joel madden

The Oscar shows have long had a problem attracting the younger crowd, or at least the part that doesn't spend every waking moment organizing the AV club's equipment cabinet. So this year they have tried to "hip it up."

The Academy has hired DJ Joel Madden to serve as the ceremony's "house DJ" for the broadcast.

Producer Adam Shankman said he wanted the show to have more of a party atmosphere. Does that mean there will be a birthday clown and a "Pin the Tail on the Fellini" game too?

[via TV Tattle]

Motherhood certainly agrees with Nicole Richie. She looks really healthy these days, and we love her dark hair. She also seems like a great mom.

On 'Late Show With David Letterman' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on CBS), she dished on going out with girlfriends after the kids go to bed. It's ok because baby daddy Joel Madden stays home to keep an eye on things.

And they're engaged! Good for them.

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