Sources claimed yesterday that Richie was indeed pregnant, with showbiz website TMZ.com independently confirming the news.

Richie’s PR staff have so far failed to confirm the news.

The 25-year-old daughter of Lionel Richie is facing a trial for driving under the influence – on the lines of her pal Paris Hilton – which could mean she could also face the jail.

If she is found guilty, Richie could face anything from five days to a year behind bars.

Richie has been seeing ‘Good Charlotte’ front man Joel Madden for some six months and they expect to wed soon. Her singer father is yet to know about the couple expecting a baby.
He has been quoted as saying ”I don’t know. She’ll let me know about it at the very last minute. I’m just hoping that it doesn’t cost me a fortune.”