Paris Hilton has previously gone on record as saying that her musical talent is so powerful and enormous that she bursts into tears as soon as she even thinks about it. Sadly the same can't be said for anyone else.
For, despite being on a seemingly constant loop on all the music TV channels, the hype for the Paris Hilton single Stars Are Blind hasn't translated into album sales. This means that it's looking increasingly likely that Paris Hilton's musical career will flop badly, to the surprise of many. In other news today, the sky is blue and bears shit in the woods every now and again.
It's easy to laugh at Paris Hilton, isn't it? The way that she only ever mumbles about how hot various things are, the way that she piddles all over the interior of taxis, the way she claims to dislike sex quite a lot, Paris Hilton only seems to exist as reason for poor people to be thankful that they aren't rich.
And when Paris Hilton decided to have a stab at being a popstar, the howls of derision only got louder. We laughed when Paris Hilton started hanging out with rappers, we laughed when we heard that the first Paris Hilton single was going to be reggae and we laughed when Paris Hilton said that she was so good that she cries to think about it. But, somewhere along the line, Paris Hilton started to win us round – maybe it was the sheer bloody-mindedness of continuing to do something she wants to do even though everyone else figured that she'll be lousy at it. And, just for a second, it looked as if she'd actually pull it off.
And then the Paris Hilton album came out. And then nobody bought it. andPOP reports:
Hilton, 25, released her debut album “Paris” last week and so far sold only 75,000 copies. It is reported that next week it will only sell around 30,000 copies.
So that looks as if the kibosh has been put on Paris Hilton ever becoming a popstar. Not that her slave Elliott Mintz – a man who'd try and put a positive spin of genocide – agrees:
"For a newcomer, this is incredibly impressive."
We expect that Paris Hilton is probably wishing she had a fall-back career now that her pop dreams have been shattered. Like, um, her TV career, her publishing deals, her perfumes, the nightclubs she owns or the purses she designs, or – you know – something.
Read more:
Paris Hilton's Album Not A Hit – andPOP
[story by Stuart Heritage]
rob ricksen says
Oh, so there is a God? I suppose the big man works in mysterious ways. As soon as Hilton’s annoying single hit charts, I thought the apocalypse was upon on. Fortunately, I was wrong. Paris craves attention way too much for her own good. If she wanted to be a pop star so badly, perhaps she should have went through the training required. Apparently Paris refuses to tour or sing live. Wonder why? But why would Paris Hilton, a famed heiress, need to actually work for her success. I might appear angry, but the music industry has hit rock bottom. I’m relieved for the real musicians out there. Stick to media scandals.
Dougle says
it’s amazing!
Jeff Marsh says
I bought the Paris Hilton album to give to my nephew (who is an aspiring musician, aren’t they all?). I intended it as a joke. But when I got it home and played it, I liked it. I liked it a lot. I read somewhere that she has sold over 100,000 copies. Most musicians would kill to have that many sales. So, she didn’t do too bad.
Graham says
I loved her songs and have all of them on all formats!!! She has a great musical talent and one most top ‘musicians’ can learn from!
Stop the Paris Bashing, she is brilliant! And I am one of her biggest and loyal supporters ever!
Long live the Paris Hilton Reign!!!
Graham, UK
Ayden says
It’s actually a really good album! Maybe you played the wrong CD/artist? Paris Hilton is really talented.
I'm Not Paris says
Paris Hilton’s music is amazing! Her musical talent is undeniable and her spirit is so admirable. Buy her album and proceeds will go to drunk ele-
The album was brilliant. You should buy it.
With money.
Pa- Chuck!!
soula says
h paris hilton einai 8eaaaaaaaaa
Snowy says
Rob Ricksen: I don’t think you sound angry at all! You are right – Paris DOES crave attentino way too much for her own good – like she doesn’t get all the attention she needs from her family, whom stick by her loyally (as good families should, regardless of how vacuous she is). I also think you hit the right idea when you wrote she should have gone through required training. I did not know she refuses to sing or tour live – if she’s going (or think she’s going) to be a “pop star,” then WHY would she have “stage fright?” One CAN’T put out an album and think that’s it – every musician must do tours, concerts, talk shows, etc. However, since her vocabulary is limited to the word “hot,” it’s no wonder. As far as the cocaine, please she was sharing a purse with someone else and thought cocaine was bubble gum? Are you kidding? How on earth do gum and cocaine appear even remotely the same? She can’t even lie well! I think she’s getting a little “long in the tooth” to be dancing on tables and traveling the world to party – with her celebrity, money and fame, she could be doing something positive to HELP people. She’s in a great position to do so. Sadly, she only wants to “party,” and that helps NO ONE! If the substance really WAS cocaine, she should be worried about prison time. I’m pretty sure she WON’T be popular in prison; a lot of those women are going to want to ‘put her in her place.’ Since she’s already been to jail, she SHOULD know better; if she’s going to use cocaine, and/or “holding” it in her so-called “shared” purse, she shouldn’t be smoking a joint to the point where the police can SMELL it just by driving by the vehicle! She’s a sad waste of potential. I do think it’s funny that the article mentioned her “wonky” eye. I didn’t know anyone else besides myself had noticed that! Best to you Rob. Thanks for your post; you’re dead on it! Kindest regards, Snowy.