Richie admits that he’s continually surprised by the new fans he’s making, thanks to his recent work as a judge on American Idol and hopefully through the SMiZE Cream collaboration as well. “His stratospherically popular music transcends everything,” she says, “and we wanted somebody that kids loves, teens love, mamas and daddies love, not just in America, but all around the world.” The supermodel-turned-entrepreneur says Richie is also the perfect collaborator thanks to his diverse fanbase. “Growing up with his music and seeing how warm and amazing he was, I just became an even bigger fan,” she says. “Lionel is warm, crazy, fun and energetic,” Banks tells Rolling Stone, adding that she didn’t want to work with any random artist, but rather a recording artist legend. When it came time to selecting SMiZE Cream’s first-ever artist collaboration, Banks says Richie was “the first and only call we made.” The Most Drinkable Canned Wines to Crack Open This Seasonįor her part, Banks says she’s been a “lifelong Lionel Richie fan,” and has kept in close touch with the singer over the years (Richie’s “Dancing on the Ceiling” is also a go-to on the set of Dancing With the Stars, the host reveals). The 15 Tequila Brands We're Drinking Right Now

Like all SMiZE Cream flavors, Richie’s also includes a “SMiZE SURPRiZE” hidden inside, made of caramel-scotch cookie dough (the brand’s caramel version of butterscotch).įrom Grills to Boombox Speakers, These Are the Products We're Using Labor Day Weekend The sweet and crunchy offering includes cookie crumble, a salted caramel ribbon, and chocolate-covered “fudge hearts” mixed in with vanilla ice cream. Richie has teamed up with Tyra Banks’ ice cream company, SMiZE Cream, for a new flavor dubbed “All Night Love.” Inspired by his classic hit, “ All Night Long,” Richie says the “All Night Love” ice cream was created by mixing flavors that he grew up enjoying as a child.

Lionel Richie is no stranger to collaborations, having worked on memorable tracks with everyone from Michael Jackson to Diana Ross, but the legendary singer’s latest partnership is decidedly cooler. Lionel-richie-ice-cream - Credit: SMiZE Cream

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