
Celebrities like Paris Hilton cash in on notoriety
By Brooke Campbell
December 21, 2007 12:00am
NOTORIETY rather than talent has become a hot asset, with a growing demand for washed-up Hollywood stars and wannabes to appear around the world.
The so-called celebrities are cashing in big-time, charging exorbitant fees to keep up their lavish lifestyles.
A chocolate commercial here, a perfume launch there, jewellery store openings, award ceremonies, sometimes just a big party -- and organisers seem only too happy to line their pockets.
The new fame game is led by notorious party girl Paris Hilton and her sister, Nicky, who are said to be asking more than $500,000 to show up at a club this New Year's Eve.
"Paris and Nicky are shopping their partying ways to Vegas," an insider said. "Only they have the guts to ask for that kind of money.
"Paris will party at a few spots and Nicky will bless the lucky host with a fashion show of her wares."
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