Sources tell Page Six that since Madden split from Hilton, Richie’s best pal, Nicole “has been really possessive and stops him from talking to other girls.” Richie, who has a baby with Benji’s twin, Joel Madden, was spotted at a party for the Maddens’ band, Good Charlotte, and their latest album, “Greatest Remixes.” Our spy said, “Benji was approached by dozens of ladies. Girls were trying to flirt with him . . . but Nicole kept getting in the way.” The source noted that Richie “stopped every girl trying to take a photo of him,” and even “dragged him by the arm” away from a busty blonde.

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