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Ashlee Simpson Heads for Chicago via London

Posted Aug 29th 2006 4:40PM by TMZ Staff

Ashlee Simpson heads to the theatre Ashlee Simpson is reportedly joining Usher - who is currently playing the role of Flynn on Broadway - as the latest pop star to take a role in the musical "Chicago." But, unlike Usher, Ashlee will do her stint in London instead of New York.

Ashlee is said to have started rehearsal this week for the role of Roxie Hart, the part Renee Zellweger filled in the big screen adaptation. Her first official performance is slated for October.

This is just one of several major changes in Ashlee's life, including a well publicized makeover. But the burning question gracing just about every tabloid cover -- how much is really "new," as in "surgically enhanced?"

Ironically, Ashlee will be singing about what it means to be a celebrity and what it's like to have everyone analyzing your every body part. One of the verses the character Roxie belts out is:

"I'm gonna be a celebrity
That means
Somebody everyone knows
They('re) gonna recognize my eyes
My hair my teeth my boobs my nose"

Yep, that fits - everyone recognizes Ashlee's nose - or at least they used to.

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1. Who in the hell would ever pay to see Ashly perform on stage ? I can think of a lot better ways to spend my money. I hope they have plenty of recording back-up for her and that the record doesn't skip. Talk about talentless. They must be desperate over there in LONDON. WATCHING a warewolf sipping a pina colada with perfect hair would be more entertaining than her.

Posted at 6:00PM on Aug 29th 2006 by NOT A FAN

2. She can have all the surgery in the world and she will still never compare to her sister.
Maybey she can screw her face up as much as Michael Jackson now that would be funny.

Posted at 6:01PM on Aug 29th 2006 by New One

3. She's going to London because she's not as well known there. She doesnt have the horrible reputation that she does here. That being said, I cant believe that anyone would even consider hiring her for a live Broadway musical?? Did they see SNL?? Or any of her other so called "musical" mishaps? Whats this world coming to?

She needs to go down the garbage disposal along with that stupid sister of hers.

Posted at 6:02PM on Aug 29th 2006 by Midwest

4. Nice to see something good happen to someone with so much talent who's worked so hard with so little influence from family and the media.

Oh, wait....

Posted at 6:34PM on Aug 29th 2006 by Nasty Canasta

5. She looks like she ripping one.

Posted at 6:47PM on Aug 29th 2006 by Char

6. that picture makes her look like she's pootin'

Posted at 7:10PM on Aug 29th 2006 by ol' pooty pants

7. Gather your children and pets....... the world is over!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm embarassed to be american

Posted at 1:59AM on Aug 30th 2006 by edna123

8. What is happening to live musical theater? Can ANYONE off the street have a role now? I mean ASSLEE SIMPSON???!!!! What is the world coming too? Next we're going to see Rosie O'Donnell as Velma Kelly!

Posted at 8:16PM on Aug 29th 2006 by LAGurl

9. HA HA HA....She does looks like she's cutting a FART in that picture. Too funny. I needed a laugh. Thanks TMZ. As far as a carreer on Broadway. I don't think so. I predict that show will close after one night. Those limey's over there in London must need more sun, I am afraid the lack of it as effected their senses. Her 15 minutes are just about up. TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK. Once those Europeans get a taste of her talent they will be heading straight to the PUB. The drunker they get THE BETTER SHE WILL SOUND.

Posted at 8:15PM on Aug 29th 2006 by no talent here

10. looks like you people have never really LOOKED at jessica simpson's face. Ashlee is more beautiful, but unfortunatly its because a plastic surgeon made her look better, so she loses all credibility. I just cant stand to listen (or believe) a single word that comes out of this hypocritical girl's mouth. If I had a young daughter, i would RIP EVERY ARTICLE that Ashlee gives an interview in out of her magazines before she was able to read them. I NEVER would want this lying hypocrite to influence my children EVER. I was a big fan when she started out, even though she is not that talented, she was quirky, fun, and determined to stand out from her sister. now she is just another hollywood pawn...and she doesnt have her sisters talents either. so bummer for you, ashlee, keep on lying to the public...I've got my hands over my ears. LALALALALALALALA

Posted at 8:24PM on Aug 29th 2006 by Cat

11. Why is this no talent broad still famous? The brainwashed unwashed masses still dig her, because unfortunately Wal-Mart America has lost it's ability to think for itself, as the government and media dictate what we are supposed to like. Corporate suits have pushed this idiot unto Wal-Mart America, and the morons love her!

Posted at 8:30PM on Aug 29th 2006 by Livewire

12. Why, oh why do these "artists" want to punish the theatre???

Posted at 8:32PM on Aug 29th 2006 by pf

13. The fart she's ripping in the pic, are equivalent to lyrics that sound like SH*T!

Posted at 8:42PM on Aug 29th 2006 by zippo

14. ummmmmmmmmmmm she looks like shes getting ready to fart in this picture lol,,, how nasty!

Posted at 9:14PM on Aug 29th 2006 by alissa

15. perhaps a kung fu fart lol,,

Posted at 9:17PM on Aug 29th 2006 by alissa

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