First it was Nicole Richie's heroin addiction and excessive partying that got her noticed, then her childish spats with other “it” celebrities, and, finally, of course, her extreme eating disorder. (Hey, she can deny all she wants but that skeletal frame is just not healthy). And now – here comes baby.

    Though Nicole has only recently confirmed that she is expecting her first child with rocker boyfriend Joel Madden, rumors have been circulating for weeks, as it’s been nearly impossible to ignore the headlines and photos being spread basically everywhere. While usually congratulations are in order, I’ve got to bite my tongue here. The timing seems a little too coincidental.
With the Simple Life star facing trial on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence from her arrest back in December, not to mention watching her pal, Paris Hilton, getting sent to jail—twice, it’s no surprise Nicole is dragging her heels.  It seems a little suspicious that after postponing her court date a number of times, she then shocks the public with news of this pregnancy.

And of course, her reps have been remaining mum on the subject, only furthering the media mayhem. Even her own father, Lionel Richie, seemed unsure as to whether he was to adopt the title of Grandpa soon – and whether or not that was good news. And with a possible year behind bars looming, this recent Mommy claim somehow seems like a desperate attempt to avoid facing the consequences for her multiple DUI misdemeanors.
   
    Maybe Nicole should just realize what it took Paris too long to figure out – there are only so many get-out-of-jail free cards, even for celebrities. Eventually you can no longer hide behind famous parents, tremendous amounts of money, or even pregnancy. Only time will tell if Nicole faces prison time along the lines of Monopoly – ie. Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200.

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