Keeping it in the family: Paris Hilton is dating the twin brother of Nicole Richie's boyfriend

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They've been best friends since childhood - bar a two year feud which ended in 2006 - and now Paris Hilton has yet one more thing in common with Nicole Richie.

The heiress is dating Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden, who is the twin brother of Joel Madden – Nicole's boyfriend.

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New love: Paris Hilton debuted her latest romantic interest Benji Madden during a shopping spree in Hollywood yesterday

The new romance has been in overdrive since the pair crossed paths at LA's exclusive Villa nightclub in LA last week.

An onlooker told American magazine Life & Style: "When she saw Benji, she only had eyes for him. She walked over and gave him a huge kiss. It was over the top and lots of tongue was involved!"

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Hand-in-hand: the pair became close after bumping into each other at an LA club last week

Double date: Joel Madden and Nicole Richie in LA earlier this month

It came just a week after the Good Charlotte guitarist broke off his engagement to Australian actress Sophie Monk.

Meanwhile, Paris, who starred in The Simple Life alongside Nicole from 2003 to 2007, is preparing to star in a new reality TV show.

With sometime best friend Nicole tied up with motherhood - she gave birth to daughter Harlow two months ago - Paris is on the hunt for a replacement.

A source told Us Weekly: "The show is going to be about her searching for a new best friend."

"Paris is tired of the haters and she's looking for someone new. She's looking for someone new and cool who she can trust."

Added the source: "[The new show is] going to be full of good chick drama and you will see a side of Paris not seen on Simple Life."

 

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