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Lionel Richie is temporarily stepping away from the stage after undergoing a small procedure, prompting him and Earth, Wind & Fire to cancel three upcoming dates on their Sing a Song All Night Long tour.
The 77-year-old singer was hospitalized earlier this week after experiencing an irregular heartbeat. Richie’s reps informed PEOPLE that he underwent a minor procedure and “everything went perfectly.”
He was treated for AFib through Atrial fibrillation ablation, which according to Mayo Clinic is “a treatment for an irregular and often very fast heartbeat (AFib). The treatment uses heat energy, cold energy or high-energy electric pulses to create tiny scars in an area of the heart. The signals that tell the heart to beat can’t pass through scar tissue. So the treatment helps block faulty signals that cause AFib.”
It has since been confirmed that the singer is “doing great” but will take some time to recover before returning to the stage. This marks the third time Richie has been hospitalized in three months.
TMZ previously reported that in June, Richie was taken to the hospital via ambulance after claiming to feel “dizzy” and “strange” while performing in St. Paul. Shortly after, he was back on stage and even joked about the concern surrounding his health, telling the audience, “You have no idea what I have been through in the last 24 hours, listening to my friends tell me their advice on what I should be doing.”
The American Idol judge eventually took to Instagram to thank fans for continuing to show him love and support through the health scares.
He wrote, “Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love…I’m doing well, and I’m grateful for all of you.”
Then in August, he checked himself back into the hospital out of an abundance of caution and stayed for three days in the ICU while undergoing tests for cardiac issues he was experiencing following a show in St. Louis.
It seems that as of this weekend, the “Hello” singer is in better spirits and appearing to be on the mend as he was spotted at a dinner party at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills with his girlfriend, Lisa Parigi. He was photographed with a smile on his face outside the event.
The recent hospitalization has forced changes to Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire’s Sing a Song All Night Long Tour schedule, with the next three shows in San Francisco, Chicago and Columbus being canceled. The affected dates were set for Sept. 26, Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, respectively.
As for his reoccurring gig on American Idol, it has not yet been confirmed whether Lionel Richie will return to the singing competition show in 2027 alongside the past season’s judges Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood. While virtual auditions for Season 25 are already underway, ABC has yet to officially announce the full judging panel.
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During his wide-ranging 60 Minutes interview, Patrick Clancy of course discussed his ex-wife’s mistrial.
He spoke of his youngest dying in his arms, about his hopes for the future, and shared that he and his wife are expecting.
Patrick also spoke about both compassion and consequences for Lindsay.
He argued that the two can, and should, coexist.
Speaking to the once-prized 60 Minutes on Sunday, September 20, Patrick Clancy emphasized that compassion and accountability can coexist.
The deaths of the three young Clancy children were horrific.
But, despite what unhinged wingnuts trying to turn this into a culture war flashpoint would say, this was not the product of criminal intention, but of mental illness.
In this complex case, we all have to ask ourselves: what does true justice look like, and is the state equipped to give it?
Patrick has wrestled with that a lot, and had some thoughts to share.
During his interview, Patrick shared the belief that society can find a compassionate way to respond to tragedies like the one that destroyed his family.
He emphasized that “that doesn’t mean ‘no accountability.’”
Compassion, Patrick explained, involves recognizing both the suffering and stigma that surround mental illness.
At the same time, he expressed the importance of finding ways to prevent more families from suffering from tragedies like this one.
Patrick didn’t suggest that he has all of the answers. He doesn’t. It’s likely that no one person does.
We mentioned that some political malefactors and manosphere types have been using the tragedy of the Lindsay Clancy case as a “culture war” touchstone.
Some deeply weird men have used social media to claim that they used the case as a litmus test to evaluate their girlfriends.
(The alleged “male loneliness epidemic” seems to be, if anything, a self-inflicted situation.)
These individuals might say that an acquittal or even a not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity (the latter of which, every reasonable juror had settled upon) would open the floodgates for other moms to kill their kids, claim mental illness, and … what, profit?
But that’s not how this works. There is no deterrent for mental illness, no way to scare someone out of postpartum psychosis.
Postpartum depression is common enough that there are old-timey, folksy names for it, such as the baby blues. Postpartum psychosis is less common, and significantly more dangerous.
Many people have shared their experiences with psychosis and psychotic episodes. For some, it meant taking off their clothes and going outside, under the delusion that this would prevent the world from ending. For others, it meant believing that all of the food in their home was poison, resulting in them throwing away hundreds of dollars in perfectly fine groceries.
As Patrick says, his ex-wife’s mental illness does not mean that she cannot be accountable for her physical actions, but both the courts and society should understand that she was not thinking rationally. She did not decide to do this.
Andrea Yates was, before Lindsay Clancy, perhaps the most famous case of postpartum psychosis resulting in the deaths of all of the sufferer’s children in living memory.
She is still in an institution. Even if Lindsay were to “go free,” she would never be free — and would always be haunted by this life-ruining moment.
For now, it’s unclear if prosecutors will even bother with another trial. It was a mistake to start with, and it backfired.
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Dolly Parton’s niece and executive director of the upcoming Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, Rebecca Ann Seaver, has annoinced that even more variations of the iconic country star’s new high-end collection of Dolly Dolls are set to be released in 2027.
Three limited-edition Dolly Dolls launched Sept. 15 through a partnership between the Dolly Archive and Integrity Toys, giving fans a chance to celebrate Parton’s legacy in a new way. These three dolls, Dreamin’ in Gingham, World on Fire, and Diamond in a Rhinestone World, each bring some of Parton’s most memorable looks to life in a 1:6 scale.
The Dreamin’ in Gingham and World on Fire were available in limited quantities through the Life of Many Colors Museum online and sold out within just hours of the launch. However, the Diamond in a Rhinestone World doll is exclusively available to visitors who purchase it in person at the museum, which officially opens its doors on September 29.
After seeing the overwhelming response to the dolls and the disappointment of those who were not quick enough to secure one of their own, Seaver assures fans that there will be more opportunities to purchase a Dolly Doll.
“This one [drop] was kind of a test run to see how they were going to do, and they did great,” Seaver told PEOPLE. “I want people to know that we have more designs and we’re ready to bring more out next year.”
Along with the positivity over the initial launch also came some questions about whether the dolls actually captured Parton’s likeness. Seaver explained that they were never meant to copy the later country star’s exact look. Instead, the goal was to give the dolls a more “glamorous” feel.
“Dolly wanted to do these dolls the way they were in their very glamorous package,” she says. “That was something that she always saw in herself and maybe didn’t see in her actual package, but she was excited to see that in the doll package. We wanted to make sure that these dolls feel like Dolly, but maybe if they don’t look exactly like her, we’re okay with that.”
However, plans for another upcoming release do include “Dolly-ized versions” of the dolls.
Much like some of the earliest Dolly Dolls, dating back to 1977, this limited-edition collection was meant to capture Dolly Parton’s most current era of her career.
“We felt like with Rockstar, that was her most recent album release that had been a huge hit, and ‘World on Fire’ was such a great moment for her,” Seaver shared. “So we just felt like that one in doll form, especially with the world skirt… We felt like that one really showcased Dolly in her most glorious doll form.”
“And then Dreamin’ in Gingham, that’s just quintessentially Dolly. There are moments throughout her entire career and throughout her entire life where she’s in denim and either a gingham shirt or a red polka dot shirt or some kind of bandana shirt. And so we just really felt like that one really just had her all over it.”
The third form of the doll and museum-exclusive, Diamond in a Rhinestone World, is dressed in a white suit covered in silver rhinestones that’s said to be based on a pre-recorded performance from Parton that fans have yet to see.
Once the museum doors open, visitors will finally get the chance to witness that virtual concert performance, which was filmed in the spring, prior to her passing.
“We really wanted it to be special for people that were coming to the museum so that they could take a little piece of that experience that they had there with her in that concert home with them.”
The whole idea for this era of Dolly Dolls came from Seaver herself. She explains she had previously asked Dolly if they could create a line to coincide with the museum opening and she approved.
“She obliged me and said that if that was something that I felt passionate about, that I could lead the project.”
She goes on to say that the “9 To 5” singer also got to see the dolls come to life and give her stamp of approval before she passed away on August 25. Seaver notes that getting to see Parton have a photoshoot with the dolls was “one of the most special moments of my life.”
“She’s had a Dolly Doll come out in every fantastic era of her life and career. And so, we didn’t know when we started the project that we were gonna lose her in it, but to be able to commemorate her and her joyous life and career this way is bittersweet. I’m very proud of it and I’m very proud that we got to work with her on it and have her blessing with it.”
During the grand opening of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, visitors can shop the Diamond in a Rhinestone World as well as a select number of the World on Fire or Dreamin’ in Gingham doll that were set aside specifically for the grand opening in Nashville.
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Leave it to Matthew Stafford to buck the trend of a league-wide scoring collapse. While most teams saw their scoring totals decline (and I’m looking at you, Chicago), the Los Angeles Rams and Stafford had an incredible bounce-back week against the New York Giants. His four touchdown passes Monday night put him sixth on two all-time lists: career passing TDs and games with at least four passing TDs. Stafford is already back to the guy that we thought he’d be. He’s not the only one. (Looking at you, Patrick Mahomes.) So let’s get into it. Welcome back to the QB Stock Market. This isn’t your typical QB rankings. I’m focused on monitoring the fluctuations of starters’ performances throughout the season. No one — not even Josh Allen — is safe at the top. No one — not even Cooper Rush — is stuck at the bottom. There is room for quick ascent — and rapid decline. One question holds most important: What have you done for your team lately? Previous: Offseason | Preseason | Week 1 | Week 2 Here’s what I can say for Cam Ward in Week 2 versus the Eagles: He didn’t make any egregious mistakes. That’s progress. It’s what you want from Ward in these circumstances. Granted, he made plenty of mistakes, with a long list of off-target passes, but he didn’t commit any turnovers. In a game like Sunday’s, which was a one-possession contest for all 60 minutes, that’s a big deal for a young QB. It’s a sign of maturity. He understood that a turnover would effectively ruin the Titans’ chances. Ward found several open receivers in the Eagles’ secondary, and I’m 99% sure that he went so far as to complete a no-look pass. His third-quarter scoring drive, which concluded with his rushing touchdown, was one of the more complete series that I’ve seen him play, especially given that it came against the Eagles’ defense. Maybe they’re not all-world, like last year. But they’re still stellar. Alas, this is still Ward we’re talking about, too. He will regularly surprise you with a throw that’s completely off target. He did that when missing receiver Elic Ayomanor in the end zone during the first quarter. It should’ve been an easy touchdown. Ward’s throw was, frankly, awful. Some might say this is catchable. But it was a fastball behind the receiver — that’s about as hard as an “on target” ball can get. Ward’s game remains uneven — perhaps even jagged — in his second year. There’s so much talent to shape into an elite quarterback. But there’s so, so, so much work for him and the Titans’ coaching staff to undergo together. Last year, it was easy enough to make sense of Justin Herbert’s play, because he was holding up the whole offense — basically on his own. Even as it crumbled around him. We’re seeing more of that this year. But it also seems like Herbert is buckling under the pressure. And it’s almost hard not to blame the guy after seeing the abomination of an offense he’s running. Here are some of the miscues. Worst of all, I didn’t see Herbert look resilient or determined in the adversity this week. I saw him grow frustrated and, on that last pick, I can’t help but wonder if there weren’t hints of resignation with that second interception at the end of the game. It makes some sense. Like the rest of us, Herbert had been led to believe this year would be different for L.A. But the Chargers continue to Charger. It’s now just Week 3. But it’s hard to believe Herbert and Co. can turn this around. They travel to Buffalo and then Seattle. In Week 5, they host the Broncos before travelling to Kansas City. And then it’s an “away” game against the Rams. I don’t see the Chargers winning any of the games. Tyler Shough refused to take negative plays against the Ravens. And not in the foolish ways that plagued him in Week 1, where that refusal made bad plays worse. No, Shough threw away the ball. He scrambled for 1 yard when he seemed dead to rights in the pocket. Heck, he salvaged a yard or two when the rushers got him for sacks. And he checked down to his running backs and tight ends when there was nothing available downfield. But that downplays how well he handled the offense — particularly on third down. On that money down, he was 9 of 10 for 131 yards. And even though he finished with seven QB pressures and two sacks on third downs — facing a 46.2% blitz rate — he managed a completion rate of +19.7%. He also attempted a 30% tight-window rate on third down. That’s legit. Best of all, he kept his eyes open for big plays. And he found them early and often, including this chunk play to breakout receiver Devaughn Vele. This is the version of Shough that impressed me so much during his rookie season. He has an understated competence and toughness. And this year, rather than using his tools to hang around (as he did against the Lions), I wanted to see him elevate to the point where we expect the Saints to win close games. That’s exactly what he demonstrated in Week 2. Welp, it seems Jordan Love is going to be mired in offensive dysfunction for the foreseeable future. That’s going to muck up his production — and, this week, it really mucked up his film. Last week, we saw Love rise above his circumstances to generate impressive production. We didn’t see the same thing In Week 2. It’s sort of a miracle he pulled the Packers out of their nosedive for the win. He remained patient, even when the offense was largely falling apart around him. Along the way to a comeback win, he demonstrated some guile. Here’s a great example (below) where Love identified a corner blitz coming in overtime, and he made the Jets pay. He did the hard work before the snap. He took a one-step drop and floated the ball to space, where Matthew Golden managed a nice catch-and-run on the team’s last pass of the game. This is what Love told me about in the offseason when it comes to beating the blitz with his football IQ. It’s a new and crucial part of his toolbox. Ultimately, I came away more worried for Love in this win than I was in Green Bay’s Week 1 loss. The offense looked truly bad against the Jets. Some of that was a credit to their defense, which is pluckier than I expected given all the personnel turnover (from free agency and the draft). But for the Packers, it’s abundantly clear that this is not going to be the season where coach Matt LaFleur can let Love cook, as he playfully promised this preseason. No, they just have to do what they can to keep Love from getting burned. Bryce Young is second in the NFL in passing yards and first in passing touchdowns. He has completed 63% of his passes — with just one interception. Now, I’m not much for counting stats as a pure measurement of a QB’s quality of play. But my goodness, did anyone see this coming? He has been prolific, trying to stick with the Bears in the Week 1 shootout and then absolutely blowing out the Falcons in Week 2. 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Which isn’t totally true. But they’re all of the same type. And it’s one that almost always gets underrated. That’s certainly true of Young, whom nobody expects will keep this up. What if he does? He has the Browns, the Lions, the Eagles and the Bucs in the coming weeks. This could be a memorable and surprising start for the young QB. It’s rare to see an organization stick with a guy who looked like Young looked in 2024. And get him to where the Panthers have Young playing in 2026. He might not ever earn the title of “elite.” But he’s starting to earn respect around the league. I think I owe Mahomes an apology. I didn’t think he could do this. I didn’t think, just nine months removed from an ACL injury, he would be helping the Chiefs look like a bona fide top-10 offense. But that’s what he’s done, with Kansas City reigniting its passing attack. It started with the run game and Kenneth Walker III. But that explosiveness has trickled into every element of the offense, which is incrementally testing defensive limits downfield. Now, to be clear, Week 1 was a low-risk game plan. It was safe. It was conservative. But Week 2? The Chiefs let Mahomes cook. It culminated in a handful of downfield throws against the Colts. You want clutch? Look at what Mahomes did to convert a third-and-12 in overtime, threading the ball in between defenders to help receiver Tyquan Thornton make an easy conversion for 30 yard. You want arm talent? Look at what Mahomes did on third-and-11 in the third quarter: hitting Thornton on a 45-yard bomb that had pinpoint precision. One of the throws I liked most came in the second quarter. He threw a perfectly timed in-crossing route to Rashee Rice. The throw’s velocity was extremely impressive. And Mahomes did it while climbing the pocket away from a rusher, which didn’t impact his ability to deliver the ball on time. That looks like a healthy Mahomes, even with 12 pressures on his dropbacks. Now, the Colts stink. That’s important context. I’ve been saying for months that I expect them to finish at the bottom of the league. But even so, Mahomes was making throws — on the move and from mucky pockets — that he had no business making. He’s back. He’s really back.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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The months-long investigation into the mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has reached a major turning point.
But his family says there are still plenty of unanswered questions.
A Mississippi grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges in connection with Nolan’s death after reviewing evidence surrounding his disappearance from Horn Island over the July Fourth holiday.
Nolan had been celebrating with friends on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on July 4 when he was last seen on the barrier island. His body was discovered two days later.
Today, Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath announced that the grand jury had returned a “no true bill,” meaning prosecutors did not believe there was sufficient evidence to indict anyone.
According to the grand jury report, the 23-member panel heard testimony from 43 witnesses and reviewed physical evidence, police reports, digital evidence, photographs, videos, maps and other investigative materials.
The panel concluded there was no credible evidence that anyone who traveled to or from Horn Island that day engaged in criminal conduct related to Nolan’s death.
The report also addressed questions surrounding Nolan’s decision to remain on the island after some of his friends left.
“Nolan chose to stay on the island that day,” McIlrath said in a recorded statement, adding that there was no evidence contradicting that conclusion.
The circumstances surrounding Nolan’s death have nevertheless remained difficult to explain.
Both the Mississippi medical examiner and an independent forensic pathologist hired by Nolan’s family determined that the cause and manner of death were undetermined. The grand jury report said the location and condition of Nolan’s body were consistent with drowning, while acknowledging that drowning was essentially a diagnosis of exclusion.
Bruising was also found on the back of Nolan’s head. The grand jury determined that the injury was not fatal and found no evidence of a fatal injury or underlying disease.
One witness reported seeing Nolan slip awkwardly from a boat shortly before he was last seen, although the witness could not determine whether he struck his head. The witness said Nolan continued socializing afterward and did not appear injured.
Nolan’s family and their attorney, civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, have continued to question what happened.
Following the grand jury announcement, Crump wrote that “No True Bill Does Not Resolve How Nolan Wells Died,” arguing that the public still deserves a complete account supported by evidence and records.
The grand jury report does leave the door open for the investigation to continue if new evidence emerges.
And considering how many questions have surrounded Nolan’s final hours, this case may not be disappearing from the headlines anytime soon.
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