Are Nicole Richie and Joel Madden officially engaged?

The buzz is that Joel Madden popped the question Thursday. Madden and his band, Good Charlotte, had a Friday night performance at the Hot 99.5 Lil’ Black Dress Party hosted by Perez Hilton at the Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington, Virginia. As Joel walked offstage, the morning DJ from 99.5, Kane, told the crowd, “He got engaged yesterday. Congratulations, Joel!” Joel then looked back over his shoulder but didn’t respond. Kane told PEOPLE that he heard the news Friday morning and was informed by “good sources”. He went on to say that he congratulated Joel on the news and Joel responded, “Thank you so much.”

Nicole was not seen at the party, but she and Joel were spotted around Washington, D.C. earlier in the day.

More photos of Nicole and Joel around Washington, DC yesterday

Blah blah blah. We all knew that Nicole was pregnant with all of the baby bump photos circulating so Us Mag has confirmed the preggers news for us. Nicole is more than 12 weeks pregnant with Joel Madden’s offspring. A source told Us that “she is extremely excited”.

But wait, there’s more! It looks like Joel has gone shopping for an engagement ring and that both families are thrilled with the baby news. Um, are they also thrilled that Nicole could be heading to jail? She’s due in court on July 11th in regards to her December 2006 arrest. If she is found guilty, the pregnant Mama could get 90 days to a year in jail because she had previously been convicted for a DUI in 2003. Having a baby in jail. Lovely.

…Definitely had to be awkward, wouldn’t you say?

“I just did TRL today and Joel was there, and it was the first time we’d seen each other and it was so, like, nerve-racking. I knew that he was going to be there and he knew. It is what it is. I mean, what am I going to do? It’s life. It was a little strange at first, but I wish nothing but good for him and I know that he wishes the same for me. I’m happy and he’s happy and I think that’s all that counts.”

Ya know….I think Joel let a good one go…..

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