UPDATE: 3:03pm EST – Mary has passed away at the age of 80. Her longtime rep, Mara Buxbaum, said in a statement: “Today, beloved icon, Mary Tyler Moore, passed away at the age of 80 in the company of friends and her loving husband of over 33 years, Dr. S. Robert Levine. A groundbreaking actress, producer, and passionate advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her smile.” Rest in peace! Original story below.
Yo! MTV Raps’ Doctor Dre Is Blind Because Of Diabetes; Pitching Reality Show
Alongside Ed Lover, DJ and personality Doctor Dre rose to fame in the 90s through radio programs and hosting on Yo! MTV Raps, but unlike Ed, Dre has faded into the background in recent years. Turns out, he’s been battling diabetes complications that caused him to lose his vision completely, but thankfully, he doesn’t plan on letting it hold him back!
(Video) Tech: Consumable Origami Meat Robot Treats Your Stomach From The Inside!!
Researchers at MIT developed an origami meat robot that can help treat stomach issues from the inside!
Little Richard Denies Near-Death Rumors
Following the passing of Prince, people began checking in with the few living legends we have left from his era, and the report on Little Richard didn’t come back too well. Both Digital Music News and The Mercury News reported that the singer is in gravely poor health, but thankfully, Richard’s attorney says that’s far from the truth. “I just spoke to him today,” he told Rolling Stone. “He said, ‘You know, I want you to talk to [the press] because I’m really annoyed. This thing started on Facebook. Not only is my family not gathering around me because I’m ill, but I’m still singing. I don’t perform like I used to, but I have my singing voice, I walk around, I had hip surgery a while ago but I’m healthy.’”
(Photos) Before & After: Check Out Timbaland’s 130lb Weight Loss!
Major congrats go out to Timbaland, who has shed over 130lbs in the last 8 months! “With a positive mindset I knew I had to take the initiative to make myself happy and healthy,” the famed producer wrote with the above before-and-after photo on Instagram last night. “When you realize that the only thing that is getting in the way of your goal is self doubt you’ll want to push yourself harder. You got to do this for you. This is for you. This isn’t about anybody. Live for you. Honor you. Never lose sight of that.” So dope! Get a closer look at the progress in the gallery.
(Photos) King Louie Speaks Out After Getting Shot; Kanye & More Show Respects
Last week, Chicago rapper King Louie was shot in the head while in a car in his hometown, but thankfully, he survived the attack. He is now recovering in a local hospital, and he is getting a lot of support from his peers like Kanye West, and even Minister Louis Farrakhan, who visited him on Christmas. “MERRY XMAS 2 ALL,” Louie wrote from his bed. “ALL I WANT 4 XMAS IS 4 EVERYBODY 2 KEEP ME N THEIR PRAYERS …..IM STAYING STRONG 4 MY FAMILY & THOSE WHO R PRAYING 4 ME …..THANK U ALL.” Check out a few more pics the rapper shared in the gallery. Get well soon!
