Jessica Simpson just wants to party
Permalink | August 22nd, 2005
According to Page Six, People magazine pulled out as a party sponsor that Jessica and Ashlee Simpson were set to host following the MTV Video Music Awards due to exorbitant demands.
The Simpson sisters were going to host and perform Aug. 28 at the Setai resort. But an insider said: “Her demands became outrageous. She wanted everyone to set up shop at 6 a.m. and be there for like 24 hours. She wanted $20,000 for hair and make-up, $80,000 for a technical production budget which her father, Joe, was overseeing, and over 30 rooms at the Setai.”
Another issue, according to a publishing source, was the ill-advised $200,000 contract Jessica signed recently giving OK! magazine exclusive access to the star.
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A Simpson rep said: “There were discussions with People about their ‘VMA’ after-party, but Jessica and Ashlee were unable to do the party with them because of other sponsors involved with the event that would create conflicts with Jessica’s master licensing deal and Ashlee’s contract with Thermasilk. Both girls are extremely conscious of their business deals and would do nothing to violate those relationships.”
Who, exactly, is the rep trying to fool? Alright, we can forgive Jessica because every celebrity seems to make ridiculous demands. But seriously, $20,000 for hair and make-up? For $20,000 Ashlee can be made to look like Jessica, and there might even be enough left over to help her sound as good.
[gallery: Jessica Simpson On Set]
