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Lionel Richie is reportedly "back home" and "feeling OK" after his hospital stint. The 77-year-old music veteran checked himself into a medical facility after he started feeling unwell during a concert in St.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 1

Lionel Richie 'remains in ICU' as medics investigate 'possible cardiac-related issues'

Lionel Richie reportedly remains in ICU following a on-stage struggle over the weekend. The legendary 77-year-old musician was expected to be discharged from a hospital in St.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 31

Lionel Richie Hospitalized After St. Louis Concert

Singer and TV personality Lionel Richie was hospitalized in the intensive care unit after struggling to finish a Saturday concert in St. Louis. Near the end of the show, the American Idol judge asked for a chair and performed his final song, “All Night Long,” while seated.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 5

Lionel Richie issues major health update for fans after axing shows

Lionel Richie has returned to the stage after illness forced him to postpone two concerts. Reassuring fans he is recovering as he resumed his Sing a Song

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 1

'I had you worried there for a minute...' Lionel Richie makes return to the stage after hospital trip

Lionel Richie returned to the stage in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night (06.30.26) after being hospitalized last week and joked with his fans he had them "worried there for a minute".

Entertainment News / Contact Music / June 26

'Heartbroken' Lionel Richie postpones shows after dizzy spell at opening night of tour

Lionel Richie has postponed two concerts after the opening night of his Sing Along All Night Long tour was cut short when he suffered a dizzy spell. The 77‑year‑old singer was performing at the Grand Casino Arena in St.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 26

Lionel Richie Tour 2026: Updated Schedule After Health Scare — Which Shows Are Postponed?

Lionel Richie's 2026 tour dates have already been affected after the music legend suffered a health scare during opening night in St. Paul, Minnesota. Doctors have advised Richie to rest, prompting the postponement of his next two concerts, while the remainder of the tour is currently expected to resume June 30 in Pittsburgh.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / June 25

Lionel Richie Reportedly Hospitalized After Falling Ill During Opening Night of North American Tour

Singer Lionel Richie worried fans as he was reportedly rushed to the hospital after becoming dizzy during the opening night of his North American tour.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 25

What Happened to Lionel Richie? His Medical Scare & Past Health Issues

At 77 years old, Lionel Richie was performing on the opening night of his 2026 tour on June 24 when he fell ill and had to cancel the show early. Fans were left concerned for the American Idol judge, as minimal answers were given about his condition.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 27

Lionel Richie Slams Celebrities for Getting Fed Up With Fans When They Get Famous

Lionel Richie just slammed celebrities for getting fed up with fans when they get famous, amid Chappell Roan facing backlash for her treatment of fans.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / February 23

‘American Idol’ Recap: Hollywood Week Begins With Performances From Hannah Harper & More

Hollywood Week has officially begun in Season 24 of American Idol. This year, 127 contestants made it through the Auditions and into Hollywood Week, which took place in Nashville.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / January 28

Lionel Richie Teams with Earth, Wind & Fire for Big 2026 North American Tour

Another tour to add to your summer bucket list is Lionel Richie’s “Sing A Song All Night Long” Tour. The tour will feature Richie and the legendary ’70s funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, who are also returning for another joint tour.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 21

‘American Idol’: Contestant With Stutter Jesse Findling Wows Judges

An American Idol contestant with a stutter wowed judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood with an emotional performance that earned him a standing ovation.

Miami Dolphins News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Who is Jamal Roberts? All you need to know about the CFP National Championship National Anthem singer

The College Football Playoff cycles through big names for national anthem duties. Fantasia in 2024. Coco Jones in 2025. Monday night brings someone different.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 12

Sofia Richie Grainge reveals sex of second child

Sofia Richie Grainge is having a baby boy. In October 2025, the model, 27, and her husband, Atlantic Records CEO Elliot Grainge, 32, announced that their daughter Eloise, 20 months, will have a sibling, and now Sofia has revealed their unborn child's sex via a series of photos from her baby shower on her Instagram Stories.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 17

Sofia Richie Grainge expecting second child

Sofia Richie Grainge is expecting her second child. The 27-year-old model gave birth to daughter Eloise, who she has with husband Elliot Grainge, just 17 months ago, and the toddler is to become a big sister next year.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 14

Lionel Richie Spills Shocking Secret: Michael Jackson Called 'Smelly' by Quincy

In his new memoir, Lionel Richie recounts a startling anecdote about his longtime friend Michael Jackson, revealing that legendary producer Quincy Jones gave the pop icon the unflattering nickname "Smelly" because of persistent body odor, a detail that paints a more human — and imperfect — portrait of one of music's biggest stars.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 4

Lionel Richie: 'The same crooks that were trying to take advantage of Michael Jackson were coming to take advantage of me'

Lionel Richie claims “crooks” tried to take advantage of him and Michael Jackson. The 76-year-old musician was close friends with the late King of Pop – who died in 2009 at the age of 50 – and he revealed how sorry he felt for the former child star that he never got to experience a normal life.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 1

Lionel Richie Reveals Why Michael Jackson Was Nicknamed 'Smelly' by Quincy Jones

In his newly released memoir "Truly," Lionel Richie shares a surprising and humorous behind-the-scenes story about his close friend Michael Jackson — including why legendary producer Quincy Jones nicknamed the King of Pop "Smelly." Richie, 76, writes that the nickname wasn't meant to hurt.

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20 awesome covers of pop songs from metal bands

When it comes to metal, it's usually the harder and heavier the better. Even when covering pop songs.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / December 2, 2021

'American Idol' sets premiere date for 20th overall season

Ryan Seacrest will return as host, as will Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as judges. That has been the group holding "Idol" down since the rebooted franchise debuted in March 2018.

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / September 1, 2021

Lionel Richie creates 'All Night Love' flavor for Tyra Banks' SMiZE ice cream brand

Alexa, play "All Night Long (All Night)" by Lionel Richie.

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2021

Lionel Richie & Luke Bryan support Caleb Kennedy following controversial 'American Idol' exit

Chayce Beckham, Grace Kinstler and Willie Spence were revealed as the final three American Idol contestants at the end of Sunday night's semifinal episode—eliminating 16-year-old rocker Casey Bishop.

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