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Singer Queen Latifah speaks at a memorial service for pop star Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

NEW ORLEANS - The celebration of black music and culture at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will provide comfort to artists and fans alike after a tough week following Michael Jackson's death.

FILE - In a Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1986 file photo, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie receive a Grammy... FILE - In a Tuesday, Feb.

When the Essence Music Festival kicks off in New Orleans on Friday, singer Lionel Richie says the celebration of black music and culture will provide some comfort following Michael Jackson's death.

Actress Olympia Dukakis is 78. Actor Martin Landau is 78. Actor Danny Aiello is 76.

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Today is Saturday, June 20, the 171st day of 2009 with 194 to follow. The moon is waning.

Soul stars THE COMMODORES have stepped in to save the opening night of Pennsylvania's MusicFest after rockers PANIC! AT THE DISCO pulled out of the concert.

Lionel Richie has staying power. For the past three decades, he has not only survived -- but thrived -- in the music industry, becoming one of the most successful R&B singers and songwriters of all time.

Five-time Grammy Award winner Lionel Richie will be making an appearance in Llanview to perform his latest hit, "Just Go," along with the new sensation and pop artist, Jeremiah .

This paper-thin celebutante first shot to fame in 2003 on The Simple Life alongside her one-time bestie Paris Hilton .

Summer Concert Series "Sets Sail" The USS Intrepid has a long history of service to the United States.

Singer Lionel Richie performed his classic hit "Easy" on the U.S.S. Intrepid in the Hudson River in New York City.

Lionel Richie says Coldplay are the act he would most like to collaborate with. Lionel Richie wants to sing with Coldplay.

Lionel Richie has said his daughter Nicole is the best mum around. Nicole has a two-year-old daughter called Harlow and is expecting her second child, and Lionel is excited at the prospect of being a grandad again.

A quick look at the writing and production credits for Lionel Richie's latest reveals his obvious desire to connect with an audience too young to remember mid-'80s hits like "Dancing on the Ceiling" and "Hello." Akon, Ne-Yo, Stargate, "Tricky" Stewart and the-Dream all contribute to an album with an up-to-the-minute digital sheen.

Lionel Richie has won an Oscar and a Golden Globe. He has a new album and world tour and has been labelled an unofficial peace envoy to the Middle East.

Nicole Richie poses on the red carpet in LA Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel Madden premiere her House of Harlow 1960 Jewelry Collection at Fontainebleau Miami Beach on May 6, 2009 Getty Images Joel Madden and partner Nicole Richie at the Espirit Grand Opening celebration in Santa Monica WireImage Nicole Richie shows off her baby bump at the 'What ...

A quick look at the writing and production credits for Lionel Richie's latest reveals his obvious desire to connect with an audience too young to remember mid-'80s hits like "Dancing on the Ceiling" and "Hello." Akon, Ne-Yo, Stargate, "Tricky" Stewart and the-Dream all contribute to an album with an up-to-the-minute digital sheen.

Caption: Nicole Richie showing off her baby bump Nicole Richie gets picked up by her boyfriend's brother, Benji Madden, while leaving from the back door of Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon Los Angeles, California .... NICOLE RICHIE's stint in rehab did more than cure her addictions - the crisis also brought her warring parents back together.