Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are headed to the opera.
Nearly two decades after the reality icons got a taste of the ordinary on The Simple Life, the besties are reuniting to bring their infamous song “Sanasa”—which they created in season three of the reality show—to the opera in their new reunion special Paris & Nicole: The Encore, which will debut Dec. 12 on Peacock.
In a new trailer for their three-part series, released Dec. 4, the pair had electric chemistry, as if no time had passed since their previous escapades.
“I missed you Bill,” Paris said in the opening clip, to which Nicole responded, “missed you Sill.”
And if the resurgence of their iconic mid-aughts nicknames doesn’t show their love for each other, perhaps their endearing use of expletives will.
“Love you, you little b---h,” Nicole said, to which Paris replied, “Love you, b---h.”
Indeed, this reunion is an ode to their friendship. And the “Stars Are Blind” singer finally gets a chance to show off her vocal expertise, as the series focuses on their journey to creating an original and inspired “Sanasa” opera.
“What they lack in musical acumen and the general knowledge of the arts,” Alan Cumming said as narrator in the trailer, “they will have to make up elsewhere.”
Although the road to operatic stardom isn’t without its hurdles.
“When you think about Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton, you don’t go to opera,” someone questioned after hearing their pitch, to which Nicole clapped back, “You don’t?”
But along with their new creative endeavor, there will also be a few nostalgic side quests to bring them back to their roots.
“In order to write their magnum opus, they must first revisit their past,” Alan teased as the girls are shown arriving to an Arkansas bar, with Nicole yelling, “Your bartenders are here!”
And rest assured, Paris is confident that this series will meet the high expectations that their previous reality adventures have set for them.
"I'm so excited to be doing this with Nicole on Peacock," she told E! News in June. "Nicole has been my best friend since we're 2 years old, every memory that I have is with her."
"Simple Life is such a special show," she continued, "and this is just going to be so iconic and I can't wait for fans to see."
While you add The Encore to your must-watch list, keep reading to see what other shows are premiering this year.
(E! and Peacock are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)
Virgin River (Netflix) - Dec. 19
This sixth season promises fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles, delightful wedding drama, as well as uncovered secrets from Mel’s father’s past which will transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s.
Laid (Peacock) - Dec. 19
In the new series, a woman finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward. Laid is a f--ked up rom-com where the answer to “why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding “Yes. There is. The problem is definitely you.”
Ilana Glazer: Human Magic (Hulu) - Dec. 20
The Broad City alum tackles everything from motherhood to being a stoner in her new stand-up special.
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays (CBS) - Dec. 20
Hosted and executive produced by Josh Groban, the special features a new format combining compelling stories, music, comedy and a live adoption on stage, celebrating the creation of a new family. Musical performances include holiday classics, new releases and original duets with Groban and his guests, including James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War And Treaty.
2024 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson (Peacock) - Dec. 23
2024 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson returns for a third annual special highlighting the biggest moments of the year. The comedic duo will close out the year with their unfiltered humor as they recap the past year of pop culture, sports, social media and politics. The special will feature guest appearances from the year’s most talked about celebrities, including Nate Bargatze, Mookie Betts, Kenny G, Blake Griffin, Jon Hamm, Jonquel Jones, Seth Meyers, mgk and Rashida ‘Sheedz’ Olayiwola.
The Flipping El Moussas (HGTV) - Dec. 26
Real estate power couple Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa will continue to grow their working relationship while juggling the addition of a rambunctious toddler to their busy family life in the newest season of their follow-doc series.
The season will kick off in Hawthorne, California, where Tarek and Heather Rae tackle their most extreme flip project to date.
Squid Game 2 (Netfix) - Dec. 26
Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.