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10
Sep
2009
It’s A Boy For Nicole and Joel
Congratulations to Nicole Ritchie, 27 and Joel Madden,30 on the addition to their family. Ritchie released the following statement:
“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.”
We love love love the name Sparrow! We can’t wait to see the pics!
27
Apr
2009
British Airways Snubs Joel Madden
The Brits are so uptight. Good Charlotte‘s heavily inked singer was not allowed to board his flight form London to Lisbon on Saturday night because.. get this.. his tats were showing. British Airways basically gave Joel an ultimatum COVER UP or KEEP YOUR ASS IN LONDON! Joel took to his twitter account to tell the world about it:
“Was just told by a british air person I can’t get on the plane till I cover my tatts, should I fight the power? I really actually am in shock he won’t let me on the plane till I put long sleeves on and other BA rep is disagreeing. I still can’t believe Brit Air discriminated me for tatts. Unheard of. the guy was literally disgusted by me. I’m gonna write a letter!!”
Did Joel Cover Up Or Take Another Airline?
Joel later twitted:
“I did end up covering my tats. It’s not my style to cause a scene, I just had a convo with the BA guy, told him how it was discrimination. Yes I covered up to board the BA flight. I didn’t want to miss it. And honestly I was embarrassed all the people were staring and laughing! It’s not in the rules that I can find. My tatts arent offensive. Looking into it. I havent felt this small since the first time i asked nic (girlfriend Nicole Richie) out.”
Joel’s girlfriend Nicole Richie was pissed off about the whole thing and she had a thing or two to say to British Airways on her twitter page adding:
“all of @joelmadden ‘s tattos are spiritual. Since when is expressing your love for God & family against what British Airways stands for?”
Airlines and discrimination are not new. If you recall gossilicious had a discussion on how United Airlines is now requiring oversized passengers to pay for an additional seat if they can’t fit into their seat. Jetblue Airlines did not let a passenger board one of its flights because he was wearing a t-shirt that read “We Will Not Be Silent” in Arabic and English.
Luckily for Joel he was able to board his flight to Lisbon!