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Lionel Richie, 77, postponed two concerts on his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire after a dizzy spell onstage in St. Paul, Minnesota; doctors advised rest, so the Chicago (June 26) and Columbus (June 27) shows were moved to June 30 in Pittsburgh, with the tour set to resume there.
Lionel Richie postponed his Friday Chicago show at United Center (and the following Columbus, OH date) after a health scare in Minnesota where he felt dizzy and was treated for dehydration. Live Nation says he will rest and reschedule the two shows, with dates to be announced; the tour is set to resume Tuesday, June 30 in Pittsburgh, PA.
Lionel Richie abruptly ended his Saint Paul, Minnesota concert after telling the crowd he felt dizzy; he performed 'Dancing on the Ceiling' while seated, then left backstage and was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The band continued briefly before also exiting, with reports suggesting dehydration; the North American tour’s Chicago stop remains uncertain.
Lionel Richie cut the Saint Paul opening night short on the Sing A Song All Night Long Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire after feeling dizzy on stage; a crew member announced he wouldn’t continue, and the show ended early as the tour heads to Chicago.
On the opening night of his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, Lionel Richie told fans he was dizzy and sat during “Dancing on the Ceiling,” performed one more song at the piano, then called an unexpected intermission and did not return as the show was cut short; the trek continues to New York and Los Angeles, and Richie later thanked his band and crew on Instagram.
Lionel Richie cut the Minnesota leg of his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire short after a dizzy spell, performing part of the set seated before an intermission and not returning. He was described as sweating and possibly dehydrated; more shows in Chicago and Columbus were later on the schedule.
Rolling Stone highlights eerie parallels between Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago: shared Chicago origins and horn sections, Caribou Ranch sessions, Foster-era reinventions, brief disco forays, frontman departures, and enduring tours that kept both bands in the public eye.
A Questlove-directed Tribeca Festival documentary traces Earth, Wind & Fire’s rise to global stardom while confronting Maurice White’s complex personal life, financial tensions, and the band’s inner dynamics, featuring interviews with Barack and Michelle Obama and peers, blending archival footage and animation to celebrate the group’s impact while revealing fractures behind the glitter; the film is streaming on HBO Max.
Questlove’s HBO documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight Of The World) traces how EW&F’s music, from Shining Star to September, transcends genres and generations through Maurice White’s visionary Afro‑futurism and key collaborations (including Stevie Wonder), linking the band’s universal appeal to Questlove’s Summer of Soul spirit; the film arrives amid a mood of cultural reflection and premieres June 7 on HBO.
In Questlove’s new Earth, Wind & Fire documentary, Philip Bailey says the 1975 hit 'Reasons' came from a one-night stand with a woman who was in a relationship — not a love song, but a 'sex call' that many wedding playlists have kissed as romance. The film features insights from Anderson .Paak and H.E.R., plus appearances by Barack and Michelle Obama, and premiered at Tribeca before arriving on HBO on June 7.
Questlove's Tribeca documentary about Earth, Wind & Fire delivers an immersive, joyful portrait of the band—their cosmic funk and Afro-futurist ambition—while frankly detailing Maurice White's leadership and the group's tensions, all guided by Questlove's sharp musical analysis.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn became a viral sensation for his sideline dance to Earth, Wind & Fire songs after a key play, emphasizing his authentic personality and love for celebrating players, regardless of game outcome.
CBS will air two Grammy specials honoring Earth, Wind & Fire and Cyndi Lauper, featuring performances and appearances by notable artists like Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Cher, and others, celebrating their musical legacies.
Earth, Wind & Fire performed a surprise two-song set with Sabrina Carpenter at Lollapalooza in Chicago, which was organized in just 24 hours after her agent arranged it, showcasing their quick turnaround and collaborative energy.
On the final night of Lollapalooza in Chicago, Sabrina Carpenter surprised the crowd by bringing out Earth Wind and Fire, leading to an energetic response from the audience, as part of the festival's closing acts.