At Ken Paves salon – March 2 [MQ]

The 25-year-old singer and actress – who has been playing troubled Violet Foster in Melrose Place – told how she wants to start work on a new album.

Ashlee revealed: “I’m going to start writing again for a fourth album. At the moment it’s been a little bizarre but I’m definitely going to start to write again because I’m getting that it

The former reality TV star – who is younger sister of Jessica Simpson and married to rocker Pete Wentz, with whome she has 15-month-old son Bronx Mowgli – revealed she is inspired by Joan Jett and Chrissie Hynde, but says Pete’s band and record label are influencing what she listens to at the moment.

She explained: “I’m listening to The Phoenix record which is good, and whatever my husband listens to, all the bands he’s signing are good too.”

Ashlee will be appearing in Melrose Place on Fiver, but her character has since been axed from the show in the US.

This is not the end of her acting career though, as Ashlee is looking for different roles.

She said: “I am going to continue to do music but, you know, I’d like to do a role that’s completely opposite of what I’m playing now – like comedy.”

Source: belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz stands up to the Last Word challenge in the OK! on newsstands now titled “Ali and Jake’s Secret Reunion.”

Find out what you won’t read in the magazine such as the story behind her curious nickname and her fast-food vice.

Last time you felt excited?
It’s exciting being here today to launch Hershey’s Pieces Candies. This is a fun event. Lots of chocolate everywhere. It’s always nice to see fans. It was a good morning.

Last time you felt smart?
I think every time you do a show, you’re definitely ‘on,’ and it’s a journey. I’ve been doing Chicago, and it’s eight shows a week. It’s such a journey – every show. You’re definitely “on.”

Last time you indulged?
Oh gosh. I always eat. I’m definitely a chocolate girl. I like chocolate. I’ve got these Pieces in my dressing room at the theater, so I definitely snack on those all day. Um, I had Taco Bell last night. [cackles] I got a Mexican Pizza. On my way home, I was like ‘I’ve gotta go home from the theater, get Taco Bell and go to bed.’

Last time someone called you a nickname?
My friend Nicole called me Smashley. Everybody always calls me Smashley or Smashed. My friends have always called me that. [laughs]

Last Time I Laughed
This morning — at Bronx, my son. He’s always a little out of it when he wakes up and it’s cute. He’s silly.

Last Game I Played
Oh, gosh. I play pranks all the time — and little games. My friends and I play games with each other. We just joke around.

Last Date Night
Our date nights are usually at home. Pete’s always doing something romantic [laughs]. We cook for each other, chill, watch TV.

Last Time I Felt Totally Relaxed
I guess last night, when I was in bed, snuggling with my husband [laughs].

Last Time I Felt Envious
My mom just had her birthday, and they went to Napa Valley, and I wished I was there.

Last Time I Saw Jessica
When she was here in New York last. It was a week-and-a-half ago. She comes to my shows. We eat dinner, hang out, catch up, laugh.

Last Helpful Advice We Gave Each Other
There’s not one personal thing. We’re always there for each other, so whenever one’s in need, we always call. Jessica and I are really close.

Last time you felt guilty?
I don’t know. What would I feel guilty for? I don’t know. Eating too many Pieces candy? That doesn’t really make me feel guilty though. [laughs]

Last time you worked out?
The show last night. [cackles] We’re dancing our butts off. [laughs] It’s definitely an endurance show. [laughs] Yeah.

Source: OKmagazine.com