Michael Jackson’s Paris,

daughter 24, is hoping to take the next step in her fledgling music career.

Insiders at Republic Records say that bosses have “faith in Paris’ ability” and are lining her up to “collaborate with their most exciting songwriters and producers”. They want an LP and a tour.

Paris’ debut album

Wilted didn’t fare well either side of the pond, while her recent release, Lighthouse, also didn’t get the success expected.

But the company isn’t writing her off just yet. The top brass at Republic

“feel she has real potential to speak to her generation”, says

my mole.