Singer and actress Ashlee Simpson-Wentz joined The Hershey Company in New York, to introduce the new Pieces Candies line. The new Candies line provides bite-sized versions of Reese's, York, Almond Joy and Hershey's Special Dark.
Ashlee Simpson said, "I have always loved Reese's Pieces Candy and was excited to learn that bite-sized versions of York, Almond Joy and Hershey's Special Dark would be making their Pieces Candies debut. With my busy schedule, I am constantly on the go and Pieces Candies are great for enjoying anytime."
Ashlee Simpson helping out with the Pieces Candies will remind many of Ashlee's hit "Pieces of Me."
CNN reports that Ashlee Simpson told Women's Health magazine that Women's Health magazine that she wants people to refrain from calling her sister, Jessica, fat.
"It's disgusting that people would say those things," Simpson-Wentz, who shows off her own svelte frame in the December issue of the magazine, said. "My sister has an incredible body. I feel sorry for anyone who would judge her, because she's one sexy lady."
We agree. Ashlee says she may be curvier one day herself. "There's gonna be a time when I'm way curvier, and that'll be sexy, too," Simpson-Wentz said.
Meanwhile, Ashlee Simpson is headed for her finale episode of Melrose Place and Kristin says Ashlee will be involved in a "wild crazy" sex scene.
We're hearing there's going to be a "crazy naked" sex scene on Melrose Place before the two recently ousted players go on their merry way: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Colin Egglesfield.
How racy is it? "It involves us both wearing half-loin cloths that they had to tape to us," Colin himself tells us. "There are very few clothes involved in the near future."
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Talks Pregancy and Melrose Place
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz chatted with Rachel Ray on her show, which will air on September 15. Ashlee
talked to Rachel about her pregnancy with her first child and her upcoming role on the Melrose Place reboot.
"I could do the splits when I was nine months pregnant," she says. "I could put my leg over my head still. I used to be a ballerina."
She next appears as Violet, a new girl in town with a shady past, in the Melrose Place spinoff, which premieres Sept. 8 on the CW. Wentz doesn't mind all her steamy makeout scenes, she says.
"He is so not a jealous person, and it's work. It is what it is. And believe me, there's some jaw droppers for Violet!" she says. "I'd rather be kissing my husband."
We can't imagine what compelled her to do the splits when she was nine months pregnant, but we'll be looking forward to see how the new Melrose Place measures up to the original.
CW Tries to Entice Viewers Into Watching Melrose Place
THR Feed reports that CW is trying to shock people with the Melrose Place campaign like they did with its Gossip Girl ads. The ad above carries they suggestive caption, "Menage a Tues." That should help people remember what night the show is on.
Last year the network drew raves (and a few helpful parental complaints) for its risque "Gossip Girl" ads.
For the fall, the CW is preparing to roll out a "Melrose" campaign that includes a trio of new posters with provocative taglines. The ads have an illustrative quality, a bit like vintage paperback covers, combined with more modern copy such as "Tuesday's the New Humpday."
"We have an absolute drop-dead gorgeous cast, we have a fun show where everybody is dating everybody else, and we wanted a scandalous kind of soap opera," said Rick Haskins, head of marketing for the CW. "We tried to capture a heightened reality of the show. We think it captures 'Melrose' the way 'OMFG' did 'Gossip Girl.'"
The gorgeous cast includes Stephanie Jacobsen as Lauren, Colin Egglesfield as Auggie, Ashlee Simpson as Violet, Shaun Sipos as David, Katie Cassidy as Ella, Michael Rady as Jonah, Jessica Lucas as Riley. Stephanie Jacobsen was great in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - she should help spice up Melrose Place. More steamy ads from the campaign can be found on the show's Facebook page.
News Media Ask: Does Jessica Simpson Look Fat in This?
Jessica Simpson has been the center of much discussion lately, because of less than fashion forward outfit she wore to a Florida concert. The blogosphere and even the mainstream media picked up the story, attacking Jessica for gaining weight. Now the entire issue is getting wall to wall coverage, but it was the New York Post that hit a new low in misogyny with its disgusting cartoon which portrays Jess as obese. Here's the roundup of what everyone is saying.
Many gossip blogs (see here) discussed photographs of the outift Jessica Simpson wore to her 99.9 Kiss Country 24th Annual Chili Cook Off in Pembroke Pines, Florida concert. The outfit included high waisted jeans and two belts. She was accused of being overweight by many gossip bloggers. This coverage spread to the mainstream media. There are now over 500 articles
on Google News about Jessica Simpson's weight.
Ashlee Simpson defended her sister and said she is "completely disgusted by the headlines concerning my sister's weight." You can read Ashlee's post here.
The New York Post posted a horrible cartoon (see above) that shows an obese Jessica Simpson telling boyfriend Tony Romo she met someone else, Ronald McDonald.
Jessica Simpson's former trainer defended her curves. Harley Pasternak said, "I think if more people looked the way she looks now, the country would be a lot healthier."
Kim Kardashian toldPeople
that she thought Jessica looked hot in her outfit.
Ashlee's husband Pete Wentz weighed in and said, "I think that the media puts too harsh of a spotlight on women in general, and I think it's a bummer." He also said, "Real beauty is on
the inside, man."
Jessica's 99.9 Kiss Country concert attire may not have been the most au courant ensemble she could have chosen (you know how we feel about high-waisted jeans: they should be banned from stores) and that's certainly something fashion blogs and gossip blogs could discuss: she's a celeb, her outfits are fair game. But stories about her weight and vicious editorial cartoons
have crossed the line into misogyny. Only a woman-hating psycho would call Jessica Simpson fat. This is the kind of over the top coverage that leads to eating disorders. We shudder to think how many actresses, models and everyday women are reading every word of these attacks, just before they head to the bathroom to throw up again, lest they get the same treatment in the press or at school. Remember, our culture's obsession with women's weight puts pressure on not just celebrities, but every little girl who is exposed to the media.
The latest news is that Jessica has thanked her fans for supporting her.
Peoplereports that at a concert in
Charlottesville Jessica said, "Thank you for your support. Stay positive, and pray out loud! I love you guys, good night."
Here's a video that shows clips of the outfit in question:
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are sharing the first photo of their adorable new baby Bronx Mowgli. On his website, Pete says "We decided to share the best gift we have ever received: Bronx Mowgli Wentz.
We couldn't be happier." He then encourages readers to donate to the charity of choice.
Ashlee Simpson has inked a deal with Skechers to appear in worldwide ad campaigns for the company through 2007.
"I grew up wearing Skechers. Like me, they are not afraid of taking chances and having fun," said Ashlee, who was recently declared "One of the reigning queens of pop music!" by NBC's The Today Show. "I'm happy to be a part of the brand and hope to add a few more pairs to my closet."
Signing Ashlee as the front person for Skechers is a natural step for the Company, which has a history of partnering with the most talented female musicians from early fame through the height of their careers. Past signings include Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, and the Company's current spokesperson, American Idol 2005 winner and multi-platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood.
"Ashlee is a leading force in the music industry," commented Michael Greenberg, Skechers' president. "She's young, beautiful, talented, and already has two multi-platinum records and six million records sold under her young belt. Ashlee is also the perfect union between fashion and music, using her influence to empower young women to be themselves. We were drawn to her energy, style and grace -- which we believe will be captured in the upcoming Skechers world marketing campaign. We are excited to have Ashlee wearing our newest women's footwear."
Ashlee will appear in a multi-level marketing campaign wearing Skechers sport, active and fashion footwear. Set to launch in late 2006, the first photo shoot is scheduled for August 2006 after Ashlee concludes the summer phase of her North American tour in support of her No. 1 sophomore release I Am Me.
A fabulous new nose and a lucrative new Skechers contract: what more could a girl want?
Ashlee Simpson has inked a deal with 
