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Richie to Have Kid No. 2

Boyf Joel Madden announces news on MySpace

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 22, 2009 6:21 PM CST

(Newser) – Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel Madden’s 1-year-old daughter will soon have a new sibling, the New York Daily News reports. Madden made the announcement on his band's website: “What's better than winning an Oscar?" the Good Charlotte drummer wrote. " I am so happy to tell everyone that Harlow is going to be a big sister!”

“God has truly blessed my family. Hope (you're) all feeling as good as I am right now,” he posted. Madden didn't say if still-skinny Richie is preggers or they're adopting.

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Joel Madden, left, and Nicole Richie pose together at the third annual 2008 Cartier Loveday celebration in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Nicole Richie arrives at the 2008 Crystal and Lucy Awards honoring women in film in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Television personality Nicole Richie poses on the press line at the Carousel of Hope 30th Anniversary Ball in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

Socialite Nicole Richie poses on the press line at a benefit gala for The Art of Elysium in Los Angeles on Jan. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

Nicole Richie attends the Proenza Schouler Fall 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 18, 2009 in New York City. (Getty Images)

TV personality Nicole Richie (R) and her husband musician Joel Madden attend the Art of Elysium's 2nd annual black tie gala at Vibiana on January 10, 2009 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Getty Images)

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