Benji Madden and Paris Hilton: Separate Ways

Following the breakup heard ‘round the world, both Paris Hilton and Benji Madden were spotted out last night, living separate lives.

The “Simple Life” cutie drowned her sorrows at the Crown Bar while Benji headed over to Bardot with a guy pal, driving his new Jaguar XF.

According to FOX Pop Tarts’ Hollie McKay, the whole Paris/Benji breakup may have had something to do with the fact that Paris has been getting chummy with British Royal Prince William, and that Will is set to spend New Year’s Eve down under in Australia at a party hosted by Miss Hilton.

A source told Tarts, "For security reasons, he won't confirm his attendance until just before, but we're told he is pretty keen to meet up with Paris.”

Benji is also supposed to be at the party, tending to the deejay duties. But with the recent breakup, it’s not certain that he’ll show. “We aren't that worried if Benji and Paris don't want to come together. But we know Paris will definitely be there, and we can't wait."

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Enjoy the pictures of Benji Madden out at Bardot and of Paris Hilton leaving Crown Bar last night (November 19).