Socialite Paris Hilton has been banned from an annual beer celebration in
Germany.
Hilton, 26, appeared at last year's (06) Oktoberfest as part of a
promotion to advertise a regional wine maker, dressed in traditional
Bavarian costume.
But organizers at this year's (07) event have barred alcohol brands
from using celebrities to push their wares.
Gabrielle Weishaeupl, of the city's tourist board, explains celebrity
promotions "are completely prohibited by the new festival
rules."