Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are parents to a new baby boy, according to People.com. Richie and Madden’s baby was born early this morning.

The couple writes on Nicole Richie’s web site: “In the middle of night, the very early hours of September 9, 2009, Sparrow James Midnight Madden was born to Nicole Richie and Joel Madden. He weighs 7 lbs. 14 oz. Nicole, Joel, Harlow and Sparrow are all doing well. Thank you for all of your good wishes.”

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