Hilton works at avoiding criticism

Paris Hilton is eager to ensure her singing debut is a huge success - because she fears being mocked if it fails.

The hotel heiress began talking about the release of an album more than two years ago, but has yet to release any singles.

And Hilton, who is collaborating with producer Scott Storch and rapper Snoop Dogg on the project, admits she's keen to make sure it's all perfect so that critics aren't too tough on her.

She says: "I want every song to be great. If they aren't, people will trash me."