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November 26, 2006 - Jessica Simpson tells People that this Thanksgiving, like last year's when she made the announcement she was divorcing Nick Lachey, will be spent with family in Texas. "I'm going to Waco with my family," Simpson said. "I look forward to just seeing my grandparents and giving them a big hug and cooking with my grandma and my family. And just kind of being normal for a little bit." Read more.

November 26, 2006 - Australia's New Weekly magazine reports that Jessica Simpson's try to find a man with the internet led to the star going on a disasterous date with a mystery man who turned out to be a male escort. "Jessica logged on [to an Internet matchmaking service] to find company," revealed a friend. "She found a picture of a guy in LA she thought was ideal. They arranged to meet, but when she turned up, she found out the sad truth he was only interested in a 'professional transaction'. The guy turned out to be a male escort." Read more.

November 26, 2006 - Jessica Simpson was photographed outside one of her favorite restaurants, Mexicali Cocina Cantina in Studio City over the weekend. Check out pictures from X17.

November 26, 2006 - Jessica Simpson stars in a new DirecTV commercial promoting the satellite provider's showing of 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' in HD. Watch it at YouTube.

November 26, 2006 - Jessica Simpson was all smiles as she entered Batia & Aleeza Beauty Salon in Beverly Hills, prompting speculation on whether her relationship with Ken Paves has soured. Watch video from X17.

November 26, 2006 - Justin Timberlake's sophomore album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' is shaping up to be a hit generating machine comparable to Mariah Carey's 'The Emancipation Of Mimi'. The former *NSYNC star dominated the Mediabase Top 40 format charts with 'SexyBack', and the album's second single 'My Love' just edged Hinder's 'Lips of an Angel' to capture his second straight #1. Timberlake's ex 'Mickey Mouse Club' co-star Christina Aguilera hasn't enjoyed the same fate with her period piece, 'Back To Basics', which had 'Ain't No Other Man' peak at #6 and her current single, 'Hurt', starting to stall out at #14. Meanwhile, Jessica Simpson's 'A Public Affair' is crashing hard, with her current single 'I Belong To Me' in a nosedive, getting fewer spins in the past week than Kevin Federline's 'Privilege'. Check out the chart here.

November 26, 2006 - Jessica Simpson was spotted on her way to a spa in Beverly Hills on Friday (November 10). Check out pictures from X17.

November 26, 2006 - The New York Post reports Ashlee Simpson and pal Lindsay Lohan were spotted partying together at Area in Los Angeles for the Genetic Jeans party, while Ashlee's big sister Jessica Simpson stayed home due to depression.

November 7, 2006 - The Sun reports Jessica Simpson isn't bothered by her dad's excitement over her "double-D's!" and insisted sexual talk is just the norm in the Simpson household. Asked if she was embarrassed by her dad's comments, Jessica replied, "No. I've had double D's for a long time. Are you kidding? No." The singer added: "My family is extremely close. I talk to my mum about my sex life. That's not something that creeps me out. We're Podunk Southern. My dad is very open about his ideas and it's disgusting that people are making a judgment on something that is false."

November 7, 2006 - Pepsi Smash's Street Buzz featured people on the street discussing the fight between Paris Hilton and Shanna Moakler and Jessica Simpson's flop album 'A Public Affair' and movie 'Employee Of The Month'. Watch the feature at YahooMusic.

November 7, 2006 - Life & Style reports that Jessica Simpson is set to guest star as the musical guest on 'Studio 60' in an episode to air in November. Simpson reportedly hopes the appearance will jump-start sales of her new album 'A Public Affair.' But the singer's reps tell TMZ it is a "false rumor." Read more.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson was photographed on the set of her new video 'I Belong to Me' in September in Los Angeles by her father Joe. Check out pictures from WireImage.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson spoke to Reuters recently about her life out of the spotlight, and the one bit of technology she could not live without. "My camera," the singer said. "I have a Leica and I'm really into photography right now." Simpson may have picked up the hobby from her father Joe, who has been selling images of his daughters through WireImage. Read more.

November 7, 2006 - Jim Farber of the New York Daily News profiled Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson's pop careers after their divorce, and how the former 98 Degrees star's 'What's Left Of Me' has outsold 'A Public Affair'. "All this may say something about the tone fans want stars to strike after a relationship comes to a wheezing halt," he writes. "Lachey chose the blubbering route, turning 'What's Left of Me' into a weepy plea for a lover to take back his wretched rear. Fans swooned. Simpson went the opposite route, proclaiming her freedom with as zippy a pop album as her handlers could concoct. The result clearly struck fans as cold." Read more.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson was photographed outside of Il Sole in West Hollywood on Sunday (October 15). Check out pictures from X17 and Splash.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson was photographed out with her Maltipoo Daisy on Sunday (October 15). Check out pictures from X17.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson is seeing a holistic specialist in Los Angeles to deal with her food allergies, an insider tells The National Enquirer. The singer had earlier sought the alternative treatment after feeling down and lacking energy following her split from Nick Lachey. "Now, when it comes to dealing with her food allergies, Jessica prefers a holistic healer over her conventional doctor," the source said. Read more.

November 7, 2006 - After Jessica Simpson was videotaped leaving Soolip Paperie and Press in West Hollywood, one of the waiting paparazzi backed a little too close to an oncoming bus. Jessica said to look out and another ppaparazzo yelled to 'Watch the bus!'. She giggled a little then climbed into her Range Rover before driving off.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson attended the launch of Blockbuster Total Access at the Kodak Theatre on Thursday (November 2) in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures here.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson was spotted grocery shopping with her assistant. Check out pictures and video from X17.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson was photographed leaving her Manhattan Hotel to make an appearance at Nordstrom's in Paramus, New Jersey on Saturday (October 28). Check out pictures from GlobePhotos and RexFeatures.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson stops at Fresco restaurant in New York City on Friday (October 27). Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson tells X17 she's excited to pass out candy to the kids who stop by her door tonight for Halloween. Watch the clip here.

November 7, 2006 - Jessica Simpson is back in her Daisy Dukes to shoot a commercial for DirecTV's showing of 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' movie. 'Entertainment Tonight' correspondent Mark Steines spoke with the singer/actress about the clip. Watch the interview here.

November 7, 2006 - Britain's More magazine reports Jessica Simpson has become addicted to internet dating. 'Scarborough Country' host Joe Scarborough spoke with OK! Magazine's Courtney Hazlett and Star Magazine's Jill Dobson about the situation. Watch the segment, aired Friday (October 26), at MSN.com.

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