source

The Academy of Country Music Awards set a record Sunday night for the most attended live awards show ever, but some of the best moments came before the show even started. Jan Crawford spoke to the show’s big winners. Source

Country star Tim McGraw is defending his upcoming concert to benefit Newtown, Connecticut against accusations that he is a hypocrite. Also, Brandy makes her Broadway debut in a limited run of “Chicago.” Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source

Series star tells CBS News about the current season of the hit show and how much longer he sees it on the air Source

Country singer Tim McGraw is defending his decision to headline a benefit concert for the charity “Sandy Hook Promise.” As CBSN’s Jeff Glor reports, gun rights advocates called McGraw a hypocrite for taking part in what they consider a “gun control fundraiser.” Source

The country singer — and former female vocalist of the year winner — preps for the 50th anniversary of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Source

More than 80,000 country music fans are expected to jam AT&T Stadium near Dallas for the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards. Source

Dear Readers: the Duke of Hastings will sadly not be reprising his role for Season 2. Source

Since bursting into public consciousness (and onto tabloid pages) as the star of the “Twilight” franchise, Kristen Stewart has come under critical fire. “Sunday Morning” film critic David Edelstein disagrees, and with her latest role in “Clouds of Sils Maria,” offers praise for the young actress’ astonishing career. Source