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Lionel Richie Can't Record Without Hat
Lionel Richie can't record a song unless he's wearing a beanie or tennis hat. The 'Dancing on the Ceiling' singer is particularly superstitious when it comes to laying down his vocals, and has to be...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 March 2012
Lionel Richie's Fears Over Voice As He Ages
Veteran singer Lionel Richie panicked every time he underwent vocal surgery over fears the procedure would rob him of his voice.The Hello hitmaker revealed on Wednesday evening's (28Mar12) Piers Morgan Tonight show that he has...
By WENN on 29 March 2012
Lionel Richie Wants Florida Law Revised After Trayvon Martin Shooting
Lionel Richie has urged politicians in Florida to revoke a "stand-your-ground" law following the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin last month (Feb12).The 17-year-old African-American student was wearing a hoodie when he was gunned down in...
By World Entertainment News Network on 29 March 2012
Lionel Richie Wears Lucky Hats To Record
Lionel Richie takes a haul of headwear into recording studios with him, as he insists on wearing a lucky hat whenever he lays down new songs.The Hello hitmaker has penned more than a dozen chart-topping...
By WENN on 28 March 2012
Kelly Clarkson To Judge New Tv Talent Show
Kelly Clarkson has joined the judging panel of new TV talent show 'Duets'.The 'Stronger' hitmaker - who found fame on the first series of 'American Idol' - will join forces with music legend Lionel Richie,...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2012
The Voice: Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie Add Superstar Power
Now that the five weeks of 'blind auditions' are over, The Voice can really get down to the serious business of finding itself a singing star. The judges have chosen their teams and on last...
By Lew Irwin on 06 March 2012
Lionel Richie: Whitney Had To Save Herself
Lionel Richie thinks Whitney Houston was the only person who could have saved herself. The 'Dancing on the Ceiling' hitmaker was a friend of the late singer - who tragically died after allegedly ingesting alcohol...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2012
Lionel Richie Wants To Duet With Adele
Lionel Richie wants to work with Adele and Sir Paul McCartney.The 'Hello' hitmaker is releasing an album of his hits re-recorded with country artists - including Shania Twain and Willie Nelson - but says there...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2012
Lionel Richie Set For Country Album, Featuring Willie Nelson
Lionel Richie is making the foray into country music and has teamed up with the likes of Willie Nelson, Blake Shelton and Shania Twain for new record 'Tuskegee'. Set for release in March 2012, the...
By WENN on 28 October 2011
Hugh Jackman's Tears For Lionel Richie
Hugh Jackman used to cry over the Lionel Richie song 'Penny Forever' - because he was dumped by a girl named Penny when he was 16. The 'Real Steel' star - who married Australian actress...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 October 2011
Lionel Richie Giving Dizzee Career Advice
Lionel Richie has been giving Dizzee Rascal career advice.The British rapper was at the recent 30th birthday party of the singing legend's daughter, Nicole Richie, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, where her father gave him...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 October 2011
Nicole Richie Debuts Breast Implants In Mexico
Nicole Richie, the American reality star and fashion designer, has had breast implants, according to US Weekly Magazine. The 'Fashion Star' mentor reportedly went under the knife this summer, and debuted her fuller physique while...
By WENN on 29 September 2011
Coldplay And Lady Gaga Sign Up For Children In Need
Coldplay and Lady Gaga have signed up to play a charity show organised by Take That's Gary Barlow. The 'Born This Way' hitmaker and 'Yellow' group will take to the stage for a Children In...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 September 2011
Gary Barlow Goes Solo For Radio 2 Concert
Gary Barlow performed several Take That hits as he played solo at the Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park concert last night (11.09.11).Without the aid of his bandmates, the musician - who agreed to headline...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 September 2011
Gary Barlow Replaces Sick Lionel Richie At Show
British singer Gary Barlow has stepped in at the last minute to replace Lionel Richie at a star-studded concert in London on Sunday (11Sep11).The Dancing on the Ceiling hitmaker was due to headline Bbc Radio...
By WENN on 09 September 2011
Sick Lionel Richie Axes Album Recording And London Show
Lionel Richie has halted recording of his new album and pulled out of a star-studded concert in London after falling ill.The Dancing on the Ceiling hitmaker was due to headline Bbc Radio 2's Live In...
By WENN on 08 September 2011
Jls Record With Rochelle
JLS have recorded a track with Rochelle WisemanThe group asked the Saturdays singer - who is the girlfriend of band member Marvin Humes - to record the female vocal on a song they have written,...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2011
Shania Twain Returning To Cmt Awards After 7 Years
Shania Twain, the multi-million selling Canadian singer, is returning to the Country Music Television Awards seven years after her last appearance. Shania Twain, whose last album 'Up!' was released in 2002, will present an award...
By WENN on 02 June 2011
Beyonce Names Album 4
Beyonce Knowles has named her new album'4'. The 'Run The World (Girls)' singer originally planned a different title for her fourth solo record, but was convinced by her fans to name it after her lucky...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 May 2011
Lionel Richie's Great Great Grandfather Was A Slave Owner
Soul star Lionel Richie has discovered his great great grandfather was a slave owner, who freed the woman who bore him a child - the singer's great grandfather.The Hello hitmaker recently taped an episode of...
By WENN on 07 March 2011
Richie Tops Love Songs Rundown
LIONEL RICHIE's track STUCK ON YOU has been named the most popular love song of all time.The 1984 hit topped Last.fm's rundown of the most romantic tracks their users listen to, while it was closely...
By WENN on 14 February 2011
Richie Recording Album With Country Stars
Soul star LIONEL RICHIE is recording a duets album with the biggest names in country music.The Easy singer has re-recorded his biggest hits with stars like Tim MCGraw, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffet and longtime pal...
By WENN on 20 January 2011
Hosting Daughter's Wedding Was 'Dream Come True' For Richie
LIONEL RICHIE's "dream" came true when he played host at his daughter NICOLE's wedding to JOEL MADDEN earlier this month (Dec10) - because he always wanted his children to marry at his home.Richie wed the...
By WENN on 20 December 2010
Nicole Richie Reveals Why Paris Wasn't At Wedding
Nicole Richie didn't invite Paris Hilton to her wedding because she only wanted to have guests "who care" about her.The socialite tied the knot with long-term partner Joel Madden on Saturday (14.12.10) in front 130...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 December 2010
Joel Madden Shocked By Elephant At Wedding
Joel Madden had no idea there would be an elephant at his wedding. The Good Charlotte frontman married fashion designer-and-TV star Nicole Richie, his girlfriend of four years, in front of 130 close friends and...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 December 2010
Michael Jackson's Kids' School Struggle
Michael Jackson's children are having trouble fitting into school because of their full-time bodyguards. The late 'Thriller' singer's eldest kids - Prince Michael, 13, and Paris, 12 - have enrolled in The Buckley School in...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 August 2010
Richie Misses Jackson 'Every Day'
LIONEL RICHIE is still struggling to come to terms with the death of MICHAEL JACKSON - the veteran singer misses his pal "every single solitary day".Richie enjoyed a long friendship with the Thriller hitmaker, who...
By WENN on 30 August 2010
Richie: 'Jackson Kids Have A Chance To Be Normal'
MICHAEL JACKSON's close friend LIONEL RICHIE is convinced the superstar's kids "have a better chance" of living a "normal life" after their father's tragic death.The Thriller hitmaker's three kids - Prince, 13, Paris, 12, and...
By WENN on 29 August 2010
Diane Kruger Won't Marry
Diane Kruger won't marry Joshua Jackson.The 'Troy' actress - who divorced French actor Guillaume Canet in 2006 after five years of marriage - is "committed" to Joshua but doesn't think their relationship would be made...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 June 2010
Lionel Richie Planning Wedding Concert
Lionel Richie wants his pop star pals to sing at his daughter Nicole's wedding.The 'Dancing on the Ceiling' singer is planning to invite a host of musicians to Nicole and her fiance Joel Madden's impending...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 April 2010
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