Lionel Richie apologizes for last-minute NYC gig cancelation: ‘I tried to bribe the pilot’

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footage captured by fans. “And when those two decided it’s a no — when God says no and when the pilot says no, the answer … I tried to bribe the pilot.”The Grammy winner said poor weather conditions caused the delay in getting to the Big Apple.“And the pilot said, ‘I do want to see my wife tomorrow.’ So tonight we are going to make up for that.

I apologize for that a thousand times.” An hour after the concert was scheduled to begin, the “Hello” singer broke the news to fans on Saturday that he would not perform at the historic venue despite his best attempts to fly into the New York area.“Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I’m unable to make it to the show tonight,” Richie posted in a statement on X — formally known as Twitter.“I’m so bummed.

We are rescheduling the show to Monday Aug 14. Can’t wait to perform for you all. Tickets for tonight’s show are valid for the show on Monday.”Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I’m unable to make it to the show tonight.

I’m so bummed. We are rescheduling the show to Monday Aug 14. Can’t wait to perform for you all. Tickets for tonight’s show are valid for the show on Monday.“We bought our parents good seats for a lot of money for their 50th wedding anniversary.