Lionel Richie
American singer, songwriter and actor
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Lionel Richie has done everything to give us all beautiful music & I am putting the universe on notice right now! It's not his time! Quit playing with the ones we love. Life is hard & we need the joy bringers.”
- Fans on social media showed their support for Richie, with one writingThe Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…
Dolly, what a fun ride… ‘I Will Always Love You.’ We will always love you! Your light and your music will live on forever.”
- Richie was last active on Instagram four days ago, posting a photo of himself with the late country superstar Dolly Parton that he captionedThe Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…
Now, what I have learned about my years of being in the business: when you are feeling dizzy, sit your ass down. And when you are feeling strange about yourself, sit your ass down.... Now I want you to know that that is the first time in the history of ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ I’ve done it sitting down,
- Following the song, Richie told the audience... he continued to audience laughter and cheersThe Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…
They’re fine Christian men,... we didn’t have that Instagram, and that TikTok and that go out and tell a lie and then go post it. What the hell was that?”
- Richie clarified, before pointing out that back thenThe Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…
Now, I want you to know that’s the first time in the history of ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ I’ve done it sitting down,
- Richie saidNBC Newsnbcnews.com/pop/culture…
See you in Toronto... let’s party all night long!"
- Richie addedFox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/lion…
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Lionel Richie is ‘doing great’ but taking a break from performing after heart procedure
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CNNcnn.com/2026/09…Lionel Richie, 77, hospitalized on tour for third time as singer cancels more shows
The Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…Richie was on a nationwide tour with Earth, Wind & Fire
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Fox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/lion…He was reportedly hospitalised after his August 29 concert
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Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/entertainment/chr…Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly postpones show after band member’s medical emergency
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/eart…The funk group were scheduled to perform alongside Richie at San Francisco’s Chase Center
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International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/megan/moroney…Country star Megan Moroney exits stage in tears as she abruptly cancels show mid-performance
The Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…Sandringham festival starring Lionel Richie cancelled over low sales
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/news/2026…Three summer music festivals on historical country estates have been cancelled at the eleventh hour, with the organiser blaming high costs and low ticket sales
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Country singer drops 70 pounds, sets new weight loss goal after years of breathlessness on stage
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/coun…Lionel Richie forced to postpone concerts following health scare
The Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…Lionel Richie was forced to abruptly cancel his performance mid-show on the opening night of his tour
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/lion…Lionel Richie abruptly ends concert after falling ill midway through
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International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/10/fun…Lionel Richie issues warning to rude celebrities after Chappell Roan backlash
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/lion…Chappell Roan addresses security guard incident involving Jude Law’s 11-year-old daughter: ‘I do not hate my fans’
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