Us Weekly reports in their most recent issue that our newest favorite celebrity mama Nicole Richie (pictured with daughter Harlow and boyfriend Joel Madden, courtesy of popsugar) has been offered the lead role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago. Apparently Nicole hasn't decided whether she'll take the role or not. A friend of tells the magazine:

"She's definitely interested and weighing it out with the timing of the baby. It is in the super early stages of discussions and no decision has been made yet. It would give her a reason to really show her talent and to stay in the new place in New York Joel just got. It also shows people are really excited about Nicole right now."

Further, the source tells the magazine:

She is also weighing some other amazing offers, but 2008 is going to be really exciting for her. She's just working it all out and keeping Harlow in mind with everything she does, of course!"

Robert Viagas, founder of Playbill.com, tells the magazine that Nicole will have to be able to sing, dance and act in order to do well in such a demanding role.

Whatever she decides, it looks like this year will be a busy one for Nicole!