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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Lionel Richie opens up about gruelling life on the road as he kicks off his first UK tour in a decade
THE LIONEL KING Lionel Richie opens up about gruelling life on the road as he kicks off his first UK tour in a decade Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HE is one of the most enduring names in music and, at 75, is still gaining new fans. As he kicked off his first UK tour in a decade, it is clear things are different for Lionel Richie these days, with his beloved red wine switched for electrolyte-filled water to keep him on top form on the road. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Lionel Richie is embarking on his first UK tour in a decade Credit: Getty 7 Lionel is good friends with King Charles and has invited him to a show Credit: PA 7 Lionel in 1979 performing with The Commodores Credit: Rex Features And as Bizarre's Jack joined him in his dressing room ahead of his first show in Belfast on Saturday night, Lionel issued an invitation for his mate King Charles to come and sing with him. He said: 'If The King wants to sing Easy like Sunday Morning with me, that's fantastic. It would be a hoot.' But despite his royal connections, Lionel admitted you might still find him in a British boozer. He said: 'I have my pub master Bernie. "He will take me to the latest and the greatest of the pubs.' And would he indulge in some of our great British pub snacks, like a bag of pork scratchings? 'Have I ever had some weird British food? Yes,' Lionel says with a laugh 'I had black pudding, I did not like it. "I was warming up on it for a moment and then they told me what it was and, psychologically, I just went off the rails. 'There will be no black pudding on tour for sure.' Charles always makes the same joke, says Lionel Ritchie as he opens up about friendship with King Opening up about going back on the road, Lionel explained: 'It's called play period. 'It's an excuse to leave the house and act silly all over again, otherwise life becomes boring. 'Going on tour is the best ever as my fans put on a show better than I can. "When I look out into the audience, I see all the afro wigs and moustaches . . . and that is just the girls. 'It is Lionel in the Seventies, Eighties, Nineties and Noughties — they put me all together in these various outfits. "It is amazing and fun to watch.' Now almost six decades into his career, Lionel travels with a small team including a physical therapist. Lionel said: 'You have to be in shape. "You might think that it's easy to walk on that stage but try two hours of that, plus running, plus singing. "You do that multiple times, well you better be in good condition. It is set up to wipe you out. 'PROTECT YOUR VOCALS' 'I have been doing it for so long now, it's like second nature. But don't take it for granted.' Another secret weapon in his touring armour is bringing along his own pillow on tour. He explained: 'I elevate the bed at an angle as that keeps the acid reflux at bay. "The most important part you are trying to protect is your vocals. 'Eating late is also a disaster because trying to sleep and digest food at the same time calls for a rough voice.' But while he has a team with him at all times, Lionel isn't dishing out a list of diva demands. Nor is he sitting in hair and make-up for hours. 7 Lionel Richie at the 7th Annual American Cinema Awards in 1990 Credit: Getty 7 Lionel in the 80s when he released single 'Hello' Credit: Getty He said: 'The one thing I can't do is a lot of hair and make- up. I don't know how people can do it.' 'I sweat a lot and on the first two songs, whatever make-up I had on, or whatever hair style I had, leaves immediately. "And I don't really need make-up by that point. 'I am on stage and enjoying it. "The last thing I would want is my mascara to be running. That is not a good look.' Even a pre-gig tipple is out of the question. Lionel laughed: 'Alcohol before a show? No, no, we don't do that. 'Back in The Commodores days you could do anything. You're bulletproof. 'But now, alcohol? No. Just get me out on stage with as much water and things to get the electrolytes going and that is it. 'I don't even know how we survived the Seventies and Eighties. It was fun though.' 7 Lionel and The Sun's Jack Hardwick Credit: Supplied Lionel added: 'Ten years ago I used to love red wine and I tried to let that be my potion to bring me down. "That phased out of my whole existence as purple teeth by the end of the tour was not going to be the way I wanted to go. 'I get a great bite to eat, lots of water and just wait for yourself to come down. 'Though I must admit, a good massage is needed. You need to just let your body come down. 'The worst thing to do is to try and jump into bed and think you are going to go to sleep. "You twitch for about four hours as your adrenaline is too high.' As we chatted in his dressing room, the rolling news channel on his TV showed King Charles, and conversation turned to His Majesty. Despite the invitation for a singalong, Lionel admitted: 'Listen, this guy is so busy. 'He is probably going to be the first royal to travel as much as you can imagine. 'I can see him moving around quite a bit but is he going to pop into the show and surprise me? You never know. 'Now Camilla, that would be possible. "She is a hoot in the kindest of respects. She is so funny and she has such a good sense of humour. "They both do. I love her sense of humour." We'd pay seriously good money to see that. 7 Lionel Richie performing at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle Credit: Getty Set list Overture Hello Running With The Night Easy - My Love Penny Lover Sela Stuck On You Sail On You Are Brick House Three Times A Lady Fancy Dancer Sweet Love Lady You Bring Me Up Truly Endless Love Destiny Dancing On The Ceiling Still Say You, Say Me We Are The World All Night Long Tour dates June 4 - Glasgow - OVO Hydro June 6 - London - The O2 June 8 Sheffield - Utillta Arena June 9 - Birmingham - Utillita Arena June 12 - Manchester - Co-Op Live June 13 - Manchester - Co-Op Live June 15 - London - The O2 Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lionel Richie opens up about gruelling life on the road as he kicks off his first UK tour in a decade
HE is one of the most enduring names in music and, at 75, is still gaining new fans. As he kicked off his first UK tour in a decade, it is clear things are different for Advertisement 7 Lionel Richie is embarking on his first UK tour in a decade Credit: Getty 7 Lionel is good friends with King Charles and has invited him to a show Credit: PA 7 Lionel in 1979 performing with The Commodores Credit: Rex Features And as Bizarre's Jack joined him in his dressing room ahead of his first show in He said: 'If The King wants to sing Easy like Sunday Morning with me, that's fantastic. It would be a hoot.' But despite his royal connections, Lionel admitted you might still find him in a British boozer. He said: 'I have my pub master Bernie. Advertisement read more Lionel Richie "He will take me to the latest and the greatest of the pubs.' And would he indulge in some of our great 'Have I ever had some weird British food? Yes,' Lionel says with a laugh 'I had black pudding, I did not like it. Advertisement Most read in Bizarre Live Blog "I was warming up on it for a moment and then they told me what it was and, psychologically, I just went off the rails. 'There will be no black pudding on tour for sure.' Charles always makes the same joke, says Lionel Ritchie as he opens up about friendship with King Opening up about going back on the road, Lionel explained: 'It's called play period. 'It's an excuse to leave the house and act silly all over again, otherwise life becomes boring. Advertisement 'Going on tour is the best ever as my fans put on a show better than I can. "When I look out into the audience, I see all the afro wigs and moustaches . . . and that is just the girls. 'It is "It is amazing and fun to watch.' Advertisement Now almost six decades into his career, Lionel travels with a small team including a physical therapist. Lionel said: 'You have to be in shape. "You might think that it's easy to walk on that stage but try two hours of that, plus running, plus singing. "You do that multiple times, well you better be in good condition. It is set up to wipe you out. Advertisement 'PROTECT YOUR VOCALS' 'I have been doing it for so long now, it's like second nature. But don't take it for granted.' Another secret weapon in his touring armour is bringing along his own pillow on tour. He explained: 'I elevate the bed at an angle as that keeps the acid reflux at bay. "The most important part you are trying to protect is your vocals. Advertisement 'Eating late is also a disaster because trying to sleep and digest food at the same time calls for a rough voice.' But while he has a team with him at all times, Lionel isn't dishing out a list of diva demands. Nor is he sitting in hair and make-up for hours. 7 Lionel Richie at the 7th Annual American Cinema Awards in 1990 Credit: Getty Advertisement 7 Lionel in the 80s when he released single 'Hello' Credit: Getty He said: 'The one thing I can't do is a lot of hair and make- up. I don't know how people can do it.' 'I sweat a lot and on the first two songs, whatever make-up I had on, or whatever hair style I had, leaves immediately. "And I don't really need make-up by that point. Advertisement 'I am on stage and enjoying it. "The last thing I would want is my mascara to be running. That is not a good look.' Even a pre-gig tipple is out of the question. Lionel laughed: 'Alcohol before a show? No, no, we don't do that. Advertisement 'Back in The Commodores days you could do anything. You're bulletproof. 'But now, alcohol? No. Just get me out on stage with as much water and things to get the electrolytes going and that is it. 'I don't even know how we survived the Seventies and Eighties. It was fun though.' 7 Lionel and The Sun's Jack Hardwick Credit: Supplied Advertisement Lionel added: 'Ten years ago I used to love red wine and I tried to let that be my potion to bring me down. "That phased out of my whole existence as purple teeth by the end of the tour was not going to be the way I wanted to go. 'I get a great bite to eat, lots of water and just wait for yourself to come down. 'Though I must admit, a good massage is needed. You need to just let your body come down. Advertisement 'The worst thing to do is to try and jump into bed and think you are going to go to sleep. "You twitch for about four hours as your adrenaline is too high.' As we chatted in his dressing room, the rolling news channel on his TV showed Despite the invitation for a singalong, Lionel admitted: 'Listen, this guy is so busy. Advertisement 'He is probably going to be the first royal to travel as much as you can imagine. 'I can see him moving around quite a bit but is he going to pop into the show and surprise me? You never know. 'Now Camilla, that would be possible. "She is a hoot in the kindest of respects. She is so funny and she has such a good sense of humour. Advertisement "They both do. I love her sense of humour." We'd pay seriously good money to see that. 7 Lionel Richie performing at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle Credit: Getty Set list Overture Hello Running With The Night Easy - My Love Penny Lover Sela Stuck On You Sail On You Are Brick House Three Times A Lady Fancy Dancer Sweet Love Lady You Bring Me Up Truly Endless Love Destiny Dancing On The Ceiling Still Say You, Say Me We Are The World All Night Long Tour dates June 4 - Glasgow - OVO Hydro June 6 - London - The O2 June 8 Sheffield - Utillta Arena June 9 - Birmingham - Utillita Arena June 12 - Manchester - Co-Op Live June 13 - Manchester - Co-Op Live June 15 - London - The O2 Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club. Advertisement
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
The Vinyl Vault: A look into ‘In The Pocket' by The Commodores
Each week in The Vinyl Vault, Ozarks First's Parker Padgett and Tony Nguyen dive into a featured album, highlight standout tracks and explore what makes it truly unique. The vinyl of the week this time is 'In The Pocket' by The Commodores from 1981. This is the final album to feature Lionel Richie before he left the band to start a solo career. The album contained two hit singles, 'Lady (You Bring Me Up) and 'Oh No'. 'Lady (You Bring Me Up)' was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1982. Check out the video above to hear the breakdown of the album. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Lionel Richie Hydro Stage Times: Glasgow gig set times, support, tickets, likely setlist, age restrictions
One of the best-selling musical artists of all time is on his way to Scotland. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Lionel Ritchie has more than 50 years of hits behind him, having started out as part of The Commodores who released their first album in 1974, and is set to play many of them at a major UK tour next year. Lionel Richie has a date with Scotland. | Getty Images He wrote a host of hit songs for that band, including Easy, Sail On, Three Times a Lady and Still, before going solo in 1980 and becoming even more successful. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Endless Love, his 1981 duet with Diana Ross, is one of the 20 best selling singles in history, while his eponymous debut album sold over four million copies. That was dwarfed by his second record, 1993's Can't Slow Down, which sold a remarkable 20 million copies, spawning the massive number one hits All Night Long (All Night) and Hello. To date he's sold over 100 million albums, winning four Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. He's now in the middle of a world tour, entitled Say Hello To The Hits, and there's good news for Scottish fans - with a date in Glasgow. Here's everything you need to know. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When is Lionel Richie playing Glasgow? Lionel Richie plays Glasgow's OVO Hydro on his 'Say Hello to the Hits' tour on Wednesday, June 4. Will there be a support act at Lionel Richie? Lionel Richie will be supported on his Glasgow gig by Brooke Combe. The Scottish singer-songwriter is best known for her 2025 breakthrough album Dancing at the Edge of the World. What are the stage times for Lionel Richie? Doors open at 6.30pm but no other times have yet been released by the venue. Judging by similar gigs, expect Brooke Combe to start at some point between 7pm and 7.30pm. Lionel Richie should be taking to the stage between 8.30pm and 9pm, with the show ending by 11pm. Are tickets still available? If you've decided at the last minute that you'd like to go to the gig there are still tickets available from Ticketmaster here starting at £64.15. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Are there any age restrictions? It's over 8s only for the all-seated concert, with under 16s having to be accompanied by an adult. What is the likely Lionel Richie setlist? Lionel Richie has been playing similar setlists on every night of his current tour. Expect to hear the majority of the following when he plays Glasgow.
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
Doechii reacts to critics following Met Gala outburst
Doechii is reacting to critics who claim she was mistreating her team ahead of the 2025 Met Gala. Questions arose after a clip surfaced on social media in which the rapper demanded more umbrellas to further hide her Met Gala look from surrounding fans and paparazzi. "I'm ready ... no, stop, give me another umbrella, now," Doechii can be heard saying in the video, as she's blocked by an umbrella and rolling box made out of a clothing rack. "And another one. Who has an umbrella? I need four f****** umbrellas," she continues. "Because they're gonna try to stick their f****** cameras in here." She can also be heard shouting profanities as she tells her team to keep the umbrellas still. Doechii later took to TikTok and made light of the situation, posting a video of herself with the song "Easy" by The Commodores. "God forbid a girl needs more umbrellas," she wrote in text overlaid in the video. In the caption, she wrote, "All jokes aside this was such an overstimulating night but I wouldn't trade it for the world!" "This was the night we all dreamed of and my team killed it (umbrellas aside) 😭🥴," she added. She also shared the video on her Instagram story, writing, "We've been dreaming about this Met for a long time and the theme this year is in such alignment with who I am what I stand for. it's nothing but God that this year was our debut," she continued. "Everyone killed it. We nailed the theme. and a time was had." The Grammy Award winner made her Met Gala debut on Monday night in a look from Louis Vuitton, which was designed by Pharrell. "I worked closely with Pharrell," Doechii told Vogue on Monday at the Met Gala, speaking about her look, which she said took months to create. "We were heavily inspired by Monica Miller's book and her exhibit. We studied a little bit on this character, Julius Soubise, which really stood out to me. And I felt very inspired by him tonight."
