ContactMusic — Writing the charity anthem We Are The World with Michael Jackson was a terrifying experience for Lionel Richie - because he didnt realise the King of Pops pet python had escaped in the room where they were creating music magic The soul man recalls he... more info

411 Mania — Both were very successful this week... more info

Mjsbigblog — ABC Announced it's summer schedule today, which includes the premiere of Duets, featuring Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke traveling across the country in search of performance partners. more info

People.com — Plus: During the musician's home photo shoot, he reveals how he became "best friends" with Blake Shelton more info

Mjsbigblog — Still waiting for the full report, but BB released some early numbers 1. Madonna “MDNA” 359K 2. Lionel Richie “Tuskegee” 199K This is Lionel’s biggest album in the SoundScan era (since 1991) and first number one on the BB200 since “Danci... more info

ContactMusic — Lionel Richie was told Easy Like Sunday Morning was not black enough when he first wrote it The singer wrote the track - originally performed with his old group The Commodores - after being told his previous effort was too black and could... more info

411 Mania — Lionel Richie takes second place... more info

ContactMusic — Lionel Richie had an extra-special duet partner at a star-studded tribute concert in Las Vegas on Monday night 02Apr12 - his daughter Nicole joined him onstage The soul man rounded up his singing pals including Shania Twain and Blake Shelton for his ... more info

Kings of A&R — Lionel Richie, sold 200,000 copies of his “Tuskegee” album, his best debut in 20 years. Madonna‘s “MDNA” album is expected be the number 1 album in the country this week – the final numbers will come in later today. Unlike Lionel Richie, ... more info

The Newsroom — Lionel Richie answers some interesting questions at the Academy of Country Music Awards. more info