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Lionel gushes about Nicole's new baby

Lionel & Nicole Richie - Family is celebrating after arrival of new member
Lionel & Nicole Richie - Family is celebrating after arrival of new member

Singer Lionel Richie has spoken about how "happy and proud" he feels on the birth of his new granddaughter Harlow Winter.

The singer's daughter Nicole is celebrating the birth of her first child with her rocker boyfriend Joel Madden.

Her father said in a statement: "While it may take me a moment to adjust to being called granddad, I am extremely happy and proud of Nicole and Joel."

He continued: "Harlow Winter Kate Madden, the newest and most beautiful addition to the Richie clan, is a lucky little girl."

He added: "She was surrounded by a great deal of love at that hospital as she entered the world. Nicole and Joel are going to be wonderful parents."

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