Singer sisters Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson
ROUND 1: TV TEST
JESSICA: Next to SURVIVOR ALL-STARS winner Amber, Jessica Simpson is arguably the queen of reality TV. In addition to her own reality series NEWLYWEDS: NICK & JESSICA, she has appeared in season one of THE APPRENTICE and in several episodes of THAT ’70s SHOW.
ASHLEE: Little sis Ashlee landed her first major role on TV as series regular Cecilia in 7TH HEAVEN. She also has acting credits for MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE and has starred in her own rival MTV reality series THE ASHLEE SIMPSON SHOW (how original).
Ashlee was an actress before a singer, and a good one at that! Ashlee is off to a good start.
SCORE: JESSICA SIMPSON – 0 ASHLEE SIMPSON – 1
ROUND 2: MUSIC MATCH
JESSICA: She may not have joined the ranks of Britney, Xtina, or Justin in the Mickey Mouse Club, but Miss…err, Mrs. Simpson has all the ingredients to be the perfect pop star. One mind-blowing voice, multi-platinum albums, and a pinch of star quality. Stir, heat, and serve.
ASHLEE: This 20-year-old has a style all her own and it shines in her debut CD titled Autobiography. Mainstream music with a rock edge, Ashlee climbed the charts last year with her first single “Pieces of Me” and she’s still going strong.
Jessica makes good music, but Ashlee’s style better relates to the youth of today.
SCORE: JESSICA SIMPSON – 0 ASHLEE SIMPSON – 2
ROUND 3: LIVE IN CONCERT
JESSICA: When it comes to singing live, Jessica is a pro. Then again, I can’t help but wonder if the faces she makes while singing has anything to do with the sound of her voice. If she DOES lip-sync her performances, I guess she’s a better actress than I thought.
ASHLEE: Ashlee was caught lip-syncing on SNL last October when a glitch caused the same track to play twice. What’s worse is she denied the claims, saying she has acid reflux. Of course, that came after she blamed her band for playing the wrong tune. Yeah, right.
Singers, if you’re going to lip-sync don’t get caught. This one’s a no-brainer. Jessica wins her first point!
SCORE: JESSICA SIMPSON – 1 ASHLEE SIMPSON – 2
ROUND 4: FILM FRENZY
JESSICA: Mandy Moore, eat your heart out! Look for Jessica to appear on the big screen this year as Daisy Duke in the new DUKES OF HAZZARD movie. She’s also signed on for another film next year titled ROOM SERVICE.
ASHLEE: In true Hollywood fashion, Ashlee is following in the footsteps of Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan with a new movie expected this year called WANNABE. Simpson will play an aspiring actress named Clea.
Ashlee spent the last two rounds in “La La” land. Can she make a comeback?
SCORE: JESSICA SIMPSON – 2 ASHLEE SIMPSON – 2
ROUND 5: THE IMAGE ISSUE
JESSICA: It’s time to set the record straight. Jessica Simpson is NOT dumb. So when she plays the dumb blonde card, it’s almost sad to see that someone would act stupid for show and tell. Chicken of the Sea, anyone?
ASHLEE: Before her CD, Ash was “Jessica Simpson’s sister.” But now thanks to a bottle of hair dye, she’s an established brunette rocker with a unique identity. The real question is would Ashlee still be famous today if Jessica wasn’t? Probably not, but hey, that’s what sisters are for!
Ashlee escapes Jessica’s “Shadow” to win the final round!
SCORE: JESSICA SIMPSON – 2 ASHLEE SIMPSON – 3
ROUND UP: “Love Makes The World Go Round,” but that may not be enough for Jessica to recover from this defeat. Ashlee Simpson has already developed a dedicated fan base and her Autobiography has sold millions of copies worldwide. Jessica isn’t so “Irresistible” after all.
WEB LINKS:
www.jessicasimpson.com
www.ashleesimpsonmusic.com