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Ashlee Simpson’s dad, Joe, is already trying to cash in on his daughter’s pregnancy — but isn’t having much luck, reports Daily Mail.
Though Ashlee is yet to officially confirm her pregnancy, “Joe is contacting all the weeklies and asking them to pony up $1 million to put Ashlee on the cover,” a magazine insider told the New York Post newspaper.
“The deal would include photos of Ashlee - taken by Joe, of course, so he can make more money - an interview and photos of the baby when she has it.”
However, one magazine editor said the pictures would only be worth “$60,000 maybe - but definitely not a million. The timing is a little suspicious. Her album [’Bittersweet World’] is dropping next week, and there was little to no interest until now. Ashlee’s lucky she got pregnant, frankly.”
But even with the marriage announcement — Pete and Ashlee made the news public earlier this month — “Joe has an unrealistic expectation of what Ashlee can command,” the editor adds.
Ashlee’s wedding to Wentz is likely to take place before summer.
A source told OK! magazine, “They’re planning on something in the Santa Barbara area probably by the end of May . . . Jessica will be the maid of honor.”
Her rep refused to comment. |