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SEARS HOLDINGS CO.: has signed an agreement with hip-hop artist LL Cool J to launch a line of street wear for children and teens. The collection, which will include jeans, graphic T-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories, will hit 450 stores in September, before rolling out to 600 by the holidays. Prices will range from $22 for a T-shirt to $50 for jeans.