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Ashlee Simpson Reaping The Rewards From Reality Show

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Hitsdailydouble.com reports early retail reports on Ashlee Simpson’s Geffen Records bow, ‘Autobiography’, which hit stores Tuesday, are beating all expectations as reorders pour in for the younger sister of Jessica Simpson and star of her very own MTV reality show. Insiders are projecting that she will sell north of 250k, which would most likely give young Ashlee a #1 debut next week.

Ashlee Simpson Promotes Debut LP On Fox News

Ashlee Simpson was on the Fox News Channel to promote her debut album ‘Autobiography’. Ashlee says “she’s not rebelling” when asked if she was punk, and while she likes the music of Courtney Love, but doesn’t want to be like her. Ashlee said that her song ‘Shadow’ made sister Jessica Simpson cry when she heard it, as it talked about growing up in her shadow. The interview has since been removed from FoxNews.com.

Ashlee Simpson Makes Waves In Boston

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Ashlee Simpson performed a free concert in Boston, Massachusetts on July 17th. Her set was phenomenal. She was a spectacular live singer and even more entertaining in person than her older sister, Jessica. She was engaged in sweet and funny conversations with the audience in between her amazingly funky, new material. At one point she mentioned her ex-boyfriend, Josh, and how she wrote an angry song about him. The crowd (most of which had seen her MTV show) booed at the simple mention of his name. She just giggled and agreed. It was mine and anyone else’s opinion in that crowd that she isn’t just a “flash-in-the-pan” artist and certainly NOT just “Jessica’s little sister”.

July 20, 2004 Jeff C Music Charts 5 Comments

On TV: John Mayer, JoJo, Ashlee Simpson

Pop acts on television this week include John Mayer, who performs on’The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ on Monday; JoJo, who performs on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Monday and co-hosts ‘Total Request Live’ on Thursday; Maria Mena, who performs on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Tuesday; Ashlee Simpson, who visits ‘TRL’ on Tuesday; and Brooke Hogan, who appears on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Friday.

July 19, 2004 Jeff C TV Appearances No Comments

Ashlee Simpson Receives YM’s ‘On The Verge Award’

Ashlee Simpson received YM magazine’s ‘On The Verge Award’ on Thursday (July 15) at the Astra D&D Building in New York City. Check out photos of Simpson, joined by her mother Tina, at WireImage.

Ashlee Simpson’s On The Loose In Boston

Thee Boston Herald reports that Ashlee Simpson, who is headlining Saturday’s KISS 108 show at the Hatch Shell, requested a Suburban - no limo and driver - for herself and her pals to drive around town in. They suggested all area malls should be alerted after the chaos her sister caused in the area.

Listen To Ashlee Simpson’s Entire Album

You’ve seen her life and loves on camera, and now you can listen to her music in stereo. Ashlee Simpson’s debut album ‘Autobiography’ invites you further inside her private life and reveals just how different she is from her sister Jessica. “We’re into totally different bands and artists,” Ashlee explains. Producer John Shanks (Michele Branch, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Alanis Morrissette, Unwritten Law), helped Ashlee cultivate her non-Jessica sound, a mix of rock, punk and pop, influenced by artists from Janis Joplin and Steve Nicks to Hole and Green Day. But, with every song co-written by Ashlee, her signature sound peeks through. Study up on Ashlee Simpson’s ‘Autobiography’ a week before it takes over stores at MTV.com.

Audio at MTV.com has since been removed.

July 17, 2004 Jeff C Photos 5 Comments

On TV: Hilary Duff, Clay Aiken, Ashlee Simpson

Pop acts on television this week include Fefe Dobson, who appears on MTV’s ‘Total Request Live’ on Monday; Hilary Duff, who appears on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Wednesday, and ‘TRL’ and ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Thursday; ‘American Idol’ runner-up Clay Aiken, who performs on ‘The Early Show’ on Wednesday; and Ashlee Simpson, who performs on ‘The Late Show’ on Friday.

July 11, 2004 Jeff C TV Appearances No Comments

Ashlee Simpson Discusses Candie’s Shoot

Us Weekly spoke with Ashlee Simpson after her Candie’s photo shoot, where she was joined by mother Tina and boyfriend Ryan Cabrera. “[Ryan] flew in today to be with me,” Simpson said. As for mom? “My mom is here making sure I don’t do anything risque,” Ashlee explained. “I always loved the Jenny McCarthy ad where she’s on the toilet!”

Ashlee Simpson Drinks Underage With Mom’s Apparent Approval

The New York Daily News reports Ashlee Simpson was drinking alcohol at Entertainment Weekly’s ‘Must List’ party Thursday night at Crobar, despite being under age. In fact, after she said she was drinking “pineapple and cranberry”, her mother Tina jumped in with: “And vodka, too. don’t forget the vodka.” They add Nick Lachey got the evil eye from mother-in-law Tina after chatting up a striking blonde who was not his wife Jessica Simpson.

Ashlee Simpson Laughs Off Nick Carter Gossip

USA Today caught up with Ashlee Simpson to talk about her new MTV reality show ‘The Ashlee Simpson Show’ as well as reports that had her dating Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter. “No! That is SO random. When I heard that, I was dying laughing,” she said. “I’m actually not dating anybody. (Singer) Ryan Cabrera and I were dating, but we broke up. Right now I’m 19, I’m single and I’m truly enjoying it.”

Ashlee Simpson: I’m No Hilary Duff!

Us Weekly caught up with Ashlee Simpson and asked the singer what her debut album ‘Autobiography’ will sound like compared to other teens. “I don’t sound like Hilary Duff,” Ashlee insisted. “I don’t mean that in a mean way. But I’m not trying to be a pop star or a rock star. I used to think I couldn’t sing, but I have this raspy rock voice.”

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Red, White and Boom #9 In Bonner Springs

Ashlee Simpson, Brooke Hogan, Five For Fighting, *NSYNC star JC Chasez, ‘American Idol’ finalist Kimberley Locke, Liz Phair, Maroon 5, Richard Marx, Sugababes, and The Calling performed at KMXV’s Red, White and Boom #9 on Monday (June 28) at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Check out pictures from WireImage.

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On TV: George Michael, Mandy Moore, Ashlee Simpson

Pop acts on television this week include George Michael, who performs on ‘Today’ on Monday and ‘The View’ on Tuesday; Marc Anthony, who performs on ‘The Early Show’ on Tuesday; Mandy Moore, who appears on ‘On Air with Ryan Seacrest’ on Tuesday; ‘American Idol’ reject William Hung, who performs on ‘On Air’ on Wednesday; Ashlee Simpson, who appears on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ and ‘TRL’ on Wednesday; 98 Degrees star Nick Lachey, who appears on ‘The View’ on Thursday; John Mayer, who performs on ‘Last Call with Carson Daly’ on Friday; and Maroon 5, who performs on ‘Today’ on Friday.

June 13, 2004 Jeff C TV Appearances No Comments

Ashlee Simpson Learns About Nick Carter Dating ‘Rumor’

Not-like-you.com reports Ashlee Simpson was interviewed at the Kiss radio station in Austin, Texas, and the DJs mentioned the rumor that Nick flirted with her. But like always, they stretched the truth a bit (that is, if it was really true, which we don’t know for sure). Here’s part of the interview.

DJ1: What about Nick Carter, or Carson Daly?
DJ2: We heard those two today. We heard —
ASHLEE: You heard I was dating Nick Carter?!
DJ2: Yeah.
DJ1: Yeah!
ASHLEE: Where’d you hear that from?
DJ1: That’s why he broke up with Paris Hilton, because he’s in love with you. You didn’t know?
ASHLEE: *laughing* No, I definitely didn’t know that!

Q&A With Ashlee And Jessica Simpson

Us Weekly profiled Jessica Simpson’s trouble at Nacional nightclub in Hollywood and also did a Q&A with the singer and her sister Ashlee Simpson. When Jessica was asked if she had given dating advice for her younger sis, Jessica responded, “I don’t have dating advice, because I’m the marrying type. Every guy that I dated, I wanted to marry.” And Ashlee responded, “I’m 19, I like to have fun and meet people. I don’t take anyone too seriously.”

Ashlee Simpson’s Scarring Embarrassing Moment

Ashlee Simpson revealed her most embarrassing moment in the June/July issue of Teen People magazine. “I have this massive scar on my knee because I fell leaving my friend’s house. I missed the steps, flew for, like, 20 feet and skidded on the concrete. There were a bunch of people standing around. I tried to act tough. I was like, ‘I’m fine!’ but my knee has a scar now.”

Fun Times For Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson posted a new message to fans on her official website Tuesday (May 4). She writes, “I’ve been having so much fun! I’ve had a couple of shows and I’m having the best time! Thanks to everyone that makes it out… and when I go on tour, hopefully I’ll be able to see everyone else in y’all’s cities! Just wanted to say hi.. Love, Ashlee.”

June 5, 2004 Jeff C News No Comments

On TV: Dido, Hilary Duff, Ashlee Simpson

Pop music acts on television this week include Dido, who performs on ‘On Air with Ryan Seacrest’ on Monday; the ‘American Idol’ 12 finalists, who perform on ‘On Air’ on Tuesday; Hilary Duff, who phones into ‘Total Request Live’ on Tuesday to premiere her new video; Jessica Simpson, who hosts and performs on ‘Summer Music Mania 2004’ on Fox on Tuesday and performs on the WB’s ‘Pepsi Smash’ on Thursday; Ashlee Simpson, who performs on ‘TRL’ on Wednesday; Wilson Phillips, who performs on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Wednesday; and Mandy Moore, who appears on ‘The View’ on Friday with her ‘Saved!’ co-star Macaulay Culkin.

May 30, 2004 Jeff C TV Appearances No Comments

On TV: Avril Lavigne, Ashlee Simpson, Dido

Pop acts on television this week include Avril Lavigne, who performs on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Monday, ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Tuesday, ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and ‘Total Request Live’ on Wednesday; Ashlee Simpson, who performs on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ on Monday; ‘On Air with Ryan Seacrest’ will have a reunion of the ‘American Idol’ finalists on Monday; Alanis Morissette, who performs on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ on Tuesday, ‘On Air’ on Wednesday, and ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Thursday and Friday; Mandy Moore, who appears on ‘The Late Show’ on Wednesday, ‘TRL’ on Thursday, and ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ on Friday; Dido, who performs on ‘The Tonight Show’ on Thursday and ‘The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn’ on Friday; and on Thursday’s ‘On Air’ and ‘The Tonight Show’, the newest American Idol winner will be on — which will be either Fantasia Barrino or Diana DeGarmo.

May 24, 2004 Jeff C TV Appearances No Comments