‘American Idol’ Stars’ Stunning Season 23 Salaries Revealed
They're making some serious money in Season 23.
Lionel Richie
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‘American Idol': Breanna Nix’s ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ Stuns the Judges [Watch]
Their facial expressions seem to say they were impressed.
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Lionel Richie ‘Tried to Bribe the Pilot’ to Avoid Canceling Madison Square Garden Show
Richie says the Madison Square Garden show he canceled over the weekend was entirely out of his hands.
Fans Irate After Lionel Richie Cancels New York Show an Hour After Start Time
Richie explained that his plane was unable to land in inclement weather, but some fans weren't satisfied with that excuse.
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‘American Idol': Lionel Richie Mini-Me Tripp Taylor Covers Ray Charles [Watch]
Tripp is the epitome of an old soul.
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Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Pal Around Onstage at Crash My Playa [Watch]
Bryan says that binging Richie onstage with him was a "bucket list moment."
‘American Idol’ Sets Season 21 Premiere Date
'American Idol' Season 21 is coming very soon.
They’re Back! Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry Returning to ‘American Idol’ for Season 21
Host Ryan Seacrest will also return for Season 21.
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie All Returning for ‘American Idol’ Season 3
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will all be back for Season 3 of 'American Idol' on ABC.