Paris Hilton has dumped Benji Madden.
Paris split from the rocker earlier this week because the pair are "just too different" and have been spending too much time apart. A friend of Paris said, "He has helped her grow up, but they are just way too different. She has spent a lot of time away lately and they have grown apart. She is going to enjoy being single for a while."
Another pal revealed to Us magazine, "Even though they are still in love, they felt it would be better to just be friends. Benji was overprotective and controlling. He doesn't get along with any of her friends. Friends thought Paris had changed since being with Benji and she wants to be herself again. Benji really respected her. They will be friends forever."
A representative for Hilton has confirmed the break-up, although an official statement has not yet been released.