The untold story behind 'We Are the World'

Lionel Richie looks back on the making of "We Are the World" as seen in a new Netflix documentary.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment January 30, 2024 Lionel Richie, Prince and a grumpy Bob Dylan: The untold story behind 'We Are the World' Lionel Richie looks back on the making of "We Are the World" as seen in a new Netflix documentary. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How the 10 best picture Oscar nominees might make their final pitches for a win Heading into the final stretch before voting begins, let's look at the messages the nominated movies could be sending to persuade academy members. SHARE       READ MORE 'Family Guy' 25th anniversary panel among PaleyFest 2024 lineup The 41st PaleyFest LA will celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Family Guy," as well as events for "The Morning Show," "Loki," "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and more. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Kieran Culkin's take on Logan Roy's parenting? 'He could have raised them better' At first glance, the actor knew the writing for "Succession" was strong but didn't see an audience for it, including himself. And then something clicked. SHARE       READ MORE 'We understood what we were putting into the world.' Elizabeth Debicki on Diana's last days The first four episodes of the final season of "The Crown" focus on Diana, her children, her relationship with Dodi Fayed and their tragic end. SHARE       READ MORE Author of new book on Ukraine's Zelensky says Russian invasion turned him into 'this bulldog' Journalist Simon Shuster's new book, "The Showman," says the former actor's specialty in improv helped Zelensky reshape his role as president. SHARE       READ MORE Erin Moriarty refuses to be a prop in Megyn Kelly's 'appalling' plastic surgery takes Erin Moriarty fired back at Megyn Kelly, who alleged "The Boys" star underwent plastic surgery. She also announced a social media break. "It's broken my heart," she wrote. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW