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“The honeymoon is definitely over for Nicole Richie and Joel Madden,” claims Star.

According to the tabloid, the couple’s relationship is in “crisis” as Madden gears up to leave Los Angeles for a stint on Australia’s version of “The Voice.”

Richie is “fuming,” a so-called “insider” tells Star.

“Nicole was opposed to Joel’s doing The Voice from the start, because she doesn’t want to endure the months apart,” explains the tabloid’s source. “But Joel isn’t listening. He insists that he needs to do it for his career and signed on without her OK, which set off a nasty round of fighting.”

Star asserts Richie and Madden spent most of their December 11 anniversary “bickering” about the show.

The “insider” also alleges that Madden “often isn’t around to pull his weight” with the couple’s two children, leading to strain on the relationship.

“Nicole complains all the time that she feels like a single parent,” adds the Star source.

Gossip Cop looked into this, and we’re told the couple made joint decisions about their schedules, and there’s no fighting.

A source close to Richie assures us the Star report is “not true.”

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Nicole Richie may not have been as daring as Heidi Klum with her Halloween costume, but she definitely made an impression by channeling another celeb.

At an L.A. party on Saturday night, Richie dressed as Jennifer Lopez – complete with pink tracksuit, oversized hoop earrings, glowing tan and some big shades.

She completed the look with a Louis Vuitton bag and her hair tied back in a bun.

We think she nailed it – and we’re curious to see if J. Lo returns the favor by donning her best “Richie” outfit.

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(And yes, Joel Madden dressed as Hunter S. Thompson.)

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“Less than a year after Nicole Richie and Joel Madden finally tied the knot, big problems are rocking their marriage,” reports Star magazine.

The tabloid claims things have gotten so bad between the couple that “Nicole has spent a few nights away from their Hollywood Hils home and taken the kids with her.”

A so-called “friend” of Richie’s reveals, “She spent time at her mom’s on and off,” noting that the “Fashion Star” judge is “hoping that some space between her and Joel will fix things.”

So, what sort of issues is the pair having?

Madden is allegedly “upset that Nicole is spending so much time on work and not with the family,” the supposed “friend” claims.

Umm… isn’t this the same argument the Enquirer, which is owned by the same company as Star, used last week to claim the couple was having problems – except it was Richie complaining that Madden worked too much?

Well, aside from running contradictory stories a week apart, the tabloids have something else in common.

They’re both completely WRONG about Richie and Madden’s relationship.

A source close to Richie tells Gossip Cop the Star‘s story is simply “not true.”

Richie and Madden are doing just fine, and looked adorable together in the photo (below) she tweeted from her 30th birthday party last night with the caption, “Mr. & Mrs Over The Hill.”

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Nicole Richie is “fed up with husband Joel Madden‘s hectic life as a musician,” reports the National Enquirer, which goes on to claim that Richie is “threatening to leave him and take their children” if he doesn’t quit his band Good Charlotte.

According to a supposed “source” for the tabloid, “Nicole has been complaining nonstop that Joel is like an absentee parent,” explaining, “When he’s not sequestered in the studio with his band mates, he’s touring the globe.”

Richie recently “flipped” when Madden informed her of his plans to record some new material, claims the mag.

“She forced him into a corner and made him choose family over career,” reveals the “source,” adding, “So he reluctantly announced to his band mates that they needed a break.”

Actually, he didn’t.

None of this ever happened.

A source close to Richie tells Gossip Cop the tab’s story is completely “not true,” saying that the couple is very supportive of each other’s careers.

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“Nicole vs. Jessica: Feuding on Fashion Star,” reads the headline of a piece in Us Weekly, which quotes a source as saying, “There’s definite friction between Nicole Richie and Jessica Simpson on Fashion Star, and they’re both very curt.”

According to the magazine’s “insider,” the two stars of the upcoming NBC reality show “chat only when they need to, and they have wildly different opinions about style.”

In fact, Us Weekly‘s source says, Richie “thinks Jessica doesn’t have much of a high-fashion eye,” and occasionally “makes snarky comments about Jessica’s outfits.”

“Jessica doesn’t really care what Nicole thinks,” says another source, adding that Simpson — whose clothing empire made $750 million last year — “believes she knows how to make clothes for all kinds of women.”

So, how bad is the “feuding” between the two women?

Completely non-existent, according to both their pals.

A source close to Simpson tells Gossip Cop they became “very close while shooting the show. Jess loves Nicole and her style, and really respects her.”

And the feeling is mutual. A Richie friend says the Us Weekly account is “not true.”

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Nicole Richie has joined “Fashion Star,” the new NBC reality series where fashion experts mentor aspiring designers.

The fashionista and creative director of clothing line Winter Kate joins designers John Varvatos and Jessica Simpson as the show’s fashion gurus.

Elle Macpherson has already been tapped as the show’s host.

Executive Producer Ben Silverman said in a statement, “Jessica, Nicole, John and Elle make the most exciting team we have ever worked with on a reality television show and we are thrilled to feature such an extraordinary group of mentors and designers.”

“Fashion Star” will let contestants compete for a multimillion-dollar contract to launch his or her own brand. The show will feature the weekly challenges typical of competition series.

The premiere date has not yet been set.

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Nicole Richie is a BIG Britney Spears fan, and in anticipation of tonight’s Femme Fatale Tour concert in Los Angeles, she posted a video in which she pretty handily wins a dance-off to the Spears classic “I’m A Slave 4 U.”

“In honor of my queen, @BritneySpears – Can’t wait to dance tonight!” tweeted Richie, along with the clip.

We gotta say – she’s got some moves.

Gossip Cop is sure there will be MANY other celebs in attendance at Staples Center for the show.

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Nicole Richie has shot down widespread reports that she’s pregnant.

“Contrary to recent speculation, I am not pregnant,” she tells Gossip Cop.

“This irresponsible reporting continues to feed an atmosphere of self-doubt and insecurity. To publicly point out a change in anyone’s body is mean spirited and cruel.”

“People’s bodies change and change again. This is not newsworthy and is a waste of valuable media space that should be used for more important issues.”

Various outlets, including X17 Online, posted photos of Richie this week, speculating that she had a “baby bump.” (see below right)

Richie and her husband Joel Madden have two kids, Harlow and Sparrow.

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Khloe Kardashian appears to be the victim of an April Fools Day prank on Twitter.

Someone hijacked the reality star’s account and has been firing off some pretty funny – if totally inappropriate – tweets.

Among the gems so far:

“My poops are in the shape of Ks”

“If no one was there to hear me qu**f, did it really exist?”

“I DON’T CRAP… I KRAP!”

“Sometimes I make Lam-Lam pretend my boobies are basketballs. I paint them orange and ask him to dribble them.”

Meanwhile, the real Kardashian seems to be highly amused by whoever did the hacking.

“I am literally crying at these tweets!!!” writes the actual Kardashian, who doesn’t know the hacker’s identity, but suspects Nicole Richie.

“Whoever [hacked] is really clever with these tweets! I wish I pooped Ks!”

Don’t we all, Khloe.

Don’t we all.

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Rebecca Black continued her TV blitz with an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

The poised 13-year-old YouTube sensation told Leno that being an overnight sensation is “so weird.”

Black then discussed how she recorded “Friday,” and that she was “omigosh yeah” surprised how quickly it took off.

She admitted that cruel comments about her and the song initially hurt. “I cried, you know, but I’m 13… Being a teenager you know, you care about what other people think about you, so I was like all of the world hates me I’m gonna die.” But she says she now doesn’t pay attention to the negativity.

Despite the backlash, Black said she has a fan in Ryan Seacrest, and noted Simon Cowell “wants to meet me.” Other stars who have reached out to her include Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, and Will Smith.

The teen also told Leno she’s giving the big bucks she’s made from the song to those suffering in Japan, as well as to her school.

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The famous under five (years old) came out to celebrate the third birthday of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden‘s daughter, Harlow.

Yesterday, newlyweds Richie and Madden threw a birthday bash for Harlow at L.A.’s Treehouse Social Club, and a Who’s Who of Hollywood and their kids came out to play.

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale brought sons Kingston and Zuma; Kourtney Kardashian came with Mason; Jessica Alba and Cash Warren had daughter Honor in tow; Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery showed with little Stella; Tobey Maguire‘s wife, Jennifer Meyer, arrived with their kids Ruby and Otis; and Sara Gilbert made an appearance with daughter Sawyer.

The celebrities and a few non-famous folks and theirs kids played outside in a giant treehouse, as well as did arts and crafts inside the play center.

Harlow’s actual birthday is Tuesday.

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Vince Vaughn & Kyla Weber, January 2.

The actor and Canadian real estate agent kicked things off with a New Year’s Eve bash at Vaughn’s Chicago penthouse and wed two days later at the historic Arnour House in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Isla Fisher & Sasha Baron Cohen, May 15.

The actress and comedian had a small, traditional Jewish ceremony in Paris.

Jane Lynch & Lara Embry, May 31.

The “Glee” star and longtime partner wed in an intimate gathering at Blue Heron restaurant in Western Massachusetts.

Calista Flockhart & Harrison Ford, June 15.

The longtime couple was married by New Mexico governor Bill Richardson at his estate in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green, June 24.

The couple tied the knot on a beach in Hawaii, with Green’s (and actress Vanessa Marcil‘s) eight-year-old son, Kassius, serving as the best man.

Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem, early July.

The ceremony was held a friend’s house in the Bahamas and consisted of only close family members.

Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher, July 10.

The couple exchanged vows in an evening ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia.

Emily Blunt & John Krasinski, July 10.

The pair had an outdoor wedding at a private estate in Como, Italy.

Orlando Bloom & Miranda Kerr, mid-July.

Less than a month after getting engaged, the two tied the knot at a secret ceremony rumored to have been held in Los Angeles.

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz, July 31.

The singer and music producer wed at a private home in Corsica, France when Keys was six months pregnant with son Egypt, whom she gave birth to in October.

Hilary Duff & Mike Comrie, August 14.

Duff and Comrie, a professional hockey player, said “I do” as the sun set over a private villa in Montecito, California.

Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer, August 22.

The “True Blood” costars got hitched at an intimate gathering in Malibu, California.

Katy Perry & Russell Brand, October 24.

The zany couple went all-out for their nuptials, which consisted of six day of festivities in Rajasthan, India, and culminated in a ceremony complete with elephants.

Nicole Richie & Joel Madden, December 11.

Richie sported three different dresses when the couple got hitched at dad Lionel Richie‘s mansion in Beverly Hills.

Whose wedding would you most like to have attended?

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Nicole Richie just got a nice (belated) wedding gift.

Her probation, stemming from a DUI bust in 2006, was just terminated ahead of schedule.

Richie’s lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, showed the judge that the reality star successfully fulfilled her probation terms, including receiving praise from her alcohol education program.

Though Richie’s probation was set to end in February, the judge decided she satisfied all of its terms and terminated it early.

TMZ reported today’s news first.

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“Nicole’s Wedding Disaster,” reads the headline of a story about Nicole Richie‘s wedding in OK! magazine.

According to the tab, though “no expense had been spared” for Richie’s and Joel Madden‘s nuptials, “Nicole was not happy.”

Why?

OK! claims Richie’s “stress and greed… threatened to eclipse her wedding day completely.”

Huh?

The tabloid reports Richie “hungered to see her wedding photos on a national magazine cover,” and was asking “$100,000 for just one photo!”

Getting the best possible deal, says the magazine, consumed Richie. In fact, she was “so nervous that one of her guests might sell unauthorized photographs,” notes OK!, “she insisted on having all cell phones confiscated.”

“It ruined the mood,” contends the tab.

Wow, someone was really miserable… about not getting the photos.

A source close to Richie explains that OK! is “mad they didn’t get the exclusive” shots from the wedding.

And as opposed to the “disaster” that the tabloid paints, the wedding was actually a blast.

A guest at the wedding tells Gossip Cop, the reception was “lovely,” and the bride was nothing but “happy” and “calm.”

No one’s phones were confiscated, says our insider. “Everyone happily gave up their cells.”

The only “disaster” is OK!‘s version of the facts.

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In today’s lineup, Nicole Richie gets dressed three times, Lindsay Lohan gets upset about being dressed down, and Jennifer Grey dresses her wounds after surgery.

1. Lindsay Lohan is “so upset” by Gwyneth Paltrow‘s “hurtful” appearance on “Glee.” (RadarOnline)

2. Nicole Richie wore three different gowns at her wedding on Saturday. (Us Weekly)

3. Russell Crowe joined Oprah for a cruise around Sydney Harbour. (AP)

4. Jennifer Grey is recuperating from surgery to repair a disc that ruptured during the “Dancing with the Stars” finale. (People)

5. Black Swan leads the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards with 12 nominations. (THR)

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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have wed.

The couple has two children, Harlow and Sparrow.

Richie and Madden exchanged vows at her dad Lionel Richie‘s Beverly Hills estate in front of 130 family members and friends, including Gwen Stefani, Samantha Ronson, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and the groom’s twin brother Benji.

Two tents were set up on the property for the ceremony and celebration.

One guest, however, completely stood out – an elephant that was part of the wedding festivities.

Gossip Cop will update when more details emerge.

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After four years and two children together, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are, by several accounts, set to tie the knot tomorrow.

What we know for sure is that tables and chairs have already been delivered to her father Lionel Richie‘s estate in Beverly Hills.

Also, party planner Mindy Weiss is said to be orchestrating the wedding, which is reportedly going to be a small affair.

There’s still one detail, however, Richie hasn’t resolved.

While Us Weekly reports that the reality star is deciding between a Marchesa and vintage Chanel gown, RadarOnline says that a dress by Monique Lhuillier is also in the mix.

Gossip Cop will update as more details become available.

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Nicole Richie was slated to testify today against paparazzo Fabricio Luis Mariotto, but the case was postponed until later in the month.

Now comes word that both sides have settled.

As you’ll recall, on November 10, the reality star got a temporary restraining order against Mariotto, who allegedly stalked her daughter Harlow at her preschool.

According to Richie’s initial petition, Mariotto acted dangerously while pursuing her, Joel Madden and their two children. Richie noted, he “drives erratically around my children and others, yells, screams and attempts to scare us so that he can photograph our reaction.” And as a result, she claimed, “his predatory behavior caused and continues to cause severe emotional distress as I fear for the safety of my children.”

Today, Richie was going to try to make the temporary restraining order permanent, meaning Mariotto would have to keep his distance from her, her family and the school for up to three years.

But Richie’s attorney and the shutterbug hammered out a deal that would have Mariotto stay completely away from the family and school for five years in return for her not seeking a permanent restraining order in court.

Should Mariotto, however, violate the settlement, the paparazzo would be subject to a serious financial penalty, reports TMZ.

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As you may recall, on November 10 Nicole Richie got a temporary restraining order against photographer Fabricio Luis Mariotto, who allegedly stalked her daughter Harlow at her preschool.

According to Richie’s petition, Mariotto acted dangerously while pursuing her, Joel Madden and their two children. The reality star noted, he “drives erratically around my children and others, yells, screams and attempts to scare us so that he can photograph our reaction.”

She even claimed, “His predatory behavior caused and continues to cause severe emotional distress as I fear for the safety of my children.”

According to the restraining order Mariotto had to stay at least 100 yards away from the couple and their kids.

But the order is only good for three weeks, which is why – as Gossip Cop can now confirm – Richie will be in court on December 1 in an effort to get a permanent restraining order against Mariotto.

A source close to Richie tells Gossip Cop that the reality star will be in court and will testify against the paparazzo, who we’re told tried to take photos through the school’s windows.

If Richie is granted a permanent restraining order, Mariotto would have to stay away from the school and kids for up to three years.

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Nicole Richie has gotten a restraining order against a photographer who allegedly stalks her daughter Harlow at her preschool.

According to Richie’s petition, Fabricio Luis Mariotto has acted dangerously while pursuing her, Joel Madden and their two children.

The paparazzo “drives erratically around my children and others, yells, screams and attempts to scare us so that he can photograph our reaction,” states Richie.

“His predatory behavior caused and continues to cause severe emotional distress as I fear for the safety of my children,” she adds.

The temporary court order mandates that Mariotto stay at least 100 yards away from the couple and their kids.

Last month, Madden confronted photographers who waited outside of Harlow’s school.

Gossip Cop is appalled that famous families have to take such measures against paparazzi predators, but glad that Richie’s children should now be safer.

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For a guy who calls himself a celebrity blogger, Perez Hilton sure doesn’t know much about… celebrities.

This time around, Perez writes, “We keep hearing about a possible close friendship or more between [Christina] Aguilera and the Good Charotte (sic) rocker” Benji Madden.

Could those be the voices in his head he’s hearing?

Perez then goes on to note, “Christina seems to have become very buddy buddy with Benji’s sister-in-law, Nicole Richie, in 2010,” before he editorializes, “Very interesting indeed!”

Not really.

A source close to the recently separated singer tells Gossip Cop that Perez’s story is “ridiculous” and “1,000 percent false.”

Indeed.

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Joel Madden is the latest celebrity to confront paparazzi who intrude on family life.

The Good Charlotte singer, composed but irritated, took issue with the photographers waiting in a car across from his daughter Harlow‘s school.

“You guys better hope you’re alright sitting outside of a school, [because] I’m gonna have all your tags run and everything,” Madden warned the paps.

Later, the protective dad addressed the pests again on Twitter.

“Dear @x17online please stop having your photographers wait at my kids school,” he wrote, linking to the site’s video of his interaction with the paparazzi.

Making good on his threat to trace their car, Madden added, “The car that was there today was @x17online.”

“Two men in a black nissan Registered to a Lepe Isidro in Redmond, WA.”

Madden then reiterated his discomfort with the paparazzi’s proximity to Harlow.

“I’ve learned a lot of self control & acceptance. Still never gonna be ok with grown men creeping outside schools. Gotta do what i can do.”

And Harlow’s mom, Nicole Richie, is doing what she can do, too.

Richie blasts the paparazzi on her blog, writing an open letter to X17, the “irresponsible and repulsive” agency that staked out the school and has crossed paths with her before.

“YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES. These are young children and you should know better,” writes Richie.

Gossip Cop applauds the couple’s strong but civil response to a growing paparazzi problem.

How do YOU think they — and other stars — should deal with similar situations?

**NOTE: It looks like X17 has pulled down the video Madden linked. If it becomes available, we’ll update.**

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Paris Hilton‘s recent extracurricular activities have kept her in the police blotter, but soon television viewers will have the chance to see her less scandalous side.

The socialite is set to star in a new reality series for the Oxygen Network.

While Hilton teamed up with pal Nicole Richie for Fox’s popular “The Simple Life,” new friends including Brooke Mueller, Allison Melnick and Jennifer Rovero will pop up on the still-untitled Oxygen show, as will Hilton’s mom, Kathy.

The question is: Do you care?

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“Lindsay Lohan wants a baby,” reads the headline of an In Touch story, which was picked up by a number of unreliable outlets, including Perez Hilton.

According to In Touch, Lohan is “determined to stay sober and thinks the best way for her to achieve that goal is to get pregnant.”

A so-called “pal” claims Lohan believes “having a baby could straighten out her life.”

Uh, huh…

The tab also reports Lohan “hates being alone and thinks a baby would make the perfect companion. She’s seen what motherhood has done for former party girl Nicole Richie and thinks it can do the same for her.”

This story, not surprisingly, is wrong.

Lohan, currently gracing the cover of Vanity Fair, is in no rush to have a baby. She’s now concentrating on her film career.

Additionally, Gosssip Cop checked with a source close to the star, who told us the In Touch story is absolutely “absurd.”

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In today’s lineup, Halle Berry is an addict, Brad Pitt is undead, Inception is coming to TV… and so is Nicole Richie.

Halle Berry will star in her first comedy in over a decade, Shoe Addicts Anonymous. (Deadline)

Brad Pitt is attached to zombie flick World War Z, says the author. (MTV)

Oksana Grigorieva had X-rays taken two days after Mel Gibson allegedly hit her. (TMZ)

First TV rights to Inception have been sold already to TNT. (Variety)

Nicole Richie will reprise her guest role on “Chuck.” (EW)

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Nicole Richie‘s probation has been extended to March 2011 because she has not completed the required number of alcohol education classes, Gossip Cop confirms.

The probation was scheduled to terminate next month, but Richie has been too busy caring for her two children to satisfy the education requirement in time.

Her lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, told the judge Richie received program-approved leaves of absences for family care. The term can still end early for the former reality TV star if she completes the program before March 2011.

The probation follows a 2006 DUI arrest after Richie drove the wrong way on a Los Angeles freeway.

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“Joel’s got cold feet,” announces Life & Style in its new issue, which goes on to claim, “As Nicole Richie plans her wedding and cares for her kids, Joel Madden hits the clubs and leaves town.”

According to a so-called “friend,” the Good Charlotte singer has “been stressed and distant lately” because there’s “no way” he wants to get married “right now.”

And even though the family doesn’t need the money, the magazine reports Madden has been frequently taking deejaying gigs out of town, leaving Richie alone to care for the kids.

Why?

The tab says, “Joel relishes the chance to hit the clubs and flirt up a storm with other girls.”

Adds the supposed “friend,” “It’s like he just doesn’t care.”

Seems like it might be Life & Style that just doesn’t care…about the truth.

A source close to the couple tells Gossip Cop the story is “not true,” and Madden doesn’t have “cold feet” at all.

The only thing cold is Life & Style‘s reporting.

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Jessica Alba is coming to “Project Runway.”

The actress will serve as a guest judge on this Thursday’s episode of the style competition series.

She’ll help out with a challenge in which the six remaining contestants are instructed to design an outfit for an “opinionated celebrity,” later revealed to be the show’s host, Heidi Klum.

Another striking young mother known for her fashion sense, Nicole Richie, was a celebrity judge on January 14′s premiere.

Previous celeb judges have included Lindsay Lohan, Rebecca Romijn, Christina Aguilera, and Eva Longoria.

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Nicole Richie is “getting her dream man but not her dream dress,” writes Life & Style.

According to the magazine’s source, “Nicole visited the Monique Lhuillier store in LA in February and liked a particular ruffled mermaid gown,” which goes for a cool $45,000.

One problem: That was reportedly the same dress Molly Malaney wore for her wedding to “The Bachelor” Jason Mesnick. And when Richie saw the gown on TV, says the Life & Style source, “She had to scrap that idea. Now she wants a completely different look.”

Don’t worry, she’s still wearing white.

A rep for Richie, however, tells Gossip Cop that the wedding dress ditch story is “not true.”

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Richie made the announcement during Monday’s taping of The Late Show with David Letterman, a source at the show confirms to Gossip Cop.

The couple has two children together: 2-year-old Harlow and five-month-old Sparrow.

TV personality Richie and Good Charlotte rocker Madden have dated since 2006.

Gossip Cop will have more details as soon as they’re available.

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