Pop star Ashlee Simpson has laughed off reports of a romantic liaison with music producer Chad Hugo, after the pair were seen leaving a nightspot together this week. Simpson, who has previously been linked to Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, was alleged to have settled for Hugo - one half of hip-hop beatmakers The Neptunes - after being snubbed by actor Ryan Phillippe, according to the New York Post.

A representative for the singer says, "That is not true. She is working with Chad on her new album. There is nothing romantic going on."

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