Lionel Richie

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American
singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. From 1968, he was a
member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records. Richie made
his solo debut in 1982 with the album Lionel Richie and number-one hit
"Truly". Early lifeRichie was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, the son of ... read more

Lionel Richie to open for Jimmy Buffett at Comerica Park

Comeback king Lionel Richie has been tapped as opener for Jimmy Buffett's July 28 show at Comerica Park, promoters announced today."Tuskegee" is Richie's first N...
Posted 8 May 10.12pm — Comment on this

Dick Clark Honored At Memorial By Cast Of Stars

Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Fergie and Paul Stanley were among the stars who turned out to honour TV legend Dick Clark at a memorial service at his home in California l...
Posted 7 May 3.48pm — Comment on this

Jack White's solo album 'Blunderbuss' shoots to No. 1

"Blunderbuss," the Detroit native's first solo record, sold 138,000 copies in its debut week to knock Lionel Richie out of Billboard's top spot.
Posted 2 May 7.41pm — Comment on this

Idol Sales News – Week Ending 05/02/12

This is the weekly sales thread. Please post numbers when they become available. Thanks! 1. Jack White “Blunderbuss” 138K 2. Adele “21″ 84K 3. Li...
Posted 2 May 3.30pm — Comment on this

Kenny Rogers (and others) added to Bonnaroo lineup...

Kenny Rogers & Lionel Richie @ SXSW 2012 (more by Ryan Barkan) "The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has had some surprises artists in the past. There was some surprise w...
Posted 26 April 7.05pm — Comment on this

Lionel Richie Is Once…Twice…The Billboard 200 Champion!

The people have spoken and they still LUV Lionel Richie!Richie's Tuskegee remains in the top spot of the Billboard 200, edging out Jason Mraz (sorry, Jason) and his albu...
Posted 26 April 2.10pm — Comment on this

Lionel Richie - Lionel Richie Urges Nicole Richie And Joel Madden Not To Move Down Under

Lionel Richie is urging his daughter Nicole Richie not to take her kids and move to Australia with husband Joel Madden after he landed a job Down Under Good Charlotte roc...
Posted 26 April 12.15pm — Comment on this

Lionel Richie - Lionel Richie Stands Firm At Top Of Billboard Chart

Lionel Richie s latest album Tuskegee remains steadfast at the top of the US Billboard chart even keeping Jason Mrazs new release from taking the Billboard throne Despite...
Posted 26 April 11.38am — Comment on this

Lionel Richie - Lionel Richie Still On Top In U.S. With Tuskegee

Lionel Richie has landed a second week at the top of the U S album charts with his revamped hits compilation Tuskegee The soul man recorded the album of duets with the bi...
Posted 26 April 8.01am — Comment on this

Jason Mraz Gets Burned By Adele

Poor Jason Mraz!While Lionel Richie was able to steal last week's number one Billboard spot from Adele in the US, Lady A just keeps roll'n in the deep in the UK! The re...
Posted 24 April 2.00am — Comment on this

Lionel Richie - Richie's Great-grandfather Was Born To A Slave And Her Owner

Singer Lionel Richie was left awestruck after discovering his great-grandfather was born to a slave and her white plantation owner while tracing his family history on U S...
Posted 16 April 1.36am — Comment on this

Lionel Richie Owes Over 1 Million Dollars To IRS

Lionel Richie is in debt to the United States - he owes over 1 million dollars to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Most of the debt was incurred due to unpaid income t...
Posted 13 April 7.45pm — Comment on this

Lionel Richie - Lionel Richie Owes $1.1 Million In Unpaid Taxes

Hello is it me youre looking for sang Lionel Richie in the 1980s Yes says the Irs in 2012 Lionel Richie seems to be in financial trouble and he could soon find out that D...
Posted 13 April 7.01pm — Comment on this

Lionel Richie Owes IRS $1.1 Million in Unpaid Taxes

Lionel Richie owes some money to Uncle Sam.The 62-year-old music legend has a $1.1 million debt to the Feds, according to IRS documents obtained by E! News. The hefty ...
Posted 13 April 5.09pm — Comment on this

Lionel Richie Owes The IRS $1.1 Million

Pocket change for someone worth that much...
Posted 13 April 5.02pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Lionel Richie songs in the past year.

  • Running with the night  26 plays
  • All Night Long  25 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Lionel Richie over the past year.

  1. Absolute 80s 51 plays

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