Is Paris Hilton back with ex-beau Benji Madden?

Paris Hilton has sparked rumors that she has returned to her ex-beau Benji Madden after she was spotted with him talking "cozily" at a Los Angeles event, as agencies reported.

The Hotel-heiress who split from Benji in last November is reportedly keen to patch up and made a beeline for him as soon as she heard that he is attending the event. "Paris was doing interviews on the red carpet when madden appeared on the scene. He stopped to wish her at mid-interview and the two went together inside the store where she reportedly pulled him to a secluded corner so they could talk", the "Sun" quoting a source reported.

Paris waved off photographers. After grabbing drinks at the bar, Paris Hilton approached Nicole Richie, who was present with her boyfriend, Benji's twin Joel, to say Hi, and then she and Madden headed for the smoking patio for some more quite conversation.

When people asked Paris Hilton if she was back together with Benji, she reportedly "offered a knowing smile", the source added. Just two weeks back she hinted that the two might rekindle their romance. "I love Benji. He is such an amazing man and he is my best friend and he's been so great to me and so loyal," Paris Hilton said, and added, "I am still in love with him".