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Lawyer Pronounces Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Husband and Wife
Nicole Richie clad in white. Joel Madden in his best suit. Courthouse. Marriage.
All were in play today in downtown L.A., but it's not exactly what you think.
Richie appeared Monday afternoon in court, where she was granted a permanent protective order against a couple of shutterbugs she had accused of harassing her.
Richie, dressed in a sheer white blouse with her hair pulled tightly back in a bun, showed up with Madden, dressed in a black suit, and gave testimony of a car accident she blamed on the the paparazzi.
But the news that caused the most buzz was her lawyer's pronouncement of them as husband and wife.
Attorney Mark Geragos repeatedly referred to Madden as "your husband" during questioning of Richie.
And that was news to us.
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What movie premiere brought Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves out of Malibu? What charity fête did new parents Nicole Richie and Joel Madden attend? And why were all of the Kardashians celebrating this week?
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Nicole Richie Shows Off Sparrow and Explains the Weird Name
People Magazine
Ah, baby magazine covers. They're that rare breath of cute air that we can look at in the supermarket line without feeling angry at Jon & Kate or sad about Lindsay Lohan's new haggard makeover or annoyed at the Jen Aniston lies.
Instead, we can just let the warm fuzzy feelings wash over us and be like, "Well, that's nice."
So thank you, Nicole Richie, for showing off your cuddly 6-week-old son Sparrow in this week's People. Inside the magazine there are even more adorable pictures of the new family of four that are worth checking out.
And as an added bonus, Nicole and her longtime partner, Joel Madden, even (kind of) explain what's up with the strange bird name...
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Katharine McPhee: I Wouldn't Be Surprised If Simon Ditched American Idol, Too
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Katharine McPhee wasn't exactly shocked to learn that Paula Abdul was leaving American Idol.
"It doesn't surprise me, because it wouldn't surprise me if Simon Cowell was leaving the show," McPhee told me at last night's benefit concert for the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank and Feeding America.
"They've all been on the show for so many years…Do what you've got to do," she said. "People try to figure out the real stories and I'm like, 'Who cares? She wants to go.' "
In fact, McPhee thinks it's time for the show to shake things up a bit with someone like Ellen DeGeneres...
Nicole Richie: Svelte New Mom Rocks Concert
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That was fast!
Nicole Richie seems to have dropped her baby weight overnight.
She stepped out with her little sister, with Joel Madden in tow, to see Selena Gomez's first show on Saturday.
Even though she gave birth to baby Sparrow about two weeks ago, she looks seriously svelte in a black silk romper and sky-high heels.
Although it was a girlie outing for Nic and her little sister, Joel seems to be a Selena fan, too...
First Look: Nicole Richie Sans Baby Bump
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What a difference a week makes.
Just seven days after the arrival of her son, Sparrow James Midnight Madden, Nicole Richie was out and about L.A.
It may take some time to get used to the name, but meanwhile she is looking absolutely amazing.
Keep reading to get your first look at the now mother-of-two as she ran errands on Wednesday...
Stork Delivers Baby Sparrow for Nicole Richie
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When Nicole Richie showed up at the DJ AM memorial last week, she looked almost ready to burst.
And she was.
The 27-year-old Simple Lifer starlet and boyfriend Joel Madden welcomed son Sparrow James Midnight Madden in the wee hours this morning, Richie's publicist, Nicole Perna, confirms to E! News. The little bird tipped the scales at 7 pounds, 14 ounces.
Richie reportedly entered the hospital over the holiday weekend, and while her actual labor day came a little later, a note on her website says everyone is A-OK:
"Nicole, Joel, Harlow and Sparrow are all doing well. Thank you for all of your good wishes."
Richie and Madden—who have been dating since 2006 and planning their wedding since before the birth of daughter Harlow 19 months ago—announced the news of baby No. 2 back on Oscar Sunday.
The 30-year-old Good Charlotte frontman wrote on his blog, "What's better than winning an Oscar? I am so happy to tell everyone that Harlow is going to be a big sister! God has truly blessed my family!"
(Originally published Sept. 9, 2009, at 11:56 a.m. PT)
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It's almost too bad—Richie makes maternity look fab...which is probably why she designs clothes for the expecting!
Caught! Nicole Richie Bursting Big With a...Girl?
Flynet
Nicole Richie, super preggers, lunching with boyfriend and baby daddy Joel Madden in Beverly Hills. The couple was with another dude, opting to hit the posh Polo Lounge.
Nic, who hasn't officially announced her due date or her plans to find out the gender of kid No. 2, is looking large and in charge with a "high" baby bump, a fellow patron of the hotel tells us. "She must have a little over a month left."
Could Harlow be getting a younger sis? Well...
Joel Madden Won't Take Action Against Airline Cover-Up
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At last night's OP launch party, spokesmodel Joel Madden said British Airways never apologized to him for forcing him to cover his tattoos before boarding their flight.
"I wasn't really mad about it," he told Daily 10's Catt Sadler. "But after the fact, I go, That was really wrong, actually."
The rocker and boyfriend of Nicole Richie says he no plans to take legal action against the airline despite the discrimination.
He also shared his thoughts on the Michael Jackson tribute, which he attended with Nicole, earlier that day...
Rise 'n' Shine: Lady Gaga Shows "Paparazzi" Her Poker Face
• Lady Gaga's latest video for "Paparazzi" is evocative, satirical, sexy and long, but go ahead and give it a gander. It's worth a watch. Then cleanse yourself with something a little more bubbly (and not bubble suity) by listening to the Jonas Brothers' latest.
• Here's something you should all know: The Hogans do not know best. They are much ado about mudslinging and drama, Brooke's boob jobs, Linda's drug use and the Hulk's boa-wearing.
• Benji and Joel Madden were apparently born Benji and Joel Combs, which might make them related to Sean "Diddy" Combs or something. Do you think that's why they legally changed their names?
• Kiefer Sutherland may be keeping his head to himself in the latest issue of British Elle, but not his thoughts on ex-fiancée Julia Roberts.
• Just in case you've been hiding under a rock and missed the gazillion Gosselin tidbits of Jon & Kate Plus 8 news we've been posting for the past few weeks, don't miss our Jon & Kate Twisted Fate special, airing tonight on E! at 10:30 ET/PT.
• Stephanie Pratt and Frankie Delgado have their panties in a bunch about Paris Hilton's comments about The Hills.
• Dear Jesse McCartney: Chocolate milk? Really?! Love, Rise 'n' Shine
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Joel Madden's Tattoos Land Him in No-Fly Zone
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Discrimination against people with tattoos is just plane crazy.
When heavily inked rocker Joel Madden attempted to board a British Airways flight from London to Lisbon on Saturday evening, he claims he was ordered to hide his tats or stay in the U.K.
"Was just told by a british air person I can't get on the plane till I cover my tatts," he twittered. "I really actually am in shock he won't let me on the plane till I put long sleeves on and other BA rep is disagreeing."
Rise 'n' Shine: Lindsay Lohan Moves Toward Leonardo DiCaprio
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• Lindsay Lohan attempts to reel in Leonardo DiCaprio by showing off her best dance moves. Someone ought to remind her that the Bar is set really, really hot.
• The standard, over-the-shoulder red carpet shot is dead to neon shoe-wearing Sarah Jessica Parker.
• What do Susan Boyle and dying dogs have in common? They both make Joel Madden and Nicole Richie cry.
• Ben Affleck doesn't know what 7th Heaven was, or so its star Stephen Collins thinks. The former TV dad may even be a bit bitter that the State of Play star used his name for the film.
• Kelly Clarkson insists she doesn't hook up and the Black Eyed Peas go boom. Are you going gaga for either of these new vids?
• Dear So You Think You Can Dance fans: Here's a preview video for season five (high-kicking off May 21)—you can thank us later. Love, Rise 'n' Shine
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