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IRS files tax lien against Lionel Richieupdated: Fri Apr 13 2012 19:09:00

The IRS has issued a tax lien against singer Lionel Richie for unpaid taxes, the performer said through his publicist Friday.

Madonna's flower anger goes viralupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 09:49:00

Madonna insults hydrangeas and flower lovers counterattack. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

'MDNA' gives Madonna biggest album debut of 2012updated: Wed Apr 04 2012 09:49:00

Madonna scored her eighth number-one on the Billboard Top 200 album chart with her latest release, "MDNA."

Country stars guest list grows for Lionel Richie TV concertupdated: Mon Mar 05 2012 10:04:00

Lionel Richie's got once, twice, three times the friends you do.

'Yeah!' Usher is giving back Libya moneyupdated: Tue Mar 08 2011 04:18:00

Add R&B star Usher to the list of entertainers giving up the paychecks they earned performing for members of embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's family.

Whoa, Nelly -- the Gadhafis like to partyupdated: Tue Mar 01 2011 08:14:00

Canadian pop singer Nelly Furtado's Twitter admission that she performed for members of embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's family puts her on a select but growing list of top-flight entertainers who have done so.

People.com: Nicole Richie's 'Magical' Wedding Nightupdated: Wed Dec 15 2010 13:51:00

"It was the best night of my life," joyful newlywed Joel Madden tells PEOPLE

People.com: Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Wedding Draws Family, Friends - and an Elephant!updated: Mon Dec 13 2010 09:29:00

The trained pachyderm is seen being led into Lionel Richie's estate for the celebration

People.com: QUOTED: Nicole Richie Says to Throw Food at Lionel Richieupdated: Tue May 18 2010 17:52:00

She jokingly suggests that pals pelt her father with food during a Cannes performance

People.com: Enrique Iglesias Shares His Cinco de Mayo Playlistupdated: Wed May 05 2010 19:51:00

The singer's new single, "I Like It," is the perfect party-starter

People.com: What You Didn't See on the Oscarsupdated: Mon Mar 08 2010 12:57:00

From Jake Gyllenhaal's nickname for Rachel McAdams to Kristen Stewart & Taylor Lautner's giggle-fest, find out what you missed on TV

People.com: Lionel Richie Can't Wait to Walk Nicole Down the Aisleupdated: Tue Feb 16 2010 15:13:00

"I am not sure who is luckier, Nicole and Joel to have each other, or me, to have both of them in my life," he tells PEOPLE

People.com: 5 Things to Know About Singer Iyazupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 13:47:00

Kara DioGuardi is his "industry mom" and he's obsessed with Disney. Meet the rap world's newest star!

Stars gather for 'We Are the World' recordingupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 09:23:00

Dozens of recording stars converged on a Hollywood studio on Monday evening to add their voices to a song they hope will raise millions of dollars for Haitian earthquake relief.

'We are the World' updateupdated: Tue Feb 02 2010 09:23:00

CNN's Kareen Wynter talks to music producer RedOne about his involvement with the "We are the World" update.

People.com: The Jackson Kids Channel Michael's Loveupdated: Mon Feb 01 2010 09:30:00

Prince Michael and Paris Jackson accept their late father's Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys

Nicole Richie, Joel Madden show off babyupdated: Wed Oct 21 2009 16:40:00

Six weeks after welcoming their first son, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden -- along with their 21-month-old daughter Harlow -- are showing off the latest addition to their family, Sparrow James Midnight Madden.

People.com: Lionel Richie: 'Sparrow Looks Just Like Harlow'updated: Mon Sep 14 2009 08:07:00

Plus the "proud" grandpa says new mom Nicole is "the happiest woman ever"

People.com: Mystery Singer at Michael Jackson Memorial Revealedupdated: Fri Jul 10 2009 11:12:00

Judith Hill makes her mark leading a memorable rendition of "Heal the World"

All the world came to Michael Jackson memorialupdated: Tue Jul 07 2009 21:04:00

They were there for Michael Jackson.

Motown remembers Jackoupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 11:19:00

CNN's Poppy Harlow reports from outside the Motown museum in Detroit.

Michael Jackson, a man apartupdated: Fri Jun 26 2009 11:19:00

He was lauded and ridiculed. He broke down barriers and built them around himself. He soared to heights unimaginable with his music, and he made the ignominious front page of gutter tabloids worldwide.

Lionel says "hello" to 60updated: Wed Jun 03 2009 08:30:00

Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie talks to CNN's Shanon Cook about his new album, turning 60 and why he doesn't rap.

Lionel Richie loves performing ... stillupdated: Wed Jun 03 2009 08:30:00

Lionel Richie turns 60 this month and he can't believe it either.

Lionel Richie: No rush for pregnant Nicole to marryupdated: Thu May 28 2009 14:02:00

He burst on the music scene in the 1970s with the Commodores and then went on to a major solo career with hits such as "All Night Long" and "Hello."

Richie's kid a 'daddy's girl'updated: Thu May 28 2009 14:02:00

Nicole Richie says her daughter is a "daddy's girl." Watch the full interview Thursday on Larry King Live, 9 p.m. ET.

SI.com: Joe Posnanski: Hall of Fame ballot 2009updated: Mon Jan 05 2009 14:08:00

Bill James has told me -- more than once -- that if he had a Hall of Fame vote, he would probably vote for the maximum of 10 players every year, or as close to 10 as he could justifiably go. As he wrote: "I would always prefer to vote for 10, because if everyone votes for 10, only two or three will be elected. If people leave spaces empty the expectation goes down dramatically."

Ball drop NYCupdated: Thu Jan 01 2009 10:07:00

The time honored tradition of the ball drop in Times Square, NY.

People.com: Jonas Brothers to Rock Times Squareupdated: Mon Dec 08 2008 13:12:00

Taylor Swift, Ne-Yo and Kellie Pickler will also join hosts Ryan Seacrest and Fergie for New Year's Eve

People.com: Kim Kardashian Throws Her Mom a Birthday Bashupdated: Tue Nov 11 2008 08:59:00

• Kim Kardashian, celebrating mom Kris Jenner's 53rd birthday at Michael Mina's XIV restaurant in West Hollywood with an 11-course dinner and champagne. The reality stars marked the occasion with 16 friends and family members, including Khloe and Kourtney. The group also enjoyed cake – and a surprise visit from Lionel Richie, who was dining nearby and came over to offer Jenner birthday greetings.

People.com: Lionel Richie Nicknames Nicole's Daughter 'The Mouse'updated: Tue Nov 11 2008 07:17:00

The singer says he's amazed at how both his girls – Nicole and Harlow – are growing up

People.com: Inside Justin Timberlake & Pals $1M Fundraiserupdated: Wed Oct 22 2008 16:44:00

Stars flocked to the singer's benefit golf tourney and concert in Vegas

People.com: Lionel Richie: I'm a 'Survivor ' of Nicole's Childhoodupdated: Mon Jun 09 2008 14:07:00

The musician jokes about his daughter while accepting a TV Land award

People.com: Joel Madden: Baby Harlow 'Likes The Cure'updated: Tue May 27 2008 08:35:00

His daughter with Nicole Richie also likes his band Good Charlotte, he tells PEOPLE

People.com: Nicole Richie: Motherhood 'Beyond Amazing'updated: Fri Apr 11 2008 14:04:00

Plus: Grandpa Lionel Richie talks about his babysitting skills and reveals his new nickname

People.com: New Grandpa Lionel Richie 'Extremely Proud' of Nicoleupdated: Wed Jan 16 2008 09:22:00

Lionel Richie is a proud new grandfather – though he's still getting used to his new status, the singer said in a statement Tuesday.

People.com: Nicole Richie Opens Up About Her Pregnancyupdated: Wed Nov 28 2007 11:22:00

With the birth of her first child just two months away, Nicole Richie says her pregnancy has helped her bond with her biological mother – and brought her closer to dad Lionel Richie.

Nicole Richie sprung from jail in 82 minutesupdated: Fri Aug 24 2007 02:26:00

Nicole Richie was released from jail Thursday, just 82 minutes after the pregnant TV reality star checked in for a four day sentence for driving under the influence of drugs.

People.com: Nicole Richie: Boredom Led to Drug Useupdated: Mon Aug 06 2007 09:02:00

Nicole Richie's life of Beverly Hills privilege was what led her into a life of drugs as a teenager, she told Diane Sawyer in the third and final installment of the socialite's series of interviews, which aired Friday on 20/20.

People.com: VIDEO: Nicole Richie Says She's a Changed Personupdated: Fri Aug 03 2007 12:16:00

(Video courtesy ABC)

People.com: Lionel Richie to Nicole: 'Baby, Call Me!'updated: Tue Jul 10 2007 09:03:00

Lionel Richie says he doesn't know if daughter Nicole is pregnant, and he poked fun at himself for being an out-of-touch dad on Saturday by pleading, "Nicole, baby, call me!"

SI.com: Enter the Lyon's denupdated: Tue Feb 20 2007 10:47:00

For me, ski trips are vastly important. Riding chairlifts affords me the time to solve today's universal riddles:

The worst songs: Your opinionupdated: Tue Apr 25 2006 12:44:00

We started with "Honey," took a turn with "We Built This City" and then welcomed a deluge of bad song nominations from CNN.com users.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Tue Nov 22 2005 13:53:00

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) -- Actress Angelina Jolie has received a Cambodian passport after being made a citizen of the impoverished Southeast Asian country, an associate said Tuesday.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Aug 05 2005 15:02:00

Kate Hudson says monogamy isn't "realistic," but believes couples have the power to be faithful.

Live 8 tuning up for big dayupdated: Fri Jul 01 2005 08:57:00

Twenty years ago, dozens of musicians gathered for fund-raising concerts to combat starvation in Africa.

Fortune: HOW TO NETWORK--AND ENJOY ITupdated: Mon Apr 04 2005 00:01:00

"I DON'T EVEN LIKE the word 'networking,'" says Keith Ferrazzi, the supernetworker who just co-wrote (with Fortune Small Business contributing editor Tahl Raz) a hot book on the subject, called Nev...

showbuzzupdated: Mon Feb 09 2004 16:14:00

After traumatizing parts of northwest Arkansas, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are taking on the rest of the country.

Fortune: Admit It: You, Too, Are Paris Hiltonupdated: Mon Dec 22 2003 00:01:00

FLORIDA, Nov. 29 (AP)--A mob of shoppers rushing for a sale on DVD players trampled the first woman in line and knocked her unconscious on Friday as they scrambled for the shelves at a Wal-Mart Sup...

Money Magazine: Zero-coupon Eltons, 5 1/4 Frankiesupdated: Wed Apr 01 1998 00:01:00

When Prudential Insurance bought $55 million in bonds in 1996 backed by David Bowie's recording sales, "Get a Piece of the Rock" took on new meaning. In six months, mutual fund managers, but not in...

Fortune: Political spielsupdated: Mon Apr 01 1985 00:01:00

Diet Pepsi's new advertising campaign featuring celebrity achievers has reaped a sweet harvest of free publicity for Pepsi-Cola USA. The spot featuring former Democratic vice presidential candidate...

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