Nicole Richie is planning on following in the footsteps of her father Lionel Richie - and on-again, off-again bestie Paris Hilton - by launching a pop career.

The Simple Life star, who was adopted by the 80s singer when she was a young child, admits she is desperate to launch a music career. Nicole, 25, insists if she can enjoy just a tiny percentage of the success her dad has had she will be delighted. "My whole goal in life is to be a singer. I really feel I am just starting in life, there are so many chapters coming up," she said.

Umm... yeah whatever im sure her voice is just as amazing as Paris' voice! LOL! Here are some more new pictures of Nicole at Area NightClub: