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I Want to Be A Hilton

From , former About.com Guide

Summer Reality Show:


I Want to Be A Hilton (pictures, contestant profiles, news)

Network:


NBC

Premiere Date:


Tuesday, June 21, 8-9 p.m. ET and 9-10 p.m. ET; regular time Tuesdays, 9-10 p.m. ET

What It's About:


14 young contestants get a crash course on the New York City high life with the help of Kathy Hilton (Paris' mom). According to NBC, "Hilton educates the contestants in the do's-and-don'ts of haute couture, etiquette and even how to handle an unforgiving press." The contestants participate in weekly challenges and one wannabe is eliminated each week.

The Prize:


The opportunity to live the glamourous life in New York City for one year -- with the show paying the bills, of course.

Trivia:


Rick Hilton, Paris' dad, is one of the show's producers.

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