Hilton plays down wedding ring reports

Paris Hilton has insisted that she is not preparing to marry boyfriend Benji Madden.

The socialite told America's OK! that a band she's been sporting on her wedding finger isn't an indication of her marriage plans.

"The wedding rumours are untrue," she said. "We're still boyfriend and girlfriend, but not engaged. The ring is just a nice gift."

There has been regular media speculation about Hilton marrying Madden since they began dating in February.