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'American Idol' Set to Announce Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as Judges

Published: 09/29/2017

"American Idol" has completed the arduous and super expensive process of snagging 3 judges for the show's reboot ... and it didn't come a day too soon. Sources connected with the production tell TMZ, ABC and Fremantle, which co-owns the show with Core Media Group, will announce as early as Friday…

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'American Idol,' ABC and Producers in Tug of War Over Racial Diversity for Third Judge

Published: 09/25/2017

The folks who are bringing you "American Idol" again are in conflict over racial composition of the judge's panel ... TMZ has learned. Now that Katy Perry is in place and Luke Bryan is just days from signing, ABC and Fremantle, which co-owns the show, are trying to settle on a third judge. Sources…

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'American Idol' Struggling to Find Judges Before Show Starts Filming

Published: 08/16/2017

The "American Idol" reboot seems to be in crisis -- honchos still haven't locked down a second, third and possibly fourth judge, with only 6 weeks until cameras roll. TMZ broke the story ... producers first set their sights on Katy Perry, who will be pocketing $25 mil. Our 'Idol' sources tell us…

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'American Idol' Wants Lionel Richie and Charlie Puth as Final Two Judges

Published: 07/26/2017

"American Idol" is getting closer to assembling a full squad -- the show's zeroing in on finalists to join Katy Perry on the judges' panel. 'Idol' sources tell TMZ ... Lionel Richie's still a favorite to fill one of the 2 remaining seats, and singer Charlie Puth has emerged as a front-runner for…

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Lionel Richie's Judge Talks with 'American Idol' Progressing

Published: 06/25/2017

Lionel Richie secretly met with "American Idol" producers this week and the subject was joining the show ... production sources tell TMZ. We're told 'A.I.' execs had a sit-down with the legendary singer/producer for 2 hours, and they loved him. Our sources say 'A.I.' honchos now think he'd be a…

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Lionel Richie Targeted for 'American Idol' Judge

Published: 06/19/2017

"American Idol" has its sights set on judge #2 for the reboot ... and we're told it's Lionel Richie. 'A.I.' sources tell TMZ ... producers think Richie's legendary music career makes him a perfect pick ... credibility and a knack for honing in on what will become popular. Richie is also extremely…

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Lionel Richie's Bassist's 911 Call for Stabbing Lacks Answers

Published: 06/18/2017

The man who called for help when Lionel Richie's bassist, Ethan Farmer, allegedly stabbed himself after eating marijuana edibles may have been under the influence himself ... based on the 911 call. We broke the story ... cops say Farmer was chowing down on pot cookies or brownies with friends when…

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Lionel Richie's Bassist Stabs Himself Repeatedly After Ingesting Edibles

Published: 06/04/2017

Lionel Richie's bassist had a horrific reaction after eating edibles ... as in he repeatedly stabbed himself. Law enforcement sources tell us a 911 call came in at around 10 PM Tuesday ... the caller reporting a stabbing victim. Paramedics rushed to a San Fernando Valley apartment where they found…

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Lionel Richie Undergoes Knee Surgery, Concert with Mariah Carey Put On Hold

Published: 02/24/2017

Lionel Richie's knee is recovering and his 35-show concert tour with Mariah Carey has been put on hold ... TMZ has learned. We're told Lionel had a preexisting knee problem that was causing him pain and he underwent surgery last month. We're told there were complications and the injury did not…

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Nicole Richie -- Boogies Down For 35th Birthday Disco Bash (PHOTO GALLERY)

Published: 09/25/2016

Nicole Richie turned 35 this week ... and she continued feelin' the funk into the weekend. Richie celebrated Saturday night at the Standard Hotel with a pretty awesome disco theme. Among those in attendance ... daddy, Lionel Richie, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden, and her…

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Lionel Richie -- It's Squirm Time Over Justin and Sofia (VIDEO)

Published: 09/04/2016

Lionel Richie is always awesome and open, which makes this clip all the more revealing because he wanted to talk about anything BUT his 18-year-old daughter's relationship with Justin Bieber. We got Lionel and Sofia leaving Pressed Juicery in Bev Hills, and he was happy to talk about all things…

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Lionel Richie -- Hello, Would You Like To Buy My Makeup?

Published: 04/30/2016

Lionel Richie wants you to stay pretty all night long -- and that appears to be the hook for the cosmetic line he wants to launch. The singer launched his new business endeavor last week when his company filed a trademark for "Hello By Lionel Richie." The copyright covers just about everything…

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