The Jessica Simpson Handbook - Everything you need to know about Jessica Simpson

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Jessica Simpson Fan this is your ultimate resource for the talented Jessica Simpson. Here you'll find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more.

In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about her Early life, Career, Personal life, Discography and Filmography right away: Jessica Simpson discography, Sweet Kisses, Irresistible, In This Skin, A Public Affair, Do You Know, This Is the Remix, I Wanna Love You Forever, Where You Are, I Think I'm in Love with You, A Little Bit, Sweetest Sin, With You, Take My Breath Away, Angels, These Boots Are Made for Walkin', A Public Affair, I Belong to Me, Come On Over, When You Told Me You Loved Me, Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow, The Collection (The Twilight Zone), What Christmas Means to Me, O Holy Night, You Spin Me Round (Like a Record), The Dukes of Hazzard (film), Employee of the Month (2006 film), Blonde Ambition, The Love Guru, Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, The Price of Beauty (TV series), That '70s Show

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• Biography
• Performing Arts

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• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 24 octobre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781486433209
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 6 Mo

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Contents Articles Jessica Simpson Jessica Simpson discography Sweet Kisses Irresistible (album) In This Skin A Public Affair Do You Know (Jessica Simpson album) This Is the Remix (Jessica Simpson album) I Wanna Love You Forever Where You Are I Think I'm in Love with You Irresistible (song) A Little Bit Sweetest Sin With You (Jessica Simpson song) Take My Breath Away Angels (Robbie Williams song) These Boots Are Made for Walkin' A Public Affair (song) I Belong to Me Come On Over (Jessica Simpson song) When You Told Me You Loved Me (Jessica Simpson song) Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow What Christmas Means to Me O Holy Night You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) The Dukes of Hazzard (film) Employee of the Month (2006 film) Blonde Ambition The Love Guru Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica The Price of Beauty (TV series) That '70s Show

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Jessica Simpson Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson

Simpson in 2008 Backgroundinformation Birth name Jessica Ann Simpson Born July 10, 1980 Abilene, Texas, U.S. Genres Pop, Dance-pop, R&B, Country pop, Adult contemporary Occupations Singer-songwriter, actress active 1993 ˀ present Years Labels Proclaim (1993-1994) Columbia (1998ˀ2005) Epic (2005-present) [1] Columbia Nashville (2007 2009) ˀ Associated acts Nick Lachey, Ashlee Simpson, 98 Degrees, John Mayer, Tony Romo Website [2] www.jessicasimpson.com

Jessica Ann Simpson (born July 10, 1980) is an American singer, actress, television personality and fashion designer who rose to fame in 1999. She has achieved sevenBillboardTop 40 hits, and five studio albums of which four have been positioned in the top 10 on Billboard 200 and besides that have been certified by the RIAA, three [3] [4] gold and two Multi- Platinum. Simpson starred with her then-husband Nick Lachey in the MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. She ventured into the country music market in 2008 and releasedDo You Know. She has sold 20 million records Worldwide. In 2009, Billboard named Simpson as the 95th overall best Artists of the [5] [6] Decade. Also was ranked at number 86 on Billboard 200 Artists, solely based on album sales.

Early life and career Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Tina Ann (née Drew) and Joe Truett Simpson, who was a [7] [8] minister and psychologist. Her younger sister is singer Ashlee Simpson. As a child, she began singing at her [9] local Baptist church. At age twelve, Simpson unsuccessfully auditioned forThe Mickey Mouse Club. While attending J.J. Pearce High School, she signed to Proclaim Records, a minor Gospel music record label. She recorded an album, self-titled, "Jessica", but Proclaim went bankrupt and the album was never officially released except for a small pressing funded by her grandmother. This small funding however gained her minor attention and she gave concerts with other acts such as Kirk Franklin, God's Property, and CeCe Winans. Simpson left high school at age sixteen (she later earned her GED), and after Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola heard "Jessica", she was [10] [11] signed to the label.

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Jessica Simpson 2 Music career 1999ס2001:Sweet KissesandIrresistible era Simpson released her first single, "I Wanna Love You Forever", which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in [12] 1999 and reached the Top 10 in ten countries. Soon afterward her major label debut albumSweet Kisseswas released. To support the album, Simpson toured with Ricky Martin and with boy band 98 Degrees, and she and 98 [13] Degrees group member Nick Lachey began dating shortly afterwards. After dating for two years, the couple cooled their relationship. After the September 11 attacks, the couple reconciled. Simpson stated, "After 9/11, I knew [11] that I never ever wanted to be away from Nick ever for the rest of my life." Meanwhile, Simpson's albumSweet Kisseshad gone double platinum, helped by follow-up singles "Where You Are" and "I Think I'm In Love With You", which were both released in 2000. The latter became Simpson's biggest radio hit at that point, and was her first release of an uptempo single. Although her debut album sold 2 million copies in US and 4 million worldwide, sales fell far short of those achieved by Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, and unlike the two pop princesses, Simpson was not a worldwide household name. Columbia Records officials reportedly decided Simpson needed a change for her sophomore album. The following year, when Simpson came to record her second album, executives pressured her to have a much more sexy image. In 2001, Simpson recorded a follow-up album with what Columbia considered more radio-friendly, up-tempo tracks. The result in that was Irresistible, released in mid-2001 on the heels of the title-track first Simpson performing on tour in November single. "Irresistible" became one of the biggest hits of her career; it 2001. [14] peaked at #15 on the Hot 100 and stayed in the chart for 20 weeks. The single reached its peak at #2 in Belgium and the Top 20 in the UK, Mexico, Argentina, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Switzerland, Philippines and Australia. [15] [16] Irresistibledebuted at #6 in June 2001 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, with 127,000 copies sold in its first [17] week and was certified Gold for selling 500,000 copies in its fifth week.Irresistiblehas sold 850,000 copies to date in U.S. and 3 million copies worldwide. "A Little Bit" was released as the second single from the album but did not enter the chart. In support of the album, Simpson toured mid-August, which was calledDreamChaser Tour, but due to the [18] September 11 attacks could not complete the planned dates.

Jessica Simpson 3 2002ס2005: Breakthrough andIn this Skin In This Skin, debuted at #10 on The Billboard 200 album chart, with sales of 64,000 in its first week. It rebounded after a special collectors' edition was released in April 2004 and [15] subsequently reached a peak at #2 with 157,000 copies in that week. It contained the song "Sweetest Sin", which barely even made an impact on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. However, the album did contain the hit singles "With You" (#14, 2004) and a cover of the Berlin song "Take My Breath Away" (#20, 2004), and a lesser hit, a cover of the Robbie Williams song "Angels", which charted just outside the [12] Billboard Hot 100. In December 2004, the album was Simpson and then-husband Nick Lachey at a publicity shoot [19] certified 3x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA. for the MTV Video Music Awards in 2004. Simpson also releasedRejoyce: The Christmas Albumin late [20] 2004, which peaked at #14 on the album chart and was later certified gold. Simpson appeared onThe Dukes of Hazzardsoundtrack, releasing "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'", a cover of the 1966 Nancy Sinatra hit. The song peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Song from a Movie in [12] [21] 2006. The song's video featured Simpson as Daisy Duke. It contains scenes of her flirting and singing in a bar and then later washing theGeneral Leecar, while wearing a skin-tight, revealing pink bikini. In some countries the [22] video was banned for its overtly sexual content. 2006ס2007:A Public Affair In 2006, Simpson then returned to the recording studio, switching labels from Columbia to Epic Records. On 29 August 2006, she released her fourth albumA Public Affair, the album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200, with 101,000 copies sold in its first week, and spent 10 weeks on the Billboard. The first single from the album, bearing the same name "A Public Affair", debuted at 39, her highest debut after "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'", coming after the # 14 on the Hot 100, the single also hit number 1 on the Hot Dance Club Play. Internationally, it reached the Top 10 in Canada and Ireland. The video features appearances by Eva Longoria, Christina Applegate, Christina Milian, Maria Menounos, Andy Dick, and Ryan Seacrest. It became her most successful video on TRL, peaking at 2 for 28 days. The second and final single from the album, Simpson in August 2006 was "I Belong To Me", which won by a poll on its website. It was released on September 26 and peaked at #110 in U.S. The single's video appeared onTRLcountdowns, but quickly fell off. The album sold 300,000 copies in the U.S. and 800,000 worldwide, a low figure compared with her previous albums.

In December 2006, while performing a tribute to Dolly Parton at the Kennedy Center Awards, she botched the lyrics, getting flustered in front of a crowd that included prominent persons such as Steven Spielberg, Shania Twain, and President George W. Bush. Though Simpson was given the chance to redo the song for cameras, her portion was [23] [24] edited out of the CBS broadcast.

Jessica Simpson 4 2008ס2009: Move to country andDo You Know In September 2007, Simpson's father Joe Simpson stated to Peoplemagazine that Simpson was considering doing a country album. Joe Simpson toldPeoplethat she is "talking about doing a country record and going back to her roots, being from [25] Texas." "Come On Over", first leaked onto the internet on May 27, 2008. Shortly after country radio stations around the country began giving the single radio play. In the United States, "Come on Over" became the most-added song to country radio for the Jessica Simpson Pre-race show at Lowe's Motor week of June 6, 2008, debuting at number 41 on theBillboard Speedway 2008. Hot Country Songs chart. It broke a record held by Miranda Lambert ("Me and Charlie Talking") and Brad Cotter ("I Meant [26] To") for highest-debuting first chart entry by a solo artist; both artists debuted at number 42 on that same chart. [27] The video for the first single, "Come On Over", premiered on Simpson's official website in July 2008. The single peaked at #18 on theBillboardHot Country Songs. Prior to the albums release Simpson performed at select state fairs and visited various country music radio stations in order to promote the album. The country album, entitledDo [28] You KnowThe album fully leaked onto the internet on August 28, 2008. The, was released on September 9, 2008, album debuted #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in both the US and Canada. Giving Simpson her first #1 album of her career. She opened for Rascal Flatts on their "Bob That Head Tour" from January 17 through March 14, 2009. The album's second single "Remember That" was released to country radio on September 29, 2008. The single peaked at #42 on theBillboardHot Country Songs chart and dropped off the chart by the end of December 2008. The album's third single was "Pray Out Loud", which failed to chart. On April 7, 2009 Simpson's rep [29] confirmed with Us Weekly that she and label Sony Nashville were parting ways. New album In an interview for the March 2010 issue of Allure Magazine, Simpson stated that she is working on a new album. The album will end her contract with her label. It's not yet known if she will renew her contract or move to another [30] label for future albums. She also stated that she will be producing some of the songs on the album. Film and television 2002ס2004:Newlyweds During the summer of 2003, the reality show,Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, starring Simpson and her then-new husband Nick Lachey began airing on MTV. Simpson's third album,In This Skin, was released in August 2003 to coincide with the series premiere ofNewlyweds. The show quickly became a pop culture phenomenon and is credited with making her a household name, even among those who did not follow pop music or MTV. ˈ I never knew that just doing the show would give me that [31] pedestal to step on, ˉ Simpson toldBlendermagazine in a March 2004 feature. The couple starred in the television specialThe Nick and Jessica Variety Hour,which aired in 2004 and was [32] compared toThe Sonny & Cher Show. In 2005,Newlywedswon a People's Choice Award for Favorite Reality [33] Show before wrapping shortly after.

5 Jessica Simpson 2005ס2008: Film In the summer of 2005, Simpson made her first appearance in a motion picture as Daisy Duke in the movie version [34] of the television seriesThe Dukes of Hazzard. The film was #1 at the box office its opening weekend, although it had little or no competition (the only other new film opening that weekend was a low-budget independent film), and grossed $30.7 million on 3,785 screens. It also had an adjusted-dollar rank of #14 all-time for August releases. The film eventually collected $110.5 million worldwide, although it was much less financially successful outside the [35] U.S. Simpson's second film,Employee of the Month, was released October 6, 2006. With poor reviews, the film took in [36] $11.8 million in its opening weekend, debuting at #4 just behindOpen Seasonreportedly turned down roles. She inAquamarine,Casino Royale,The Devil Wears PradaandSin City. In December 2007, Luke Wilson co-starred with Simpson in her third film,Blonde Ambition. The film opened in eight theaters in Texas (the home state of both Simpson and Wilson), and earned US$6,422. It was released on DVD [37] in January 2008.Blonde Ambitionfared better overseas, where it grossed $253,008 in the Ukraine its opening [38] weekend. Simpson's next movie,Major Movie Star(later renamedPrivate Valentine: Blonde and Dangerous) [39] was released straight to DVD on February 3, 2009. 2009סpresent: realityReturn to television Simpson hosts a VH1 series,The Price of Beauty, which began airing March 15, 2010 on. Simpson and her father Joe Simpson [40] [41] [42] are the executive producers. Simpson also guest stars on the hit show Entourage on Aug. 1, [43] 2010. Future projects In an interview for the March 2010 issue of Allure Magazine, Simpson said that she is looking for edgier, more intellectual [30] roles. Simpson in the opening ceremonies for the 2009 AT&T National at Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, MD at the July 1st, 2009. Other projects Following in the footsteps of other female musicians, such as Cher and Patti LaBelle, Simpson and stylist Ken Pavés [44] launched a line of hair and beauty products on the Home Shopping Network. Simpson also designs and markets a [45] line of handbags and (primarily high-heeled) shoes and boots. She also plans to design lingerie including bras, panties, sleepwear and daywear. Jessica Simpson's Intimates is set to be available in major department stores and [46] online shopping sites for spring 2009. Simpson has had many commercials, mainly with Pizza Hut and Proactiv Solution. She also has a commercial with Ice Breakers, along with her sister Ashlee. She has had up to three Pizza Hut commercials, the first in 2004, advertising the new Buffalo Wing Pizza (costarring The Muppets). In 2005, she started advertising Proactiv Solution, an over-the-counter acne medicine. In 2006, she premiered in another Pizza Hut commercial for the Super Bowl XL broadcast. She sang "These Bites Are Made For Poppin'," in reference to the song "These Boots Are Made [47] For Walkin'," to advertise the new Cheesy Bites Pizza. In 2007, the Super Bowl featured her third Pizza Hut [48] commercial, which again promoted the Cheesy Bites Pizza. She has also advertised DirecTV in character as [49] Daisy Duke. Simpson has launched a fragrance line. Her fragrance was made by Parlux Fragrances. Her debut perfume, Fancy, [50] was launched in 2008.

Jessica Simpson 6 A big fan of magic, Simpson has made several appearances acting as a magician's assistant, taking part in a number of illusions. At the end of a talk show appearance on Dutch TV during a visit to Europe to promoteThe Dukes of Hazzard, she assisted magician Hans Klok with a version of the "sawing a woman in half" illusion called Clearly Impossible. Management Jessica is managed by her father, Joe Truett Simpson, whose fee is reported to be between 10 percent and 20 percent of her income. He has distanced himself from his daughters' finances, however, and has no access to their bank accounts, which are under the supervision of their shared and longtime business manager, David Levin. Mr. Simpson said he wanted his children to see that "Daddy never touched [51] their stuff. I wanted them to always look at me with respect." Jessica Simpson with her father and manager, Joe Criticism and controversy Simpson Simpson received criticism from a Christian group calling itself "The [52] Resistance", for the sexualized image she used in the music video for "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'". In response, Simpson stated, "It didn't really surprise me because I grew up with a lot of that backlash. That's why I didn't end up going into the Christian music industry. I think that if they're really good Christians the judgment [53] wouldn't be there." [54] Simpson, who endorsed George W. Bush for president in 2004, was later said to have "snubbed" him by canceling an appearance at a 2006 Republican fundraiser in Washington, D.C. Manager Joe Simpson said that even though he and Jessica are "big supporters" of the president, who had invited them, they felt it was inappropriate to [55] attend a political fundraiser. In June 2008 Simpson was seen with boyfriend Tony Romo wearing a shirt that said "Real Girls Eat Meat". It was seen as a slam at Romo's ex girlfriend Carrie Underwood, who is a vegetarian. PETA criticized Simpson stating "Jessica Simpson's meaty wardrobe malfunction makes us thankful that no one is looking to her for food advice. Chicken-of-the-Sea, anyone? The woman who thought that Buffalo 'wings' came from buffaloes would benefit from [56] some good veggie brain food." [57] PETA spokeswoman Pamela Anderson also commented. On July 19, 2008, Simpson performed at the Country Thunder Festival in Wisconsin. She was booed by the crowd [58] and received a poor reception from country music critics. She responded by saying, "I don ’ t know what your perception is of Jessica Simpson or what tabloid you buy, but I just want you to know that I ’ m just a girl from [59] Texas; I ’ m just like you. I ’ m doing what I love and dating a boy."