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Officials granted Nicole Richie a leave of absence from her court-mandated anti-drinking classes. According to Nicole’s rep, she received the pass not because of preferential treatment, but because they were worried about her safety.

“They offer that option to anyone with a medical condition of any kind,” the rep says. “She is not receiving special treatment.”

Richie, 26, who is eight months pregnant, must complete the 18-month program as part of her plea deal in her second DUI conviction. She was sentenced in July to four days in jail, fined $2,048, and required to sign up for the program.

As part of the program, participants are required to attend 52 hours of counseling, twice weekly personal interviews, and 12 hours of alcohol education… which I guess involves learning how to properly shake a martini or something.

Nicole Richie shows off her growing baby bump on the beach!

It was also nice of Joel Madden to keep his shirt on when going into the water. He’s thinking of us and I thank him for that.

Here’s Joel and Nicole relaxing in Hawaii from their stressful lives!

Finally, a good Nicole baby-bumb pic. She looks cute. Pregnancy is doing good things to Nicole Richie’s body. I actually see boobs!! At first I thought it was a mirage, but nope…she has them! She’s looking hot. She should stay knocked up forever. She looks very healthy, and her claims of eating must be true. So, good!