Lionel Richie

July 05, 2011 Extra Scoop
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Paris Hilton's Fourth of July took a scary turn when a known stalker, whom she already has a restraining order against, was arrested outside her beach house in Malibu. According to reports, James Rainford was spotted looking into Paris' beachfront property and lounging in front of the home.

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February 12, 2010 Olympics

The remake of 1985's "We Are the World" made its world premiere Friday during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.

Organizers Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones introduced the song via video and said the money raised by its sales will provide food, shelter and medicine for the Haitian people.

A three-minute version of the video aired Friday and the full seven-minute video (below) will debut on Saturday.

See photos of the stars at the "Hope for Haiti Now" benefit

The video, directed by Paul Haggis, shows the devastation in Haiti. It also shows some of the 85 artists who gathered to record the track earlier this month in L.A.

Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber opens the song. Also featured are Wyclef Jean, Will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Fergie, Josh Groban, LL Cool J, Nick Jonas, Lil Wayne, Jeff Bridges, Kanye West and Miley Cyrus.

Janet Jackson also sings a duet with Michael Jackson's original vocals. Michael co-wrote the original song with Richie.

"We Are the World" is available now on iTunes.

January 21, 2010 Celebrity Highlights
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"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell confirmed to reporters Wednesday night at the National Television Awards in London that he's in the process of securing acts for a charity single, the proceeds of which will aid the victims of last Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti.

Cowell has not yet confirmed who will participate on the track, but The Sun speculated that he would likely secure "X Factor" sensations Leona Lewis and Susan Boyle, with Beyoncé and Lady Gaga also mentioned as possibilities.

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Other celebs jumping on the charity music bandwagon include Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, said to be working on a remake of "We Are the World," with all proceeds to go toward Haiti relief.

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May 28, 2009 Baby News
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Nicole Richie is pregnant with her second child by beau Joel Madden, but confesses that the lovebirds aren't in any rush to get married.

The socialite dished about her relationship with the Good Charlotte rocker on "Larry King Live," saying that while she and Joel want to tie the knot, they don't feel the need to do so just because they're having a second child. "I think for both of us, we are going to do it because we want to, not because that's what you do," Nicole said.

Richie was joined by her father Lionel Richie on the program, where the singer gushed about Nicole's transformation from party girl to Hollywood mama. "I'm so proud of her right now -- there is such a pride that she has turned this corner. She is an amazing mother. I want the world to know where she is."

Nicole gave birth to daughter Harlow in January 2008.

October 20, 2008 Candid Confessions
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Justin Timberlake took the stage in Las Vegas in a concert benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children -- and the "Rock Your Body" singer admits that prior to his appearance, he had to study up on his own songs!

"I haven't played these songs since December," JT admits. "So I had to actually had to re-learn songs that I had written -- if you can believe that." When asked, Justin confessed that he has even forgotten lyrics to songs he wrote, answering, "Absolutely, absolutely."

The former *NSYNC star was joined by musical bigwigs like Rihanna, Adam Levine, Lionel Richie and Leona Lewis at the "Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino" to raise funds for ill children. "It's important to give back, especially for what we do," Lewis said of her participation.

Timberlake also answered an "Extra" fan cam proposal from a fan looking to say "I do" to the sexy singer! "Maybe dinner and a movie first," Justin joked of marrying the fan. "I know we're in Vegas right now but I'm not a spur of the moment guy when it comes to life altering decisions like that."