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January 18, 2006 - Mr. Blackwell has released his 46th annual Blackwell's Worst Dressed List of 2005. And the winner is Britney Spears, whom he says "looks like an over-the-hill Lolita." Others in the top ten included Jessica Simpson at #3 ("She resembles a cut-rate Rapunzel slingin' hash in a Vegas diner", Mariah Carey at #5 (The world applauds your musical emanci-pation ... but please - leave that body to our imagination"), Shakira at #8 ("Coiffure by Medusa .... clothes by the Marquis De Sade"), and Lindsay Lohan at #9 ("The Teen Scream defines 'Fashion Fright' - looks like she's aged 30 years overnight"). Read more.

January 18, 2006 - People magazine reports that the multi-million-dollar Calabasas, California home that Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson made famous during the filming of their MTV hit 'Newlyweds' is up for sale, with a listing price of $3.75 million. Read more.

January 18, 2006 - Though Jessica Simpson coldly told Nick Lachey "she wasn't in love with him anymore and said she was filing divorce papers" when the singer attempted to save their marriage last month, the 98 Degrees star doesn't have any animosity towards her. "He doesn't want a 'War of the Roses'," a friend tells Star magazine. "He just wants the divorce to move quickly."

January 18, 2006 - Nick Lachey is speaking out on his failed marriage to Jessica Simpson in the new issue of Elle magazine. The singer admits he's still kind of surprised his marriage ended so soon, but attributes the relationship changing to "the exposure," and thinks the couple's most romantic moment was only made possible because it took place before all the cameras came into their lives, when they were sitting on a beach in Hawaii watching fireworks going off. He said his biggest weakness was being too open. "I'm typically an overly sensitive person, I lay my heart out there too often," he said. "I've never been shy about crying. Sometimes we're so scared of our emotions that we rob ourselves." Read more.

January 18, 2006 - Jessica Simpson is set to open the 32nd Annual People's Choice Awards with a very special performance, 'Access Hollywood' has learned. "We are so delighted to have Jessica opening for what's sure to be a very exciting People's Choice Awards. Jessica's true vocal talent, unlimited energy and undeniable charisma will truly be a great addition to this year's show," says Carol Donovan, executive producer of The People's Choice Awards. The event will be broadcast live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Tuesday (January 10) on CBS. Read more.

January 18, 2006 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Wednesday night, "The tabloids are reporting this year's New Year's Eve was very tough on Jessica Simpson. Not because she and Nick Lachey split up. The tough part for Jessica -- having to count backwards from ten."

January 18, 2006 - Friends of Nick Lachey tell Us Weekly that former wife Jessica Simpson isn't as innocent as she seems. "She comes across as such a goody-two-shoes," a friend of the former couple said. "I'm finding out all these things about her and putting together things she has told me. I'm just now realizing what a good liar she was. That's how Nick feels too - totally in shock." Another friend of the 98 Degrees star added, "The idea that things unfolded because Jess couldn't take Nick misbehaving is simply not true."

January 18, 2006 - Ken Paves tells Us Weekly of her two longtime clients Carmen Electra and Jessica Simpson: "I love both the girls. Jess is my best friend and my must, and Carmen is as kind as she is beautiful."

January 18, 2006 - While dining with CaCee Cobb and friends at Meson G in Los Angeles on January 5th, a source tells Us Weekly that Jessica Simpson "tried to put on a good face, [but] she kept bursting into tears and going into the bathroom to cry throughout the meal." A friend of the 'Dukes' star said, "Of course she'll get upset from time to time. It is a difficult time for her."

January 18, 2006 - A top Hollywood beauty expert who wished to remain anonymous told PerezHilton.com that Jessica Simpson's black eye could be a result of some botched Botox. Read more.

January 18, 2006 - Neil Sean of Sky News reports that Jessica Simpson plans on a single life reality show after her marriage to 'Newlyweds' partner Nick Lachey failed. "I like the idea as it could be empowering to women to show that life goes on after a marriage," Simpson said. "It's something I plan to make a success of in 2006."

January 18, 2006 - Jessica Simpson, dressed in an all black outfit, was photographed leaving the restaurant Sushi Roku in Hollywood, California the other evening. Check out pictures from Clasos.

January 18, 2006 - George Lopez took some potshots at Jessica Simpson at the People's Choice Awards. Watch a report from Showbiz Tonight's Sibila Vargas, aired Wednesday (January 11), at CNN.com.

January 18, 2006 - TMZ.com has obtained a photo of Jessica Simpson, taken Wednesday night (January 11), as she left the trendy Los Angeles Sushi restaurant, Sushi Roku. The photo appears to show the 'Dukes of Hazzard' star sporting a black eye. Check it out here.

January 18, 2006 - 'The Insider's People's Choice special correspondent Lara Spencer caught up with Jessica Simpson backstage following her biggest night since she and Nick Lachey split up. "My fans have stuck by me 100 percent," Jessica told Lara about all the support she has been receiving. "You know, even though it's disappointing, whatever I'm going through ... they have been there to hug and embrace everything about me and about him and about what we represented and about what we still represent!" Read more, and watch a video clip here.

January 18, 2006 - Backstage at Tuesday night's People's Choice Awards, Jessica Simpson revealed to 'Extra' that she is doing okay after her split from Nick Lachey, and working to get through this difficult time. "I have a lot of amazing people who surround me and fans who let me know it's not all over," she said. And what about Papa Joe? "He really just supports my decision," Simpson said. "As a dad, whether he agrees or disagrees, he's still going to love me no matter what." Read more, and watch a video clip here.

January 18, 2006 - SweetKisses.net has video of Jessica Simpson performing 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin' during Tuesday night's People's Choice Awards, as well as video of the singer presenting an award, sitting in the audience while getting ribbed by host George Lopez, and accepting the award for Favorite Song From A Movie. Download and watch the footage here.

January 18, 2006 - Jann Carl of 'Entertainment Tonight' caught up with Jessica Simpson following her performance on 'The People's Choice Awards' on Tuesday (January 10). Simpson said in wake of her recent split from Nick Lachey that "her family is everything, especially recently... They keep me laughing." Simpson added that her manager/father Joe is her "go to man" and "definitely" her rock. Watch the segment here.

January 18, 2006 - PostChronicle.com and Entertainmentwise.com were amongst the websites apparently duped by a satirical article written by Rip Strong of DatelineHollywood.com, who wrote that "Nick Lachey has sued estranged spouse Jessica Simpson for ending their marriage three months before the pair contractually agreed to stay together." Check out the original story, which continues to circulate various blogs as fact, here.

January 18, 2006 - Jessica Simpson, who won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Song From a Movie for 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin', sat down with CBS News' Hattie Kauffman. Simpson talked about going to the grocery store and browsing through the tabloids, what she thought about getting ribbed by the show's co-host George Lopez, and more. Watch the brief interview here. Check out a full list of music winners, which included Kelly Clarkson for Favorite Female Performer, at PCAVote.com.

January 18, 2006 - Just one day after the 'Newlyweds' home of divorcing Hollywood couple Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey was put on the market for $3.75 million, The Associated Press reports that the home is being bought by 'Malcolm in the Middle' teen actor Justin Berfield. Read more.

January 18, 2006 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Tuesday night, "Some sad news. Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey have put their mansion, where they film their TV show, up for sale. [Audience aws] I don't think Jessica gets it. When the reporter asked, 'What are you asking for it?' She said, 'Money.'"

January 18, 2006 - Jessica Simpson was photographed leaving the Toast restaurant in Hollywood, California the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

January 18, 2006 - An insider tells The Star that Jessica Simpson made a late-night call to Nick Lachey where the 'Dukes of Hazzard' star talked in a baby voice, saying things like "Whatcha doing? Where are you?" and "I miss you, sweetie." Another source added, "I hear she's called Nick several times, and each time she's been very emotional. Maybe after she's had a few glasses of wine, she gets the desire to phone and pour her heart out. I don't think she's over him yet. She's very confused and just can't let go." Read more.

January 18, 2006 - The New York Post reports Jessica Simpson was spotted picking up a framed lithograph by artist Todd Goldman of a stick woman at the Jack Gallery in Monterey titled, "You Say I'm a Bitch Like It's a Bad Thing," one of an edition of 350 prints. The singer Simpson also expressed in terest in some other prints by Goldman on display at the gallery, a spy revealed.

January 7, 2006 - 'Access Hollywood' has named their 'Top 10 Newsmakers Of 2005' based on mentions on the program in the past 12 months, with Michael Jackson topping the list due largely to his aquittal on child molestation charges. At #3 was Britney Spears, while pop rival Jessica Simpson came in at #5. Jennifer Lopez had a rough year musically with 'Rebirth', but still made the countdown at #8. Check out the list here.

January 7, 2006 - 'Today' west coast contributor Maria Menounos took a look at the most memorable pop culture moments in 2005, including Britney Spears' pregnancy, Michael Jackson's child molestation trial, the breakups of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston as well as Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, the shocking weight loss of Nicole Richie, Hilary Duff and others, the Mariah Carey and Madonna comebacks, and more. Then, NPR's entertainment critic Elvis Mitchell talked with 'Today' show host Matt Lauer about what to watch for in 2006. Watch the segment at MSN.com.

January 7, 2006 - Lycos is out with their list of the 100 most searched for terms in 2005. Topping the list was Paris Hilton, followed by Pamela Anderson, and Britney Spears. Other notables include Jennifer Lopez at #6, Lindsay Lohan at #17, Hilary Duff at #20, Jessica Simpson at #21, Christina Aguilera at #29, Mariah Carey at #30, Madonna at #45, and Avril Lavigne at #48. 2004's #1, Janet Jackson, no longer aided much by her Super Bowl breast flash, slipped all the way to #55. Check out the complete list here.

January 7, 2006 - Blender magazine caught up with Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie for a Q&A and asked what his saddest celebrity breakup was. "I'm excited about this Nick and Jessica thing right now," Gibbard said. "The façade has has finally been ripped down and it's good to know that these people are human. Maybe."

January 7, 2006 - A source tells Star magazine that a few months ago, before Jessica Simpson announced plans to end her 3-year marriage to Nick Lachey, the 'Dukes Of Hazzard' star was spotted at Los Angeles nightclub privilege engaging in unfaithful contact with Trace Ayala while her hubby was only feet away. Ayala put his hand on Jessica's leg and brushed it all the way under her skirt, several times. "It was so obvious, anyone could have seen it," the source revealed. "But Nick just stood there with his back turned. He didn't seem happy to be there all night." Given gossip about Ayala, as well as her 'Dukes' co-star Johnny Knoxville, skater Bam Margera, and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine, Lachey is doubting Jessica's honesty with him. "I think Nick is pissed because he feels betrayed by Jessica and also because he feels like a chump," a source said. So will Lachey take it out on Simpson in the divorce settlement? "If pushed hard enough, I think Nick will do whatever he needs to protect himself," an insider remarked. "You could say that Nick knows where all of Jessica's skeletons are buried."

January 7, 2006 - After purchasing a $3 million home in Beverly Hills, The New York Post hears that Jessica Simpson is also looking for a place in New York City's Chelsea district. The newly single singer viewed a $5 million duplex, with a private conservatory and heated floors, at the Altair building. "She wants to start fresh, and she loves New York - it's always been good to her," a friend revealed.

January 7, 2006 - Though Jessica Simpson was to be in Hawaii with her family for the holidays, In Touch magazine's Dan Wakeford tells 'Extra' the singer decided to lay low in wake of her breakup with Nick Lachey. "Jessica is just not in the mood to party," Wakeford said. Additionally, Wakeford commented on the mag's report Britney Spears is ready for another baby, despite continued gossip her marriage to Kevin Federline is on the ropes. "Britney's marriage has been very rocky," Wakeford said. "And Britney feels one way to solve this is to have another baby."

January 7, 2006 - OK! magazine is painting an angelic image of Jessica Simpson and her parents in wake of her split from Nick Lachey. The mag, which reportedly has a big money contract with Simpson, says since the split she is "in mourning and has cried lots of tears," according to an insider. The biased blabbermouth adds that Jessica is "not angry with Nick. They still talk to each other, and she won't let anybody say a bad word about him." Even parents Joe and Tina Simpson are "not dancing with joy" over the breakup. "Her family liked Nick," a friend said. "Joe and Tina are Baptists and have been married 30 years. They don't believe in divorce..." What about Nick? The insider says the 98 Degrees star is "very angry", adding, "The best thing for that relationship would have been for Jessica's career to bomb because that would have made things more equal between them." The source was further critical of Lachey by revealing that "he wouldn't admit he made a mistake. He didn't want to admit their marriage was a failure. He was too stubborn to admit they should separate." But won't Jessica look bad filing for divorce? OK! stated that "their selfless actions should be admired", and the source concurred, "Jessica was incredibly brave to end things - respect to her."

January 7, 2006 - In the new issue of Us Weekly, those close to Nick Lachey say the singer felt ignored by ex-wife Jessica Simpson. "He has realized the relationship is over and it's time to move on," Us Weekly's Katrina Szish tells 'Extra'. "She would never call him to check in. She would always go out with her friends and leave him alone. And if he did come along, she would ignore him all nightlong." Read more.

January 7, 2006 - Paige Wiser of The Chicago Sun-Times looked at some of the lousiest trends of 2005, including "Big-mouthed women". She writes, "Well, big-lipped women, more specifically. Jessica Simpson appears to be the most recent flagrant offender; since the announcement of her separation, she's sported an inflatable pout. Is it collagen? Was she punched in the mouth? And when did it become appealing to resemble a trout?" Read more, including her thoughts on "celebrity perfumes", "the exhaustion excuse", and more here.

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