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	Jessica Simpson to share her poetry with her fans! `The Dukes of Hazzard' star Jessica Simpson has penned down her thoughts and feelings, after her split with Nick Lachey last year, in the form of poetry. Simpson who ended her marriage to Lachey late last year, citing irreconcilable differences is not set to bring her poetry in front of her fans. The pop star has revealed that she has been scribbling down her most personal thoughts and now she plans to turn her musings into a new book. "It's a piece of my heart I want to share with my fans," she was quoted by Ratethemusic, as saying.
	Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson up for Lucy Ewing in Dallas film Most of the cast has been set for the big screen version of Dallas but apparently Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson are both keen to bag the one of the last key roles - Lucy Ewing, JR's niece. Riding the nostalgia wave, the film is sure to be a huge hit and no one wants to miss out: "There are people scratching each other's eyes out [for roles]," director Robert Luketic has said. Texan girl Jessica might have the edge over New Yorker Lindsay on the accent but Lindsay's got a big supporter - Charlene Tilton who played Lucy in the television series. "They are thinking of casting Lindsay Lohan as Lucy and I'm a fan of hers. I think it is a great choice," she commented recently.
	Nick Lachey Forgets About Jessica Simpson With a new TV show... The news that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey have spilt is still hot of the press, but that hasn’t stopped Lachey from putting his career first… It appears that the ex 98 degrees singer has landed himself a role in a new sitcom as a baseball player trying to cope with a new marriage…ring any bells? According to Popsugar, Danny Jacobson, co-creator of ‘Mad About You’ is being lined up to write the script for the pilot show. Filming of the new series will kick off in April and if all goes to plan it should be hitting US screens next autumn.
	New Jessica Simpson album "And the Band Played On" to hit stores in November JESSICA SIMPSON's And the Band Played On is scheduled to hit stores in November. Simpson acts as executive producer on the new album, which features production from JIMMY JAM and TERRY LEWIS, COREY ROONEY, and SCOTT STORCH, who lends his hand on the prospective single "Fire It Up" .
	Jessica Takes on the Sexy Role Jessica Simpson has been cast in the role of Daisy Duke in Dukes. After months and months of rumors, it's finally official: Jessica Simpson will be Daisy Duke in the movie version of the classic TV series, "The Dukes of Hazzard." The singer will be joining Seann William Scott and Johnny Knoxville as Bo and Luke Duke in the big screen adaptation of the series. "Starsky & Hutch" writer John O'Brien is working on the script, and "Super Troopers" director Jay Chandrasekhar will be helming the project. "Dukes of Hazzard" will be Jessica Simpson's feature film acting debut. The original TV series ran from 1979 to 1985 and starred Tom Wopat, John Schneider, and Catherine Bach - and one of the most famous cars on TV, the General Lee.
	Jessica Simpson Sues Promoter 4 June 2004 (WENN) Pop beauty Jessica Simpson has launched a $140,000 lawsuit against a New Jersey-based promoter - for breach of contract. The stunning Newlyweds: Nick And Jessica star claims 4 Dogs Productions relinquished its agreement to pay her for performing for one hour at the Grand Prix of Puerto Rico on October 23, and for wearing a T-shirt featuring racing company logo Motorock while filming a music video. According to the contract, signed by 4 Dogs boss Mike Zaccaro, Simpson should have been paid $14,000 on October 8, prior to the performance, and $126,000 by October 22 after work was completed. However, the lawsuit charges that 4 Dogs axed the gig on 10 October and has failed to pay Simpson any money since. Simpson filed her claim at Manhattan's Supreme Court on Tuesday. Zaccaro and 4 Dogs have been unavailable for comment.
	Simpson Beats Spears To Daisy Duke Role 24 May 2004 (WENN) Britney Spears's hopes of landing the role of Daisy Duke in the forthcoming movie version of The Dukes Of Hazzard have been dashed - after bosses handed it to Jessica Simpson. While star Spears had expressed an interest in playing the sexy character from the '70s/'80s TV show, singer Simpson has been chosen as the blonde who will fill the extra-short shorts of original Daisy Duke Catherine Bach. Simpson's manager father Joe tells America's Star magazine, "She is really excited." Simpson herself adds, "I wanna wear those shorts so bad!" The film, about three redneck cousins, two corrupt public officials and a souped- up Dodge Charger car, begins production this summer.
	Jessica Fired Before Starting Work 24 May 2004 (StudioBriefing) One of the first acts of Stephen McPherson, ABC's newly appointed entertainment chief, was to quash the planned Jessica Simpson sitcom Jessica, in which the pop star was to portray a TV newsmagazine interviewer, the New York Times reported today (Monday), citing ABC executives and others connected to the show. Although the adjective "ditzy" is often applied to Simpson's public persona, the Times said that her performance on the show was not the problem. "She was actually the best thing on it," one executive said. "It was a valiant effort, but at the end of the day everyone seemed to think it wasn't the best use of her talent," said another. Instead of the sitcom, ABC now plans to broadcast about eight musical specials featuring Simpson during the next two years, the Times said.
	ABC Unsure of Lineup on Day Before Announcement 18 May 2004 (StudioBriefing) Only a day before it was to present its fall lineup to advertisers, ABC had still not set it in stone, and ABC and Disney executives were said to be quibbling over which shows will get the go-ahead, USA Today reported today (Monday). The newspaper said that a planned comedy series starring bumbling beauty Jessica Simpson was out of the lineup, while a new drama, Fleet Street, starring James Spader and William Shatner, was in.
	Jessica's Body Cream Upsets Parents 14 May 2004 (WENN) Pop star-turned-reality TV queen Jessica Simpson is in trouble with America's parents who fear her new line of edible body creams encourage kids to indulge in sex games. Simpson launched the 13 items for lovers in her Dessert Beauty line earlier this year, and her young fans are rushing to stores to get their hands on the products. But New York sex therapist Dr. Jane Greer is leading a charge to have warning labels on the edible treats. She says, "The problem is that Jessica is oblivious to how young her fans really are - she's sending a message of sexuality and sensuality that needs to be screened. Parents need to know that kids just can't go straight for desserts until they've had dinner - dessert being sex, and dinner being the establishing of a mature relationship." Dr. Greer also fears the fact that some of the products come with sprinkle-on candy will encourage perverts. She adds, "Candy is something that kids want and relate to. And remember, candy is also the seduction item of choice for perverts. I don't think the people behind the marketing campaign thought about the repercussions or the ripple effect it could have."
	Lachey and Simpson Land Second Variety Special 13 April 2004 (StudioBriefing) On the same day that it was announced that ABC's Easter Sunday variety show hosted by Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson had produced the highest ratings of the night among young adults, ABC ordered a second variety special featuring the couple, this one to air on Christmas. ABC indicated that, while it currently has no plans to produce additional variety specials with Lachey and Simpson, it might begin presenting them on a quarterly basis if the Christmas special also turns out to be a hit.
	Nick & Jessica Become New Sonny and Cher 12 April 2004 (StudioBriefing) A family-hosted variety show, evoking memories of The Osmonds and Sonny and Cher, has once again risen to the top. Sunday night's The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour on ABC, starring the MTV married couple Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, was the top-rated program of the night among 18-49-year-olds, and overall scored 6.7 rating and an 11 share -- beaten out only by the usual Sunday night winner, CBS's 60 Minutes, which nabbed a 6.11/14. The variety show featured appearances from Mr. T, the Muppets, Jewel, Babyface, and former baseball catcher Johnny Bench. Simpson was also due to begin taping a pilot for her own ABC sitcom today (Monday).