Hey guys, getting a lot of tweets about a new song “Louder” that everyone thinks is my new single. Just to clarify, I have recorded some songs with Flo Rida, but that is not one of them. My new single will be out soon. So excited for you all to hear it.
Love Paris xoxo
Everyone knows Memorial Day weekend is the best time to see all of the hottest DJ's in Las Vegas! That's exactly what I was doing, along with my family this weekend. My parents even joined the party! Check out some of my pictures from this weekend:
Watching the crowd go insane during David Guetta at XS.
David Guetta's first performace ever at XS!
Brought my dad with me to Deadmau5. He loved it!
Kaskade was amazing at Marquee at the Cosmopolitan.
Steve Angello killing in on the decks at XS!
Avicii at XS...my mom thought he was hot. :)
5/24/12 4:15 pm EST by Sam Lansky
Oh hey! I'm Sam Lansky -- music writer, Twitterlebrity, and occasional celebutante (those last two aren't true) -- and this is my column, Pop Think, dedicated to documenting the most valuable corners of the pop music universe. And in that universe, there's one star who shines brightest of all for me: The inimitable Paris Hilton, celebrity socialite-turned-media mogul, whose self-titled debut album from 2006 remains on heavy rotation for me even after six years.
See, even though a lot of people directed shade at Paris when she announced her intentions to record a pop album, there's no denying that she has star quality, which came through loud and clear on her first record, which hit the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. The occasional leak or promotional single continued to suggest that her musical output would be reliably flaw-free, even if it's been a minute since she's had an official release.
If anyone can deliver another killer pop album, it's probably Paris, which is why I'm beyond excited about her upcoming musical project, including a new single featuring LMFAO and an album executive-produced by her boyfriend, uber-hot DJ Afrojack. Brace yourself for some serious pop realness: The music according to Paris is now in full swing.
No one expected a song like "Stars Are Blind" from Paris Hilton. The synth-spangled, '80s-inspired track, produced by the genius popsmith Fernando Garibay, sounded like nothing else on radio at the time (way back in 2006), with its spunky reggae groove and pleasantly thin vocals; the video announced Paris' arrival as not just another reality star-turned-singer, but as someone who could actually make good, interesting music. (Even Pitchfork begrudgingly admitted that the song was “so lovely and decent, I want to stab out my eyeballs.” High praise, no?)
And even if nothing else on her debut album approached the heights of "Stars Are Blind" in terms of critical weight, the urban-pop confections on that record remain an absolute delight: The slick, Scott Storch-produced sleaze of "Turn It Up" and the laughable swagger of "Fighting Over Me" eventually give way to some of the most enjoyable pure pop songs of the last decade, like Dr. Luke's soaring "Nothing In This World" (featuring background vocals from Ke$ha, who was then a session singer on her grind in L.A.) and "Screwed," a Kara DioGuardi-penned pop gem with a cleverly drawn chorus.
And while I'm not going to claim that Paris is coming for Adele or Beyoncé's wig with her natural vocal prowess -- Paris is a pop star, not a vocalist -- the fact remains that there is some fine musical talent there. Even if it's composed primarily of a good curatorial eye -- the ability to spot trends, ride waves and shape the right artistic vision for a project. Paris sounded pretty damn good upon Paris' release, and it's aged unusually well. (Try listening to most of what what was on the radio in 2006 and see if it sounds as fresh as "Stars Are Blind.")
Contactmusic.com: Paris Hilton has turned her fragrance endeavours into a billion-dollar empire in just eight years.
The socialite and reality TV star launched her first perfume in 2004 and she is currently preparing to release her 15th scent, Dazzle, this summer (12).
Her venture into the fragrance industry has Hilton smelling the sweet smell of success - her collection of products has generated an estimated $1.5 billion since its debut, and sales of Dazzle are expected to add at least another $20 million (£12.5 million) to her profits, according to Women's Wear Daily.
Hilton isn't the only blonde businesswoman to become a self-made billionaire - singer and new mum Jessica Simpson has turned her various own-brand clothing and beauty products into big money-spinners.
By Belisa Silva for WWD
Give them Paris in springtime.
At least that’s the hope of Paris Hilton as she introduces her newest scent, Dazzle, the first in her repertoire meant to express her own personality.
“I’ve never been a one-dimensional person, so creating a new fragrance or two each year has been a great way to express the changes I have gone through,” said Hilton. “Now I have a whole wardrobe of them to choose from, from light and beachy to mysterious and sexy.”
Including her newest, Hilton has launched 15 scents with fragrance marketer and distributor Parlux to date and has generated what industry sources believe to be $1.5 billion in sales since launching the brand in 2004. By the end of 2012, industry sources estimate $140 million will be generated, $20 million to $25 million of which will be attributed to the introduction of Dazzle.
“What started out as just an interesting experiment became a real business very quickly,” said Hilton, who has an additional 16 product lines — from watches to footwear and handbags — available worldwide. “Every one of the scents I have done is still on the market somewhere. I will keep providing Parlux with new inspirations and will continue to visit our customers around the world.”
When it comes to the business end of things, Hilton said she is “very involved, from the initial concept to the packaging, the gift-with-purchase items and the advertising image.
"I love to do personal appearances, so I can connect with my customers and make sure they know this is all me, not just some corporation that uses my name,” continued Hilton.
Opening with pink lady apple, maraschino cherry and peach nectar, Dazzle, concocted by Frank Voelkl at Firmenich, also has a heart of violet petals, pink calypso orchid and orange blossom. Its base is of Hilton’s signature note, pink champagne, along with white patchouli and crystallized musk.
The pink diamond-inspired flacon, created by Henry de Monclin of HDM Design, is rounded, faceted and features a platinum jewel-bedecked cap.
Paris stars in the scent’s ad campaign, shot by Tony Duran. Ads are slated to break in July fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines. In addition, Parlux plans to integrate a complete social media program to capitalize on Paris’ 7.3 million Twitter followers and 1.3 million Facebook fans, said Kathleen Galvin, vice president of marketing for Parlux.
“This fragrance expresses the concept of contemporary individuality,” said Frederick E. Purches, chief executive officer of Parlux.
Hilton is also working on her second album and planning a foray into the real estate world. “It will be a dance album and I cannot wait for my fans to hear it,” said Hilton, who collaborated with Flo Rida and LMFAO on the album. “I am also finishing the design and construction of my own club, Azure Beach Club, a beach-front property in the middle of the city of Manila, Philippines,” said Hilton, who hinted at the possibility of a color-filled future. “I am always looking for ways to expand my brand and would love to launch a beauty product line in the future."
