Skip to main content
Partly Cloudy icon
75º
WJXT logo

Go to the WJXT homepage

Join Insider
    • News
    • Watch Live
    • Local News
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • National
    • Politics & Power
    • Politics
    • I-Team
    • Trust Index
    • Community
    • Health
    • Money
    • Education
    • Consumer
    • Entertainment
    • Weird News
    • Weather
    • Weather News
    • Traffic
    • SnapJAX
    • Skycams
    • Alerts
    • Hurricanes
    • Plan and Prepare
    • Georgia
    • St. Augustine
    • Environment
    • Forecasting Change
    • News4JAX+
    • Watch Live
    • News4JAX Insider
    • How To Watch News4JAX+
    • Download News4JAX Apps
    • The Morning Show
    • River City Live
    • Podcasts
    • This Week In Jacksonville
    • Business Edition
    • Solutionaries
    • NEXTGEN TV
    • TV Listings
    • Florida Justice
    • Sports
    • Sports Videos
    • Jaguars
    • Jaguars Stats
    • News4JAGS Podcast
    • Gators Breakdown
    • Gators Stats
    • High School Sports
    • Varsity 4
    • Going Ringside Podcast
    • V4rsity Podcast
    • All Star Athlete
    • Olympics
    • Features
    • News4JAX Insider
    • Florida Justice
    • 4 Your Neighborhood
    • Events Calendar
    • Positively JAX
    • River City Live
    • Deals4JAX
    • News4JAX+
    • Women’s History Month
    • Look Local
    • Travel
    • Jacksonville Image Awards
    • Food & Recipes
    • Live Healthy
    • Contests & Rules
    • Talking Health
    • Pets
    • uSay Voting
    • River City Live
    • Watch River City Live
    • River City+
    • Eats & Treats
    • Beats
    • Wellness
    • Local Spotlight
    • Pets
    • Shopping
    • SnapJAX
    • SnapJAX Stories
    • Breaking News Photos
    • Newsletters
    • Sign Up For Newsletters
    • WJXT
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
    • Careers at WJXT/WCWJ
    • SnapJAX
    • Meet the Team
    • Advertise with us
    • CW17
    • CW Program Guide
    • Bounce
  • News
  • Weather
  • News4JAX+
  • Sports
  • Features
  • River City Live
  • SnapJAX
  • Newsletters
  • WJXT
  • CW17
News4JAX.com
  • News
  • Weather
  • News4JAX+
  • Sports
  • Features
  • River City Live
  • SnapJAX
  • Newsletters
  • WJXT
  • CW17
  • BREAKING NEWS

BREAKING NEWS

LIVE RADAR: Storms fade tonight before Sunday’s return

LIONEL RICHIE


No description available
3 days ago

Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored

Read full article: Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored

Lainey Wilson has taken home the top prize at the Academy of Country Music Awards — the title of entertainer of the year — for a second year in a row.

No description available

What to stream: Lady Gaga, Daredevil, the Duchess of Sussex 'Deli Boys' and an evil Hugh Grant

Read full article: What to stream: Lady Gaga, Daredevil, the Duchess of Sussex 'Deli Boys' and an evil Hugh Grant

Lady Gaga's seventh studio album “Mayhem” and a new lifestyle series on Netflix from the Duchess of Sussex called “With Love, Meghan” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

No description available

AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch

Read full article: AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch

Here are some of The Associated Press’ favorite music documentaries of the year — in no particular order — along with where to find them.

No description available

Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host 'A Motown Christmas' special honoring the label's legacy

Read full article: Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host 'A Motown Christmas' special honoring the label's legacy

Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, bridging Motown’s old and new school, will host a a holiday special to honor the groundbreaking record label that changed the music landscape.

No description available

Carrie Underwood will return to 'American Idol' as its newest judge

Read full article: Carrie Underwood will return to 'American Idol' as its newest judge

Carrie Underwood will be the next singer to sit behind the judges’ table on “American Idol,” filling Katy Perry’s spot after her departure from the show in May.

No description available

King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York gala

Read full article: King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York gala

The King’s Trust has celebrated its new name, an update of King Charles III’s long-running charity The Prince’s Trust.

No description available

What to stream this weekend: Donald Glover, Run-D.M.C., 'Choir' and bye to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Donald Glover, Run-D.M.C., 'Choir' and bye to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the launch of the final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm" on Sunday, Donald Glover starring as a spy in the new TV series “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and a documentary on Run-D.

No description available

These can’t-miss musical acts are coming to Jacksonville and our surrounding areas in 2024

Read full article: These can’t-miss musical acts are coming to Jacksonville and our surrounding areas in 2024

The First Coast area is dancing to the beat this year with a variety of singers, bands and music projects coming to perform in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.

No description available

Dolly Parton's new album is a detour from country music — could R&B be next?

Read full article: Dolly Parton's new album is a detour from country music — could R&B be next?

Last year, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

No description available

New Edition announces Las Vegas residency dates starting in late February after touring for 2 years

Read full article: New Edition announces Las Vegas residency dates starting in late February after touring for 2 years

R&B group New Edition will bring their New Jack Swing tunes dating back 40 years to Las Vegas early next year.

No description available

King Charles III takes day off after busy coronation weekend

Read full article: King Charles III takes day off after busy coronation weekend

King Charles III rested on the third day of his long coronation weekend.

No description available

Posthumous Kenny Rogers album will feature unreleased songs

Read full article: Posthumous Kenny Rogers album will feature unreleased songs

A posthumous Kenny Rogers record coming this summer includes unreleased songs he recorded before his death in 2020.

No description available

Judas Priest, Mellencamp leave memorable Rock Hall moments

Read full article: Judas Priest, Mellencamp leave memorable Rock Hall moments

This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony airs Saturday night on HBO.

No description available

R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg get nods for Songwriters Hall

Read full article: R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg get nods for Songwriters Hall

Bryan Adams, R.

No description available

Duran Duran stumbles, Dolly Parton rolls into Rock Hall

Read full article: Duran Duran stumbles, Dolly Parton rolls into Rock Hall

Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated.

No description available

Dolly Parton donation strategy: 'I just give from my heart'

Read full article: Dolly Parton donation strategy: 'I just give from my heart'

Dolly Parton laughs at the idea that she is some sort of secret philanthropist.

No description available

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to receive lifetime honor at BET Awards

Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs to receive lifetime honor at BET Awards

Sean “Diddy” Combs will be honored for his career achievements at the BET Awards this month.

No description available

New this week: Harry Styles, 'Angelyne' and 'The Valet'

Read full article: New this week: Harry Styles, 'Angelyne' and 'The Valet'

This week’s new entertainment releases include Harry Styles' third solo album, a reboot of “Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers” that has attracted some top “Saturday Night Live” alums, and Emmy Rossum stars in a series about media personality Angelyne.

No description available

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame

Read full article: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame

Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honor.

No description available

Chili Peppers honor Foo Fighters drummer at Jazz Fest

Read full article: Chili Peppers honor Foo Fighters drummer at Jazz Fest

A cathartic return of music and culture to New Orleans’ chief music festival ended its first weekend with the Red Hot Chili Peppers honoring the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins by closing out the show for his band.

No description available

Echoes of 2006: Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans for 2022

Read full article: Echoes of 2006: Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans for 2022

After being silenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is back for the first time in three years.

No description available

Red Hot Chili Peppers added to New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup

Read full article: Red Hot Chili Peppers added to New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup

Organizers of this year's New Orleans Jazz Fest say the band Red Hot Chili Peppers has been added to the lineup of the 2022 event.

No description available

Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you're in

Read full article: Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you're in

Dolly Parton is still on the list of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite the country icon asking to be removed because she hasn’t “earned that right.”.

No description available

Dolly Parton to Rock Hall of Fame: Thanks but no thanks

Read full article: Dolly Parton to Rock Hall of Fame: Thanks but no thanks

Dolly Parton has announced she is pulling out of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying she hasn’t “earned that right.”.

No description available

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees

Read full article: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year’s first-time nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

No description available

Lionel Richie to receive Gershwin Prize for pop music

Read full article: Lionel Richie to receive Gershwin Prize for pop music

Lionel Richie will be honored all night long for his musical achievements.

No description available

Ken Kragen, who helped organize 'We Are the World,' dies

Read full article: Ken Kragen, who helped organize 'We Are the World,' dies

Ken Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single “We Are the World,” has died.

No description available

McCartney, Swift to induct new members into rock hall

Read full article: McCartney, Swift to induct new members into rock hall

Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift will induct new members into the Rock ‘n' Roll Hall of Fame next week, and actor Angela Bassett will do the honors for Tina Turner.

No description available

BTS suits, Katy Perry dress to be sold at charity auction

Read full article: BTS suits, Katy Perry dress to be sold at charity auction

The custom suits BTS wore for their Grammy Awards performance earlier this year are among the items that will be sold at an auction benefitting the Recording Academy's MusiCares charity.

No description available

Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among new Kennedy Center honorees

Read full article: Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among new Kennedy Center honorees

The Kennedy Center Honors is returning in December.

No description available

Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID, sidelined from 'Idol'

Read full article: Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID, sidelined from 'Idol'

Luke Bryan says he’s tested positive for COVID-19.

No description available

The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers

Read full article: The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers

Beyonce, left, and Megan Thee Stallion accept the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a year due to the pandemic got to make music again. 's topical “I Can't Breathe” won song of the year and Megan Thee Stallion was named best new artist. ___This story has been corrected to show the ceremony was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, not Staples Center.

No description available

Grammys' in memoriam especially long, grim in pandemic year

Read full article: Grammys' in memoriam especially long, grim in pandemic year

Brandi Carlile performs during the "In Memoriam" section of the 63rd Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES – Brandi Carlile paid tribute to John Prine, Bruno Mars celebrated Little Richard and Lionel Richie honored Kenny Rogers during an in memoriam segment on Sunday night's Grammy Awards that featured an especially long list of names after a year of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier Sunday, Prine won two posthumous Grammys for best American roots song and best American roots performance, a year after receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Grammys. Carlile told The Associated Press that it didn't bother her to be performing without an audience at the pandemic-restricted Grammys because "this time I’m just performing for John Prine. Corea, who died of a rare form of cancer at age 79, won the trophy for best improvised jazz solo and best jazz instrumental album.

No description available

The Latest: Billie Eilish wins record of the year at Grammys

Read full article: The Latest: Billie Eilish wins record of the year at Grammys

Billie Eilish arrives at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK – The Latest on the Grammy Awards (all times local):8:45 p.m.Billie Eillish has won the Grammy Award for record of the year for the second straight year. Beyoncé broke the record with her victory Sunday night for best R&B performance for “Black Parade,” surpassing the 27 Grammys won by Alison Krauss. DaBaby says he “feels like it’s going to touch everybody.”Ad— Marcela Isaza at the Grammy Awards (@misaza)___3:15 p.m.Brandi Carlile is excited to perform at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, even if there isn’t an audience. “Jojo Rabbit” and the “Joker” soundtrack also won Grammys in the segment of the show that awarded music created for visual media.

No description available

All Night Long: Lionel Richie recalls closing 1984 Olympics

Read full article: All Night Long: Lionel Richie recalls closing 1984 Olympics

Lionel Richie, then just starting his solo career, spoke to the AP recently about his performance at the closing ceremony of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The Los Angeles Olympics were just a few months away and closing ceremony producer David L. Wolper had a problem. He would do All Night Long. And he did it almost all night long, singing for 9 minutes as athletes danced on the field and people rocked in their seats. I basically just re-enacted the entire All Night Long video and brought it to life on stage, Richie said. I was sitting in traffic and a guy four cars up was crossing the street and saw me and yelled Lionel Richie, All Night Long, All Night Long.'

No description available

Why Katy Perry's Fellow 'American Idol' Judges Refuse to Get on the Back of Her

Read full article: Why Katy Perry's Fellow 'American Idol' Judges Refuse to Get on the Back of Her

Katy Perry's fellowAmerican Idoljudges are huge fans of her music -- but her motorcycle hobby? The 35-year-old singer got her motorcycle license ahead of her new music video for "Harleys in Hawaii," and couldn't have been more excited. "I had done the four-day course, but I had never like, actually hopped on a Harley [before filming the music video]," Perry gleefully revealed. "She took a four-day course and she comes to me and she says, 'I'm going to leave on my motorcycle,'" Richie said, with the horror adorably displayed all over his face. RELATED CONTENT:Katy Perry Shares Rare Pic With Fiance Orlando Bloom While Celebrating Her Birthday in EgyptKaty Perry Has Steamy Romance in 'Harleys in Hawaii' Music Video

No description available

Katy Perry and Ryan Seacrest Have Already Been Brought to Tears During 'American Idol'

Read full article: Katy Perry and Ryan Seacrest Have Already Been Brought to Tears During 'American Idol'

"Katy and I were actually crying [while] watching [an audition]" Seacrest said of a mother who patiently waited for her chance to sing for the stars. "That's what this American Idol is about," Perry explained. "She came to collect it," added Richie, with Perry saying, "And she's going to Hollywood!" Season three of American Idol is expected to premiere in early 2020. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Officially Returns as 'American Idol' HostOriginal 'American Idol' Judges Reunite With Kelly Clarkson, Talk Working Together AgainLauren Alaina Shares How Competing on 'American Idol' Differs From 'Dancing With the Stars' (Exclusive)

No description available

ABC 'Hopeful' Ryan Seacrest Will Return to 'American Idol'

Read full article: ABC 'Hopeful' Ryan Seacrest Will Return to 'American Idol'

American Idol will be bringing back Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for its third season on ABC, but one name synonymous with the franchise was noticeably missing. So, why isn't longtime host Ryan Seacrest confirmed yet? American Idol will return in spring 2020 on ABC. RELATED CONTENT:Ryan Seacrest Not Yet Confirmed to Return to 'American Idol' Next Season'Bachelor's Ashley I. & Jared Haibon Reveal an 'American Idol' Alum Will Sing at Their Wedding (Exclusive)Carrie Underwood Celebrates 'American Idol' Anniversary With Throwback Pic: 'You Can't Cry Pretty'

BACK TO TOP
  • TV Listings

  • Email Newsletters

  • RSS Feeds

  • Contests and Rules

  • Contact Us

  • Careers at WJXT / WCWJ

  • Closed Captioning / Audio Description

  • WJXT Public File

  • WJXT EEO Report

  • WCWJ Public File

  • WCWJ EEO Report

  • Terms of Use

  • Privacy Policy

  • Do Not Sell My Info

  • FCC Applications

Follow Us
Visit our YouTube page (opens in a new tab)
Visit our Facebook page (opens in a new tab)
Visit our Instagram page (opens in a new tab)
Visit our X page (opens in a new tab)
Visit our RSS Feed page (opens in a new tab)
Get Results With OmneOmne Results Logo

If you need help with the Public File, call (904) 393-9801

At WJXT, we are committed to informing and delighting our audience. In our commitment to covering our communities with innovation and excellence, we incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance our news gathering, reporting, and presentation processes. Read our article to see how we are using Artificial Intelligence.


Graham Media Group LogoGraham Digital Logo

Copyright © 2025 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.