Nicole Richie had the unpleasant experience of a run-in with a dog the other day. She was shopping at an exclusive Melrose Avenue boutique but definitely didn’t wear out her welcome. She was more than a little grossed out when a dog in the store decided to relieve himself on an expensive dress in the store. Ew! I have to ask, where is the owner of the dog in all this? It just strikes me as odd that this makes news because it’s Nicole Richie, but the dog’s owner is nowhere to be found. Maybe it was Paris and she was waiting in a getaway car. Mind you, if it was MY dog, I wouldn’t exactly be talking to the press about it either. In other Nicole news, her dad, Lionel Richie is proud as punch to be a new grandpa, he’s called G-Pa, and is very proud at what a good mom Nicole has turned out to be.

Source: The Daily Mail

OMG…! Baby Harlow is so adorable. Nicole Richie, Joel Madden and baby Harlow make the cutest little family. I never knew how down to earth Nicole Richie is and her interview is so honest. It makes me love her even more! It’s so nice that she was able to turn her life around and say things like:

“I feel like a superhero. I have such a newfound respect for my body.”
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Glad she kicked the anorexia, heroin, wrong-way driving, and that nasty little blonde parasite, emm…, I mean her BFF from The Simple Life, Paris Hilton. Let’s just keep our fingers crossed that she doesn’t become part of the family!

I was totally absorbed by this article and couldn’t put it down. It’s nice how that happens sometimes when you’re riding public transit. Ooh! and some of Harlow’s favorite things: her “Rockabye Baby!” cd with lullaby versions of Radiohead and Nirvana songs for soothing car trips, the “Orbit Infant System” which Nicole says is “The best!”… it’s a neat version of a modern pram, a Hannah Montana poster because Harlow kept kicking while Nicole caught a concert while pregnant, and Nicole said “I hope it’s a girl!”, and “Born Free” baby bottles that are made without the controversial chemical bisphenol-A. According to Joel Madden, “We’re a Whole Foods family”. I have to agree, Whole Foods is pretty good. Heck, I feel healthy just walking by a Whole Foods store on the sidewalk. I’m so glad they’re doing so well!!!!

Nicole Richie has been working hard to be the best mommy ever, and took a break from her duties this weekend. And when this girl takes a break, she really does. Last weekend Nicole hit 4 parties in two days starting at the Eli Broad Contemporary Art Museum in L.A. Daddy bear Joel Madden was not far behind her, as the pair then made their way to the Clive Davis pre-Grammy bash at the Beverly Hilton. The dutiful parents left the party early to rush home afterwards to ensure little Harlow was well fed, and rested. But that didn’t stop them the next night as they hit the Entertainment Weekly’s Post-Grammy party, followed by a Sony BMG party. During the weekend Nicole was also spotted wearing a lovely gold necklace with the letter H, for little Harlow, and it was clear their priorities during the weekend were not as much the parties, as it was getting home to watch the little one. But phew, that made ME tired just reading about it. Starlets and babies and parties oh my! Never mind the time, where do these new parents find the ENERGY for all of it?

Source: Us Weekly

Harlow Winter Kate Madden may just be a baby still, but you have to know that it won’t be long before this tot is a style icon just like her mommy Nicole Richie. And she’s off to a great start as Nicole received a host of baby gifts from the elite boutique Kitson in Beverly Hills. Among the shower of baby items, Baby Harlow received these adorable crystal studded First Star sneakers by Converse that retail in at $98. Harlow also received newborn ballerina socks, a pair of pink cashmere pants, and a red reversible heart hoody. I don’t really know what is more ridiculous. That celebs receive luxe items for free when they don’t really have money issues, or that Baby Harlow has pink cashmere pants. What baby needs cashmere? Well, I mean, who doesn’t, but really. Babies tend to be known for their expertise in bodily functions. Do you really want cashmere around that? However, with all of these delights, I am sure Baby Harlow is winning the gorgeous baby contest on her block.

Source: ET Online

Both Christina Aguilera, 27, and Nicole Richie, 26, gave birth today @ the Cedars-Sinai Hospital in LA. It was a baby boy for Christina Aguilera and hubbie Jordan Bratman, and a girl for Nicole Richie with BF Joel Madden. According to reports about Nicole Richie’s daughter’s birth:

Harlow Winter Kate Madden was born Friday at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz.

“The beautiful healthy baby girl left the hospital with her ecstatic parents,” says the rep, who confirmed the birth to PEOPLE exclusively. ~ People

As for Christina and Jordan,

“Mark Malkin of E!online reports that Xtina has given birth as well. We’re told it’s a bouncing baby boy!” ~ TMZ
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Congratulations to both couples during this happy time!

When it comes to the holidays, celebs have a tendency to come out in full force supporting this cause or the other. In this case, it was Nicole Richie and Joel Madden who are not just names behind their Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation, but are actually active participants. Last Saturday, the couple hosted a party at Paramount Studios for approximately 200 families who have been participating in the Los Angeles County’s Beyond Shelter Program. This program helps the less fortunate to find stable housing in L.A.. Nicole and Joel opened up their big hearts to see that these families had an additional need met – a good Christmas. The party featured clowns, balloons, face-painting, and of course a jolly visit from the Big Guy at the North Pole as well. In addition to all of these festivities, Nicole and Joel handed out 500 Cloud B Cuddle Club teddy bears and 500 pairs of new Stride-Rite shoes to ensure that noone in the program went without this Christmas. Among the companies that donated generously to this event were Baby Center, Ultimate Life Giving, and Mama Sue’s Cookies. Give it props to this couple who are just a month away from being Mom and Dad and found time in their schedule to give and share with those that need it.

Source: E! Online