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Exclusive | The real reason 'Simple Life' family 'refused' to film 'Encore' with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie

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Exclusive: The real reason the 'Simple Life' sisters Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie refused to film the 'Encore' reboot, and the behind-the-scenes drama that fans never saw coming.
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  • According to sources, Paris and Nicole wanted a hefty payday to do the 'Encore' reboot, but the network balked at their seven-figure demands, leading to a standoff that ultimately killed the project.
  • Insiders claim the duo's rift from the 'Simple Life' days still runs deep, and they couldn't agree on creative control or even being in the same room together for the 'Encore' revival, forever dashing fans' hopes of a reunion.
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Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, The Simple Life, Encore
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