I am completely disgusted by the headlines concerning my sister's weight. A week after the inauguration and with such a feeling of hope in the air for our country, I find it completely embarrassing and belittling to all women to read about a woman's weight or figure as a headline on Fox News.

All women come in different shapes, sizes, and forms and just because you're a celebrity, there shouldn't be a different standard.

Is this something you would say to your wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, or even a friend?

I seriously doubt it.

How can we expect teenage girls to love and respect themselves in an environment where we criticize a size 2 figure?

Now can we focus on the things that really matter.

-Ash

Hey guys! Hope everyone's good, getting their trees up and presents wrapped. Our household is eagerly awaiting our first visit from Santa Claus. Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday!
XO
Ash
PS If you haven't picked up my babydaddy's record yet, head on over to iTunes and grab it. I love it, and not just because he's looking over my shoulder ;)

Hey everyone! I haven't written in a while, just wanted to write and check in! Motherhood is the most fantastic experience I have ever been thru, Bronx makes me laugh and smile everyday! I finally left the house for Fall Out Boy's show on Monday night, which was so good. Their new songs sound awesome live, I can't wait for their new record! And last night I went to Pete and Bronx's godfather Travis' artshow. It's amazing to see how many artistic outlets those boys have! Made me very proud. It was an awesome show and so many of our friends and family came out to support. I hope you guys have a great holiday, I can't wait to spend it with my new family. Christmas tree goes up tomorrow!
XO Ash

Today I read on a blog that I went to the doctor and he said I was overweight and I cried and went to Planet Blue (because I was blue) and bought 6 pair of size 0 jeans. Now it is ridiculous to read such nonsense about oneself so I thought I would address this one...
1. My doctor says I am right on target with my weight gain
2. Have not been to Planet Blue in at least two years
3. Love my maternity jeans ..they have stretchy tops it is awesome!
4. My closet full of size 0's are being worn by Pete right now and he looks hot in them :)
So now that I have cleared that up let me tell you...carrying a child is the most inspiring, emotional, amazing experience of my life. My weight and my pant size are the absolute last thing I am concerned about. I am only concerned with having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. People who talk and judge pregnant women's weight need to get a life!!!
Peace and Love,
Ashlee

Vote For Ashlee Simpson in the MTV VMA Nominations!

This year MTV is letting the fans decide who the nominees are for the VMA's! Voting is now open for the Pop Video categories. Make sure to go to vma.mtv.com to vote for Ashlee Simpson's video for "Outta My Head" now! Voting closes Wednesday 7/30 at 11 AM EST.

 

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This year MTV is letting the fans decide who the nominees are for the VMA's! Voting is now open for the Best Male and Female Video categories. Make sure to go to vma.mtv.com to vote for Ashlee Simpson's video for "Outta My Head" now! Voting closes Wednesday 7/23 at 11 AM EST.  Voting Starts this Friday, July 18th at 5PM PST / 8PM EST!

Dear friends, fans, lurkers, stalkers and shittalkers!
I'm really sorry to announce that I'm going to postpone my tour this summer.
My team gave me a few reasons I could use:
1. jury duty (but you can get out of jury duty once)
2. creative differences (but I'm a solo artist so that didn't make sense)
3. not in the mood/have a headache (wait, that was an excuse for Pete! and it didn't work. See next reason)
4. the baby
...and that's where I drew the line.
The truth is I want to put on an amazing show for you the next time I come to your town. I promise I will be back, better than ever and ready to rock out.  Until then,
Love,
Ashlee

Lets show Ashlee our support! if you haven't picked up Bittersweet World yet, get out there and pick it up!! you won't be disappointed.

hello everyone. i am packing to leave for Europe, i am so excited to get there. i am still so tired from this last 2 weeks, but i had a blast! I hope you all are enjoying my record. have a good weekend! Love you all!!! Ash

Hello Dude's and Dudette's
This week has been so insane. I had such a blast performing with my band! It's Friday night 10 pm and I'm off to bed. Thanks for supporting the record and checkin out the appearances this week. You guys are FANtastic!!!
Love you all,
Ash