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September 27, 2004 - Don't look for Jessica Simpson to endorse the Atkins' diet. In Touch magazine reports that after the singer was encouraged to go on the diet in 2001 to compete with the slimmer Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, the meat-eggs-and-cheese diet caused her emotional and physical problems. "Atkins really messed me up mentally," Jessica said, adding that she also suffered from bloating and constipation. After dropping down to 102 pounds and filming a video, she binged on carbs and gained all the weight back. Since then, Simpson has gone on a more reasonable eating plan. "I feel like curves are in," Simpson said. "They make your outfit look better, and I link having something to pinch."

September 27, 2004 - NW magazine reports that Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees and Jessica Simpson are close to a divorce after a much-televised two-year marriage. "They’re living single lives these days — I wouldn't be surprised if both of them are on the market in a few months," a source close to Lachey revealed. The source claims that Lachey said after an argument with Simpson: "If I'd wanted a bimbo I'd have married Paris Hilton." Read more.

September 27, 2004 - allyouwanted writes "According to YM magazine, the most important thing Jessica Simpson has taught her sister Ashlee Simpson is to be true to herself. "Jessica hasn't changed a bit," Ashlee said. "A lot of famous people lose themselves, and that's something I'll never do, because of her.""

September 27, 2004 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Friday night, "Jessica Simpson has won the role of Daisy Duke in the upcoming 'Dukes of Hazard' movie. They say it's a real smart script, but Jessica says, 'Hey, she's gonna do it anyway'."

September 27, 2004 - 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson attended Operation Smile's 3rd Annual Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Wednesday (September 22). Check out pictures here.

September 27, 2004 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports "totally false" and "purely vicious and unfounded" are among the comments made by spokespeople for Jessica Simpson and hubby Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees on reports that their marriage is in trouble. A spokeswoman for Simpson also trashed stories about her family supposedly constantly dissing Lachey. Read more.

September 27, 2004 - Jessica Simpson's marriage to 98 Degrees star Nick Lachey could be in trouble, if a friend of the couple's claim to The New York Post is to be believed. "Nick is very upset right now," the pal revealed. "He feels like he is trying to have his own career and Jessica's parents give him no respect. They don't treat him well. The MTV cameras [for the show 'Newlyweds'] are going to go away soon and when they do, Nick wants a break." So does this mean Lachey will separate from Simpson? "He needs some alone time," the pal responded. A rep for Lachey said, "That's completely false!"

September 27, 2004 - Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees and wife Jessica Simpson appeared at the nightclub Spider bar in Hollywood, California on Monday (September 20). Check out pictures from MavrixPhoto and ShotNews.

September 27, 2004 - Us Weekly spoke with Jessica Simpson after learning the singer will play Daisy Duke in the big-screen version of 'The Dukes of Hazzard'. Asked how she landed the role coveted by pop rival Britney Spears, Simpson revealed, "My dad called to tell me [I got the part], and I dind't know how to react!" As for how she's preparing, Simpson responded, "I'm going to do so many lunges to make sure I have the best ass ever!"

September 20, 2004 - The New York Post reports socialite/entrepreneur Sarah Siegel-Magness — who recently paid big bucks for Jessica Simpson to serenade her husband, Gary Magness, at his 40th-birthday party — was snubbed by Simpson when Siegel-Magness greeted her at the Oscar de la Renta fashion show Monday.

September 20, 2004 - Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson were amongst the stars on hand for Olympus Fashion Week 2004's Oscar de la Renta show on Monday (September 13) at Bryant Park in New York City. Check out pictures here.

September 20, 2004 - Jessica Simpson was on hand for Michael Kors' Spring 2005 fashion show at Olympus Fashion Week at Bryant Park on Sunday (September 12) in New York City. Check out pictures here.

September 20, 2004 - AGUILERAFAN writes "The nominees for the American Music Awards have been announced with Usher, Outkast and Kanye West leading the pack. For pop artists Jessica Simpson scooped two nominations, Avril Lavigne one and Britney Spears received zilched. The awards will be presented on November 14 and will be broadcast live on NBC. Check out a full list of nominees here."

September 20, 2004 - Jessica Simpson attended the J. Mendel show at Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2005 on Monday (September 13) at Bryant Park in New York City. Check otu pictures here.

September 20, 2004 - Jessica Simpson performed at the 2004 Super NFL Kickoff on Thursday (September 9) at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida. Check out pictures from WireImage.

September 20, 2004 - Jessica Simpson was amongst the stars on hand for Olympus Fashion Week 2004's Luca Luca show on Sunday (September 12) at Bryant Park in New York City. Check out pictures here.

September 20, 2004 - Jlover101 writes "According to ETOnline.com, it has been confirmed that Jessica Simpson will be joining Johnny Knoxville on the set of the 'Dukes of Hazzard' film. Jessica will be playing famous buxom blonde, Daisy Duke. Read more."

September 20, 2004 - With Jessica Simpson's tour not doing well, word is from The Las Vegas Review Journal that a headliner deal is being shopped along the Strip to bring in the singer, a la Celine Dion.

September 20, 2004 - Is Jessica Simpson upset with her sister Ashlee Simpson's new video 'Shadow', featuring Ashlee wearing a blonde wig portraying a ditzy Jessica? "Jessica was very upset when she finally saw the final cut and asked for the video to be shut off," a close friend told Groovevolt.com. A source at Sony added, "It's sickening that she uses her sister when she wants publicity. She doesn't want to be in the shadow but being in the shadow is what makes her a star." Read more, including news on Jennifer Lopez and JoJo, here.

September 13, 2004 - MTV News spoke with Jet about their plans for the follow-up to 'Get Born'. "We want to get Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson to guest on the album — as many talentless people as possible," joked drummer Chris Cester. "We want as many people who don't write their own songs as possible. That's the whole point. What the world needs are more talentless people." Read more.

September 13, 2004 - Jessica Simpson and husband Nick Lachey were photographed having lunch at a Miami Restaurant during MTV VMA weekend in Miami Beach, Florida on August 27th. Check out pictures from MavrixPhoto.

September 13, 2004 - allyouwanted writes "Teen People caught up with Jessica Simpson and asked her to reveal her most embarrassing moment. "When I went to the White House to meet the president, I was introduced to the Secretary of the Interior, Gale Norton. I said, 'I really like what you’ve done with the place.' I had no idea that she was a member of the Cabinet, not an interior decorator!""

September 13, 2004 - Jessica Simpson appeared at the launch of her new Dessert Beauty Products at Sam Goody in the Pacific View Mall in Ventura, California on Tuesday (September 7). Check out pictures here.

September 13, 2004 - Jessica Simpson was photographed relaxing pool side at a Miami Beach hotel with husband Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees on August 28th and 29th. Check out pictures from MavrixPhoto (Aug28 / Aug29).

September 13, 2004 - Ashley Simpson was joined by her guitarist Ray Brady while her sister Jessica Simpson was joined by hubby Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees at Mansion the other night. Check out pictures from Clasos.

September 13, 2004 - Jessica Simpson was photographed shopping with her dog in Beverly Hills, California the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

September 13, 2004 - Celebrities can look heavenly or hideous. Either way, People magazine is there to document it for its best and worst dressed issue. Zorianna Kit gave 'The Early Show' a sneak peek, putting Mariah Carey on the worst dressed list, and commented on the Duff sisters, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson as well. Watch the segment here.

September 6, 2004 - Jessica Simpson, the Black Eyed Peas, Lindsay Lohan, Tyrese, Paulina Rubio, Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas, Incubus, Carlos Santana, Christina Milian, and Salma Hayek attended The 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Wednesday (September 1). Check out pictures here.

September 6, 2004 - Reuters has highlights from The 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards held at The Shrine Auditoreum in Los Angeles on Wednesday (September 1). Included are Paulina Rubio talking from the red carpet and performing, Christina Milian on the red carpet and presenting an award, Jessica Simpson performing while getting dry-humped by David Bisbal, Lindsay Lohan presenting, and more. Check it out here.

September 6, 2004 - Us Weekly spoke with Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine about his celebrity fans Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees. "Does it weird me out that Nick and Jessica might make out to our music," Levine asked, "I think it's cool. They should make it the centerpiece of the next 'Newlyweds'!"

September 6, 2004 - Jessica Simpson was photographed rehearsing on stage for the 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on Tuesday (August 31) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Check out pictures from WireImage and GettyImages.

September 6, 2004 - Us Weekly caught up with the women on the red carpet of the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami. Mandy Moore, who wore a Calvin Klein gown, stated: "I try to clean up once in a while." As for Christina Aguilera's Roberto Cavalli frock? Aguilera said, "It fits my body to a T!" Jessica Simpson strutted out in what she called a "sexy and chic" Valentino dress.

September 6, 2004 - Ahead of The 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards held at The Shrine Auditoreum in Los Angeles on Wednesday (September 1), Reuters caught up with Jessica Simpson and David Bisbal backstage. Watch their report here.

September 6, 2004 - Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Ludacris, and Marc Anthony, were on hand for the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (August 29) at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Check out pictures here.

September 6, 2004 - Jessica Simpson is worried about husband Nick Lachey's new role on the TV series 'Charmed', especially after Alyssa Milano talked about how "hot" the 98 Degrees star was. "Jessica tried to talk Nick out of doing the WB series but he wouldn't hear of it," an insider revealed. "He's seemingly been unhappy with the way his career has gone since he teamed up with wife Jessica on 'Newlyweds.' Nick sees this as his big break. He's going to love being on the 'Charmed' set, surrounded by all those cute young women." Read more.

September 6, 2004 - Jessica Simpson performed 'With You' and 'Angels' live at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami on Sunday night, and MTV.com is streaming the performance online. Watch it here.

September 6, 2004 - Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey, Juvenile, Jadakiss, Lil' Jon, Nelly, Nigo, Pharrell Williams, former Creed frontman Scott Stapp, Timbaland, Usher, Tweet, and Xzibit were on hand for Saturn Presents Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs Citizen Change and MTV Choose or Lose Vote or Die Pre-VMA Party on Saturday (August 28) at Mansion in Miami, Florida. Check out pictures from FilmMagic and WireImage.

September 6, 2004 - According to Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.com, Jessica Simpson refused to go in to the VIP room of the Shore Club in Miami for Blender magazine's MTV Video Music Awards after party until her husband Nick Lachey showed up nearly an hour later. Simpson sent a search team out to find Lachey, but the 98 Degrees singer seemed happy to party without his wife, and a source says he stayed hours after Simpson left.

September 6, 2004 - Jessica Simpson, Mary J. Blige, 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey, former B2K star Omarion, former Creed frontman Scott Stapp, Shakara, The Flaming Lips, and Yellowcard were on hand for the Blender 2004 MTV VMA Pre-Party hosted by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo on Saturday (August 28) at Nobu in Miami Beach, Florida. Check out pictures here.

September 6, 2004 - Jessica Simpson was photographed outside her luxurious hotel in Miami on Friday (August 27) ahead of the MTV Video Music Awards. Check out pictures from ShotNews.

September 6, 2004 - Syndicated columnist Liz Smith shared her thoughts on Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards in Miami. Smith said Christina Aguilera "was part rocking, sexy, soul sister and part '20s flapper, looks to me like she is ready for a big-time Hollywood musical. What a voice on that girl!" As for Jessica Simpson, Smith said, "She possesses a powerful set of pipes; however, her overwrought performance — superfluous notes, fluttering hands, dramatic facial expressions — gave me the giggles. But her fans adore her, so what do I know?" Read more.

September 6, 2004 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Tuesday night, "Michael Moore was at the Republican Convention, covering it for USA Today. Is that really the most unbiased reporter USA Today could come up with? That's kind of like sending Jessica Simpson to cover the National Spelling Bee. You're just not going to get the fair reporting."

September 6, 2004 - Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson hosted a post-VMA party hosted by Trimspa held at Prive in Miami, Florida on Sunday (August 29). Check out pictures from and LFI.

September 6, 2004 - Stars like Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees, Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles, Ashlee Simpson, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Jay-Z, and Nelly chatted with 'The Early Show' correspondent Tracy Smith at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami. Watch the report, which includes highlights from the show, at CBSNews.com.

September 6, 2004 - Jessica Simpson attended a three-day Style Villa talent retreat featuring dozens of luxury products and services, held at the Sagamore Hotel in Miami, Florida on Friday (August 27). Check out pictures from Abaca and WireImage.

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