Lionel Richie Postpones Weekend Concerts After Falling Ill on Stage
Doctors advised Lionel Richie to rest after he cut his opening-night set short, and two shows were postponed until he returns to the tour Tuesday.
- Singer Lionel Richie postponed his Friday and Saturday concerts in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, after doctors advised the 77-year-old artist to rest and return to full health.
- The decision follows Richie's premature exit from the opening night of his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, June 24.
- During the 55-minute performance, Richie felt dizzy while performing Dancing on the Ceiling, forcing him to sit on stage before ending the set early.
- Live Nation Chicago announced the cancellations on Thursday, June 25, stating Richie is "heartbroken" to miss the shows and rescheduled dates will be announced soon.
- Richie and co-headliner Earth, Wind & Fire plan to resume the tour on Tuesday, June 30, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with rescheduled dates forthcoming.
71 Articles
71 Articles
Lionel Richie postpones two shows after falling ill on stage on first night of tour - Regional Media News
Lionel Richie is postponing his next two shows after falling ill on stage in Minnesota during the first night of his nationwide tour with Earth Wind and Fire on Wednesday. A statement shared by United Center on social media on Thursday said the "Easy" singer, 77, has postponed his shows on Friday in Chicago and on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, as advised by doctors who have told Richie to "rest and return to full health." The United Center added t…
The singer Lionel Richie, nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, abruptly suspended the inaugural concert of his Sing tour to Song All Night Long after suffering an episode of dizziness in the middle of the stage while performing in St. Paul, Minnesota. The 77-year-old singer performed the song “Dancing on the Ceiling” when he began to show obvious signs of discomfort. During the presentation, Richie sat on several occasions to tr…
Post Bulletin
Lionel Richie pauses tour after taking ill at St. Paul show
NEW YORK — Lionel Richie has paused some of his upcoming shows after he fell ill onstage this week and was reportedly hospitalized. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, 77, felt “dizzy” during the start of his North American tour at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, on Wednesday, June 24, at which point he started an intermission and never returned, with TMZ later reporting he was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. Though he was…
Lionel Richie cuts Minnesota concert short, postpones 2 others after feeling ‘dizzy’ on stage, sparking health concerns - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
(WSVN) - Music icon Lionel Richie abruptly ended the opening night of his concert tour in Minnesota, sparking concerns over his health.Videos posted online captured
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
