A Glamorous, Joy-Filled Set with a Touch of Family and Flashbacks
By Valerie Milano
Photos Ashley Osborn
West Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/2/25 – Paris Hilton brought the heat—and heart—to the OUTLOUD Music Festival during WeHo Pride 2025, dazzling fans with a high-energy, nostalgia-packed performance that celebrated queerness, joy, and personal evolution. Taking the stage at West Hollywood Park, the pop icon delivered an electric set that fused early 2000s hits with a modern Pride sensibility.
Hilton opened with her timeless anthem “Stars Are Blind,” instantly transporting the crowd back to Y2K-era club pop, followed by “Nothing in This World” and the bouncy fan-favorite “Hot One.” She also gave the crowd a taste of her new single, “I’m Free,” hinting at an era of empowerment and reinvention.
Draped in a rainbow-sequined ensemble and flanked by backup dancers, Hilton fully leaned into the spectacle of Pride. But behind the glitter and beats, there was also a sweet personal moment: Paris had her children with her in the artist lounge, taking in the celebration from backstage. It was a full-circle moment for the heiress-turned-artist, bringing her family into the world of self-expression, acceptance, and community that Pride represents.
While some questioned her placement on the lineup, Hilton proved herself more than worthy of the spotlight. Her performance offered pure pop escapism and connected emotionally with a crowd that has embraced her reinvention over the years. Nostalgic, sincere, and celebratory—it was everything a Pride performance should be.
Final word: Paris Hilton didn’t just perform—she belonged. And in doing so, she reminded everyone that reinvention, pride, and joy can all be family affairs.
