Lionel Richie News

Boy George & Culture Club announced their highly-anticipated return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with a three-night engagement in 2023. Following their sold-out debut at Wynn in 2022, flamboyant frontman Boy George, along with bass guitarist Mikey Craig and guitar and keyboardist Roy Hay, together with a 13-piece band.

The live event took place on November 5 in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. The special will feature performances from Sara Bareilles, Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran, Sheryl Crow, Dave Growl, P!nk, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, and Zac Brown Band. Watch the video trailer for the new special now!

The song is reminiscent of The Ohio Players and Rick James funk, or INXS dance-rock if spun at one of David Mancuso's infamous '70s parties at The Loft. It's a distinctly east coast R&B sound, but able to sit comfortably alongside a contemporary outer-regional song like 'Am I Wrong' by Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals. Watch the video now!

Legendary performer, musician, producer and “American Idol” TV personality Lionel Richie will be honored with the prestigious Icon Award at the “2022 American Music Awards” (AMAs), the world’s largest fan-voted award show, making him the only artist in history to be featured on the AMAs stage in every decade since the show’s inception.

If you’ve always dreamed of auditioning for American Idol, and you find yourself reading this article, this might just be your sign to go for it.

MUSE/IQUE will conclude its adventurous yearlong concert series, L.A. Composed: A Festival of Los Angeles Music. Each concert of L.A. Composed focusses on a different street and the music that is associated with it. Sunset on Sunset, a musical journey into the center of L.A.'s soul, will be performed Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13 at 7:30pm at historic Union Station.

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Coming to The Topeka Performing Arts Center on October 30, 2022: Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70's & 80's? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas' number one impersonators of all time.

Following numerous sold-out performances at the intimate venue, Wynn Las Vegas resident performer Jim Gaffigan will return to Encore Theater in 2023 with his all-new tour, Jim Gaffigan: Dark Pale.

The hit production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has announced that Kristina Love will join the West End production to share the title role with Elesha Paul Moses from 12 October 2022.

Internationally renowned comedian and Wynn Las Vegas resident performer, Chris Tucker, will return to the stage for a two-night engagement of Chris Tucker Live at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Hugh Panaro, a celebration of the Jennas of Waitress and more. See the full month's programming here!

Casey Bishop EP, the self-titled debut EP from 17-year-old Florida-born singer Casey Bishop is out now via 19 Recordings/BMG. Produced by Chris Greatti (Yungblud, Poppy), the EP ​​infuses punk energy and skyscraping rock ambition with alt-pop melodies. Over the course of six tracks, Casey delivers a full range of emotions with her lyrics. 

Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy®-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest, were on hand when ABC's 'American Idol' kicked off judge city auditions for the upcoming sixth season on ABC and 21st season overall in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out the photo of the judges now!

54 BELOW, Alyssa Wray gained national adoration on Season 19 of ABC's American Idol, with judges praising her as “Truly a work of art to watch” – Luke Bryan and “Once in a generation” - Lionel Richie. After a year of performing under the immense pressure of gaining the public's votes and approval, Alyssa is ready to show her authentic voice.

Check out photos from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with unforgettable performances over the span of two days by Avril Lavigne, Black Eyed Peas, Halsey, Lionel Richie, LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Pitbull, Sam Smith, Sean Diddy Combs and The Black Keys.

25 years ago, there was only one Motown concept production in the UK theatres that ran for 5 years - REACH OUT.

Celebrity presenters for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival include Alexis Mateo and Coco Montrese from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Ben Higgins, Bethany Joy Lenz, Drew Sidora, Dixie D'Amelio, Hayley Kiyoko, Hilarie Burton, JAX, Jennie Garth, Kristin Cavallari, Kyle Richards, Lance Bass, Leslie Jones, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more.

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, GRAMMY Award-winning rock legend Bryan Adams will make his return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for a six-show run of his So Happy It Hurts Tour. Following his sold-out venue debut in 2021, Adams will once again wow audiences with his effortless stage presence and incredible vocals.

Produced by Chris Greatti (Yungblud, Poppy), Casey Bishop EP is out September 28 via 19 Recordings/BMG. On the EP, Casey infuses punk energy and skyscraping rock ambition with alt-pop melodies. Over the course of six tracks, she delivers a full range of emotions with her vulnerable and relatable lyrics.