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Lionel Richie Named 2016 Musicares Person Of The Year
Lionel Richie has been named the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year.The 66-year-old singer will be honoured with the accolade next year in recognition of his extensive career with the Commodores and as a solo...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2015
Lionel Richie's Hip Replacement
Lionel Richie has had a hip replacement.The 65-year-old former Commodores singer was left with arthritis due to years of wearing platform boots and dancing around on stage so had the joint replaced three years ago.He...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 September 2014
Lionel Richie Wrote Lady On The Toilet
Lionel Richie wrote Kenny Rogers' hit song 'Lady' while he was on the toilet.The former Commodores singer penned the 1980 hit for Kenny, and the country legend has revealed Lionel went to the restroom for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 August 2014
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
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
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
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