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Jessica & Ashlee Simpson Introduce Liquid Ice Breath Mints

Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson introduced Ice Breakers new Liquid Ice Breath Mints on Monday (May 17) at Milk Studios in New York City. Check out pictures from FilmMagic (page1 / page2) and GettyImages.

Jessica Simpson’s Nightclub Nightmare

May 19, 2004 - Jessica Simpson and her sister Ashlee Simpson are the new spokespersons for Ice Breakers Breath Mints and at the press conference for their new commercial Jessica was breaking news about a recent nightclub incident. “I did have a run-in with a bouncer at an LA nightclub because he was doing something that wasn’t very nice to somebody who was in my entourage,” Jessica told Access Hollywood.

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On TV: John Mayer, Ashlee Simpson, Nelly Furtado

Pop acts on television this week include John Mayer, who appears on ‘The View’ on Monday; Alanis Morissette, who performs on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Monday and ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Tuesday; Ashlee Simpson, who appears on ‘Total Request Live’ on Monday; Madonna, who appears on ‘TRL’ on Wednesday; the eliminated ‘American Idol’, who appears on ‘On Air with Ryan Seacrest’ on Thursday; Nelly Furtado, who appears on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ on Thursday and ‘On Air’ on Friday; and Avril Lavigne, who performs live on ‘Today’ on Friday.

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Ashlee Simpson Thanks Fans After LA Gig

Ashlee Simpson posted a message to fans on Tuesday (April 27) on her official website after her performance at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles on Monday. She writes, “Thank you to everyone that came to the show last night! I had so much fun and we had a great crowd!! I had a blast and I hope to see you guys again. I’m also playing on Saturday, May 1 in Atlanta at Music Mitdtown….so if anyone’s around, its gonna be a lot of fun! Talk to you guys soon! Love, Ashlee.”

The Scary Part Of Ashlee Simpson’s Reality Show

David Letterman joked during his Late Show monologue on Wednesday night, “Do you like MTV? They are working on a new reality show starring Jessica Simpson’s younger sister Ashlee. Here’s the scary part – they say she’s the dumb one.”

MTV Taps Another Simpson For Reality Show

Ashlee Simpson, the 19-year-old sister of pop singer Jessica Simpson, will be the focus of the MTV reality show ‘Ashlee’, which will follow her attempt to become a recording star. The six-episode series will air this summer. “My series will show people all the hard work it takes to cut an album, and I’m excited for everyone to see this and live it right along with me,” she said. “I’m really proud of everything that I’ve accomplished and I can’t wait for the MTV audience to see it for themselves!”

How Ashlee Simpson Will Change The World

Teen People caught up with 20 teens who will change the world, including Ashlee Simpson. Asked what she has been doing to create that change, Simpson said, “I grew up performing, but I also really love kids. So I’ve been working with Operation Smile recently, helping them raise money for reconstructive surgeries for underprivileged children who are born with cleft palates and lips. Most of these children live in developing countries.” She added, “These operations make a huge difference to the kids. It’s beautiful for a kid to be able to smile. It makes them comfortable and confident. It brings them hope.”

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Ashlee And Drew Board Siblings Bandwagon Of Success

Us Weekly spoke with the younger siblings of ‘Newlyweds’ stars Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson on their upcoming projects. Jessica’s sister Ashlee Simpson is set to star in a MTV reality series this summer about making her debut album. “It’s a little ’80s, a little ’70s and sort of punk,” she said. And Nick’s 98 Degrees bandmate and brother Drew Lachey is set to make his Broadway debut in ‘Rent’ in September. “We grew up doing musicals,” he explained. “I’m a little nervous, but very confident. It’s gonna be a good time.”

Drew Lachey To Star In ‘Rent’ This Fall

March 29, 2004 - Cindy Adams of The New York Post reports 98 Degrees member Drew Lachey is already set to follow former Spice Girl Mel B in the Broadway play ‘Rent’ come fall.

Drew Lachey Insists 98 Degrees Have NOT Broken Up

March 7, 2002 - Drew Lachey of 98 Degrees posted a message last Thursday on the group’s official site message board to strike down reports that the band have broken up. Drew said, “Hey everybody, I just want to apologize to you all. I didn’t know that we had broken up until I heard it on the radio. If you can’t tell, I’m joking. WE HAVE NOT BROKEN UP. I hope that will clear things up. We are however taking a break like I said before. Many doors have been opened up to us over the past couple of years and we want to take advantage of some of those. Don’t forget that Universal is releasing the ‘Collection’ CD in May. And the single ‘Why’ officially goes to radio on 3/12. We hope we can count on you guys to support this project with as much enthusiasm as you have in the past. Thanks for everything. I hope you like the new stuff. I do.”

Drew Lachey In Car Accident?

December 7, 2001 - Most likely not true but someone on the official message board for 98 Degrees is posting that “a friend” heard on a local radio station that drew got in a car accident and is in like a coma and the group my break up because of this.

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O Sister

Donna Freydkin of USA Today profiled the sisters of some of today’s hottest stars including Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears, Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff, Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson, and Beyonce Knowles and Solange Knowles. Jamie Lynn says of her career hopes, “I want to be a respected actor. Maybe one day I’ll be a singer. I don’t want this to be a part-time thing.” And Ashlee says of her schedule, “It’s about making an album and all the work that goes into it, about going to ‘7th Heaven’ in the morning and doing my album at night and then waking up again the next morning.”

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Ashlee Simpson Primed To Spark A Musical Movement

Us Weekly profiled stars’ sisters, including Jessica Simpson’s sister Ashlee Simpson. Asked about her debut album, which will be the focus of a new MTV reality show, Ashlee says, “I’ve always loved rock music. I went to ballet school and had orange hair. I’ve always been out there.” And Geffen president Jordan Schur, who is backing the effort, says, “She’s got the voice to spark a movement in music. She’s capable of writing songs that can be around in 10 years!”

December 21, 2003 Jeff C News 4 Comments

Ashlee Simpson Appears On The Late Late Show

Ashlee Simpson was a guest on the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn on Friday night to talk about her role on ‘7th Heaven’, her sister Jessica Simpson and her ditzy behavior on ‘Newlyweds’, and her own upcoming MTV reality show and debut solo album. Read on for a rough transcript.
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Ashlee Simpson Preps Debut Album For Next Summer

Ashlee Simpson tells Teen People that her look is always changing. The actress and singer said, “One day I’ll be into purple eye shadow, the next day I’ll just wear gloss and men’s clothes.” As for her music plans, the ‘7th Heaven’ star said, “I’m working on an album that should be out next summer,” adding “It’s got a punky vibe.”

Expect Fun Rock Music From Ashlee Simpson

Seventeen magazine caught up with Ashlee Simpson for a Q&A session and asked the actress about her plans to put out an album. “I do have a deal in the works,” Simpson revealed. “Expect fun rock music and moody ballads with a twist. I love writing my own songs, and performing them live will be amazing!”

September 4, 2003 Jeff C News 2 Comments

Carson Daly Dating Ashlee Simpson

Star magazine reports Carson Daly has been dating Jessica Simpson’s younger sister Ashlee Simpson since the two met at entertainment lawyer Paul Schindler’s Central Park wedding last year. The couple arrived hand in hand at Joseph’s Cafe in Los Angeles on August 11th where they kissed and cuddled in the club until 2 am.

Ashlee Simpson, Lillix Offer ‘Freaky’ Covers

Billboard reports Lillix, Ashlee Simpson, and Christina Vidal are among the acts that have contributed songs to the ‘Freaky Friday’ soundtrack, due July 29 on Hollywood Records.

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Jessica And Ashlee Simpson On ET Friday

Entertainment Tonight showed who will be on tomorrow night’s episode and they showed highlights of Jessica Simpson Christmas shopping with her sister Ashlee Simpson. Jess will talk about being newly married to 98 Degrees star Nick Lachey and what she thinks about having kids.

Ashlee Simpson On ‘School’s Out Christmas’

October 31, 2002 - Contributed by leftofcenter:

Ashlee Simpson, sister of pop princess Jessica Simpson, appears on a Christmas album called ‘School’s Out Christmas.’ She sings a song called ‘Christmas Past, Present And Future’ which is track 12. This is Ashlee’s first publicly released recording.

Ashlee Simpson Is Kinda Punk, Jessica Is Sade Meets Jewel

October 20, 2002 - A fan posted a transcript for Ashlee Simpson’s recent interview with Ramiro on the Jessica Simpson official message board. Ashlee told Ramiro that besides her acting gig on ‘7th Heaven’, she wants to sing like her sister, except of the “punk” genre. “It’s not like hard core, but it’s like punk like rock kinda of thing,” she explained. Asked if she gives Jessica’s fiance Nick Lachey a hard time for singing pop, Ashlee said, “No, no, I don’t make fun, actually, um, their new music, both of them, is like, really really good and I am really impressed. It’s not like, um, uh. Jessica’s music is amazing, it’s got this whole like, new turn to it. It’s like, Gosh I can’t even explain it, but it’s almost like it’s almost like, Sade meets Jewel or something, it’s really beautiful.”

December 19, 2002 Jeff C News No Comments