E-mail a friendMarch 24, 2009
World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Black discusses the issues of healthcare for the poor and faith vs. science and explains some of the latest advances in his field. Hitmaking singer-songwriter-producer The-Dream talks about the difficulties he had growing up and adapting in school.
Dr. Keith Black
Dr. Keith Black
Noted neurosurgeon comments on the link between cell phone usage and brain cancer. (2:02)
Full interview. (14:06)
Dr. Keith Black chairs the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's neurosurgery department, where he combines cutting-edge research and a busy surgical practice. Internationally renowned, he's credited with performing the first outpatient brain surgery and for pioneering research that concentrates chemotherapy directly on brain tumors. The Tuskegee, AL native published his first scientific paper at age 17 and, in an accelerated program, earned both his undergrad and medical degrees in six years. Brain Surgeon is his first book.
The-Dream
The-Dream
Grammy winner talks about the influence of his mother's death on his music. (3:09)
Full interview. (11:41)
After a decade of making hits for others, Terius "The-Dream" Nash is winning critical praise for his own sophomore effort, "Love vs. Money." The Grammy winner has written for some of music's top artists, including Britney Spears, B2K and Mary J. Blige. But, his success was propelled into the stratosphere with Rihanna's 'Umbrella' and Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." He's also an accomplished painter-sculptor, whose work has been shown at various galleries. Radio Killa Records is his joint venture with Def Jam.