But even in a department used to housing celebrities, Baca said Hilton was "in a class by herself," and said officials have taken aggressive steps that he hopes will prevent cameras from being smuggled into the jail -- which some photo agencies have said is a possibility because of the price a shot of Hilton in jail would bring.

The paparazzi actually are getting off on this story, comparing her booking in perp walk to the celebrity walk at the Oscars:

"The reality is why don't they just let her walk down the concrete carpet," said Frank Griffin, co-owner of the Bauer-Griffin paparazzi agency. "This is going to be turned into an event like the Oscars."

So, expect Paris to check in dressed to the nines.

The Onion today has a significant story which pretty sums this up: Media Landscape Redefined By 24-Second News Cycle.

Why is it ever news that a person with no discernible skills other than her performance in a leaked video by a creep boyfriend is going to jail for a mere 23 days?