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- Full name: Jessica Ann Simpson
- Born: July 10, 1980
- Birthplace: Abilene, Texas
- Record labels: Columbia, Epic and Columbia Nashville
- First single: "I Wanna Love You Forever"
- 1999: Debut album Sweet Kisses
- Was married to Nick Lachey
- A big magic fan, Simpson appeared on a Keith Barry magic special
- Ambassador for Operation Smile’s International Youth
- January 2009: Rumored to have gained quite a bit of weight
- Dated: Tony Romo
- Dropped from country label on April 7, 2009Country Music Tattletale: Jessica Simpson Finally Dropped from Her Record Label?(April 7, 2009)
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Jessica Simpson is an American pop singer and actress. She starred with her ex-husband, Nick Lachey, in the MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. Simpson has a younger sister, Ashlee Simpson, who is also a pop singer.
According to reports in mid July of 2009, Simpson and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo have broken up after dating for two years. The pair are said to be too busy for a relationship.NJ.com: Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson: Dunzo (July 13, 2009)
''Price of Beauty''
Perez Hilton reported on May 27, 2009, that Simpson will appear in a new reality show titled Price of Beauty where she and her co-star will travel the nation to find beautiful people and expose what truly makes them beautiful.Perez Hilton: Jessica Simpson Returning To Reality Television! (May 27, 2009)Vanity Fair
Simpson appears on the June 2009 cover of Vanity Fair magazine. In the issue, Simpson talks about her relationship with current boyfriend Tony Romo, ex-boyfriend Nick Lachey and her weight.Dallas Morning News: Alan Peppard: Vanity Fair cover features... (May 4, 2009)Forgets Her Lyrics
Simpson was said to have become emotional at a concert held on February 5, 2009, in Michigan after she forgot the lyrics to her song. The singers' rep stated, "Jessica had an off night. She's a perfectionist and wanted to start some songs over. She always wants to give the best performance for her fans." During the concert, Simpson was said to have mouthed "I'm sorry" to her audience.TMZ: Simpson's Excuse-I Had an Off Night (February 6, 2009)Did Tony Romo Cheat?
Star Magazine reported in their February 9, 2009, issue that Tony Romo hooked up with another woman at a party he hosted while Simpson was out of town in mid January of 2009. An onlooker had this to say about the alleged incident, "Everyone was talking about it downstairs. The girls were saying it was so wrong and shady of Tony to cheat on Jessica, especially in her place! I just can't believe he would hook up with another woman at his own girlfriend's house."Star: Tony Caught Cheating on Jessica (January 28, 2009)Weight Gain
After Simpson debuted a fuller-figured look at a chili cook-off concert in late January 2009 the country/pop singer was criticized by many media outlets as being overweight. Since then a string of celebrities have spoken out in defense of Simpson's new curves including ex-husband Nick Lachey who told Extra, "I can't believe it's this big of a story and people are making such a huge deal about it. I'm never ceased to be amazed by people's reaction to things".People: Nick Lachey Defends Jessica... (January 30, 2009)Family and Early Life
Jessica Ann Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas, on July 10, 1980. She is the daughter of former Baptist youth minister Joe Simpson, who is now her manager. Her mother is Tina Ann Drew, who is a former Sunday school teacher. Her younger sister, Ashlee, is a pop/rock singer and occasional actress.Simpson started singing at her local church and eventually auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club. She made it into the finals but didn't perform well due to stage fright. She went back to singing in the church choir and handed out homemade CDs after her performances. Simpson went on to perform with famous Christian singers including Kirk Franklin and Ce Ce Winans.
Debut Album
Simpson's talents caught the eye of Tommy Mottola of Columbia Records/Sony Music. She made it clear to Mottola that she would only sign with him if she was able to maintain an image based on good values. Mottola supported her decision and signed her.Simpson's debut album, Sweet Kisses, was released in 1999. Her singles from the album were "I Wanna Love You Forever" and "I Think I'm in Love with You." Sweet Kisses has sold over four million copies worldwide.
Meeting Nick Lachey
Simpson joined the pop boy band 98 Degrees on tour and soon fell in love with one of the members, Nick Lachey. They recorded the romantic duet "Where You Are" for the Sweet Kisses album.Newlyweds
In 2002, the couple married and confirmed to the public that she remained a virgin until her wedding night. Shortly after, they were offered a reality show on MTV based on their new marriage, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. The series had much success and 41 episodes total were filmed.Swimsuit Line
Simpson is teaming up with designer Red Carter for a swimsuit line titled Jessica Simpson Collection. The line will be sold at Macy's beginning in December of 2009 retailing for $68-$95.Sun Sentinel: Jessica Simpson teams up with SoFla's Red Carter for Swimwear line (July 10, 2009)-
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Jessica Simpson on Tour
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