Party Planner Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie threw a huge 30th birthday party for her rocker boyfriend Joel Madden this week.

The socialite held the bash on the private terrace of the Sunset Tower hotel in Hollywood. She invited around 35 of their friends to celebrate with Joel - who reached the landmark age on March 11.

They were beaming in the soft terrace lighting
An onlooker said: "There was a lot of laughing and even some speeches. Nicole and Joel were nestled in the centre of the big group and looked as happy as they could be to be celebrating with their friends. They were beaming in the soft terrace lighting."

The highlight of the evening was when Joel was presented with a huge birthday cake, accompanied by a rousing rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.

The source added: "It was so big I'm surprised it didn't set off the fire alarms."

Although they were not members iof the party group, Sharon Stone and Drew Barrymore were both spotted dining at the Sunset Tower on the same night.

Nicole, 27, and Joel recently announced they are expecting their second child together. They already have a 14-month-old daughter Harlow.

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Nicole Richie's birthday wedding

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are set to marry on their daughter's first birthday.

The couple - who welcomed Harlow into the world on January 11 2008 - are reportedly keen to tie the knot on the landmark date to show their child how much they love each other.

A friend of the pair said: "They want to set an example for Harlow. Nicole and Joel are doing this to seal their love legally. They want the ceremony to coincide with Harlow's first birthday and be one big joyous occasion for everybody."

Socialite Nicole - whose adoptive father is singer Lionel Richie -and Good Charlotte rocker Joel are planning to sell pictures of the ceremony to a magazine.

However, the kind-hearted couple intend to donate any money they make from their special day to charity.

The pal added: "They've spoke about giving any money they get for photos of their wedding to Beyond Shelter, a homeless charity in Los Angeles that they work with. They also plan to give any presents away as well."

Nicole was recently reported to have been inspired to adopt a child after spending time with homeless children through her work with Beyond Shelter.

A source close to Nicole said: "Nicole is seriously looking into it and asking a lot of questions about adopting."Nicole has been visiting Beyond Shelter in Los Angeles two or three times a week and spends a couple of hours with homeless children. She loves being around them."

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Nicole Richie 'walks out' on fiance

Socialite goes to her mum's after rows with Joel Madden

Nicole Richie and fiancé Joel Madden are alleged to have had a series of blazing rows.

The socialite stormed out after one particularly bad argument. She spent the night at her mum’s, before returning the next day, reports US Star.

Last month Nicole, 26, was rumoured to have fallen out with the 29-year-old Good Charlotte rocker after she saw pictures of Mary-Kate Olsen, 22, on his tour bus.

SEE PICS Joel Madden and Mary-Kate Olsen on his tour bus

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Joel Madden and Nicole Richie with daughter Harlow

New parents Nicole Richie and Joel Madden take their daughter Harlow out on a summer stroll.

Wonder if rocker Joel has the name of his daughter tattooed somewhere?

Photo by: AlphaXX17 online.

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Lepaparazzi News Update: Is Nicole Richie Engaged?

Pregnant socialite Nicole Richie agreed to marry boyfriend Joel Madden on Thursday, a U.S. radio DJ reports. Hot 99.5 morning show host Kane made the announcement at a Friday party in Virginia, where Madden performed with his band Good Charlotte.

Following the set, Kane told guests, "He got engaged yesterday. Congratulations, Joel!"

And despite receiving no reaction from Madden, the DJ is sticking to his story, telling People.com, he offered his congratulations to the rocker earlier in the night and "He said, 'Thank you so much.'"

Kane adds, "They're very excited about the baby and the wedding. They want to keep their personal life personal."

It seems the secret is already out though - while quizzing Madden about his relationship with Richie on his show on Thursday, U.S. TV personality Regis Philbin asked, "You're going to present her, maybe, with... A little ring, or something?"

A shocked Madden replied, "I was hoping it would be a surprise, but now..."

Richie is four and a half months pregnant with her first child with Madden.
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