News about Lionel Richie

King Charles was embraced by his niece Zara Tindall today as he made a surprise appearance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.  It marks the third public engagement by the 73-year-old monarch in four days as he returns to public-facing duties amid his treatment for cancer.  Zara beamed as she greeted her uncle at the Berkshire event, clearly relieved at the positive sign that he's recovering from his illness. 

Kate Moss went braless in a silky silver gown and black tie belt at the King's Trust Global Gala in New York City on Thursday.  The event, hosted by Motown legend Lionel Richie and former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, was founded in the United Kingdom by King Charles III with the aim of helping disadvantaged young people.  Making her presence felt as the event got underway in Manhattan, Kate, 50, partied the night away in her shimmering floor-length frock, while posing on the red carpet. 

Lionel Richie has revealed his friend King Charles III is 'doing fantastic' during his cancer treatment after the monarch returned to public-facing duties this week. The 74-year-old singer, who has been friends with the King since the 1980s after meeting through what was the Prince's Trust , also described Charles as 'doing well'. The King, 75, has been having treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February, and on Tuesday he was out meeting the public with Queen Camilla as they visited University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London . Speaking at the inaugural King's Trust Global Gala in New York last night, Richie told People : 'Happily I can say, he is doing fantastic. Again, I understand, he needs to sit still, you know what I'm saying. The most important part is he is doing well. He's back to his duties and so therefore, I wouldn't want the first thing for him to do is come over - let's not prove anything here.' Richie also joked that he was expecting a phone call from the King after the event at Cipriani South Street, saying: 'Believe me, my question [from Charles] now is, 'How was it?' After I finish tonight, I'm gonna get that call saying, 'Well, how was it?'.'

Lionel Richie and girlfriend Lisa Parigi were among a number of stars attending The King's Trust 2024 Global Gala at Casa Cipriani in New York on Thursday.  Motown legend Richie, 74, co-hosted the event with former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, 52.  The Hello hitmaker looked dapper in a black velvet tuxedo with a bowtie, and black dress shoes. 

The star-studded occasion marked the first major event since The Prince's Foundation was renamed The King's Trust. The event, held in New York, was hosted by King's Trust Global Ambassadors Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful OBE. A surprise performance by John Legend is also understood to have taken place, with the singer seen posing in a white suit and bow tie. The Prince's Trust became the King's Trust in November last year, as Charles set up the foundation while he was still the Prince of Wales.

Kate Moss ensured she claimed her own share of the spotlight as she joined close friend Charlotte Tilbury at the King's Trust Global Gala in New York City on Thursday. The event, hosted by Motown legend Lionel Richie and former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful , was founded in the United Kingdom by King Charles III with the aim of helping disadvantaged young people. Making her presence felt as the event got underway in Manhattan, Kate, 50, looked stunning in a shimmering silver silk gown while posing for a series of red carpet photos.

American Idol alum Mandisa was honored with a tribute performance on Monday's episode - after her shock death at the age of 47. She first rose to fame as a contestant on season five of the competition series in 2006, ultimately finishing in ninth place. The singer then enjoyed a successful career in Christian music, winning a Grammy Award in 2014 for her gospel album Overcomer.

Lionel Richie was spotted while leaving a restaurant with his girlfriend Lisa Parigi in Los Angeles on Monday evening. The 74-year-old singer and his 34-year-old partner stayed close to one another as they made their way out of the eatery and stepped into the city's bustling streets. The American Idol judge - who recently gave a 'major compliment' to one of the show's contestants - opted for a nearly all-black outfit that was comprised of a zip-up jacket, t-shirt and matching pants.

American Idol contestant Will Moseley has been branded 'disgusting' by fans over a horrifying hunting video showing him setting four dogs on a terrified wild hog. Georgia born Moseley, 23, who is a Top 8 finalist on the current season of Idol, was slammed after a 2022 Instagram video resurfaced showing him hunting a hog which had been trapped in a river bed.

Sofia Richie celebrated her first wedding anniversary with husband Elliot Grainge on Sunday.  The 25-year-old - who is currently expecting her first child with the music executive, 30 - took to Instagram to share snaps from their lavish wedding as she marked the special occasion. Lionel Richie's daughter also penned a sweet caption for her other half, writing, '1 year ago today! I want to marry you a million times over again @elliotgrainge.'

Chloe Sims got cosy with a Netflix exec at the Chiltern Firehouse on Thursday night days after clarifying her relationship - or lack thereof - with Lionel Richie's son. The reality star, 42, wrapped her arms around Luke McFarlane, Netflix's unscripted series manager. Luke oversees Chloe's sibling reality show The House Of Sims which airs on Netflix and on OnlyFans TV. For the outing, Chloe wore very pale blue jeans with a black top, a black biker jacket, and a black Christian Dior bag. Luke wore black trousers, black Dr Martens, and a navy coat finishing his look with black-framed glasses.

Nicole Richie revealed she has always been 'open' about her wild child past with her daughter Harlow, 16, and son Sparrow, 14. While appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, the adopted daughter of legendary singer Lionel Richie admitted that she has been preparing for her children to google her since they were born. When asked by Barrymore if her kids ever call her out about her past antics in the mid-2000s, the 42-year-old reality star explained she's always been 'very open with' her kids. 'I knew that, you know, that they would be on the internet one day,' she mused. 'And so, they're gonna find out, they do have fingers and so, you know, I'm going to be, I was, I've been very transparent with them.'

The House of Sims star, 42, was pictured holding hands with Lionel Richie 's son, who's 13 years her junior, in February after the couple were reportedly seen 'passionately kissing' in a Los Angeles nightclub. Despite admitting Miles is 'fun' and 'really lovely', Chloe has confirmed she is still 'single' although her romance with the singer has opened her eyes to settling down with a younger man. In an exclusive interview, Chloe told MailOnline Miles approached her at an Emmys party, where Megan Fox , 37, was a guest, as well as Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler , 76, who the TOWIE star joked is 'more in her age range.' After relocating from Essex to LA, Chloe says she's enjoying dabbling in a larger dating pool, admitting on TOWIE she only had romances with men she wouldn't see 'in the real world.'

Katy Perry recalled her early struggles to break into the music industry, including getting her car repossessed and spending her early twenties 'couch surfing.' While appearing on Friday's episode of Good Morning America, the 39-year-old pop star looked back on her own rise to fame when asked if mentoring contestants on American Idol takes her back to her own days chasing her dreams of stardom. 'It feels like it was yesterday for me,' she raved while sitting alongside Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest. 'I can smell it, taste it, hear it, all of it.' Before becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 143 million records worldwide, the Grammy nominee admitted she barely scraped through by the skin of her teeth.

The Internet had a thing or two to say about the music selection on the latest episodes of American Idol.  The Top 24 hit the stage in Hawaii on Sunday and Monday's episode of the show - but the songs they performed left many fans disappointed. Viewers slammed the contestant's song selections on X, with one branding the choices 'off key and pitchy.'

On Sunday's episode of American Idol on ABC, Lionel Richie stunned McKenna Faith Breinholt by giving her a'major compliment.' The 74-year-old judge was featured on part one of the Top 24 that featured 12 raves about McKenna, 25, who closed out the show's performance of The Story by Brandi Carlile. "I'm going to give you a big thank you." For a moment, I had to close my eyes and say that Joni Mitchell is probably the next closest thing to him. They are big shoes. There's something about a singer who can't sing or without running, so please tell me the tale and make us all feel it. 'You did it,' Lionel said.

On Tuesday evening, Nicole Richie was joined by her father, Lionel, as she helped her daughter at the premiere of her film Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead in Los Angeles. On the red carpet, the music legend planted a sweet kiss on the actresses' forehead, and the 74-year-old was beaming with pride. The hitmaker kept it casual in a black bomber jacket, matching loose trousers, and a white T-shirt, looking as chic as ever.

Jordan Anthony, a Perth resident, has earned a golden ticket to American Idol's Top 24. From 56 contestants, the Australian contestant became the first to qualify for the Top 24. My father is actually a vocal coach.' Even when I don't want it, Jordan gives me his five cents every now and then,' even though he doesn't like it.'

On the hit US show American Idol, a British Eurovision singer has tries his luck across the pond. Michael Rice, a born in Hartlepool, entered the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest for the United Kingdom but came in last place with just 16 points. Michael, 26, is still dreaming of playing for American Idol last October, with his jaw-dropping try-out broadcasting in the United States last month.

Nicole Richie was given a gruesome reminder of the moment she inadvertently set fire to her own hair on Monday. After an outdoor party held in honor of her milestone 40th birthday, the daughter of Motown legend Lionel Richie went viral in 2021, but for the wrong cause. Richie leans out her birthday candles in a social media video that was later seen by millions of people, only to recoil in terror after a stray fire sets her hair ablaze.

If a ceiling existed, Chloe Sims was dancing on it as she began an unexpected new love with the son of Motown legend Lionel Richie on Saturday evening. During what seemed to be a romantic date night with Miles Richie in Beverly Hills, love conquered all for Chloe, better known for her appearances on The Only Way Is Essex. The 42-year-old reality star swooned down the pavement with Miles, 29, before leaning in for a longing kiss.

Chloe Sims, 42, a former The Only Way Is Essex alum, is accused of battling it out at a nightclub in Los Angeles earlier this month, where the two are said to have shared numerous passionate kisses throughout the night. According to insiders, their chemistry was so good that they'texting and sexting" have continued non-stop, and Miles will be reunited when Miles' next visit to LA is coming. The insider told DailyMail.com exclusively, 'Chloe and Miles arrived at an LA nightclub right before New York Fashion Week.' They had a blast and were seen passionately that same night.' Since then, they have been texting, sexting, and chatting, and they're planning to meet up in LA, where she lives.'

Katy Perry, who served on the judge's panel alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, has confirmed she will likely leave American Idol at the end of season 22. Richie is now speaking out about what she thinks about her release after working side-by-side since the reality competition show relaunched on ABC in 2018. 'I'm not mad,' the Stuck On You crooner said during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! 'It just made me run off the road when I first heard about it,' says the king on Thursday.'

After Katy Perry's surprise departure this week, American Idol executives are apparently 'pushing' for Miley Cyrus to replace her. The judge, 39, has confirmed she would be stepping down from the popular ABC show, leaving a spot open for a new star to join regulars Lionel Richie, 74, and Luke Bryan, 47. Bosses are now searching for a replacement, with some producers aiming to have Jennifer Lopez back on the judging panel, while others are eyeing Miley, 31.