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Quincy Jones' Haiti Track Recorded
Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Eminem and Bono are among stars who have recorded vocals for charity single 'We Are the World'. The song, originally a hit in 1985 for an all-star line-up led by its...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2010
Richie Granted Restraining Order
LIONEL RICHIE's socialite daughter NICOLE has been granted a permanent restraining order against two members of the paparazzi who allegedly caused her car collision in October (09).The new mum appeared in court to appeal for...
By WENN on 17 November 2009
Stars Confirmed For Jackson Memorial
MARIAH CAREY, JENNIFER HUDSON, USHER, LIONEL RICHIE and SMOKEY ROBINSON have been confirmed as participants in Tuesday's (07Jul09) MICHAEL JACKSON memorial in Los Angeles.The Staples Center tribute will also feature performances and speeches from basketball...
By WENN on 06 July 2009
Commodores Reunion Taking Shape
The long-awaited reunion of soul supergroup the COMMODORES is one step closer - bass player RON LA PREAD has flown to Los Angeles to rehearse with LIONEL RICHIE and guitarist THOMAS MCCLARY.Richie, who turned 60...
By WENN on 22 June 2009
Lionel Richie's Coldplay Hope
Lionel Richie wants to sing with Coldplay.The 'Dancing on the Ceiling' hitmaker says he is a massive fan of Chris Martin's band and they are top of his collaboration wish-list.He said: "I love Coldplay. Those...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 June 2009
Richie Checked Into Rehab With Nicole
LIONEL RICHIE was so determined to help his daughter NICOLE overcome her drug addiction, he checked into rehab with her.The Commodores star was relieved when the socialite checked into an Arizona medical facility in 2003...
By WENN on 29 May 2009
Richie's Dad Inspired Hit Song About Mum
LIONEL RICHIE was inspired to write his classic song THREE TIMES A LADY by his parents' devotion to each other.The soul legend scored a smash hit with the 1978 track after a touching story moved...
By WENN on 28 May 2009
Richie Granddaughter Healed Family Rift
LIONEL RICHIE has credited granddaughter HARLOW with bringing his family together, because she healed a long-running rift with his ex-wife BRENDA.The singer's daughter Nicole Richie gave birth to the tot last year (08), and Richie...
By WENN on 28 May 2009
Commodores To Reform Before The End Of 2009
The original line-up of LIONEL RICHIE's soul supergroup THE COMMODORES is to reunite before the end of the year, according to the EASY singer himself. Richie admits he's forever being asked about reunion plans and rumours...
By WENN on 18 May 2009
Second Number One Single For Lady Gaga
US star Lady GaGa has claimed her second UK number one single with Poker Face, despite the song entering the chart ten weeks ago.The New Yorker's hit climbed from fourth to knock last week's number...
By Contributor on 23 March 2009
Richie Thought Grandchild Would End Career
Pop star LIONEL RICHIE flew into a panic at the news his daughter NICOLE was pregnant - as he believed it would spell an end to his sex appeal. The All Night Long star, 59, believed...
By WENN on 14 March 2009
Madonna And Jackson Guitarist Dies In Poverty
DAVID WILLIAMS, a top session guitarist who performed with MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, LIONEL RICHIE and JESSICA SIMPSON, has died at the age of 58. Williams was admitted to the Sentara Hospital in Hampton, Virginia last week...
By WENN on 09 March 2009
Burke Rejects Richie Support Slot
THE X FACTOR winner ALEXANDRA BURKE turned down the chance to support LIONEL RICHIE on his forthcoming tour - to concentrate on her debut album.The reality TV star was approached by the Dancing On The...
By WENN on 11 February 2009
Richie: 'Don't Invite Me To Your Wedding'
LIONEL RICHIE hates attending friends' weddings - because the ceremony always becomes about him, no matter how much of a low-profile he keeps. The Hello singer urges people to uninvite him from their nuptials - because...
By WENN on 28 January 2009
Lionel Richie's Duet With Goat Herder
LIONEL RICHIE has agreed to duet with a former Moroccan goat herder made famous by British talent show THE X FACTOR. Chico Slimani found fame in the U.K. when he appeared on the 2005 series...
By WENN on 10 October 2007
Lionel Richie In Wag Wedding Heckler Shock
Legendary soul singer LIONEL RICHIE was left embarrassed after rowdy Chelsea footballers heckled him at the reception of England captain JOHN TERRY.Terry's bride TONI POOLE asked for the singer especially for her big day, with...
By Contributor on 19 June 2007
Bonaduce Blasts Lohan + Richie For Promoting Drug Abuse
Former PARTRIDGE FAMILY star DANNY BONADUCE has launched a stinging attack on Hollywood's party girls, claiming they all seem to be racing to see who can become the most damaged. The red-headed US actor has...
By WENN on 14 December 2006
Richie Now Better Known As Nicole's Father
R+B star LIONEL RICHIE is stunned that all his career accomplishments pale in comparison to being known as NICOLE RICHIE'S father. The Grammy-award winning musician claims all of his career accolades now mean nothing...
By WENN on 13 September 2006
Richie Thrilled With Acid Reflux Diagnosis
LIONEL RICHIE was thrilled when a holistic doctor diagnosed that he simply had acid reflux, after he endured four painful throat surgeries and feared he would never sing again. The DANCING ON THE CEILING star...
By WENN on 12 September 2006
Richie: 'I Was Once Branded Voluptuous'
THE SIMPLE LIFE star NICOLE RICHIE is bemused by the constant criticism she now gets for her svelte figure because she was referred to as "voluptuous" just two years ago. Richie, daughter of soul...
By WENN on 24 August 2005
Aimee Osbourne Slams Richie's Drug-fuelled Lies
Rock offspring AIMEE OSBOURNE has blasted former flatmate NICOLE RICHIE for branding her a boyfriend-stealer, owing her rent money and criticising her family. OZZY OSBOURNE's 21-year-old daughter shared an apartment with singer LIONEL RICHIE's...
By WENN on 05 April 2005
Matthau's Niece Lashes Out At Richie
LATEST: WALTER MATTHAU's niece MICHELLE is among those keen to make sure LIONEL RICHIE's ex-wife DIANE gets justice in court - she wants her squashed like a bug. Michelle Matthau was married to DANIEL...
By World Entertainment News Network on 19 November 2004
Nicole Richie's Nipple Piercing Causes Alarm
LIONEL RICHIE's daughter NICOLE's choice of intimate body piercing left her highly embarrassed recently, when she had to show her breasts to airport security. The aspiring singer, who stars in hit reality show THE...
By WENN on 16 July 2004
Nicole Richie Is Sheila E's Niece
LIONEL RICHIE's adopted daughter NICOLE still has music in her blood - her paternal aunt is PRINCE protege SHEILA E. Former COMMODORES frontman Lionel and his then-wife BRENDA adopted 22-year-old Nicole after meeting her...
By WENN on 16 January 2004
Nicole + Pink Upset Billboard Awards Organisers
Organisers of last night's (10DEC03) BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS are fuming after PINK and LIONEL RICHIE's daughter NICOLE turned the airwaves blue. Worried parents jammed phone lines when censors, trying to keep the live TV...
By WENN on 11 December 2003
Lionel Richie Vows Revenge On Simon Cowell After Tv Attack
Soul singer LIONEL RICHIE has promised revenge on music mogul SIMON COWELL - after the sharp-tongued Brit embarrassed him on live TV on Tuesday night (08APR03). Richie appeared as a guest judge on top-rated...
By WENN on 10 April 2003
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