Rumors have been circling that Nicole Richie is pregnant with Joel Madden's baby, but she's been dodging the question in interviews. However, a good friend of hers says she's definitely pregnant and is hoping it'll keep her out of jail. She tells Page Six:

"Nicole is kind of hoping her pregnancy will keep her out of jail," the friend said. Richie is facing time due to a DWI arrest earlier this year. But friends are concerned and "wondering if ...