Ashley Dupre is back on the scene. Eliot Spitzer‘s high-priced escort was at club Norwood Wednesday for a screening of “The Cove” hosted by Russell Simmons. “Ashley became friends with Russell after they met at Jivamukti Yoga,” said a source. “Russell has taken her under his wing because he believes she isn’t the bad girl everyone thinks she is.” Dupre, who arrived alone, was soon chatting with actor Leon Preston Robinson IV. “She was one of the last ones to leave,” said our source. Dupre will now be a regular blogger on Simmons’ Global Grind Web site, which also showcases her music. Simmons rolled on to Ford Models’ party at Rose Bar, where he was so late he missed catwalkers Lakshmi Menon and Calvin Klein face Jacquelyn Jablonski, who hit the sack to rest up for the busy week ahead. “He looked irritated,” laughed a witness. Also there were “Entourage” stunner Emmanuelle Chriqui and Lindsay Lohan, who showed up even later than Simmons.