Lionel Richie Goes Country With New Album ‘Tuskegee’
R&B legend Lionel Richie (perhaps best known these days as “Nicole Richie’s Daddy…”) is going country.
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Lionel Richie Banned From Performing At Joel Madden Nicole Richie Wedding
Nicole Richie has reportedly banned her dad, R&B legend Lionel Richie, from singing at her upcoming wedding to Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden.
Not even “Endless Love?”
Lionel Richie Walkers Potato Chips Commercial [VIDEO]
It’s just been all downhill for Lionel Richie since the release of the universally-panned “We Are The World” remake. He was once a respected singer/songwriter and legendary member of the R&B troupe The Commodores — these days, the grandpa of two is endorsing “extra crunchy” potato chips.
Tough break.
Richie appears in a new commercial for British-based potato chip brand Walkers singing a rewritten version of his ’80s ballad “Say You, Say Me.” Instead of the original lyrics, Richie can be heard crooning “Share You, Share Me.”
Lionel Richie Recruiting Star Pals To Sing At Joel & Nicole Wedding
Singing soul legend Lionel Richie wants his pop superstar friends, who include Tina Turner and Rihanna, to perform at the upcoming wedding of his daughter Nicole and Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden.
Nicole, 28, and Good Charlotte rocker Joel, 31 — who announced their engagement in January — have two children together and have already started planning a wedding ceremony for later this year. The “Easy” star is planning to invite a host of musicians to the nupitals. Among those expected to attend are Tina Turner, Rihanna, 50 Cent, and Leona Lewis. Lionel also intends to serenade the newlyweds himself.
“All of the biggest names in music are getting an invite. Lionel is asking some to sing. He wants the reception to be a big concert,” a tipster told Britain’s Heat Magazine this week.
Lionel Richie Can’t Wait To Walk Nicole Down The Aisle
After three years and two babies, Nicole Richie and her rock star boyfriend Joel Madden are finally ready to take the plunge. The socialite-turned-designer spilled the beans on their engagement during a taping of the Late Show with David Letterman that will air this Friday.
And now that Joel and Nicole are making their love official, the bride’s famous dad can’t wait to escort her down the aisle.
“My happiness for Nicole and Joel knows no boundaries,” 60-year-old R&B legend Lionel Richie said Tuesday. “They have given me two beautiful grandchildren, Harlow and Sparrow, and have proven to be great parents. I am not sure who is luckier, Nicole and Joel to have each other, or me, to have both of them in my life. I cannot wait to give away the bride!”