Gift of Gab dead: Blackalicious star Timothy Parker dies aged 50 after kidney transplant

being targeted by the World's Scariest Man, it seems The Rock is more interested in a much calmer pursuit - namely curling. Like most of us at around this time every four years, The Rock - real name Dwayne Johnson - has been gripped by the sport, which sees teams launch stones on a sheet of ice before chasing after them with brooms. Except they're not stones, they're rocks, something that The Rock only learned after American broadcaster NBC photoshopped his face onto one and tweeted it out on Wednesday afternoon.

Stranger Things star is only just celebrating her 18th birthday today (February 19).Most know her as Eleven from the Netflix smash hit, which is set to return for a fourth season this year, but she's featured in a number of TV shows and films during her nine-year career.While she keeps her life off-screen mostly private, she gives glimpses into her day-to-day on social media – and she's dating the son of a rock music legend.Millie proves a star-studded life isn't always rosy though, as she's also gone through a battle with anxiety and lost the hearing in one ear.To celebrate her big day, Daily Star is taking a look at her life away from the cameras.Millie Bobby Brown is dating Jake Bongiovi, the son of rock music icon Jon Bon Jovi.Jacob Hurley Bongiovi is 19, and the duo made their romance public in June last year.They started rumours of a relationship a few weeks earlier though, when they were pictured together on Jake's Instagram.He called her his "BFF" at the time, while she responded with a unicorn emoji.Since then they've managed to keep things going despite her busy work schedule, and Millie shared a cute photo of them together on Christmas Day last year, writing: "Happy holidays."They haven't shared any pictures together more recently, but Jake was in the UK at the end of January judging from his Instagram, which featured a classic red phone box.In the past, Millie dated England rugby star Jason Robinson's son Joseph, and social media star Jacob Sartorius.Millie made her on-screen debut in 2013, playing Young Alice in two episodes of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.Since then, her stardom has skyrocketed, mainly thanks to her landing the role of supernatural Eleven in Netflix's Stranger Things.She's starred in a

Valentine’s Day gifts, The Taliban “destroyed flowers and popped balloons” in the streets of Kabul. Enforcers from Afghanistan’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV) raided flower shops in the capital Kabul, enforcing the hardline Islamic republic’s new rules.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are being pushed to the front of the Royal Family as they embark on a series of overseas tours, according to a royal commentator.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge already have a busy start to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year with several visits to other countries.William has already been overseas with his first-ever visit to the United Arab Emirates for the Expo 2020 Dubai, as royal fans went wild for his photo next to a police supercar.Kate is also set for a rare solo tour overseas as she meets members of the Danish Royal Family in Copenhagen.There have also been reports that by March the couple will be on a third overseas visit but this time together.It has been expected to embark on the 12-day tour in March across Commonwealth nations, including Belize, Bahamas and Jamaica, according to the Express.According to reports, these Commonwealth visits are to strengthen the connections between these countries and the Royal Family following Barbados' decision to become independent.Royal commentator and deputy editor of Royal Central Britanni Badger believes Kate and William being chosen for the task shows that the family have “trust” in them to be the face of the family as future king and queen.“I think they are putting more trust in them to be at the forefront,” Bitanni told the Daily Star.“With The Queen's age, she doesn't travel now, and Charles and Camilla are in their 70s.

Instagram earlier today to share her wardrobe mishap as she prepared to present Football Focus.The BBC presenter admitted she’d forgotten to bring a second jumper as she showed off the issue to her Instagram followers.Earlier today, the star shared the problem with her 1.3 million followers on her Instagram Stories.Appearing in a short clip, the star was left giggling as she reached up her arm to show the issue.Wearing a purple jumper dress, Alex revealed it had torn and left a hole in the armpit.In the video, she can be heard saying: “I’ve got a problem with my jumper today.”She then motioned for her fans to “shh” about the mishap.Alex captioned the clip: “I didn’t bring a spare jumper to set today.“Oh nooooo [laughing face emoji]” sic.“See if you can spot it on the show.”She also posted a photo of her getting her microphone put on as she shared a glimpse of her full look.The star looked fantastic in her purple ribbed jumper dress, which runs to mid calf.The gown is fastened with a zip running all the way up her front.She accessorised the look with black strappy heels.Alex captioned the snap: “Work time.”Every Saturday at midday, the former footballer hosts Football Focus on BBC One.She took over the job from Dan Walker last year, and has won rave reviews as its host.Today the star is joined by Ashley Williams and Nedum Onuoha to host.The team will be previewing a big weekend of football as well as interviewing stars.Alex Scott will be chatting to Antonio Conte about his time so far at Tottenham.She’ll also speak to Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson and Everton’s Donny Van De Beek.Alongside this, viewers will be able to see a feature on Arbroath and their season so far.

EastEnders.The ex-EastEnders star, 30, played Lee Carter in the iconic BBC soap on and off between 2014 and 2020.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star at the Daily Mirror's People's Pet Awards, Danny said his time on EastEnders changed the way he saw soap actors forever.The star spilled on the soap ahead of its 37th anniversary today (February 19) - with almost 40 years since its first episode aired on February 19, 1985.Danny said: "I grew up watching soaps, my mum's a big fan. A lot of my family are.

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Storm number six of the season, Storm Eunice, has wreaked havoc across the country.

The strength and resilience families find at the most devastating times of their lives never fails to amaze Caroline Porter, who considers it a privilege to work alongside them.

Usually busy guiding the country’s moral compass, the leader of the Church of England has spent time this week deflecting criticism after he dared to weigh in on something nearly as pressing – the spiritual value, or lack thereof, of The Great British Bake Off.

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Stacey Solomon's fiancèe Joe Swash was mind blown by the strength of the Storm Eunice as it ripped through his garden at Pickle Cottage.The former Eastenders star took to Instagram to document his horror as he braved the winds and took to his backyard to clear up the damage caused by the 122mph winds.Joe commented that the experience had been utter "madness" as he showed his legion of online followers the mess he now had to deal with.Even though the bad weather continued, Joe took to the great outdoors to try and make sense of the situation.Speaking to his 1.9 million followers he shared his disbelief over the damage that had been caused to his property.He exclaimed on camera: "What is happening? This wind is unbelievable! Look!"Moving the lens to show a huge tree that had smashed to the floor in his garden with branches snapped everywhere, he began to explain the chaos.He added: "We've already lost a tree - what's going on?! This is madness!"Joe and Stacey aren't the only people in the UK today who will now be spending their weekend clearing up the destruction from yesterday's strong winds.The MET office issued red weather warnings and advised people to travel if "absolutely necessary".Travel came to halt, schools were closed and millions of homes were left without power overnight.In spite of the torrential weather conditions, Joe's wife Stacey explained to fans that she had still working hard - with the Loose Women star taking to Instagram with a sweet breastfeeding snap of baby Rose.She told fans: "Sorry I've been so quiet! These filming days are super long and any break I get I'm like this.There's MUCH more where that came from! Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news

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Gift of Gab, the Bay Area rapper born Timothy J. Parker and one-half of Blackalicious, passed away last week at age 50, according to a statement issued on Friday by the artist's collective Quantum.

GIFT of Gab has died as of Friday from natural causes, after suffering kidney failure in recent years. The Blackalicious rapper was known for his excellent wordplay and rhyming skills.

Timothy Parker, known as rapper Gift of Gab in the duo Blackalicious, has died at the age of 50, it was announced on Friday.Parker's Bay Area group, Quannum Projects first revealed the sad news and later it was confirmed by Rolling Stone that the hip hop star had died of 'natural causes.'Over the years Gift of Gab had suffered from numerous health related issues such a kidney failure and an organ transplant in 2020. Gone too soon:Timothy Parker, known as rapper Gift of Gab in the duo Blackalicious, has died at the age of 50, it was announced on Friday'It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother, Timothy J.

Gift of Gab has sadly passed away.

published by Rolling Stone. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother, Timothy J.