Nicole Richie’s father, R&B legend Lionel Richie, remains clueless as to why Paris Hilton and his daughter have stopped talking, but he’s confident that whatever the problem is, they’ll resolve it, according to a published report. Lionel Richie, whose daughter Nicole and her (former) best friend Paris have been inseparable since they were babies, told a radio station in Boston, Massachusetts, that he and the Hiltons are still close, and is convinced their daughters will patch things up.

He explains, “They have been having arguments since they were three.”

“My mother gave me some good advice: ‘As parents, if we can just stay out of our kids’ arguments, nine times out of 10 it will take care of itself.’”

The former pals stopped being friends in January of last year for unknown reasons, but Paris insists, “Nicole knows what she did.”

Lionel says, “We may never know what it is and you know what? Certain things we just don’t want to know.”

4 Responses. Have Your Say?

1. Ross says:

   June 17, 2006 at 2:49 pm

   I really hope Paris and Nicole make up, The Simple Life isnt the same. I love them both so much.

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2. E says:

   June 18, 2006 at 9:33 am

   Awwwww i wish they would be best friends again cos they are soo funny togethere :D

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3. Cameron says:

   June 22, 2006 at 1:13 pm

   I think it is a simple anser Once some people reach a level of fam The Change and I think thats what pulled them apart . they were real funny together But some times you got to move on . Paris seams to be a great person Pople dont need to hang on the bad gossip about her becues there’s plenty of good

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4. monica says:

   August 4, 2006 at 5:31 pm

   omg its soo sad seeing them not togeher and fighting

   because me and me bff get compard to them all the time and

   i hope our friendship doesnt ever get like that!!

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