Lionel Richie reportedly got sick onstage last night and had to cut short the opening night of his tour in St. Paul, Minnesota. Reports say he felt dizzy and possibly dehydrated, and the show was stopped while he was taken for medical attention as a precaution.

What was reported

  • He was performing at Grand Casino Arena when he began feeling unwell.
  • He sat down during “Dancing on the Ceiling” and later left the stage early.
  • Some reports say paramedics met him backstage and he was taken to a hospital as a precaution.

What happened after

  • His Chicago and Columbus shows were postponed on doctors’ advice so he could rest and recover.
  • The tour is expected to resume in Pittsburgh on June 30, according to venue statements.

Quick read

This looks more like a health-related pause than anything dramatic or scandalous: he felt dizzy, the concert ended early, and the next shows were postponed while he recovers.