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Originally Published 3 months ago — by toofab.com
Lionel Richie recounts a dramatic confrontation between his first wife Brenda Harvey and his second wife Diane Alexander, which contributed to the end of his first marriage. The incident involved a heated argument, police involvement, and marked a turning point in Richie's personal life, leading to divorce and subsequent relationships.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Sofia Richie Grainge and her husband Elliot Grainge have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Eloise. Richie Grainge shared a glimpse of the newborn on Instagram, expressing her joy. The couple, who married in April 2023, had announced their pregnancy in January. Richie Grainge, daughter of Lionel Richie, has chosen to keep her child's life private on social media.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Sofia Richie and her husband Elliot Grainge have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Eloise Samantha Grainge, born on May 20, 2024. Richie shared the news on Instagram with a heartfelt post and photo. The couple, who married in April 2023, had previously expressed their excitement about becoming parents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Page Six
Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge welcomed their first baby, Eloise Samantha Grainge, with the middle name honoring Elliot's late mother, Samantha Berg. The couple kept the pregnancy private for mental health reasons and announced the birth on Instagram. Lionel Richie expressed his excitement about becoming a grandfather again.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Good Morning America
Sofia Richie Grainge and her husband Elliot Grainge have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Eloise Samantha Grainge, born on May 20. Richie Grainge shared the news on Instagram, expressing her joy and excitement about motherhood. The couple, who began dating in 2021, got engaged in 2022, and married in April 2023, had announced the pregnancy in January.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Page Six
Sofia Richie and her husband Elliot Grainge welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Eloise Samantha Grainge, on May 20, 2024. The couple had kept the pregnancy private initially to protect their mental health. Lionel Richie, Sofia's father, expressed his excitement over the new addition to the family.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by E! NEWS
Sofia Richie and her husband Elliot Grainge have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Eloise Samantha Grainge, on May 20. The couple, who married in April 2023, shared the joyous news on social media with a photo of their newborn's feet. Sofia, daughter of Lionel Richie, had announced her pregnancy in January with a Vogue maternity photo shoot.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Lionel Richie regrets not asking Madonna to sing on the 1985 charity track "We Are the World," choosing Cyndi Lauper instead, but now realizes he made a mistake. He explained that they needed recognizable voices for the song and that Lauper had that quality. Richie admitted his regret during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel and acknowledged that they should have included both Madonna and Lauper.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Lionel Richie revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that he regrets not including Madonna and Cyndi Lauper in the lineup for the iconic song "We Are the World." He explained that they needed voices that people knew right away and that Cyndi Lauper had the sound they were looking for. Despite Richie's admission, the track, which features several music icons, is still considered one of the greatest songs ever and went on to sell 20 million copies to benefit African famine relief.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
Lionel Richie addressed questions about the making of "We Are the World" on Jimmy Kimmel Live, explaining Dan Aykroyd's presence and the decision to include Cyndi Lauper over Madonna in the song. Richie admitted that not having both featured was a mistake and expressed regret over Madonna's absence in the iconic recording.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Lionel Richie expressed surprise at Katy Perry's departure from American Idol but stated that he's not upset about it. He mentioned that he wasn't aware of her decision and speculated on the qualities her replacement would need, emphasizing the importance of humor and knowledge in the role.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
As Katy Perry's potential final season of "American Idol" approaches, judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie reveal that they are having a blast and have grown comfortable with each other after seven years on the show. The judges also discuss their responsibility in nurturing young talent, checking up on previous contestants, and the possibility of opening up the show to older contestants in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Tonight
Lionel Richie is excited about daughter Sofia Richie's pregnancy and has already chosen the nickname "Pop-pop" for himself when his granddaughter arrives. The singer expressed his joy at the gender reveal of a baby girl and joked about the couple's inability to keep secrets. Additionally, he is gearing up for the release of his documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop," which delves into the making of "We Are the World."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Lionel Richie reflects on the challenges and success of the iconic charity single "We Are the World," as depicted in the documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop." The film offers a detailed account of the high-pressure recording session involving 46 famous artists and the song's enduring impact. Richie discusses the artistic value of the song, its African American tradition, and the difficulties of recreating such a collaborative effort in today's music industry.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TVLine
On TV this Monday, highlights include the premiere of "The Greatest Night in Pop" documentary featuring Lionel Richie reflecting on "We Are the World," the semifinals of America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, Antiques Roadshow, The Bachelor, and the return of The Irrational after a 3-month break.