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Trivia with Lionel Richie backstage at the 2026 Festival of Books
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Trivia with Lionel Richie backstage at the 2026 Festival of Books

By Mikael Wood
, Mark E. Potts and Rebecca Castillo
We asked Lionel Richie some trivia questions ... about Lionel Richie. How well does he know his hits? Where was his first solo show after leaving the Commodores? We asked “Hello” and “Dancing on the Ceiling” hitmaker and “American Idol” judge.
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Mikael Wood

Mikael Wood is pop music critic for the Los Angeles Times.

Mark E. Potts

Mark E. Potts is a former senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times. A native of Enid, Okla., Potts graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism. He has created and edited video for DreamWorks, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony and BET.

Rebecca Castillo

Rebecca Castillo is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was a special projects lead for the Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore College and USC. In her free time, you can find her hanging out at the Silver Lake Reservoir, drinking boba and exploring the city on foot.

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