New York Times — He’s been a Commodore, a solo superstar, a parent to children in the public eye. Now the man who made it from Motown to memes will dole out tough love on TV. more info

ET Online — The 'Hello' singer got a lot of love from his daughters, Nicole and Sofia, and son Miles when he was immortalized outside the Chinese Theatre on Wednesday. more info

Topix — Ron Bultongez of Plano and Harper Grace of McKinney will be featured on the premiere of the reality TV singing competition on ABC at 7 p.m. They will audition in front of an all-star judging panel that includes Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richi... more info

Dlisted — Lionel Richie’s daughter Sofia Richie, 19, is in a relationship with Kardashian kast-off Scott Disick, 34. In some relationships, age difference is of no concern and if everybody’s legal and happy – play ball. And then there’s the relationshi... more info

Detroit Free Press — "American Idol" posted an extended clip of Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones' audition before musical superstars Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.             more info

The Daily Mail — Despite being the daughter of Lionel Richie and younger sister of Nicole Richie, she's managed to break out and make a name for herself as a highly sought-after model. more info

JamBase — Thursday's Greensky Bluegrass tour opener featured a debut and a Lionel Richie jam, while today the band revealed they will host a festival. more info

Dlisted — News regarding the overpriced albatross (aka the revival of American Idol) has been all about how the payroll department at ABC apparently took a quaalude to sign off on paying Katy Perry $25 million when Lionel Richie got far less, but now producer... more info

Mjsbigblog — WATCH: Luke Bryan paid tribute to fellow American Idol judge Lionel Richie at the Kennedy Center Honors. X Factor's Leona Lewis and Stevie Wonder also performed. The post Luke Bryan, Leona Lewis Sing Lionel Richie Kennedy Center Honors (VIDEO) appear... more info

USA Today Music — The 95-year-old TV legend will join Carmen de Lavallade, Gloria Estafan, LL Cool J and Lionel Richie at Sunday's ceremony, which runs Dec. 26 on CBS.             more info