Did Joel Madden and Nicole Richie Break Up?

Did Joel and Nicole really break up? Rumor has it that rocker Joel Madden and Nicole Richie may have quietly parted ways. The last time that the odd couple was photographed together was nearly a month ago in Australia. The two were seen together in Sydney for the MTV Australia Video Music Awards and have been suspiciously separate ever since.

Some people are saying that the duo may have called it quits soon after their little trip. For a couple who were almost literally attached at the hip since hooking up, spending this much time apart certainly raises some eyebrows. Maybe they're taking a cue from Denise and Richie by waiting until the dust settles to officially announce their split.