Simpsons get on board

Showbiz starlets Jessica and Ashlee Simpson proved the family that plays together stays together when they stepped out for a fun-packed day of shopping and sightseeing with their parents in Sydney yesterday. Newly single Dukes of Hazzard babe Jessica touched down early yesterday morning in a show of sisterly support for junior Simpson Ashlee, who will host and perform at the MTV Awards tomorrow night.

But before official duties commence today, the Simpson sisters – flanked by their parents and managers Joe and Tina – wasted no time checking out the best in what Sydney has to offer visiting celebs.
“It’s been a while since we’ve all been together as a family so it’s really nice – it’s the start of our Easter vacation,” Ashlee told Confidential.
“We just want to all spend time together and relax and enjoy it.”
And enjoy it they did. In keeping with her tag as one of America’s most stylish sweethearts, Jessica had been in town for all of two hours before a wave of retail therapy madness hit. With her cowboy boots made for walking, Jess hit the strip on Oxford St with Tina, where she stocked up on goodies from designer boutiques Alannah Hill and Stellino.

Meanwhile Ashlee _”I’m so in love”_ hung out with skateboarding boyfriend and band member Braxton Olita and father Joe while waiting to board a luxury pleasure cruiser at Darling Harbour. All Simpsons aboard, the showbiz family picked up some superstar takeaway from Woolloomooloo noshery Otto before soaking up the sun on the Harbour.