Lionel Richie a granddad

Lionel Richie is still adjusting to being called "granddad".

The 'Hello' singer - who became a grandfather for the first time when his daughter Nicole gave birth last Friday (11.01.08) - couldn't be prouder of his daughter and her fiancé Joel Madden, but is struggling to get used to his new title.

Lionel, who is Nicole's adoptive father, said: "While it may take me a moment to adjust to being called granddad, I am extremely happy and proud of Nicole and Joel."

Lionel also gushed his new granddaughter, who Nicole and Good Charlotte frontman Joel have named Harlow Winter Kate Madden, was surrounded by love when she entered the world.

He added: "Harlow Winter Kate Madden, the newest and most beautiful addition to the Richie clan, is a lucky little girl. "She was surrounded by a great deal of love at that hospital as she entered the world. Nicole and Joel are going to be wonderful parents."

Earlier this week, proud dad Joel revealed his new baby looked just like her mother. Joel wrote on his web blog: "I am finally home with my beautiful girlfriend and our brand new little daughter. "She looks so much like her mom its crazy! She eats like a little maniac and she's really sweet. She barely ever cries, even when daddy is changing her diaper, and believe me I suck when it comes to diapers, but I'm learning!"