Nicole Richie Confirms Pregnancy
Nicole Richie finally confirms her pregnancy with rocker boyfriend, Joel Madden, in an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Diane Sawyer this coming Thursday and Friday, August 2nd, and 3rd. The 25 year old mom to be will also be featured in an “exclusive” with OK magazine this week discussing her plans as a new mom.
“Yes, I am. We are. I’m almost four months,” Richie says. She also talks about fellow celebrities, including Paris and Lindsay, to name a few.
In an effort to put court dates and legal issues to rest as quickly as possible, Richie plead guilty last Friday to driving under the influence of drugs last December on a Los Angeles freeway. Richie received the minimum sentencing for her offense of only 4 days jail time, not including a six hours time served. The judge also ordered Richie to be placed on three years of probation and 21 days of drug and alcohol classes along with a $2,048 fine. While dates for the 25 year olds jail stint have not yet been released, it is known that she has until September 28th to complete her jail term.
“I have a responsibility and it’s something that I did wrong, and if I could personally apologize to every single person that has lost a loved one from drunk driving I would,” Richie told Sawyer. “And unfortunately I can’t, but this is my way of paying my dues and taking responsibility and being an adult.”
Richie and 28 year old Madden have been dating for over six months and rumors are in the air that the couple are planning on getting hitched later this summer. For now, the couple are living quietly together in Madden’s Glendale, California home.
How does soon-to-be grandfather, Lionel Richie feel about all this? According to recent comments, very supportive! “Especially in the case of Nicole, it’s not only her dad and mom involved, but half of the world,” Lionel said. “So it’s a bit of a challenge. So I told her, ‘Just enjoy the ride and take your time. Whatever you want to do, just make sure it’s the right decision, make the decision and roll with it.’ If that does happen, you have a husband now and you have a baby now, so whenever that goes, it’s going to be wonderful.”