Former Paris Hilton-dating Backstreet Boy Nick Carter claims he is currently dating fallen pop idol Britney Spears.

“Nick’s claming that he and Brit have been ‘dating’ for about three weeks,” friend’s of the boy-bander tell OK!.

“He says they’ve been chatting, texting, instant messaging and talking all the time they’re both heavy into other.” The source also reveals that Nick has even told some of his bandmates, “I really like her.”

“Not saying it’s not true,” one insider explains to OK!, “But it strikes me as a bit of a coincidence that Nick is name-dropping Brit now when Backstreet’s got an album coming out soon.”