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Lionel Richie Defends Fan Engagement Amid Roan Controversy

3/30/2026

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Lionel Richie, the singer, urged rising stars to engage with fans during a podcast with Joel Madden after backlash against Chappell Roan over a negative encounter with a family in São Paulo.
He recalled that he was once invisible and vowed never to ignore fans.
Jorginho claimed Roan's security reprimanded his daughter for walking past; Roan denied the allegations, and Rio de Janeiro's Mayor banned her from performing.

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Lionel Richie, the singer, urged rising stars to engage with fans during a podcast with Joel Madden after backlash against Chappell Roan over a negative encounter with a family in São Paulo.
He recalled that he was once invisible and vowed never to ignore fans.
Jorginho claimed Roan's security reprimanded his daughter for walking past; Roan denied the allegations, and Rio de Janeiro's Mayor banned her from performing.