But how does she look in orange? (Photo by Erik Kabik | Retna)

It’s been 15 years since the last Trial of the Century, so what the hell, let’s get it started on a new one for the ’00s. It appears Paris Hilton won’t be in a position to cut a deal in her cocaine possession case, which goes to court Oct. 27. Of course, even if she’s found guilty, a former L.A. deputy district attorney says she’ll probably wind up with probation, and then we can all go back to worrying about how The Situation is going to do on Dancing with the Stars. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

A little pre-mugshot styling. (Photo by Erik Kabik | Retna)

Paris Hilton has already beat one drug rap this year. She could fade a second one because of the way in which her Friday night search was conducted.

According to Radar Online, because Metro brought Hilton to the Wynn security office and didn’t search her on the scene, it may be an illegal search.

In the meantime, everyone is in a holding pattern waiting for Wynn Las Vegas to announce the fate of XS and Tryst managing partner Cy Waits, who, according to an E! report has already been fired. The Wynn has denied that the report is accurate.

UPDATE: Hilton will, according to TMZ, will be charged with felony possession, which carries a sentence from probation up to four years. Also, Paris claimed she thought the coke in her purse was gum. Because Wrigley’s has that new line of white powdered gum they sell in unmarked plastic baggies.

By Jason Scavone

Public enemy No. 1.

Paris Hilton was inside a car last night that was stopped when an officer noticed a strong marijuana smell coming out of it. At 11:22 p.m., a Metro officer stopped the Escalade on Las Vegas Boulevard near the Wynn. Hilton was moved to the Wynn security office where officers discovered cocaine. She was arrested for one count of possession of cocaine and brought to the Clark County Detention Center. She was released on her own recognizance at 2:45 a.m.

XS and Tryst co-owner Cy Waits was the owner and driver of the car. He was arrested on a charge of DUI drugs and/or alcohol. He was booked at the Clark County Detention Center and is expected to be released today.

According to TMZ, Hilton has retained lawyer David Chesnoff. Hilton says that the drugs, and the purse they were in, aren’t hers.

By Jason Scavone

He moonlights as RoboCop.

According to TMZ, the dude found outside of Paris Hilton’s home just kind of, you know, chillin’ with a couple of knives and possibly murderous intent, was thwarted by XS and Tryst co-owner Cy Waits.

Cy immediately went outside — with his weapon drawn — and ordered Parada to drop the knives and lay on his stomach. We’re told Cy kept his gun pointed at Parada until cops arrived.

The moral here? Absolutely don’t start any shit in XS. It’s a hard lesson, learned through time. We think it was early ’90s philosopher Ice Cube who said, “Shotgun bullets are bad for your health.” Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

“And this is the one that’s pink.” (Photos by Erik Kabik | Retna)

Here’s Paris Hilton, holding a bunch of her shoes. She was debuting her new line at MAGIC. Seriously, this may be the least interesting thing that’s ever happened. And we include in that statement “UCLA lectures on particle physics,” “Field trips to the box factory,” “New records from Steely Dan” and “Kirsten Dunst. Just all of Kirsten Dunst.”

By Jason Scavone

Paris, channeling her inner Billy Idol. (Photos by Erik Kabik. Additional photos by Scott Harrison | Retna)

Paris Hilton has new shoes, and Paris Hilton has new perfume and Paris Hilton has Jermaine Dupri. Who, coincidentally, could fit inside a perfume bottle.

Hilton, along with parents Kathy and Rick, were at Tryst inside Wynn Las Vegas last night for the launch of her spring shoe collection and Tease, the perfume. Dupri was just there to DJ. Hilton is rolling all of this out for MAGIC, but it could wind up being a footnote in her empire. Hilton said she wanted to get into the family hotel game, which we can imagine would be it’s own special kind of branding hell.

By Jason Scavone

She was really spot-on with that Spain pick. (Photos by Danny Mahoney)

With her World Cup globetrotting behind her (where she garnered international attention for her match-picking prowess as Paul the Octopus), Paris Hilton was back at XS Friday night. Later on, she moved over to Tryst where Montel Jordan jumped on the mic to drop “This Is How We Do It.” So, you know. Hey, the ’90s.

By Jason Scavone

We’re pretty sure that was Brando’s DJ collective. (Photos by Edyta Sokolowska)

The Hilton Takeover isn’t slowing down any. It was Nicky’s turn to host Saturday night at Pure inside Caesars Palace, but that didn’t stop Paris from sharing duties. Also checking out the club were linebacker Brian Urlacher, 2009 World Series of Poker winner Joe Cada and Holly Madison BFF Laura Croft.

Of course, there are reasons Paris has been in town every weekend for a month, but we’re curious to see how the Madison-Hilton dynamic would play out if Hilton starts dominating the spotlight out here again. Would there be a territory fight like two bull moose bashing antlers? Or would they team up to the point where you’d never hear news about anyone else, ever? Actually, we’re hoping for the antler thing. Not metaphorically, either. We kind of want to watch Paris Hilton strap on a pair of fake antlers. Antlers: They’re the new headbands.

By Jason Scavone

Kinda put your hands in the air! And, wave them, or something. (Photos by Al Powers. Additional photos by Danny Mahoney)

The Hilton Sister were in effect this weekend, with Nicky handling the fashion-related chores and Paris doing … whatever it is that Paris does.

Nicky Hilton was at the Thomas Sabo grand opening at the Grand Canal Shoppes on Friday, along with Olivia Palermo and BMX rider Ricardo Laguna. Naturally, Mayor Goodman was on hand to proclaim it Thomas Sabo Day. Because that bulk palate of blank proclamation sheets aren’t going to use themselves.

Later in the night the sisters hooked up with Roberto Cavalli for dinner at Lavo with promoter Allison Melnick before going over to Tao. Then, Paris made it her third straight week at XS inside Encore where she took her spot at Victor Drai’s table. She shared a mic with Too $hort on Friday night to shout out the club. Which had to be a thrill for her as “The Ghetto” came out when she was … 9 and all. She was back for even more on Saturday.

By Jason Scavone

Wait, we just got it. Paris dresses like an 8-year-old at the beach. (Photos by Erik Kabik | Retna)

When it comes to nightlife, we’re all basically just big mynah birds. We love the shiny. We can’t resist the shiny. We will peck your eyes out to wrap our talons on the oh-so-sparkly shiny. Hey, what’s that you have there behind your back? Is that a mirror? Uh. You, um. You using that for anything? Can we have it?

No one, especially not Paris Hilton, can resist the lure of the shiny. She spent her Memorial Day weekend ensconced firmly in Encore Beach Club and Surrender, whether she was hanging out with LMFAO or Avatar’s Sam Worthington, it didn’t matter because she was in the middle of the new place what with the sparkling pools and that heady new-nightclub smell.

Chicago linebacker Brian Urlacher, plus fellow linebackers Terrell Suggs of the Ravens and Nick Barnett of the Packers had cabana Friday afternoon (we imagine they hung a “No quarterbacks allowed” sign out front with the “s” spelled backwards). Carrot Top strolled the grounds taking pictures for fans. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone