Pop star Ashlee Simpson has tapped the Cure’s Robert Smith for her forthcoming third album. album. Smith will be contributing along with the Neptunes’ Chad Hugo, Timbaland, Keane’s Tim Rice-Oxley, and John Legend, who have all already confirmed their involvement. The as-yet untitled album is expected before the end of the year. http://www.spin.com/features/news/2007/04/070402_simpson/