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October 28, 2001 - The Las Vegas Review Journal reports Jessica Simpson overshadowed Christina Aguilera and other Radio Music Awards stars as the favorite amongst photographers, perhaps because of her planned USO tour to sing to American troops with Vegas' own Wayne Newton. When asked about the motivations behind the presidential request for her to take part, Simpson said, "Maybe it's because I'm a Texan."

October 28, 2001 - WireImage.com has a few hundred photos of pop acts and other musicians at last night's Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas. Included are Jessica Simpson, Shakira, Mariah Carey, Dream, Christina Milian, and *NSYNC's Lance Bass & Joey Fatone. Check out interview room pictures here and the rest here.

October 28, 2001 - The Las Vegas Review Journal has a recap and interviews with artists in attendance at the Radio Music Awards at the Aladdin Theatre last night in Las Vegas, where Jessica Simpson told reporters when asked if Joe Simpson would travel to the Middle East in support of her USO efforts, "Of course, my Daddy's coming with me." Read more.

October 27, 2001 - Jessica Simpson was on hand at the Radio Music Awards where she presented The Top 40 Pop artist of the Year award to 'My Girls' Destiny's Child. Jessica also said some kinds words for co-host Christina Aguilera before presenting the award saying, "Everybody give it up for Christina. She's doing a great job."

October 25, 2001 - Christina Aguilera will host the Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas on Friday at the Aladdin Casino in Las Vegas (though no mention of her on ABC's official RMA site has some wondering about a last minute cancellation). Among the guests at the show will be Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson, *NSYNC's Lance Bass & Joey Fatone, Christina Milan, Nelly Furtado, and Elton John, who will receive this year's Legend Award. Christina said of the opportunity to host, "It is kind of a different thing for me because I'm speaking my way through it. I'm not performing. But it'll be a fun night just because God knows what's going to happen." Check out the show on October 26 at 9 PM on ABC. Read more.

October 23, 2001 - According to Jessica Simpson's official site, she'll be appearing in Maxim magazine in their December issue.

October 20, 2001 - I put together a list of the top female pop stars to try and get a grasp on what people are really looking for during their searches using Overture.com. The best ratio perhaps for a female musician is the nude searches versus lyrics. By far, Britney Spears' ratio of only about 12 searches for lyrics for 100 searches for nude demonstrate the true interest behind the singer. On the opposite end are the likes of Whitney Houston, Dido, and Michelle Branch, where nude searches didn't even make 10% of searches for lyrics. For the full list (including Jessica, Christina, and Mandy) and ratios, read more.

October 18, 2001 - Joe Simpson left a new message on his daughter's official site message board breaking the unfortunate news that Jessica's grandmother is in a coma and is likely days from death. Jessica has cancelled events for the next few days because of this as she sits bedside with her. Read more.

October 11, 2001 - The Las Vegas Review Journal reports KISS-radio, FM 101.9 is sponsoring "KISS Cares Freedom Fest" on October 25 at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. Performing at the show include Jessica Simpson, Willa Ford, Christina Milian and Sarina Paris.

October 7, 2001 - Joe Simpson, father of Jessica Simpson, posted another update on Jessica's official site message board. Joe talks about his other daughter Ashlee signing a record deal and that Jessica has just returned from Mexico, where she'll next perform on Mad TV. Read more.

October 6, 2001 - Jessica Simpson is teaming up with Bally Total Fitness to promote the exercise chain with an appearance in a 30 second commercial titled, "A Little Bit Goes A Long Way" which will feature Simpson performing "A Little Bit." Read more.

October 6, 2001 - Allison wrote up a review for the Jessica Simpson concert in Fresno last night, calling it 'amazing'. Check it out under the reviews section of popdirt.com for more details. And remember, if you check out a concert or just want to review a CD, sign up on popdirt.com and submit a review.

October 5, 2001 - Following the terror attacks in the United States on September 11, many music acts have cancelled or hinted to cancelling planned trips to Australia including Janet Jackson, Jessica Simpson, and Alanis Morrisette. Janet says she's stopped touring and "remains concerned about the forseeable future". Read more. 

October 4, 2001 - The Globe is reporting that Jessica Simpson's abstinence ring, given to her by her father Joe, fell off her hand during a recent concert and hasn't been found since. Jessica says, "Someone in the audience has it now, but I'm still holding on to the promise."

October 1, 2001 - Thanks MooseMan. "The grandmother of pop star Jessica Simpson is losing her battle with cancer. That what the moderator of JSMB board been saying. Jessica's dad/manager Joe Simpson along with his immediate family is at his mother's bedsite in her home in Temple, Texas. According to the JSMB moderator, Jessica's grandmother is likely at 'the end stages of her battle with cancer' and may not have much longer to live than previously thought." 

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