Joel Madden has been dating Paris Hilton best friend Nicole Richie. Together Richie and Madden had their first child this year.

Hilton and Madden says they are very happy about their relationship. Hilton has sported a “BM” ring given to her by Madden.

Hilton will star in her own reality series this year, for MTV, in which Hilton looks for her new best friend. The MTV series is currently in casting.

Hilton last appeared with Richie in a separate reality series for E! Networks.