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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. It can feel as though there aren’t enough hours in the day to get all your work done, go to the […]
LeAnn Rimes is giving fans a vulnerable update after having surgery for cervical dysplasia.
In a lengthy message shared to her Instagram, the 41-year-old country star opened up about how she’s taking her health into her own hands in 2024. “i have to say, this january, has been joyful and easeful,” she began in her post, including two photos of her enjoying the outdoors.
“however, yesterday, i underwent a minor surgery and i wanted to share what i went in for because i think it’s an important reminder to get our annual screenings in order to catch changes that may be taking place within the body early on,” she continued. “several months back, i had my annual pap smear, which came back abnormal.”
The “How Do I Live” singer went on to explain that she’s been dealing with abnormal pap results since she was 17 years old, something her doctors have been monitoring through regular exams. After her most recent scan showed that Rimes had high-grade cervical dysplasia, she underwent a LEEP procedure to remove any abnormal, pre-cancerous cells.
According to Mayo Clinic, cervical dysplasia isn’t cancer, but the presence of cells that “look different from typical cervical cells” on the surface of the cervix. It can range from mild to severe, depending on how different the cells look, and can go away on its own or “turn into cancer” over time.
“now, usually you’re not under anaesthesia for this procedure, but i elected to be,” Rimes wrote in her post. “i’ve had enough trauma in my life already, so i prefer to be out and comfortable. that, my friends, is advocating for your overall, mental wellness and comfort and i HIGHLY recommend it!”
“i’ve always been open about my health challenges and this time around is no different,” she added. “so, ladies, please don’t put off getting your annual pap. my men, too… make sure you get your annual physical, minus the pap smear 😂”
Rimes recently closed out 2023 with a holiday tour, which made stops in Las Vegas, Nashville, Orlando and more. In November, she released God’s Work (Resurrected), an extended version of her 2022 record God’s Work.
“2023… you were good to me, i was good to you…,” she wrote in a Dec. 30 Instagram post. “but, 2024… it’s ON!”
Michael Bolton is recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor. On Friday afternoon (Jan. 5), the legendary crooner posted on his Instagram account, “Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success. I am now […]
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Going to the gym is one way to keep yourself healthy and active, but finding the right gym for you may […]
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Running gear is essential no matter what time of year it is — and having the right equipment for the right […]
Celine Dion‘s sister has given a sad update about the singer’s health. As Celine continues battling Moersch-Woltman syndrome, also known as stiff-person syndrome, the “My Heart Will Go On” vocalist now has “no control of her muscles,” according to Claudette Dion. “She works hard,” Claudette told French publication 7 Jours, per CBS News. “What makes […]
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The Biggest Boss, Rick Ross, is gearing up to conquer the biggest mountain in Africa and get in the best shape of his life.
Spotted on HipHopDX, Rick Ross isn’t one to back away from a challenge, and this might be his biggest one yet. The Maybach Music Group general took to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, December 13, to announce he is climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain.
The “Aston Martin Music” rapper revealed that he and his trainer will scale the mountain together in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. He also has a plan in case anything goes wrong during the trek.
“I mentioned on the podcast last year we was climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro,” Ross said during his jog. “It’s official. Early 2024, it’s going down. [We’re getting in the] best shape of our lives [for this]. Promise I won’t fall out on you muthafuckas. Promise. And guess what? I swear Imma wear my watch, and if I pull that pin on it, in one hour, that helicopter will be there for us.”
Rick Ross’ health journey has been well documented via his social media since suffering multiple seizures that he claims were the direct result of codeine usage.
Since then, when he is not popping bottles of his favorite champagne, out with his girlfriend, or showing off his massive property in Atlanta, Georgia, you can find him in the gym hitting the mits.
When he is not working on his hand skills, he is probably flying somewhere on his brand-new private jet, where he is searching for a personal flight attendant promising to pay a massive six-figure salary.
Rick Ross continues to do big things.
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Texas singer-songwriter Joshua Ray Walker has revealed he is battling colon cancer and will be undergoing surgery in January. Walker, who released his album What Is It Even? earlier this year, took to social media on Thursday (Dec. 14) to update fans on his health battle.
“I have been dealing with some health issues this year that have made my quality of life on the road and off pretty brutal lately,” he wrote. “Even though my prognosis isn’t what I would have hoped for, it is a huge relief to have some answers and a course of action moving forward. Basically, my doctors have found a localized cancer in my colon, and I will be undergoing surgery to remove part of my colon on January, 3rd. Luckily, we found it early, and it’s likely I’ll make a full recovery without further treatment. This is great news, but I will need to take a few months off after the surgery to recover.”
In September, Walker opened two concerts for The Killers but soon was forced to cancel some of his shows in October after being diagnosed with appendicitis. Walker recorded those live performances opening for The Killers and released the humorously titled live project I Opened for The Killers and All I Got Was Appendicitis in October.
“This is deeply disappointing and frustrating, but I’ve consulted with my doctors and I have been advised that after some setbacks during the healing process I need more time to rest before getting back on the road,” Walker said in an Instagram post announcing those show cancellations earlier this year.
In his new post, Walker also revealed that he will release a new song, “Thank You for Listening,” at midnight and shared a performance video of the song.
“I’ve had the idea for ‘Thank You For Listening’ for a while now, but it has definitely been colored by what’s been happening in my life throughout the process of creating it,” he said in the social media post. “What started as a simple “thank you” to my fans, ended up having a much deeper meaning, including my mortality, but this is in no way a goodbye. I’m going to fight with everything I have, and my odds are great. All I ask is for your patience and healing thoughts during this time.”
He also thanked his fans for supporting his music and standing by him.
“I can’t believe what I’ve been able to accomplish because of your support,” Walker said. “That is what this song is about. I would have written songs and continued to play them to empty bar rooms forever, but because of you I’ve been able to accomplish more than I ever could have dreamed. I still can’t believe that people want to hear my songs. So “Thank You For Listening”, and we’ll get through this together. This song is for you. Love y’all!”
Walker released his debut full-length album, Wish You Were Here, in 2019. He followed with 2020’s Glad You Made It and 2021’s See You Next Time. He made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022. His album What Is It Even? featured Walker covering hits made famous by several female pop artists, including “Cuz I Love You” (Lizzo), “Halo” (Beyonce), “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” (Whitney Houston), and “Joshua” (Dolly Parton).
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Nicky Jam is sharing how transforming his health habits and making the decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery have positively impacted his life. The reggaeton star told People this week that he decided to have the procedure — in which the stomach’s size is reduced and re-connected to the small intestine — six months ago. […]
Nicki Minaj faced quite a bit of backlash in 2021 for sharing her stance against the coronavirus vaccine. Now, more than two years later, she’s still not walking back. In one of the rapper’s biggest controversies to date, Minaj was accused of spreading misinformation back when the government first started rolling out preventative shots about […]