Jessica Simpson

We may have been a bit premature in announcing the date, but the fact remains: Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey will soon make their divorce official.

In court documents made available today, Simpson and Lachey have asked the court to appoint a retired judge, Judge Dana Senit Henry, to preside over the proceedings.

The former MTV Newlyweds are asking to "bifurcate" the case, meaning the divorce can become final and the parties can then deal with the complicated financial matters afterward.

Neither has wasted much time moving on personally. Lachey has canoodled with every pair of legs in Hollywood, now appearing to have settled, once again, on Vanessa Minnillo.
Simpson has bit a bit quieter in her dating life, but rumors are circulating that she and future co-star, Dane Cook, have been sharing a lot more than laughs recently.

In court, the papers require a "sign off" from the presiding judge before it becomes official. Senit Henry is on vacation until next week, but after he signs it, the judge is expected to issue the divorce decree immediately.

Then, The Gossip can truly believe we have a chance with Jessica every time we view her new video.

Hey, she's now officially a single woman. Jessica Simpson can date anyone she pleases, a perk of bachelor hood ex-husband Nick Lachey has certainly been taking advantage of.

So, who does Jessica have her sights on? Don't laugh, but it's comedian Dane Cook. The duo co-stars in the upcoming movie, Employee of the Month. But might they also be one another's Lovers of the Moment?

According to Life & Style Weekly, "sparks flew" during the filming of the movie over the winter - but Cook was still dating longtime girlfriend, Racquel Houghton.

Those two have since called it quits, however. And Last week, Cook and Simpson "couldn't hide their feelings" for each other at the Hollywood club, Hyde. The publication quoted a source as saying the following:

"They looked like two people trying not to look like a couple but who really wanted to rip each other's clothes off."

Sounds like The Gossip every time we look at Jessica. Somehow, Cook has managed to star in back-to-back productions with Simpson and Jessica Alba. We'd love to know his Jessica secret.

Jessica Simpson's new album, "A Public Affair," will be released August 29. But fans won't need to wait that long to get a glimpse of this gorgeous singer ... and a few of her hottest friends.

As the one-time Daisy Duke planned to shoot the video for her new single, she made a couple of calls. Soon enough, pals Eva Longoria, Christina Applegate and Christina Milian all joined the pop star for a rollerskating themed shoot. Even metrosexual American Idol host Ryan Seacrest makes an appearance.

It looks as though Jessica is having a bit more fun with her record than somber ex, Nick Lachey. His single, "What's Left of Me," is profound and moving, but quite melancholy.

"My album's definitely a reflection of where I am this very moment. It's happy, it's summer, I just want to get out with my girlfriends and have a good time and enjoy myself," said Simson.

How, exactly, did Simpson get so many pretty ladies to lace up skaes for a day?

"She said you better be there biatch!" said Applegate. "No. She just asked me please, so I said of course."

Longoria was a little worried about the shoot since it had been a while since she last laced up.

"8th grade maybe. It's been a while, but Applegate is an expert so if I fall, I'm bringing her down with me."

Going down with Longoria and Applegate? We'll meet the women there!

Katie Cassidy must be in 7th Heaven. The star of that show has somehow beaten out Jessica Simpson - and former Laguna Beach star/Nick Lachey sex slave - Kristin Cavallari - for the role of Lucy Ewing in the upcoming film version of Dallas.

Cassidy (pictured) is the daughter of former teen idol David Cassidy. She's currently starring in the Adam Sandler vehicle, Click.

"Producers wanted to steer clear of the drama and also thought Katie was simply better for the role," a source told Us Weekly.

Jennifer Lopez has been cast as alcoholic Sue Ellen and is very spoiled. She also allegedly didn't want Simpson as a costar in the upcoming movie because "she's hoping for a no-name actress, said our source. "Jennifer doesn't want a diva on the set."

In that case, we assume she'll soon be removing herself from it.

Even the original Lucy, Charlene Tilton, 47, didn't want to see Simpson in the role, actually preferring 19-year-old Lindsay Lohan.

"Jessica is beautiful, but too old," said Tilton. "I had just turned 17 when we started filming. It's more exciting if Lucy is doing all of these things…out of high school. [Lindsay Lohan] is a great choice."

And a very thin one.

As she battles controversy over her latest single, "A Public Affair," Jessica Simpson took the time to shoot down other rumors, as well.

Appearing on metrosexual Ryan Seacrest's radio show, Simpson slammed reports she is dating Jared Leto, insisting the pair just happened to run into each other during a night out on the town. Those crazy gossip rags too it from there.

When Seacrest asked her if she was dating Cameron Diaz's ex-boyfriend she shot back, "Don't ask me about that! It was just a night out!"

Seacrest replied, "So you guys were at the same place at the same time?"

And Simpson said: "We were, isn't that a coincidence? We said 'Hi' and gave each other a hug and somehow it became this whole huge story. He's a friend."

A friend who would probably love to tap that hot body.

In other news, the singer was scheduled to shoot the music video for her new single in Los Angeles yesterday. In it, Seacrest will appear as a limo driver taking Simpson and pals, including Eva Longoria, to a rink to roller skate. Makes perfect sense to us.

While Madonna has been off making friends and touring, could another star be stealing one of her most well-known hits?

That's the buzz circulating around the latest from Jessica Simpson. Her new single, "A Public Affair" reminds many listeners of a Material Girl Classic, "Holiday."

Let's analyze the similarites: There's the the synth-pop beat to the jangly guitars in the beginning ... the eight-note motifs in the verses to the choruses that begin on an A ... and the use of the same key (B-minor).

In a completely unscientific poll, TMZ.com confirmed that every person to whom it played "A Public Affair" identified it as "Holiday." Simpson's rep says her latest tune is "a fun summer single and comparing to retro Madonna is flattering!"

Ripping off the cultural icon, however? That would be illegal.

Well, at least now it's official. Despite a Maxim interview she gave in which Jessica claimed her sister had the ideal figure, InStyle has listed the former Newlywed as having Hollywood's Favorite Body. We wonder if she'd hold it against us for saying so.

We sure hope so!

According to this gorgeous pop star/actress, four workouts per week, combined with an aversion to junk food, have produced her breathtaking frame. Simpson isn't the only hot celebrity out there, however.

Beyonce Knowles was voted as having the Best Curves, while Kate Beckinsale was considered Perfectly Toned and Jessica Alba apparently has the Hottest Bikini Body. What's the difference between that and Jess' award? We have no idea.

But we'd love to examine each woman carefully and find out for sure.

In between reports that she's been flirting with Jared Leto - and as she deals with negative movie press - Jessica Simpson found time to model for the July issue of Maxim.

She also opened up about what she's looking for in her next man (now that her and Nick Lachey truly are over):"A guy with a great imagination sends me through the rafters ... I love it!"
Listen up, guys - Simpson, 25, also reveals her smooching style. "I love to kiss with my eyes open," she says, "because I can take in the entire situation and know if I'm enjoying it or not."

Hubba, hubba. As you ponder images of Jessica's lips and tongue, she'd want you to think about her sister's body. According to this movie and pop star, Ashlee has the ideal figure.

"My sister has the most perfect boobs and skinniest legs," she says.

As opposed to the least perfect. But we digress. Simpson, who underwent a grueling diet and exercise program to get in shape for The Dukes of Hazzard, also talked about her upcoming flick, Employee of the Month. It co-stars Dane Cook.

"I didn't drink for, like, three months or something," she says. "We worked out all the time."

It hits theaters this year, while the diva's new single, "Public Affair," can be heard on radios June 27. It should be a great summer for fans - unless you wanna see this beauty on a reality TV show again.

"I will never do another reality TV show," she says. "Been there, done that."

We're not sure who the heck King Magazine is ... but apparently its writers know exactly what the Jessica Simpson vehicle, Dukes of Hazzard, was: the worst TV to film adaptation ever.

The publication compiled a Top Ten list of such flops and Simpson's feature film debut was considered the most atrocious. Here are the complete results:

1. Dukes of Hazzard
2. The Honeymooners
3. Wild Wild West
4. Josie and the Pussycats
5. The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
6. Charlie's Angels
7. The Flintstones
8. Fat Albert
9. Mission Impossible 2
10. I. Spy

Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey may be over - but there's one man the former will never say goodbye to: hair stylist Ken Paves.

People recently ran a feature on this match made in beautiful hair heaven. They've been a team since 1998, when Paves created a look for Simpson's first CD cover. Eight years later, he has provider the singer with the most envied locks in Hollywood, while she has proved to be more than a muse:

This fall Paves, 34, and Simpson will unveil Hair Do, a line of home-use extensions on which they collaborated.

Inside the world of this hair extraordinnaire

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