Paris Hilton‘s animated series, Paris & Pups, has been adopted at Sky Kids in the UK.

[ Written on July 13 2026 by karina ]

The series was unveiled as part of Sky’s latest children’s TV slate for content releasing across Sky Kids platforms this year. We first told you about Paris & Pups over two years ago.

Inspired by Paris Hilton’s real-life pets, Paris & Pups follows 12-year-old Paris Star and her five pups, the Sweetie Squad, as they embark on adventures from their luxurious penthouse home.

The show was a first move into kids and family content for Hilton’s 11:11 Media, which partnered with HappyNest Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group on the show.

“Inspired by my lifelong love for my pets and their magical adventures, Paris & Pups is full of friendship, fun, sparkle, and glamazing surprises,” said Hilton. “I can’t wait for kids and families to fall in love with Paris Star and the Sweetie Squad.”

The announcement comes as the annual Children’s Media Conference begins in Sheffield, UK today. Sky’s Head of Kids Content, Ian France, is talking at the event. France was upped to his role in October last year when the long-serving Lucy Murphy stepped down from her post, as we reported first at the time.

Along with Paris & Pups, Sky Kids has also unveiled another season of Sky Kids Investigates and a package deal with U.S.-based Tankee, offering family friendly Minecraft and Roblox walkthroughs.

My Friend Maisy, The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle! and Miffy and Friends are all returning, along with calming sensory series BooSnoo! and a Pip and Posy festival special from Magic Light Productions.

“Building on a strong start to 2026, including another BAFTA win for Sky Kids Investigates, we’re continuing to evolve Sky Kids with a line-up that blends global names, trusted favourites and meaningful storytelling.

“With over 150 original titles in our catalogue, a wonderful variety of acquired content and more launches still to come, we have a strong pipeline of content for young audiences, while continuing to play a role in supporting the wider children’s media industry. From new shows to expanded gaming content, this slate underlines our commitment to offering a rich, safe and engaging space for kids and families.”

Sky Kids’ parent, Sky, yesterday announced it is buying UK public service broadcaster ITV in a deal worth £1.6B ($2.1B).

Source: deadline.com

News

Utah Revokes License for School Where Paris Hilton Says She Was Abused: ‘The News I’ve Been Fighting and Praying For’

[ Written on July 13 2026 by karina ]

Paris Hilton said she is feeling “so validated” after Utah officials revoked the license for the Springville campus of Provo Canyon School, the residential treatment facility where she has long alleged she experienced abuse as a teenager.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services announced the license revocation on July 6, citing what it described as the provider’s failure to meet health and safety requirements and a pattern of ongoing noncompliance with state rules. Under the agency’s order, the facility’s license has been revoked effective immediately, services must end by Aug. 6 and the campus is prohibited from accepting new enrollments.

In a statement to PEOPLE, Hilton called the state’s decision a milestone not only for herself but for the many former students who have spent years speaking publicly about their experiences.

“For more than fifty years, children came forward with stories of abuse, neglect, and trauma,” Hilton said. “Today, the state confirmed what survivors have known all along: Provo Canyon School failed the children in its care.”

“I was one of those children. I know what it feels like to cry for help and believe no one is coming,” she said. “Today, children still inside that facility know someone is finally coming to protect them.”

“The little girl in me who was told she would never be believed feels so validated today,” the statement continued. “We were telling the truth. We always were.”

Calling the revocation a reminder that “no institution is too powerful to be held accountable,” Hilton added, “When survivors refuse to stay silent, change is possible.”

The Utah Department of Health notice cites numerous alleged violations, including failures to protect clients from harm and maintain adequate staffing, among other violations.

Hilton also marked the announcement on Instagram, where she described it as “the news I’ve been fighting and praying for” and thanked fellow survivors and advocates who helped bring attention to the issue over the years.

The state’s latest action comes after a series of enforcement measures and legal challenges involving Provo Canyon School. Just last month Utah officials imposed conditions on the Provo campus’ license, citing health and safety concerns.

ABC affiliate KTVX also reported that the campus later faced emergency sanctions over allegations that staff delayed medical treatment for a client. The outlet said separate lawsuits allege the school failed to protect a 13-year-old boy during an assault and delayed care for a teenage girl, who allegedly developed a serious kidney condition after waiting nine days for medical treatment.

Hilton first publicly shared her allegations against Provo Canyon School in her 2020 YouTube Originals documentary This Is Paris. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE that same year, she said she chose to speak out after remaining silent for years about what she alleges she experienced at the Utah boarding school as a teenager.

“I buried my truth for so long,” Hilton told PEOPLE at the time. “But I’m proud of the strong woman I’ve become. People might assume everything in my life came easy to me, but I want to show the world who I truly am.”

Hilton said she spent 11 months at Provo Canyon School after being sent there by her parents as a teenager. She alleged that the abuse began almost immediately after she arrived.

“It was supposed to be a school, but [classes] were not the focus at all,” Hilton said. “From the moment I woke up until I went to bed, it was all day screaming in my face, yelling at me, continuous torture.”

She further alleged that staff members verbally and physically abused students, claiming they “wanted to instill fear in the kids so we’d be too scared to disobey them.” Four of her former classmates also appeared in the documentary, making similar allegations about their experiences at the school.

Hilton also alleged that she was placed in solitary confinement after another student reported that she planned to run away and said she suffered panic attacks while attending the school. She claimed attempts to tell her parents what was happening were unsuccessful because her communications were closely monitored.

“I was having panic attacks and crying every single day,” Hilton said. “I was just so miserable. I felt like a prisoner and I hated life.”

At the time, when reached for comment by PEOPLE regarding Hilton’s allegations, Provo Canyon School said it could not address claims involving the period before its current ownership.

“Originally opened in 1971, Provo Canyon School was sold by its previous ownership in August 2000. We therefore cannot comment on the operations or patient experience prior to this time,” the school said.

Source: people.com

News

‘Paris & Pups’ Producer HappyNest Entertainment Expands Slate With New R.L. Stine Series, ‘Louie and Bear’ Adaptation and Space Camp Franchise

[ Written on June 30 2026 by karina ]

HappyNest Entertainment, the producer behind Paris Hilton’s “Paris & Pups” YouTube show, is in early development on several new projects, including a series with “Goosebumps” author R.L. Stine, an adaptation of the graphic novel “Louie and Bear,” and a franchise based on a decades-old kids’ STEM program.

Best known for “Paris & Pups” (developed in collaboration with Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media and 9 Story Media Group) and last year’s Chuck E. Cheese animated Christmas special on Amazon, kids’ and family entertainment company HappyNest has also been building partnerships with UTA, Walmart and Moonbug.

Per HappyNest’s own descriptions for its trio of new projects:

Space Camp: HappyNest will develop a franchise and content plan based on Space Camp, the world’s oldest and largest STEM camp, rooted in NASA astronaut training. The content will speak to themes embedded in the internationally known camp related to teamwork, leadership skills, and spurring imagination and interest in space exploration.
R.L. Stine: Following HappyNest’s investment in GoKidGo, the company will adapt R.L. Stine’s Story Club, a spooky comedic audio podcast, for publishing and additional formats. The project marks the first piece of original IP from acclaimed author R. L. Stine that did not originate as a book, extending his signature blend of suspense, humor, and kid-friendly scares from audio storytelling into publishing and beyond.
Louie and Bear: HappyNest is expanding the popular graphic novel series Louie and Bear in the Land of Anything Goes into a character-driven kids and family franchise, with planned expansion into digital and gaming platforms.

“Kids and family audiences today engage with stories very differently than they did even just a decade ago,” HappyNest Entertainment CEO Philip Fier said. “We develop franchises with that reality in mind, creating IP that can live across platforms, categories, and experiences from day one. From Space Camp to R.L. Stine’s Story Club, our slate reflects the kinds of culturally resonant properties we believe can grow into long-term kids and family franchises.”

“Space Camp has inspired generations of young people through space, science, and imagination, and storytelling is a natural way to enhance that mission,” said Brenda Perez, CEO and CFO of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp. “We are working with HappyNest to reach beyond traditional platforms, while staying true to the core values that have made Space Camp such an enduring and meaningful brand for more than four decades.”

Source: variety.com

News

20 Questions with Paris Hilton

[ Written on June 29 2026 by karina ]

Paris Hilton needs no introduction. She’s the OG influencer who used her hilarious reality series, The Simple Life, co-starring Nicole Richie, to build a global business empire. Since she first became famous in the Y2K era, when “that’s hot!” was her snappy catchphrase, Hilton has branched out into DJing, acting and all manner of personal branding: last year, she released her 30th fragrance, called Iconic (what else?).

More recently, she used the 2020 documentary This is Paris and her 2023 autobiography, Paris: The Memoir, to reveal the woman behind the social media persona. Hilton has spoken with unswerving candour about the emotional, physical and sexual abuse she experienced at various boarding schools that purported to help troubled teenagers. Now, she leverages her celebrity to campaign for greater regulation and transparency in such facilities. In December 2024, the US House of Representatives passed the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, due in no small part to Hilton’s moving testimony before Congress.

Of course, she’s also the pop star behind balmy reggae bop Stars Are Blind – quite frankly, the song of the summer every year – and the high-camp club bangers of her 2024 album, Infinite Icon. All in all, she’s a natural fit for the Sunday Icon slot at Brighton Pride, where she’ll take to the stage for a rare UK performance.

Hilton is living proof that smart blondes don’t just have fun; they also have careers we love talking about. So, she jumped on Zoom from her LA home to answer 20 questions covering her remarkable journey so far.

1. Hi Paris! What can we expect from your Brighton Pride set in August?
I’ve been working with my choreographer and all my amazing dancers to make it a beautiful production that really sparkles. I’m going to be singing all my favourite songs from my albums, plus a few surprises …

2. You’re playing Brighton Pride as the Sunday Icon. What, for you, makes someone an icon?
Never being afraid to stand out. I think the people who leave a lasting mark are the ones who create their own path and stay true to who they are. They don’t chase trends, they set them.

3. Can you remember the first time you were called an icon?
People have been calling me iconic for a very long time, so it’s hard to remember exactly when I first heard it. But I do know that my team did a study on what people call me the most, and it’s officially “icon” and “iconic”. It’s something I live every day; I think it just comes naturally.

4. What does Pride mean to you?
It’s about celebrating a community that’s shown me so much love and acceptance, especially during a time in my life when I needed it the most. As a teenager in New York, I found such a sense of belonging in the club scene, where I became friends with David LaChapelle, Amanda Lepore and Patricia Field. I loved being surrounded by so many vogue dancers, drag queens and creative people.

5. Why do you think you’ve been so embraced by the LGBTQ+ community?
So many people come up to me and say, “Just watching The Simple Life helped me to become who I am today.” I believe in being authentic and never letting anyone dim your sparkle, and I really try to bring that message into everything I do.

6. What are your fondest memories of the UK?
I’m obsessed with London – I had my 21st birthday there. Being a mom now, I love bringing my kids to Hamley’s. On every trip, we’re literally there for seven hours visiting every floor.

7. You’ve collaborated with some incredible artists: Kim Petras, Megan Thee Stallion, Rina Sawayama. Who’s top of your collaboration wish list now?
Madonna. She inspires so much of what I do musically, and I also love her advocacy work.

8. If any Paris Hilton song could pop off on TikTok, which one would you like it to be?
Stars Are Blind. It’s amazing to see new generations discover that song.

9. What is the most surprising place in the world you’ve heard it?
Like, anytime I would walk into a party or a club, the DJ would put it on. And if I’m expecting to have a low-key night, that definitely does not happen when Stars Are Blind comes on.

10. Do you always say yes when someone asks for a selfie?
I’ve never said no, because I love making people happy. I think that with fame, your biggest superpower is being able to bring joy into people’s lives.

11. Are you good at saying no, generally?
I’ve gotten better at it. Before, I would just say yes to everything, but being a mom now, I’ve learned about setting boundaries and prioritising my time.

12. What have you learned from being globally famous for well over 20 years?
Resilience – this journey has taught me to be strong.

13. In what way did your 2023 memoir, Paris: The Memoir, change perceptions about you?
I think my documentary was the first time people saw beyond the character and really got to know the real Paris. Then my memoir took it further: I got to tell my own story in greater depth, all on my own terms. And now that A24 has the rights to it, it’s going to be turned into a TV series produced by the Fanning sisters.

14. What are you most proud of?
My story and the impact it’s had. Helping to pass federal bills that will protect children, that feels like turning my pain into a huge purpose.

15. At this point in your career, do you care what people think about you?
I’ve learned not to let other people’s perceptions define me. You know, for so many years people made assumptions about who I was without really knowing me. Now, what matters most to me is making the world a better place by protecting kids, so that’s what I focus on.

16. How would you describe your personal style?
I’ve always loved fashion, but I don’t follow trends – I make up my own. It’s so fun seeing my Y2K style inspire people around the world. Back then, no one was dressing like me!

17. If an alien landed on Earth, how long would you need to teach them the fundamentals of personal branding?
Being the queen of personal branding, I could teach them the basics pretty quickly. The first lesson would be to figure out what makes them unique, because the most memorable brands are the ones that feel authentic.

18. What occupation do you have listed on your passport?
I think it says business owner, but I should really change it to: infinite icon.

19. What is the key to career longevity?
Being kind, which is the most iconic thing you can be. I’ve travelled the world for two decades, sometimes 250 days out of the year, and I’ve always really connected with people. Every time I have a book signing or a perfume signing, I’ll stay until the mall closes if there’s still people waiting to meet me.

20. And finally, what will you be doing after this interview?
I’ll be hanging out with my cutesy crew, London and Phoenix. Then, when they have their nap, my dancers will come over for a rehearsal with my show director, Mikey. I can’t wait to see everyone at Brighton Pride, so I have to get my show ready.

Paris Hilton plays Brighton & Hove Pride’s Pride On The Park on Sunday 2 August 2026.

Source: anothermag.com