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Lionel Richie Cuts Concert Short After Falling Ill on Stage

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Lionel Richie brought the opening night of his latest North American tour to an unexpected end after feeling unwell during a performance in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The 77-year-old singer was performing at Grand Casino Arena on Wednesday, June 24, as part of the opening night of the 2026 leg of his Sing a Song All Night Long tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. About 55 minutes into his set, Richie told concertgoers that he was feeling dizzy while performing one of his most energetic hits, “Dancing on the Ceiling.

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According to reports from the Minnesota Star Tribune, Richie sat down on a step on the stage during the song and later addressed the crowd about his condition. He told the audience that when someone feels dizzy, they should sit down, adding that it was the first time he had ever performed the song while seated.

Afterward, Richie moved to a grand piano and performed “Three Times a Lady” while sitting. He then announced an unexpected intermission and exited the stage through a giant screen displaying his name.

His five band members remained on stage for approximately 15 minutes before leaving without making an announcement. Recorded music continued to play at a low volume inside the arena as concertgoers waited for updates.

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Around 40 minutes after Richie left the stage, saxophonist Dino Soldo returned to address the audience. He thanked fans for their patience before delivering the news that Richie would not be returning to continue the show.
“Unfortunately, Lionel is not feeling well,” Soldo told the crowd. “He won’t be able to continue. Additional information will be available.”

The concert had been expected to feature a 90-minute set from Richie. Earlier in the evening, Earth, Wind & Fire had opened the show with a 50-minute performance.

Following the concert, Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris told the Minnesota Star Tribune that there had been no indication before the show that anything was wrong. Paris said Richie appeared fine earlier in the day and suggested dehydration may have played a role, though he noted that he did not know Richie’s official medical status.

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The St. Paul concert marked the first stop of the latest leg of the Sing a Song All Night Long tour, which Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire previously staged in 2023 and 2024. The current run includes 26 dates across North America.

Just hours before taking the stage, Richie had shared his excitement about launching the tour. In social media posts, he thanked his band and crew for their work preparing for the shows and expressed enthusiasm about opening night in St. Paul.

At the time of reporting, no official update had been provided regarding Richie’s condition. The tour is scheduled to continue with a stop in Chicago on Friday, though it remains unclear whether any changes will be made to upcoming performances

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Kylie Jenner’s Meta Smart Glasses Feature Her Viral ‘Rise and Shine’ Greeting

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Kylie Jenner has stepped into the world of tech by teaming up with Meta for her latest creative collaboration. The project includes the design of three new styles of Meta smart glasses, which launched on the 23rd. She co-designed the glasses with a slim oval frame, and they come in three color options: classic black with black lenses, dark tortoise with chocolate lenses, and classic black with clear-to-gray transition lenses.

What makes the collaboration more interesting is the addition of Kylie’s own voice. The glasses include a built-in response feature that uses her voice, “Pop your glasses on first thing in the morning to start your day with Kylie’s ‘Rise and Shine.’”

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This isn’t Meta’s first smart-glasses launch. Previous collections included collaborations with Ray-Ban and Oakley. first launch of smart glasses from Meta CEO. During the recent launch, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a video that this is the first line of glasses designed from the ground up, adding that Kylie brought her own creative touch to the project and describing her as a “fashion icon.” He also noted that it was exciting to work with her on the design.

According to the brand’s press release, the glasses feature open-ear audio, hands-free calling and messaging, and visual and photo recording, making them both functional and stylish. Zuckerberg added that the idea was to make something that feels like “fashion first, and technology second.”

Kylie Jenner also shared in an interview with Elle that glasses have always been her thing. She explained that what attracted her to the project was not only appearing in the campaign, but also being involved in the design process, including the shape, colors, packaging, and even the small chime sound the glasses make when they are put on.

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The aim was to create something slim and oval that feels like a fashion piece, rather than what looks like a gadget. She revealed details like a custom gem on the left lens, and a charging case with a mirror inside. For her, small details like that matter a lot.

Kylie explained she always starts with something she would actually wear. The difference here, is that this time there is real technology inside. The beauty mogul mentioned how she learned how the camera sits and how the speakers work, and then making all of it disappear so they just feel like regular glasses.

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Jenner added that her approach to the design was influenced by beauty, where the details matter, from texture to finish to packaging. That same idea was incorporated into the glasses. The focus was also on comfort, with a lightweight feel that avoids anything heavy or clunky. For her, if a product does not create a feeling the moment it is picked up, it is not worth doing. It has to spark something instantly, and that was part of goal behind the design.

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‘Mr and Mrs’: Dua Lipa Shares Pictures from Wedding to Callum Turner

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Dua Lipa finally shared photos from her wedding celebration in Sicily with Callum Turner. The singer posted a carousel on Instagram showing moments from their weekend festivities, with the simple caption “Mr and Mrs.”

The photos captured intimate moments between the couple. Dua Lipa is seen wearing a Chanel haute couture gown designed by Matthieu Blazy, making her the first bride to wear a wedding dress created by him. It was detailed with feathers and crystal embellishments, finished with an open back design. The dress had delicate strips of fabric running across her neck and lower back, with beaded crystal embellishments, and a long flowing train.

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The gown was handcrafted in Chanel’s ateliers at 31 Rue Cambon in Paris. In contrast, Callum Turner is seen beside her in a Louis Vuitton suit, as the two are captured in a series of romantic shots.

The Sicily celebration followed their London civil ceremony, which took place on May 31. In the images, she is seen in a tailored bridal look that included a structured suit-inspired top and skirt from Schiaparelli.

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The couple held a three-day wedding weekend at Villa Valguarnera in Bagheria near Palermo. The celebration began with a welcome party on Friday, marking the start of the festivities. Dua Lipa was seen in a feather-detailed Bottega Veneta look.

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An insider told People that the couple’s wedding was planned as a mix of intimate and larger celebrations, allowing them to enjoy both a private moment together and a more lavish gathering with family and friends. The insider added that the entire celebration was exactly what they envisioned, “It was intimate and meaningful, and they were surrounded by loved ones. They had a small celebration after the ceremony and are so excited for what’s still to come.”

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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner were first linked in 2024 and confirmed their engagement in June 2025, with Lipa describing it as a “decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don’t know, be best friends forever. It’s a really special feeling.” Turner also spoke about their early connection, calling it “instantaneous,” and recalling how quickly their bond formed when they first met.

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Anne Hathaway Reveals She Is Pregnant With Her Third Child

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The Oscar-winning actress shared the news on Instagram on June 19, following recent sightings of her baby bump while vacationing in Saint-Tropez. Anne Hathaway is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman. The actor confirmed the pregnancy on Instagram on Friday, June 19, through a short video set to “Baby I’m Yours” by Barbara Lewis. In the clip, she walks into frame wearing a flowing white linen two-piece from Nothing Fits But, its smocked waistline sitting against a visibly pregnant belly . She cradles her bump, smiles at the camera, and then playfully steps out of frame. The caption reads, “x Baby, I’m yours x.”

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The announcement followed weeks of speculation after Hathaway was photographed on vacation in Saint-Tropez, her stomach visible beneath a series of breezy maxi dresses and cover-ups. She was also photographed in a bikini and later in one of her signature wetsuits, with her growing baby bump clearly visible.

Hathaway and Shulman, who married in 2012, already share two sons: Jonathan and Jack, both of whom the couple have raised largely away from public attention.

This is not the first time Hathaway has used an Instagram announcement to speak honestly about the road to pregnancy. In 2019, confirming her second, she wrote: “It’s not for a movie… #2,” before adding: “All kidding aside, for everyone going through infertility and conception hell, please know it was not a straight line to either of my pregnancies. Sending you extra love.”

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The announcement comes as Hathaway continues an active period in her career, with several notable roles lined up. She recently reprised her role as Andy Sachs in the long-awaited sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada,” and starred in A24’s “Mother Mary,” a musical psychodrama in which she plays a pop star unraveling at the height of her fame.

Looking ahead, Hathaway will star as Penelope in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” as well as in the dystopian thriller The End of Oak Street and the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Verity.

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