Socialite NICOLE RICHIE has been hospitalised with pneumonia.

Lionel Richie's daughter checked herself into Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after developing symptoms for the illness.

But fans have been warned not to worry - she is responding well to medical treatment.

Her representative tells UsMagazine.com, "Nicole has checked into Cedars-Sinai where she is being treated for pneumonia. She is doing well."