Jessica Rocks Her Daisy Dukes

Jessica Simpson takes her daisy-duke shorts out of the closet-archives for a performance at the Florida Strawberry Festival. The country singing cutie proudly shows off her curvy physique despite recent ridicule.

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"Bronx is beyond precious. I'm over the moon with joy. Life is a beautiful miracle. Ashlee and Pete are healthy, happy and enjoying every moment." - Jessica Simpson on her nephew Bronx Mowgli Wentz. The bundle of joy was born Thursday night!

Quote Of The Day

"Tonight there's this guy here, he throws a football and he's really good at it. He's my better tomorrow and I wrote this song for him." - J. Simpson on her song "You're My Sunday," dedicated to bf Tony Romo at Country Thunder USA, where fans booed and cheered her on.

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Let Freedom Ring!

Happy 4th of July!

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Couples Alert

Pete and Ashlee to marry this weekend! Both celebrated bachelor slash bachelorette parties last night. Pete, accompanied by Joe Simpson, his bandmates and Joel Madden, began at LA's Mr. Chow, followed by a party in the Marilyn Monroe suite at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. As for Ashlee, she spent the evening at the luxury lingerie store Kiki De Montparnasse.

Since California's Supreme Court turned down the law banning gay marriage, Ellen DeGeneres announced yesterday that she and girlfriend Portia de Rossi are engaged. Congrats!

Are they or aren't they? Earlier reports stated that Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson are dunzo! But wait, Jessica (Ashlee's maid of honor) will be bringing Tony as her date to her sister's nuptials this weekend. Hmmm.

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Jessica fights for her man

Jessica Simpson is fighting mad over a recent OK! magazine article claiming she was dumped by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. TMZ.com first reported that Simpson's lawyers had fired off a strongly-worded letter demanding a retraction for an article which claims Romo broke up with the singer because she was high-maintenance. The letter referred to the article as a "smear campaign." Her lawyers insist: "Mr Romo and Ms Simpson have not broken off their romantic relationship." A rep for Simpson confirms that the singer's lawyer sent a letter to OK! but had no additional comment. A source close to Simpson says, "Jess and Tony did not break up. OK!'s story was full of lies."
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Jessica avoids jinx

Jessica Simpson knows when she's not wanted. The starlet was an apparent no-show at Saturday's Dallas Cowboys game against the Carolina Panthers in Simpson's native Texas – a week after fans criticized her presence as a distraction to her boyfriend and Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Romo, 27, had a great game this time, rebounding from his Dec. 16 performance, when Simpson, in a pink Cowboys jersey, watched from a luxury box. After the 20-13 win over the Panthers, Romo told reporters that Simpson, 27, was indeed watching the game – and even hinted that she may have been in attendance. "I know she saw all of that tonight," Romo said after the game, when asked if Simpson had seen fans wearing masks of her face. "She was at the game tonight, so I don't know." He added, "I don't talk about my personal life." After Romo endured the worst game of his professional career last week, fans of opposing teams started the website RuinRomo.com, which offers a Simpson mask that visitors can download, print and wear to games in an effort to jinx the star quarterback. This week, Romo told the NFL Network that Simpson was bothered by the negative attention. "I don't care how the perception is of me," Romo said. "But it hurts me when it hurts people that are close to me... That's part of being in the public eye."

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Jessica cheers new beau

Jessica Simpson was certainly as glamorous as any Dallas Cheerleader Sunday night, with her perfectly coiffed hair and miniature Tony Romo jersey emblazoned with a pink number 9. But she wasn't exactly a good luck charm. Her new boyfriend struggled all game, throwing three interceptions and fumbling the ball twice as his heavily favored Cowboys lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 10-6. At one point, the network even showed a montage of Simpson, 27, spliced with shots of Romo's bad throws. As commentator Joe Buck noted, "It's never easy to play in front of your girlfriend." That seems especially true for Romo. The 27-year-old Pro-Bowler ended the game with a quarterback rating of just 22.2 – that's the worst ever in his entire career. (In comparison, his average rating this year is over 100.) His previous low? Last December, when then-girlfriend Carrie Underwood was in the stands. His latest performance is sure to anger some of the always-outspoken Dallas diehards. In fact, the backlash may have already begun. According to the Dallas Morning News, Romo was heckled outside the arena last night by a female fan who shouted, "Worry about the game, not your girlfriend!"

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Jessica to hit the big screen after all

Jessica Simpson's film Blonde Ambition, costarring Luke Wilson, will be hitting theaters after all – with a limited run in Simpson's home state of Texas, the movie's studio confirms. "The film is being released theatrically on Dec. 21," says Elizabeth Wolfe, a spokeswoman for both Nu Image/Millennium Films, the film's production company, and First Look Distribution, which will distribute the romantic comedy. Aside from Simpson and Wilson, the cast also includes Andy Dick, Rachael Leigh Cook and Penelope Ann Miller. News of the film's theatrical release comes following reports that the film was getting the direct-to-DVD treatment in late January, skipping theaters altogether. Says Wolfe: "It is being released in this crowded marketplace in eight theaters in Texas. The reason we chose Texas is the two stars are from Texas: Jessica Simpson and Luke Wilson. As an independent studio, we, as a rule, don't have major wide releases. It's a very common release practice for independent studios." Wolfe adds that the studio isn't ruling out a wider rollout. "Once it opens, we'll assess how well it did." As for Simpson's performance, Wolfe says, "It is a very cute film that Jessica fans will love and be thrilled with. We've done a second film with Jessica, Major Movie Star [slated for 2008 release], and we have all the confidence in her."

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Jessica and Tony heat up

The Dallas Cowboys had the weekend off – but quarterback Tony Romo still made plenty of passes. Jessica Simpson and the NFL star flirted up a storm Saturday at Hollywood nightclub Teddy's, as the two helped Simpson's BFF, Cacee Cobb, celebrate her 30th birthday. At first, the singer – wearing a form-fitting black dress and spike heels – and her new beau kept things low-key in a secluded booth. But as the night wore on, the two were spotted with their arms around each other. Then, after a few seconds of conversation, they leaned in for a kiss – right in the middle of the crowded club. Also on hand for the bash were Cobb's Scrubs-star boyfriend, Donald Faison, and Simpson's mane man, Ken Paves. Last month, Simpson and Romo, both 27, shared Thanksgiving dinner in Dallas. The Cowboys star has previously dated Carrie Underwood, Britney Spears and Sophia Bush.

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Jessica hooks up with football player

On the two-year anniversary of her split from Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson has a new man in her life: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Romo has been linked in recent months to Sophia Bush, Britney Spears and Alli Sims. He has also dated Carrie Underwood. The singer, 27, spent Thanksgiving with Romo. She also showed up to watch him at a Texas home game Thanksgiving Day and referred to him as "my man" to friends. The new couple dined at the Dragonfly restaurant in the Hotel ZaZa in Dallas with Simpson's parents, Joe and Tina, and her friend and former assistant CaCee Cobb and her beau Donald Faison.
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Jessica renews lucrative endorsement deal

Jessica Simpson renewed her deal with Proactiv Solution and has made new infomercials that will air close to Christmas. "She did re-sign for another year," said her business manager. "She has a great relationship with them." Simpson is rumored to have landed a $3 million paycheck for the new ads.

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Jessica house hunts in NYC

Jessica Simpson may be getting back to her country roots, but she has her sights set on an apartment in NYC. Simpson recently finished filming Major Movie Star and is now thinking about creating a country album, according to her dad. After spending a few nights clubbing and dining around town, the 27-year-old was spotted searching for the dwelling of her dreams. "I'm looking at places because my record label is in New York and I want to be close to that and I'm singing again," Simpson told press at the Operation Smile 25th Anniversary Gala in Beverly Hills on Friday. "I'm looking forward to it." Simpson was looking at condos in the $2 to $12 million range all over Manhattan.

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Happy bday Jess!

Happy birthday Jessica Simpson! The singer celebrated her 27th birthday at the Silver Spoon Beach Body house in Malibu on Tuesday, but had to move the event after paparazzi tracked her down. Simpson donned a white summer dress to lunch with five pals at the private home rented out for celebrity events, and had planned an evening barbecue with more friends and family before changing the venue to her folks' place. "It was a private party and they wanted to keep it private," said a source close to the birthday girl. "She was there with all of her closest friends and family. She had a great time. It was a great night."

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Jessica's bad film delayed

Things aren't looking good for Jessica Simpson's Blonde Ambition movie. Sources says the release date has been pushed by twice - by her manager and dad Joe Simpson! - because...well, basically, it sucks. "First, the release date was set for August 3, and then it was delayed until the last week of August," says a source. "Papa Joe then intervened and said he wasn't comfortable with the level of competition from other films that month." According to another insider, "Jessica was not very focused on set and flubbed her lines often. She always had her dog around, was on the phone with [then] boyfriend John Mayer or was sitting in a warmed-up SUV." The movie is reportedly not even finished yet, and currently has no official release date.
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Jess gets into the swim

Jessica Simpson is launching a bikini line to go along with her rapidly expanding business ventures, which include a skincare empire, hair extension project, shoe and clothing lines and plans for lingerie designs. Simpson will reportedly debut the swimwear during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Miami next month. Featuring skimpy bikinis and more modest one-piece suits, the designs will be shown on models personally selected by the singer.

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Jessica and John: dunzo, again

Jessica Simpson and John Mayer are "off" again - and this time maybe for good. "It has been rocky and it had been rocky, and it reached the end of the road," a source close to Mayer told People mag. "It is definitely over - the relationship has ended." On Simpson's side, the story's not so clear cut. "They broke up Sunday night, but who knows what the future will hold," says a source close to Simpson. "This is the twelfth time they've broken up. Their relationship is volatile. Last week they felt better than ever. This week, things are rocky. Who knows what the future will bring?" The couple announced their split last month, but reconciled shortly after. "They tried to make it work. They dated for a year," says the Mayer source, and who added that the pair's recent trip to Cabo was an attempt "to talk things over... Every relationship has its differences, but with Jessica and John those differences were starting to become more and more apparent."

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Jess and John still battling

Looks like there's still trouble in paradise for Jessica Simpson and John Mayer. These shots snapped in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico show the couple having what looks like a fight on the balcony of their $2,400-a-night villa.

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Love and lust in Cannes

PageSix has some Cannes gossip... After months of denying their affair, Rose McGowan and Grindhouse director Robert Rodriguez arrived as a couple to the Death Proof premiere. Rosario Dawson also found love on set and walked the red carpet with Eli Roth, who directed a Grindhouse trailer for a fake horror film. Jessica Simpson also caused a stir at a private yacht party by spending "the whole night following Leonardo Dicaprio around like a lost puppy," says a source. "He just seemed freaked out and kind of ignored her."

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Jessica faces her fears...and so should you

Jessica Simpson is becoming thoughtful in her old age. The public affair singer is getting in touch with her inner self, telling fans on her website that Michaelangelo is helping her find inner peace.

"I just got back from spending some time in Europe, and while I was there I visited many museums, and have been reading about different artists. I have also been writing a lot in my journal recently. I was reading a book about Michaelangelo and there were 2 quotes that caught my attention - 'I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free' and 'Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.' These quotes inspired me to write the below passage. I hope you can find your own individual meaning in it, as I keep coming back to it and find new strength.
'Sometimes we are all so afraid to be honest with ourselves because we know that honesty will lead us somewhere off the path of the life we've mapped out in our minds. Today, I challenge us to ask ourselves this...
What if we allow our fear to provoke us into action?
I do not have your answers, but in the quest to find my own, I've discovered somewhere worth traveling to...
In my life, I ignore my fears too often, but then I'm left with nothing to challenge the best of me. I just remain cowering from my true identity.
There is no discovery.'"

Beats flashing your crotch and hitting the club scene every night, I guess.

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