Pregnant Nicole Richie has reportedly checked into a Los Angeles hospital, sparking rumours she is about to give birth. Nicole Richie is in hospital. The 27-year-old star, who is expecting her second child with partner Joel Madden, reportedly checked into a Los Angeles medical centre at the end of last week. Gossip website X17 reports: "The day after DJ AM's memorial, rumours began to fly that Nicole Richie - Adam Goldstein's former fiancee - was admitted to a local Los Angeles hospital. Could she finally be ready to give birth???" Nicole's due date is believed to be early September. Nicole - who already has 19-month-old daughter Harlow with Joel - attended the ceremony in remembrance of DJ AM on Thursday (03.09.09). An onlooker said: "The crowd was very hip and eclectic. It was a very sombre and sad crowd." The service was structured like an Alcoholics Anonymous 12 steps meeting in tribute to the 36-year-old star, who had battled substance abuse. Joel has previously revealed he and Nicole can't wait to welcome their second child into the world. The Good Charlotte frontman said: "We're excited about it. It's going to be great." Nicole's father, singer Lionel Richie, recently confessed he hopes the couple will have a son. He said: "It's very exciting. Joel is hoping for a boy, but knowing Nicole she's hoping for a little girl again. They're not telling me what sex the baby is because I'll tell everyone! "Nicole is the mom of moms. She's in love with the whole concept." |