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‘Heartbroken’ Lionel Richie postpones shows following illness during show
By Brandy Beard at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
(Gray News) - Lionel Richie postponed the two shows following a visit to the hospital during a show in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 24.Richie, who had been performing with Earth, Wind & Fire on tour, reportedly had to sit down while singing “Dancing on the Ceiling.” He did not return from intermi...
Key takeaway His shows on June 26 in Chicago, Illinois, and June 27 in Columbus, Ohio, were postponed, Live Nation Chicago announced on social media.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? (Gray News) - Lionel Richie postponed the two shows following a visit to the hospital during a show in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 24.Richie, who had been performing with Earth, Wind & Fire on tour, reportedly had to sit down while singing “Dancing on the Ceiling.” He did not return from intermi...
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