NICOLE RICHIE AND JOEL MADDEN TO MARRY

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are reportedly engaged to be married.'The Simple Life' star and the Good Charlotte frontman almost tied the knot in Las Vegas' on February 17, but decided to get Nicole's adoptive dad Lionel Richie's blessing first. A source told National Enquirer magazine: "They picked out matching silver and diamond rings at a jewellery boutique in Caesar's Palace and then headed to the Little White Wedding Chapel where the hovered outside for ages."But Nicole wanted her dad's blessing so they went straight to see him when they got back to Los Angeles."Joel was reportedly terrified about asking Lionel for his blessing.The source added: "Joel was nervous but he was greeted with open arms and a big hug from Lionel, who thanked him for everything he has done for Nicole."The couple are now planning to marry in front of their close family and friends at Mexico's Las Ventanas resort in Cabo San Lucas.The source revealed: "It would be a small ceremony with under 100 people."

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HILARY DUFF SLAMS EX-LOVER JOEL MADDEN

Hilary Duff apparently slams ex-lover Joel Madden (left) and his girlfriend Nicole Richie on her new album. In the title track of 'Dignity', the blonde singer appears to attack the couple who began dating soon after the Good Charlotte frontman split from Hilary.The song lyrics apparently say: "Where's your dignity? I think you lost it in the Hollywood Hills. Can't buy respect but you can pick up that bill. Always with Mr. Right, but then you have a fight. Run into your friend's ex,he's happy to be your next. Tomorrow's paper's coming out so kiss him fast, watch the cameras flash."Hilary, who dated Joel for two years, is also said to slate Nicole on track 'Gypsy Woman' - branding 'The Simple Life' star "sick" and "shameless".The lyrics read: "She lets you think that you found her first. That's how she works her sick and twisted gypsy curse. Talks with a grin 'cause she's got no shame. Enjoy the fame, bringing down the family name."Joel and Nicole are not the only ones on the end of a verbal attack from the19-year-old singer. In 'Dreamer', Hilary seemingly condemns the man who was jailed in January for stalking her. Hilary allegedly sings: "Don't you have better things to do with your life.Than hang around and stare at me and complicate mine?"

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