Daddy Dearest Supports Daughter Nicole

Posted Jul 8th 2007 11:10AM by TMZ Staff

Nicole Richie's daddy Lionel Richie spoke out about his daughter's recent legal troubles. Nicole's DUI trial is set for July 11. She was arrested in December for driving under the influence and pleaded not guilty.

Richie told FOXNews.com that, "she keeps apologizing to me. I told her 'You're doing exactly what you're supposed to be doing to your father at this age." Talk about arrested development!

Richie-the-elder then blamed the media for his daughter's drama. "There's just so much information out there right now -- MySpace, cell phones, the Internet. If we had had all that when The Commodores were around, God only knows what my mother and father would have seen." Probably some dancing on the ceiling!


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76. so is father...so is daughter

Posted at 1:57AM on Jul 9th 2007 by marriee

77. Nicole Ritchie got issues just like the rest of them like Paris, Nikki, Lindsay, Britney, Jessica, Ashlee, etc...and ALL the rest of the wannabe celebrities who think they can act and sing. The only reason why they're looked at twice is because of the money. They're not famous. Who are they really in this life but just a waste of skin?!?! What have they done in our society that was morally great and influential? NADA. I have a college degree, successful career, and a wonderful marriage. I'm the same age as these girls but yet I have intelligence and the looks. I've got the best of both worlds. What do these whores have really at the end of the day? Just yearning for more attention because your mommy & daddy couldn't give you any or if they did, they have agenda's and intentions of their own. Get out of this world and do all of the world a favor and just die. LOL

Posted at 2:16AM on Jul 9th 2007 by Girl

78. #18
Spongebob Squarepants has higher ratings than Faux. As for liberal bias, when did you last see a honest grilling of the Republican presidentail candidates on any network. I watch the BBC for news. At least it's honest and unbiased.

Posted at 7:57AM on Jul 9th 2007 by Faux News

79. ready2hurl: here is some info for you:

Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation: \ˌir-i-ˈgärd-ləs\
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
Date: circa 1912

per Merriam-Webster Dictionary - but I guess I'm still wrong b/c I'm a "dumb azz"... secondly, you must be one of those people who don't have an opinion of your own, so you pic a post and curse your way through your response b/c you have nothing better to say. I never claimed to be high and mighty, and I'm not going to apologize for the way I write. You're entire post doesn't even make sense, so I really don't have much to say to you except maybe re-read it and you'll see that what I am trying to say - it's his daughter, of course he is going to defend her. Now, turn around and get permission from your mommy to post, b/c I believe the age to post on this site is 18....

Posted at 9:26AM on Jul 9th 2007 by Michellaneous

80.
I believe you are mistaken , TMZ .

that is a picture of the new Barbie doll ...

dressed -up , starving Hollywood Barbie on Downers -- only available at Sachs

the hunger and poor pay must be getting to your staff at TMZ

please pay and fed them

Posted at 1:25PM on Jul 9th 2007 by Your House is in Uranus

81. Ah...the simple life of a boozing, knocked up, slutty, anorexic and filthily rich "ho". The woes of the HOs are becoming unbearable. Teardrops are forming as I speak!

Posted at 9:41AM on Jul 10th 2007 by Roger C

82. I cant believe her father would say such a thing. so ok Mr Richie, when your daughter is under the influence again and kills somene, are you going to tell her again that it ok, thats what shes suppose to do at her age? think about that!

Posted at 6:37PM on Jul 11th 2007 by onehottmama12803

83. This is the first time I've seen any comment by Ritchie on his daughter. But then, I haven't been looking.

Lionel: Methinks thou doth protest too much.

The media did not create your child's personality; it was created by those who raised her. So, that would either be you, or staff to whom you handed her off.

Only the guilty feel compelled to defend themselves.

'Nuff said.

Posted at 11:06PM on Jul 12th 2007 by InMyHumbleOpinion

84. Lionel Riche needs a wake up call and an ALANON meeting Perhaps then he can listen and learn how to love his daughter in a healthy way instead of killing her by enabling her dysfunctional behaviors. Learn how to support Nicole in a way that will save her life and possibly a grandchild who is on the way. Nicole and the baby deserve a healthy Mind Body and Spirit .You can't pass on what you don't have Lionel be a parent to your child not a friend.Teach Nicole to help herself Both of you need to accept responsibility for your actions then commit to healthier choices
Tough Love allows you to continue to love your child even when they may hate you and your disapproval.. Give your daughter a chance.Being a loving parent does not mean supporting a lifestyle that may result in the death of your child.

Posted at 6:19PM on May 22nd 2008 by Maharonnie

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