Nicole Richie's Madden-ing split

18-05-2007 11:30

Nicole Richie has reportedly split from boyfriend Joel Madden.Sources claim the pair, who began dating last November, ended their relationship during a recent trip to Australia, where they attended the MTV Australia Video Music Awards.A source told Sydney's Daily Telegraph newspaper: "Joel was acting like a single man at the awards after party and the couple openly argued in front of the crowd." "Nicole was in tears at one stage, but no one really knows why."Good Charlotte singer Joel reportedly dumped Nicole for being "too clingy" during the trip, which included stops in Byron Bay and the Gold Coast.US gossip website PerezHilton.com also claims the pair have split because they have not been seen together since their return.Blogger Perez wrote: "Word is spreading fast that Joel and Nicole broke up right after their trip to Australia."