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"I would sing behind closed doors growing up. Jessica was so good and it made me shy about my own voice. But, I don't hide my singing - not anymore. I sing punk music actually. I love to run around and scream and rock out and play guitar." Ashlee Simpson.

Most known for being the kid sister of pop pin-up and reality TV icon Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson has attempted to create her own image by releasing her own album, Autobiography, in 2004. The album won rave reviews and went platinum three times. As for acting, Ashlee played Cecilia in the hit TV series 7th Heaven.

Ashlee received criticism when she was caught lip-synching on America's Saturday Night Live in October 2004. However, American Idol judge Simon Cowell defended ..[Full version]