Hilton’s singing defended by movie colleagues

Paris Hilton’s singing abilities have been praised by the choreographer of her new movie.

The socialite, whose debut album Paris failed to impress critics in 2006, has tried her hand at singing again in Repo! The Genetic Opera.

“I was surprised that she could sing,” choreographer Tre Armstrong told OK! magazine. “Honest to God, I will never crack on Paris. I haven’t. From what I hear from what they did, I like how she sounded.”

R&B singer Keyshia Cole, who stars alongside Hilton in the film, added: “I like the way she sings. I do.”

The rock musical movie will be released in the US in April.