Paris Hilton is threatening legal action against a company that used her picture on a billboard with the word "vacant" written across it. The ad, which appears in Auckland, NZ., shows Hilton out and about partying, and is advertising the vacant billboard space.
Hilton's manager, Jamie Freed, reportedly said that the company, Media5, did not gain proper permission to use Hilton's image - and to expect to hear from her attorney.
Media5's Adam McGregor said the company was just having a "bit of fun" with the billboard, which was designed to draw attention to unsold space.
McGregor told the Sunday Star Times:
"A friend had come up with the concept of using high-profile public figures. We were thinking about using Winston Peters, but Paris is much prettier and she has a proven ability to laugh at herself..."
- Or not.
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