Nicole Camille Richie is an American actress, author, singer, socialite, celebutante, and television personality. The adopted daughter of Lionel Richie, she is perhaps best known for her role in the reality television show The Simple Life.Richie was a member of the rock band "Darling" in 2004 along with Josie Maran and Soleil and Sofia Alberti. A year later she made her musical debut on The View playing the piano.Although widely speculated that Richie is working on an album, she told People that its not true, however, she said that "I do eventually , but right now I have a lot on my plate". In 2004, she auditioned for the part of Maureen in the popular Broadway hit, Rent, but did not get the part. In 2008 she was offered the lead role in the hit musical Chicago as Roxie Hart .
