Lionel Brockman Richie Sr. and Alberta R. Foster welcomed their son, Lionel Richie, in 1949. Here’s everything to know about ...

Given that Lionel Richie has been a force in the music industry for more than 50 years, you’d think the American Idol judge ...

Lionel Richie has spent the last seven years helping mold music’s next generation as a judge on American Idol. And he’s well positioned to do so after a wildly successful career spanning ...

It’s risky for an “American Idol” hopeful to audition with a song made famous by one of the judges, but a brave contestant for Season 23 was up to the challenge. Sonny Tennet, a singer ...

If Crews Wright was nervous during his “American Idol” audition, he certainly didn’t show it. The country singer from Samson, Alabama, sang for three powerhouse judges on Sunday’s episode ...

Though Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan just kicked off their eighth season behind the iconic American Idol judge’s desk, they told Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night (March 5) that ...

The first “American Idol” contestant to appear on Season 23 received a surprise call from her favorite singer, courtesy of judge Lionel Richie. Kolbi Jordan, a 26-year-old Oklahoman, began her ...

Carrie Underwood got ripped by American Idol co-star Lionel Richie when on Good Morning America on Wednesday. The blonde beauty looked confused when Lionel said she is just too nice on the ...