Us Weekly Stands By Nick & Jessica Break-up Report

Us Weekly “stands by its story” that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey have split up, a rep said in response to the couple’s denial. The mag quotes a source “close to Lachey” as blaming Joe Simpson’s controlling, jealous ways, and adds that Jessica “is like the new J.Lo or something.” So why are they denying the report? The New York Daily News hears that their deal with OK! magazine requires them to confirm news items exclusively with the pay-for-news tabloid.