VH1 News — Kanye West, T.I., Lionel Richie and Ashanti weighed in on Chris Brown and Rihanna's alleged altercation. more info

MTV.com News — Ashanti and Lionel Richie also weigh in on Brown, Rihanna's alleged altercation.By Shaheem Reid Kanye West Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Chris Brown and Rihanna's families, friends and fans aren't the only ones upset by the alleged altercat... more info

Associated Press — LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Songwriter Dean Pitchford has faced such heady Grammy competition as Prince and Lionel Richie. His sixth nomination is different and intensely personal, rooted in the tragedy of Sept. 11.... more info

The Telegraph — Colonel Gaddafi. Nelson Mandela. Hopeless romantics of every creed and colour Sunni and Shi'ite alike. Even his exwives. Paul Kendall meets the worlddominating soul star and reaches the following conclusion: more info

ContactMusic — LIONEL RICHIE hates attending friends' weddings - because the ceremony always becomes about him, no matter how much of a low-profile he keeps. The Hello singer urges people ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Supermodel Kate Moss received an extra special treat during her 35th birthday celebrations on Thursday (15Jan09) night - a special performance from legendary singer Lionel Richie. more info

JamBase — JACOB FRED JAZZ ODYSSEY Ring In 2009 at BLANK SLATE In TULSA Playing the Music of Prince, Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie JFJO If you live near Oklahoma and haven't made New Year's Eve plans, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is the band to celebrate with... more info

MTV.com News — Judge says he'd welcome Brit as a performer or mentor.By Gil Kaufman Simon Cowell Photo: Gustavo Caballero/ Getty Images Some of the biggest singer/songwriters in pop history have visited "American Idol" over the past few seasons: Mariah C... more info

NME — The Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie have all been announced to ring in the New Year at Times Square in New York City. more info

Newsday — The Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie will ring in 2009 from Times Square on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve." more info