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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lionel Richie Says King Charles' 'Sense of Humor' Shines Behind the Scenes: 'You Have No Idea' (Exclusive)
Lionel Richie exclusively tells PEOPLE that King Charles' "sense of humor" is a highlight of their friendship The judge has been involved with The King's Trust (originally launched as The Prince's Trust) since around 1985, providing youth with the tools they need to thrive Richie says that the King is a "wonderful person who cares so much about people" Lionel Richie is revealing what King Charles is like "as a friend." Richie, 75, exclusively spoke to PEOPLE at The King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala at Casa Cipriani in New York City on May 1, opening up about their relationship. "People see him as a King, but what is he like as a friend? I will say a sense of humor — you have no idea," the American Idol judge, who co-hosted the evening, tells PEOPLE. "He's a wonderful, wonderful person who cares so much about people. He has a lot of ideas about what needs to change, what needs to be about the world. You probably won't hear it all coming out of his mouth because of the way the world is and what he has to stay quiet on, but he's a wonderful person, very funny," Richie says. "And over the years, I hope you're kind of getting to where you all will know that sense of humor a lot, like I understand it." Related: King Charles' Longstanding Charity Gets Upgrade to Be 'Relevant' for TikTok Generation The "All Night Long" singer attended the gala with his girlfriend, Lisa Parigi, and has been involved with The King's Trust for over 15 years. The organization works to provide young people with jobs, education and training, and it offers programming in over 20 countries worldwide. King Charles launched the organization as The Prince's Trust in 1976 when he was the Prince of Wales, and the trust has helped over one million young people to date. Richie teamed up with the charity around 1985 and has championed the cause since, becoming the First Global Ambassador and First Chairman of the Global Ambassador Group for The Prince's Trust in 2019. King Charles acceded to the throne in September 2022, and the organization was officially rebranded as The King's Trust in October 2024, reflecting his new royal title. Richie was a guest at the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey in May 2023 and performed at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle the following day. The starry concert was also headlined by Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli and British pop group Take That, with the performance attended by the newly crowned King and Queen, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and many more royal family members. Related: Lionel Richie Says It's an 'Honor' to Perform at 'Wonderful' King Charles' Coronation (Exclusive) Reflecting to PEOPLE at the King's Trust Global Gala, Richie says that his commitment to uplifting the next generation is what keeps him involved. "We've taken care of one million kids and their dreams and their hopes and their desires to be something in the world that they didn't think was possible," the music legend says. "What I love to do is take kids that don't think so and make them believers in themselves and not only is it just me, but it's a bunch of mentors and wonderful people who are here tonight and around the world they show up for these kids because we have to give back, it's just as simple as that." "God has been good to all of us, but at the same time there are a group of people and a group of kids who need some encouragement and so King Charles started it off and my job and Edward's job and all of us is to carry it on and so I'm here because of the kids," Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Richie and Enninful co-hosted the fourth annual King's Trust Global Gala in N.Y.C., continuing a tradition from last year. Like Richie, the former British Vogue editor is also a Global Ambassador for the King's Trust. The two posed for photos on the carpet at the event together with Charlotte Tilbury, whose namesake makeup label is a charitable partner of King Charles' charity. Read the original article on People
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Lionel Richie Says King's Charity 'Winning' Battle for Kids Dreams
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Lionel Richie said King Charles III's charity is "winning" during a red carpet gala in New York that raised $2.5 million for the organization. Beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tillbury, Vogue U.K. editor Edward Enninful and 1990s iconic model Heidi Klum were among the stars to join Richie for the King's Trust Global Gala in Casa Cipriani, in New York, on May 1. And Richie, whose hits include All Night Long, was shaking hands and celebrating with glamorous guests late into the night, in downtown Manhattan. Lionel Richie attends The King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala on May 1, 2025 in New York City. Lionel Richie attends The King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala on May 1, 2025 in New York City. Cindy Ord/WireImage On the red carpet, Richie said: "A million kids. I've been doing this since the 80s so I've been involved and what I'm loving the most is that we're winning. "Self esteem, satisfying people's dreams who had no dreams at all, really no way of even trying to figure out what it's all about. "So, being involved in this is so rewarding because I can give back and, not only do I, but everyone involved. "You know, these are major corporations coming to the table and if it's not the money it's the mentorship." An auction for the charity raised $2.5 million dollars to be spent on projects aimed at helping give young people a start in life, including in America. Sophie Morris, team leader at City Year New York, told Newsweek her organization delivers a King's Trust program at East Harlem's P.S. 171 Patrick Henry Preparatory school, teaching disadvantaged children how to go into business. "It's eight weeks where you take the group of middle school children through the basics of business, learning about entrepreneurship, profit, revenue, learning those hard skills but also soft skills," she said. "These kids signed up and they were a little bit shy at first but this last Friday we took them to a competition where they got to present their own business, a skin care kit. A lot of them have eczema so they wanted to create a kit for sensitive skin." "There are a lot of kids living in the shelters, in and out of housing, just very volatile childhoods," she added. Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
Time Out
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
International music shows in Buenos Aires
The name of his tour says it all: 'Say Hello to the Hits.' Lionel Richie can indeed boast of being a hit-making machine over his five decades of career, with songs that have left their mark on various generations like 'Hello,' 'All Night Long,' 'Say You, Say Me,' and 'Easy,' to name just a few. A night to relive great songs with one of the most influential artists of all time. Fun fact: In 1985, Lionel Richie, along with his friend Michael Jackson, launched 'USA for Africa,' which raised over $100 million for poverty relief with the famous 'We Are the World.' When: September 11.
South China Morning Post
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Diane Alexander, Lionel Richie's ex-wife, and mum to Miles and Sofia Richie
Meet Diane Alexander, Lionel Richie's ex-wife and mum to Sofia Richie. Fame and celebrity Before the drama of his personal life took centre stage, Lionel Richie, 75, dominated the music charts with some of the most iconic hits of the 80s. From the timeless ballad 'Hello' to the infectious 'All Night Long', Richie's smooth vocals and catchy tunes earned him global fame. Lionel Richie and then-girlfriend Diane Alexander at the premiere of The Preacher's Wife in 1996, in New York City. Photo: Reuters However, his love life has been just as headline-worthy as his chart-topping hits, and his split from his second wife, Diane Alexander, 57, was no exception. Their nearly decade-long marriage came with luxury, drama – and one of the priciest divorces in Hollywood history. From whirlwind romance to jaw-dropping spousal support requests, this high-profile break-up had everyone talking. But who is Diane Alexander? Here's everything we know about Lionel Richie's ex-wife and their relationship. Diane Alexander has explored multiple creative avenues Born in June 1967 in Los Angeles, Alexander has dabbled in multiple creative ventures. From modelling to fashion design, she wore many hats, even landing acting gigs in films like Laker Girls (1990) and Forget Paris (1995). One of her most notable early moments in the spotlight, however, was her appearance in Richie's 1986 hit music video for 'Dancing on the Ceiling'. Their relationship started while Richie was still married Brenda Harvey and Lionel Richie at the Share Boomtown Party in 1984, in Westwood, California. The pair met during the peak of Richie's superstardom. According to The Mirror, rumours swirled that he and Alexander had started dating while he was still married to his first wife, Brenda Harvey. In a now-infamous moment in 1988, Brenda reportedly found the pair together at a Beverly Hills hotel. The story goes that she posed as 'room service' to catch the pair in flagrante. When did Lionel Richie and Diane Alexander get married? Lionel Richie and his children Sofia Richie and Miles Brockman Richie. Photo: @lionelrichie/Instagram Despite the drama, the couple's relationship continued. After finalising his divorce from Harvey in 1993, Richie wed Alexander in 1995. During their marriage, they welcomed two children: Miles Brockman Richie in 1994 and Sofia Richie in 1998.
