Paris Hilton's parents have spoken about her new boyfriend Benji Madden, saying that they "love him like family already".

The star's mother Kathy Hilton reportedly told Vegas Luxe Blog: "It's a great love match, and I have a funny feeling it's going to go all the way, and we've already given it our approval."

"Their life has never been better. We agree with Paris that he is an amazing guy... He's changed her life, and I really think she's genuinely in love for the first time."