Lionel Richie to IRS: Say you, say me, say what?

Lionel Richie picked a terrible time to run afoul of the IRS.

He’s got a new album out. And it’s selling like it’s 1989, which could help him pay off a new $1.1 million delinquent tax bill.

What’s owed:

  • The IRS filed a $1,130,609 tax lien against Richie on April 2 with the Los Angeles County Recorder of Deeds.

His side:

Richie’s spokesman did not respond to emails or a phone call seeking comment Thursday.

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