Ashlee Simpson Headed for Broadway: PHOTO
Tue, 10 November 2009 04:00:03 ET © Ursula Dueren/Newscom Songstress/actress Ashlee Simpson may have met her final in TV series "Melrose Place" and be called the worst actress, but it didn't stop her from showing more of her acting talent. In fact, she had signed on to play as Roxie Hart in Broadway production of "Chicago" for a six-week run starting in December. This maybe Ashlee's first appearance in Broadway, but the role of Hart isn't that unfamiliar for the wife of Fall Out Boy 's...

Ashlee Simpson to star in Chicago on Broadway: PHOTO
Ashlee Simpson is marching forward with her career after getting fired from Melrose Place for her bad acting. Actually, you could also say she's taking a big step backwards. Not because her upcoming plans are a step down. But because she's returning to her old role in the musical “Chicago.” Simpson played Roxie Hart in the London stage version, and now she's taking it to Broadway. Where does a crazy Melrose Place character go after she dies? Apparently, the Windy City by way of the...

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Broadway Chicago Role | Amy Grindhouse: PHOTO
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will make her Broadway debut in Chicago, beginning December 2009. Ashlee Simson-Wentz has gotten another job, after being fired from Melrose Place . Simpson-Wentz must be pleased to know that at least someone wants her behind. The 25-year-old mother of baby Bronx will be taking up a role in Chicago on Broadway, after being in the musical back in 2006 on London’s West End. Somewhere, Mischa Barton is crying into her half-empty bottle of meds. This is pretty much proof...

Ashlee Simpson Revising Role of Roxy in “Chicago”: PHOTO
Ashlee Simpson is taking no time off after getting the ax from Melrose Place. She'll be revising her role as Roxy in Chicago, but this time she'll be doing

Ashlee Simpson Moving from Melrose to Broadway?: PHOTO
Ashlee Simpson's exit from Melrose Place may lead her to a role on Broadway. Find out which role Ashlee could be playing next.

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz to reprise role as Roxie Hart in Chicago: PHOTO
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will reportedly reprise her role as Roxie Hart in the Broadway show of Chicago, following the cancellation of her role in Melrose Place. The 25-year-old actress played the role of Violet Foster in the remake of 90s series Melrose Place, but she was let go from the show and her last scenes will be shown in January next year. Simpson previously starred as Roxie on the West End in London in 2006 and received rave reviews. It has now been claimed that she will begin a Broadway...

Ashlee Simpson Is Reportedly Headed For Broadway: PHOTO
Now that Ashlee Simpson has been relieved of her acting duties on Melrose Place , it appears that she’s now got herself a bunch of free time to fill up. Rumor has it that Ashlee will be heading to Broadway now that she is in need of a new job. As you may recall, we learned back in August of 2006 that Ashlee would be appearing on the London West End stage as Roxie Hart in their production of Chicago … word on the street is that Ashlee will be reprising that role in the Broadway...

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Bounces Back On Broadway!: PHOTO
Oh Sugar! Ashlee Simpson- Wentz sure knows how to bounce back after getting fired. The actress will be playing Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago for six weeks in December. According to People, Ashlee “played the role in the London run of the musical, but this however will be her Broadway debut! Sounds good to us! We’ll take Broadway over crappy Melrose Place anyday!

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Moves From -Melrose Place' To -Chicago': PHOTO
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is making a big move from the sunny streets of Melrose Place to the windy city of Chicago. The 25-year-old singer/actress, who

Chicago's Roxie Hart: Ashlee Simpson's Broadway Debut To Come Sooner Than Later: PHOTO
Ashlee Simpson may have lined up herself another jobby job. After being given a swift kick in the booty by Melrose Place, Simpson was left unemployed rumored to be as a result of her poor acting abilities. But, apparently A. Simps hasn’t been moping around (big sistah takes care of that for her) on the job search and may have lined up a gig as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway. Say, what??!!! Believe it, bitches. Read more about Ashlee Simpson’s Broadway debut after the jump. Gossip...

Ashlee Simpson “Chicago” Broadway Debut December 2009: PHOTO
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Ashlee Simpson Lands a NEW (old) Role!: PHOTO
Ashlee Simpson isn’t dwelling on her dismissal from Melrose Place. Simpson is set to reprise her role as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s Chicago , according to Access Hollywood. The actress was reportedly fired from Melrose Place due to demands made by actress, Heather Locklear. Simpson starred as Roxie Hart on London’s West End in 2006, but this will be her Broadway debut. Ashlee will begin her six-week Chicago stint in December .

Ashlee to do Chicago: PHOTO
Apparently, the folks at Chicago didn’t get the memo from Melrose Place that Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is a terrible actress. In December, she will be playing Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago for six weeks. According to People , Ashlee “played the role in the London run of the musical. It would, however, be her Broadway debut.” Ashlee lucked out with marrying Pete Wentz. His ability to simultaneously play the roles of both mother and douchebag enables Ashlee to...

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz 'Heading To Broadway'
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is heading to Broadway. Having already played the role of Roxie Hart in 'Chicago' during a stint in London's West End in 2006, Ash will be reprising the same role in Broadway. The news is exactly what the actress-singer needed to hear right now, after being told she had been axed from 'Melrose Place' recently (her final episode with air in January, 2010). Simpson-Wentz is to make her stage debut in December.

Samantha Harris endorses Ashlee Simpson for role in Chicago: PHOTO
Like many of you, I had no idea who Samantha Harris was before reading this tidbit of info. Thankfully, Wikipedia filled me in. And if Wikipedia is right, than it is quite the honor that she is endorsing Ashlee Simpson-Wentz ’s upcoming portrayal of Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway , as she recently inhabited the role herself! Image: Zuma Press Many of you might also know her as the co-host of the hit Reality show, Dancing with the Stars . Harris told E! Online of Ashlee ’s move to...

Ashlee got booted from Melrose 'cos she's a diva beeyatch: PHOTO
Apparently Ashlee Simpson-Wentz got booted from her Melrose Place gig because she was "deeply disliked" by her co-stars. Meow! "Ashlee was kicked off Melrose Place because she was a total diva on set, late all the time, and deeply disliked by fellow cast members. It created a lot of discord among the cast [and] she could barely act," a source told Fox News. The source also suggested that canning Ashlee meant the show had more money to meet the salary demands of legendary Melrose Place -r...

This Just In: Samantha Endorses Ashlee for Chicago: PHOTO
Melrose Place / Dancing with the Stars : How's this for a little Hart to Hart?  After news broke that Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will be heading to Broadway to play Roxie Hart in Chicago , her predecessor , Dancing with the Stars ' Samantha Harris , tells us she approves: "Ashlee is adorable and talented. She can bring in a younger audience plus has some international appeal." Hmmm ... Maybe that's what the Melrose producers were thinking? A CW mole tells me Ashlee has already filmed her last...

ASHLEE SIMPSON: BROADWAY BOUND
Following the way of tone actors and actresses disagreeable their assistance on the stage, Ashlee doc has declared that she’s headlike for Broadway.

I'm Sorry Broadway…Ashlee Simpson Roxie Hart Repeat: VIDEO
After making her debut in “ Chicago ” as Roxie Hart, Ashlee Simpson will reprise her role as for Broadway . Simpson is due on stage for a 6 week run of the musical about a fame hungry mechanic's wife turned murderer. This will mark the first time that Jessica Simpson's little sister has been on Broadway . She was recently fired from The CW revived drama “ Melrose Place ” for several rumored reasons all of which stem from being a diva. Let's hope she can keep her ego in check long...

Former Roxie Hart Sam Harris Puts Her Heart Behind Ashlee Simpson
After rumors circulated that Ashlee Simpson will be heading to Broadway to play Roxie Hart in Chicago , Dancing with the Stars’ Samantha Harris was quick to sing Ash’s praises, E! News reports . Samantha says she would be more than pleased if Ash starred in her former role. “Ashlee is adorable and talented.” Samantha gushes. “She can bring in a younger audience plus [she] has some international appeal.” After a successful run as Roxie Hart on the London...

Heather Locklear Fires Half the Staff on 'Melrose Place': PHOTO
Heather Locklear played Amanda, a scheming businesswoman, on the original "Melrose Place." Now she returns to shake things up on The CW's updated version -- and ET is with one of TV's most popular blondes to find out what brought her back.

Heather Locklear Wants Jack Wagner Back on 'Melrose': PHOTO
Heather Locklear wants Jack Wagner to return to Melrose Place spin-off.

David Finally Kisses Lauren In New -Melrose Place' Episode 9 Web Clip: VIDEO
David finally kisses Lauren in new “Melrose Place” episode 9 web clip. The CW has released a new sneak peak look at their new “Melrose Place” episode 9 of season 1 clip (below). The episode is entitled, “Ocean.” In this clip, David goes to thank Lauren for saving his little brother,Noah, earlier that day. He tells her she’s going to be an amazing doctor,and he hasn’t seen any doctor who cares as much as she does. After that, he moves in a little...

Skating Katie Cassidy
Katie Cassidy gets a little help on the set of her show Melrose Place . During a break in filming the impossibly cute daughter of actor David Cassidy tried her handing at skateboarding. At least she's having fun now because we don't think this show is going to be around much longer.

Can Heather Save Melrose Place?: PHOTO
Heather Locklear is repricing her role as bad girl Amanda Woodward on The CW's revamp of “Melrose Place.” (Tuesday, November 17.).