Time — A look back at performers who have entertained despots and their families in recent years more info

The Telegraph — Lauren Murray's professional singing past unearthed; Lionel Richie will be saying hello; and the semi finals songs are announced. Here's everything you need to know about Saturday's show more info

Brooklyn Vegan — You probably have seen the mash-up of Adele's "Hello" and Lionel Richie's "Hello"  which appeared on YouTube within hours of the release of Adele's unstoppable smash. Now Lionel says that he and Adele are actually working on something together. As... more info

The Telegraph — It's semi-final time and after last week's shock exit of 4th Impact, will another favourite tumble this weekend? more info

The Telegraph — As he announces greatest hits gigs in the UK for summer 2016, remind yourself of Lionel Richie's best songs more info

Perez Hilton — This is pretty fantastic! Adele is killing the game right now after dropping her newest single Hello ahead of her upcoming album 25. Of course with all this popularity, there are going to be some parodies of her song — like Ellen DeGeneres' HIGHlar... more info

Perez Hilton — What a good sport! If you've heard Adele's new single Hello — and let's be honest, who hasn't — then you've probably noticed that the very first word sounds awfully similar to Lionel Richie's iconic song of the same name. Well, you're not alone, ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Hello ... it's Lionel Richie you're looking for. The original "Hello" crooner has received attention since Adele's same-named single debuted last week and has responded to the track with a video spoof that we all pretty much knew was coming. more info

Perez Hilton — How fun! On Wednesday night, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden must've had Halloween on the brain, because they decided to spend date night at LA's Haunted Hayride! Related: Lionel Richie 'Sets The Record Straight' About Nicole & Joel! The precious pair ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Usher and Lenny Kravitz are among the artists who will say “Hello” to Lionel Richie when they pay tribute to the pop and soul star in song at the MusiCares benefit gala in February.Richie, who will be honored as the 20... more info