Papa Joe Ruins Jessica Simpson’s Chance To Be ‘American Idol’ Judge?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by popdirt

PopEater’s Rob Shuter reports that when Elton John and Barry Manilow turned down a chance to replace Simon Cowell on ‘American Idol’, show bosses eyed artists who were on the downswing in their careers, turning to and . While ‘Idol’ apparently preferred Jessica, it was her meddling dad Joe who got in the way, clearing the way for J.Lo to swoop in to get the job on the hit FOX show. “This was definitely Jessica’s to lose and that’s exactly what her dad-manager did,” an insider revealed. “Once it became clear it was going to be impossible to negotiate a deal with papa Joe, J.Lo was snapped up. Convinced being on the show would relaunch her performing career, she accepted the new job right away.” Read more.

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Jessica Simpson “So Proud” Of Travis Garland

Posted on May 23, 2010 by popdirt
Travis Garland

checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Thursday (May 20), giving former NLT singer high marks for his ‘American Idol’ performance the previous night, and also pitched his single (could be because her dad Joe Simpson is his manager). Jess writes:

Hey everyone. I wanted to tell you to check out my friend Travis Garland at myspace.com/travisgarlandmusic. If you aren’t his friend yet, you should be. He was on American Idol last night and I am so proud of him. I think he is going to be a big star! You can buy his single on iTunes here http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/believe-single/id371747205.

Thanks everyone. Just catching up on reading all my messages.

xoxo Jess

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Jessica Simpson Talks With David Letterman About Ex-Boyfriends

Posted on March 12, 2010 by popdirt

spilled the beans about her relationships with Tony Romo and during an appearance on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Wednesday night. When Dave asked about Mayer’s headlining making interview with Playboy magazine, where he compared the singer to “sexual napalm”, Jess said, “Normally you’d think someone you care about would keep those details to himself. It was definitely a compliment, in a way. I don’t really want people to know that about me. I’m like the good girl, then that happened.”

The interview video on the CBS show’s YouTube channel has since been removed.

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Jessica Simpson Reacts To John Mayer’s Sexual Napalm TMI Remark

Posted on March 4, 2010 by popdirt

says apologized for describing her as “sexual napalm” in Playboy, but she isn’t accepting it. TMZ had highlights of Simpson’s appearance on Oprah Winfrey’s show the other day, where she said that comments made by her singer songwriter ex aren’t “the John I knew.” Watch the segment via MySpace below.

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‘Showbiz Tonight’ Discusses Jessica Simpson’s Sexy Allure Photo Spread

Posted on February 18, 2010 by popdirt

has a new counterattack over all the grief that she got for gaining weight after doing a sexy photoshoot for Allure magazine. ‘Showbiz Tonight’ host AJ Hammer profiled the magazine cover story, with commentary from E! correspondent Mark Malkin. As for ’s recent comments in Playboy magazine about sex with Jessica being like crack cocaine, Malkin said the singer songwriter should be worried about Jessica turning the tables on the kiss and tell behavior. Watch it via CNN.com below.

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Jessica Simpson Has “No Comment” On John Mayer’s Playboy Interview

Posted on February 16, 2010 by popdirt

There’s one person who apparently wasn’t offended by ’s controversial Play­boy interview – the singer songwriter’s ex-girlfriend . Mayer had described the singer as “sexual napalm” and “crack cocaine” in bed. “I have no comment,” Simpson told TMZ after a laugh. Watch their report below.

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Jessica Simpson Watches Ashlee Perform On Broadway

Posted on December 1, 2009 by popdirt

checked in with her Twitter followers (@JessicaSimpson) moments ago, after watching her sister Ashlee perform on Broadway in ‘Chicago’. Simpson writes:

I’m in NYC for my sis being Roxy in Chicago tomorrow night. I’ve looked forward to this moment since I watched her own the stage in London.

Everyone in New York come tomorrow night and watch my sister at her best!!! I’ll be there celebrating her return :)

Roxie was all Heart!Watching her up on that grandiose stage made me the proudest sister in the world. I love ya honey, I love ya!. Grrrrrrr

Check out pictures of the sisters at the premiere from DailyMail.co.uk.

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Ashlee & Jessica Simpson Dine At Katsuya

Posted on August 2, 2009 by popdirt

Jessica and enjoyed a late dinner at Katsuya in Hollywood on Saturday (August 1) with their friend and hairstylist Ken Paves. The three of them stopped for gas at a local Mobile station before heading home. Check out pictures from Just Jared.

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Jessica Simpson’s Dad Calls John Mayer Secret Lunch “Such Bull”

Posted on April 29, 2009 by popdirt

X17online claims to have heard from an inside source and recently had lunch in Calabasas, keeping a low profile. “Jess and John looked so happy to see each other, and it looked to me like they were more than friends,” a source told the photo agency.

But Simpson’s father Joe threw cold water on the item, writing on his Twitter page (@papajoesimpson):

Another lie about Jess on the net… Such bull…

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Ashlee, Jessica & Joe Simpson At Beso

Posted on April 13, 2009 by popdirt

Jessica and , and their father “Papa Joe” were spotted outside Beso in Hollywood on Sunday (April 12), with a swarm of paparazzi in chase. Asked how her baby Bronx was doing, Ashlee responded, “He’s awesome.” Watch Hollywood.tv footage below.

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