Lionel Richie’s late parents, Lionel Brockman Richie Sr. and Alberta R. Foster, taught him so much about life. They welcomed Richie on June 20, 1949, and raised him on the campus grounds of the ...

The first “American Idol” contestant to appear on Season 23 received a surprise call from her favorite singer, courtesy of judge Lionel Richie. Kolbi Jordan, a 26-year-old Oklahoman, began her ...