Is Ashlee Simpson Hooking Up With Pete Wentz's Friend?

Ashlee Simpson might be engaging in a little revenge romance with D.R.U.G.S. musician Craig Owens. In Touch has three pictures of the two together, caught them holding hands and even locking lips. It wouldn't be so shocking that Ash is moving on from Pete Wentz, except that her new flame is a friend of her soon-to-be ex. In fact, Craig is signed to Pete's record label.

Now that might make things on the job a bit awkward.

According to Celebitchy, In Touch claims that Ash pursued Owens. "She played the part of the temptress, getting Craig to ignore his friendship with Pete," a source revealed. "She loves that it worked."

Simpson filed for divorce last month from Wentz, citing irreconcilable differences. According to insiders, Ash had wanted out of their marriage for quite some time due to Pete's erratic behavior, though new reports indicate Wentz may have actually been the one to call it quits. Now, Ash is in a race to find love before her ex. Ashlee Simpson Files For Divorce From Pete Wentz

"Ashlee's determined to move on first," In Touch's source said. "She won't tolerate being seen as 'the poor ex-wife who got dumped.' It's just not an option."

We're not sure that this fling has any real staying power—definitely not if Ashlee's pop, Joe, has anything to do with it. Apparently, he has his eye on a different kind of guy for his youngest daughter. Who's The Other Man In Ashlee & Pete's Relationship?

According to a friend of the Simpson family, Joe is "looking for a professional athlete for his little girl to date." We can't wait to see if Ashlee's dad will get her to break away from her usual rocker-type.

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