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Is Ashley Dupre 32?
Pareene · 03/13/08 06:32PMNew York reports that "two separate public identification records reveal that the only Ashley Youmans (the real name of "Kristen," a.k.a Ashley Alexandra Dupré) from the Jersey Shore (or anywhere in New Jersey) is actually 32." As we briefly mentioned earlier, we got an email yesterday that said, without supporting evidence, that "Ashley is 32 not 22." One of the reasons we didn't alert everyone to this fact was that all her old high school classmates quoted in the Daily News and the Post were between 22 and 23. Was she held back ten years or does everyone in Jersey lie about their age? Also, her mom made a point of saying Dupre wasn't 32 (or 42). Is that suspicious? It is a mystery! [NYM]
Hooker's MySpace Returns To Calm Panicked Nation
Ryan Tate · 03/13/08 06:22PMKristen Ashley Youmans Four-Star Dupre's MySpace profile went down from roughly 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., which we know because it made the news and also we later got an email from someone saying "that whore chick's myspace profile is gone." Well, "that whore chick" is back online, her popularity probably just melted the MySpace servers and half the internet. So, no, she didn't abandon you like like Julia Allison. Why would she, she has a new song to sell, which she just put online today!
When Did the 'Times' Get Tabloidy?
Pareene · 03/13/08 04:37PMBack in more civilized times, the New York Times never once mentioned the name Jennifer Fitzgerald. That name, Times vet R.W. Apple famously explained in Spy, was "known everywhere, and it is not used." Fitzgerald was the woman who supposedly had a lengthy affair with former President George H. W. Bush. The Times never even looked into the story. "All you've got is sordid gossipy bits," explained another reporter. The first reports of Bill Clinton's alleged extramartial affair didn't name the "Arkansas employee" who made the allegations herself. (Not until the tabloid The Star used her name was it safe to also do so.) Before the Post broke the story of Judith Nathan, the Times coverage of the end of then-mayor Rudy Giulaini's marriage to Donna Hanover was obnoxiously winking. Elisabeth Bumiller only named the mayor's good friend after Rudy and the Post beat them to it. Basically, how insane is it that the Times broke the story of Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the hooker who took down Eliot Spitzer? And how insane was the story that broke it, what with its links to her MySpace profile and bizarre criticism of her "rhythm and blues" music? Arthur Suzlberger truly is "the prophet of the high church of journalism."
Facebook users waste no time making Eliot Spitzer escort groups
Jordan Golson · 03/13/08 02:20PMThere are already 13 Facebook groups about Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the object of New York governor Eliot Spitzer's paid-for affections. Some are supportive, some are complimentary, and some are ridiculous. Among the more amusing group names are "Ashley Alexandra Dupre is the next American Idol", "Ashley Alexandra Dupre (Ashley Youmans) was in my Class!" and "I don't care WHO or WHAT she did, Ashley Alexandra Dupre is effin gorgeous!!" And Facebook is worth $15 billion? Just sayin'. See the full list below.
Call girl beats Barenaked Ladies, Radiohead singer
Nicholas Carlson · 03/13/08 01:20PMSorry, Thom Yorke. it appears a critically acclaimed career as Radiohead's front man isn't enough to outsell Eliot Spitzer's call girl on the Web. Ashley Alexandra Dupré, also known as "Kristen," considers herself something of an R&B artist. She sells her music on Amie Street, a New York-based music site in which Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos took a personal interest and later had his company invest in. It sets its pricing based on the principles of supply and demand. The more a song sells, the faster its price rises. So when Amie Street flack Zane Groshelle confirmed that Dupré's single, "What We Want" rose to 98 cents "just as quickly if not more quickly" than Barenaked Ladies and Thom Yorke, the market's message is clear: She knows what we want.
Dozens of Spitzer domain names snapped up
Jordan Golson · 03/13/08 12:00PMIn a modern-day gold rush, many Eliot Spitzer-related domains have been registered since the news broke about his involvement with pricey escort services. We're not sure how many of these are going to be worth anything in a few months when this is all over — but there's nothing we like more than a good scandal. Some of the best domains: spitzerforvp.com, spitzerisscrewed.com, spitzerperpwalk.com and, of course, spitzerswallows.com. Classy. Get the full list after the jump. (Photo by AP/Stephen Chernin)
The Definitive Gallery
Nick Denton · 03/13/08 11:16AMAmerica's Sweet-tart: All About Ashley Alexandra Dupre
Pareene · 03/13/08 10:40AMYesterday evening, we all met "Kristen", the adorable whore who accidentally destroyed the career of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. Her (non-whoring, show biz) name: Ashley Alexandra Dupre. The New York Times tracked her down and even linked to her (still live, amazingly) MySpace page, so everyone in America immediately listened to her demo (she wants to be an R&B star!) and fell in love. Below, your roundup of internet minutiae and breaking life-destroying news about Ashley "Alexandra Dupre" "Kristen" Youmans-DiPietro. Her neighbors! Her high school photo! Even her new second hot R&B single! All after the jump!
Fake Tumblr Of Eliot Spitzer's Paid Lady Friend Revealed!
Rebecca · 03/13/08 09:19AMLess than 24 hours after the New York Times found "Kristen" (proving once again their reporting skills surpass our googling skills) there's already a fake tumblr for Ashley Alexandra Dupre. This adds a new element of sadness to the Eliot Spitzer saga: It's another fake Tumblr about Julia Allison. Plus, the writer steals another Gothamist photoshopped Spitzer pimp photo, and the most earnest blog in New York goes uncredited, again! Whoever is writing this needs a more engaging day job. [via Doree Chronicles]
You're not an outed call girl 'til you get a Tumblr
Melissa Gira Grant · 03/13/08 01:20AMEliot Spitzer's call girl sings, sort of
Nicholas Carlson · 03/13/08 12:24AMEliot Spitzer's alleged call-girl — Ashley Alexandra Dupré, a.k.a "Kristen" — can sing. Whether she should? Less clear. Here's the single from her MySpace page, "What We Want."
Kristen: The Definitive Gallery
Ryan Tate · 03/12/08 07:32PMWe've assembled a gallery of the 18 known pictures of Eliot Spitzer's high-priced hooker Ashley Youmans, aka Ashley Alexandra Dupre, plus (after the jump) a gallery of two possible pictures of Youmans. Youmans has not yet closed off or deleted her MySpace page, despite giving an interview to the Times and rapidly having her name spread throughout the internet. Something tells us the aspiring musician is not entirely minding all the attention. At the moment, these shots come from her music store and MySpace page. We'll keep this gallery updated as new photos emerge, as they surely will.
Governor's sex scandal may jump start call girl's singing career
Evelyn Nussenbaum · 03/12/08 06:37PMNew York Governor Eliot Spitzer's downfall could be a good thing for the girl who serviced him. Ashley Alexandra Dupré, known to Spitzer as "Kristen, has put her songs on Amie Street, a startup that prices songs according to their popularity, were free this morning. Now they're up to 37 cents each. It's unlikely they'll hit $5,000 a pop, but it's good to know market forces play as much a role in her future career as in her old one. [SAI]
Alleged Spitzer escort's MySpace page
Nicholas Carlson · 03/12/08 05:38PMThe 'Times' Found 'Kristen'!
Pareene · 03/12/08 05:28PMThe New York Times was the first to track down "Kristen", the high-class prostitute whose two hours with former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer ended his career. Her real name: Ashley Youmans, aka Ashley Alexandra Dupre. She's 22, she's from Jersey, and she's newly single. Her MySpace profile is still live, if you'd like to listen to her demo. Or check out her top five! The kind-of insane Times story pretty clearly just went live because they knew their scoop wouldn't last. It summarizes her MySpace bio, quotes her talking about how she saw the Rolling Stones, and criticizes her demo song's "dated slang." And that's about it for news. But still, good show! Ashley's blog entry from Thursday, August 30 is full of awesome advice, so we will reprint it, below.