Lionel Richie Delays Concerts Following Health Emergency

WHO:

NY Post - Lionel Richie, a 77-year-old singer and songwriter, is involved in this story.

WHAT:

TMZ - Lionel Richie has postponed his next 2 concerts following a health scare during a performance.

NY Post - Richie struggled to sing "Dancing on the Ceiling" during a performance, sitting down on stage multiple times due to dizziness.

WHERE:

TMZ - The health scare occurred during a concert in Minnesota.

TMZ - The United Center announced the postponement of the concerts.

WHY:

TMZ - Doctors have advised Lionel Richie to take a break following his hospitalization.

HOW:

NY Post - Richie was hospitalized after experiencing dizziness during his performance.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 13:40 UTC)

Lionel Richie, the 77-year-old singer and songwriter, has postponed his next two concerts after experiencing a health scare during a performance in Minnesota. While singing "Dancing on the Ceiling," Richie struggled and had to sit down on stage multiple times due to dizziness, which ultimately led to his hospitalization. Following this incident, doctors have advised him to take a break, prompting the United Center to announce the postponement of the upcoming shows.