Lionel Richie needs to take as much time as it takes to get better. We’ve been losing too many music legends lately. They need to take care of themselves first. He’s 77, he just had a procedure for atrial fibrillation, and the stage can wait. Pray for him. His representative said Tuesday the doctor called the procedure a success and that Lionel is doing well but needs time off. Three dates on the Sing a Song All Night Long tour with Earth, Wind & Fire are canceled: Saturday in San Francisco, Sept. 30 in Chicago, and Oct. 2 in Columbus. This is his third hospital stay since June. He cut a show short in St. Paul. He went to the ICU in St. Louis after another concert. The pattern is clear, and it’s concerning. Take all the time you need, Lionel. Your healing means more than keeping a schedule. The fans will be there when you’re ready. A full house is not worth another scare. The work of a lifetime already proved who you are. Get well, and get back on stage when you’re ready.

Lionel Messi's business empire keeps scoring deals. The football superstar is close to an agreement to buy the Spanish team Eldense, reports say, to add to his growing stable of clubs. 📷: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images

Lionel Messi, considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time, announced Monday he would retire from competing internationally for Argentina’s national team, saying in a statement on Instagram the decision “hurts deep down,” but “the time has come.”