In a recent appearance on Jimmy Fallon's show, Lionel Richie discussed the selection process for the iconic song 'We Are The World,' expressing regret over not including Madonna and explaining the choice of Cyndi Lauper instead. Richie highlighted the necessity of having voices that people knew right away, which influenced their decision-making. Additionally, there's buzz around the search for Katy Perry's replacement on 'American Idol,' with names like Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Lopez, and Taylor Swift being mentioned as potential candidates. Richie also commented on Perry's departure from the show, stating he's 'not mad' about her decision.
Lionel Richie says he's 'not mad' about Katy Perry's decision to exit American Idol https://t.co/vEbqEv1c8J https://t.co/vJy2GMyALB
Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift floated as Katy Perry's 'American Idol' replacement https://t.co/kKnd4oi2am
After Jimmy Kimmel pressed Lionel Richie on why he had to choose between Cyndi Lauper and Madonna for ‘We Are the World,’ Richie conceded that they should have just featured both artists. https://t.co/SSchHVfxs4
“American Idol” might not have to look far for a replacement for Katy Perry’s vacant seat at the judge’s table. https://t.co/L4HexWWt0m https://t.co/L4HexWWt0m
Jordin Sparks is putting her ‘name in the hat' to replace Katy Perry at the ‘American Idol' judges https://t.co/yFWfdrmvCU
Jordin Sparks is putting her ‘name in the hat' to replace Katy Perry at the ‘American Idol' judges table https://t.co/8ZKzmtlAWy
Lionel Richie expressed regret over not including Madonna on 'We Are The World,' but stands by Cyndi Lauper's selection READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/dBbzvs3iiT [📽️ @JimmyKimmelLive] https://t.co/Qmezay0BU8
Watched We are the World docu last night and loved it. Was never big fan of the song itself but as a kid during '80s, I remember how huge it was, the biggest artists on MTV all in one room, so was riveting to see them working/interacting, esp Micheal Jackson and Quincy Jones.… https://t.co/9JrznaKb7Z
Lionel Richie tells Jimmy Fallon that not including Madonna on “We Are The World” was a mistake and explains why Cyndi Lauper was chosen instead: “We had only a half a line to sing, so we had to have voices that people knew right away… You had to have an identifiable voice…… https://t.co/muM47F9Ili