Growing up the daughter of an R&B legend, Nicole Richie has never really experienced Normal! But it's nice to try New things!
Ch-ch-check out the video (above) to see the star stretch her acting chops playing a character named Nicole Richie on the NBC comedy hit The New Normal.
OMG, isn't Andrew Rannells adorable as her BFF?? He could hold a pumpkin in front of our face any day!

Ryan Murphy for the win!!
We've just learned that Nicole Richie and George Takei will both guest-star on his new series — The New Normal!!
Ryan tweeted the news and said:

There's nothing like a crazy weekend in Cabo to cap off the summer!
Looks like Nicole Richie did just that this Labor Day weekend, when she flew to Mexico for celeb publicist Meredith O'Sullivan's wedding!
Check out Nicole and her girls (above) cramming into a golf cart!
LOLz! Looks… comfy??? But loads of fun, nonetheless!
We hope the ladiez had a great time at the wedding and on their Mexican resort getaway!!
[Image via FameFlynet Pictures.]

Always an eclectic mix of personalities on the Sunset Strip!
Just last night, the Sunset Strip Music Festival was graced with the presence of Shadow D*ck himself — Joe Manganiello.
He and Marilyn Manson were celebrating at the Mondrian in honor of The Doors and their legendary career.
And we can only imagine the conversation they had! Maybe a lil' chit-chat over their Evan Rachel Wood connection??
Heyy.. Sam Trammell could join in on that convo too! Ha!
An inside source tells us:
Awwww what a sugary, Father's Day treat!
Lionel Richie guest starred on the most recent episode of Australia's The Voice, and delighted audiences with an extra-special performance alongside son-in-law Joel Madden!
The pair provided an en pointe duet of Richie's 1977 classic Easy, and Joel proved he can fo' sho' wail with the best of them!
Lionel fondly stated recently:
"One thing I'm glad about is people here [Australia] get to see Joel's personality. He is the funniest guy, he's knowledgeable and just great. I couldn't ask for a better choice for Nicole. They're perfect."
Watch a home-made amateur vid of Joel and his legendary Daddums-in-law serenade the Aussies (above)!
Nicole Richie's hubby should bring more of that humor back stateside! Perhaps a guest appearance on next years Voice?!
COOL SEE YOU THERE.

Sounds like Nicole Richie is surely a stubborn one!
Hubby Joel Madden recently revealed in an interview that Nicole was not too keen on marriage OR with letting Joel have his way!
Joel confessed:

Just because you're a parent doesn't mean you can't enjoy a romantic Valentine's date with just you and your boo!!
While the kiddies were learning about thought-provoking issues in school, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden had a romantic lunch at Sushi Nozawa.
As U can see, miss Nicole was a little shy, but we're sure that changed as soon as they got home, wink wink!!
Awww… lurve. LOL! No really though, we're so glad these two are still together. They're just so cute and edgy together!!
[Image via GSI Media.]