Jessica Simpson

Sitting in on an OK! Magazine staff meeting would be so awesome.

There's an element to celebrity gossip that is always, well, gossip. You take what you read with a grain of salt. But there's gossip, and there's deliberately and wholly inventing stories, misleading us with vague text and exclamation points.

Either Jessica Simpson's name came up in the lottery this week, or the darts all landed on her, because she is apparently having a baby! Would you believe that the same bombshell was dropped almost verbatim last week, only about Jennifer Aniston?

It's true! Doubly joyful news!

CONFIRMED! REVEALED! What is? That OK! wrote a cover story? Consider it official!

According to this fine publication, as Jessica nears her 30th birthday this week, she has a new man (Eric Johnson) and a new plan - to become a mother!

The first part of that is true, at least. But then there's this line:

"Enjoying an early birthday celebration at the Greenbrier Casino Club gala opening in West Virginia on July 4, Jess caused a stir with her visible bump!"

No word if they mean a visible bump on her head or knee.

Seriously, time to get a little more creative with your made-up nonsense, guys. You're going to be labeled the magazine that cried fake-pregnant wolf.

Tony Romo he's not. But Eric Johnson isn't too shabby himself.

"He's one of the nicest guys around," says an NFL insider who has worked with the ex-San Francisco 49ers player and current Jessica Simpson plaything.

The source notes, later stating the obvious a bit by adding, "I'm surprised he is dating Jessica Simpson. She is such a big star and he is so reserved."

The guy also went to Yale ... go figure!

Johnson, who also played briefly for the New Orleans Saints, definitely has experience with the limelight, however, having excelled in sports all his life.

Former NFL star Eric Johnson couldn't catch on with a pro team for that long ... but he's got quite a catch in Jessica Simpson. Here's hoping he doesn't fumble it away.

The 6' 3" Needham, Mass., native broke 11 school records while playing wide receiver for Yale University. He's also a former academic All-American.

Called "The Big Nerd" by Yale friends, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, "He's very smart, and one of the most down-to-earth athletes I know."

Simpson began dating Johnson in May after friends introduced them. He's currently separated from his wife, Keri, who filed for divorce earlier this year.

"He is the polar opposite of what you think of when you say 'player,' " says the source who knows him well. "When I met him, he was driving a Prius."

Having officially cursed the Dallas Cowboys via her two-year relationship with quarterback Tony Romo, Jessica Simpson is moving on to the San Francisco 49ers.

A source close to the singer confirms that she's dating former NFL tight end Eric Johnson, telling People the pair have been together for about a month and: "She is happy that she found a great guy. She's really happy."

Johnson last played professional football in 2007 and retired with nine career touchdown receptions. He's a graduate of Yale University, causing many to wonder what the heck he talks about with Simpson.

Simpson isn't the only large-breasted celebrity to nab herself a receiver this season. Kim Kardashian has been spotted out with Miles Austin, while Lindsay Lohan is reportedly dating Eilat Anschel.

She's never played in the NFL, but is on the receiving end of a Lohan meltdown every night.

Proving she is her own best model, and that you never know what you're going to get from the Jessica Simpson pictures you find on a given day, the alleged singer and actress showed off vintage New Kids on the Block T-shirt.

The occasion was her promoting her new line of jeans in N.Y.C., and the soon-to-be 30-year-old cutie paired the items with a slick black blazer.

What do you think of her latest fashion statement? Vote below!

Jessica Simpson's New Kids on the Block shirt is ...

It was only a matter of time. Alleged actress and singer Jessica Simpson became the latest celebrity enshrined at Madame Tussauds wax museum in NYC.

Or did she?

The 29-year-old Jessica sure looks like a wax replica here, but are people paying a price to see her beauty in wax, or is this actually a real photograph?

What do you think? Is this the self-proclaimed missionary or just a realistic-looking waxy knockoff? Tell us in this edition of Real or Wax! Vote below!

Jessica Simpson: Real or Wax?

The Price of Beauty was more than a reality show to Jessica Simpson.

It was a calling.

"I'm not saying I'm changing the world," a teary-eyed Simpson said, accepting an award at the Gracies (which honor women in radio and TV) in Beverly Hills.

"But... to be able to sit down with my Dad and [create] The Price of Beauty, it's similar to missionary work. It was what I was called to do and called to be."

Yes. Her calling was to create a VH1 show in which she, Ken Paves and CaCee Cobb traveled the world to explore definitions of beauty in various cultures.

The Price of Beauty in Jess' case is thousands of dollars a day.

On the series, the always-astute one visited a "fattening hut" in Uganda, munched on some fried cockroaches in Thailand, and walked a couture runway in Paris, etc.

Despite lackluster ratings and bad reviews, "it's changing my life ... women are strong and there is always a life to change, and you are powerful enough to do it!"

The Gracies honored Jessica Simpson for strength and entrepreneurial endeavors in the face of adversity and public scrutiny. Seriously. She got a real award for this.

Earlier in her speech, Simpson quipped, "I'm not used to people talking so nice about me," and explained that she felt "called to the ministry" at church camp at 13.

This is pretty much the exact same thing.

Jessica Simpson and Audrina Patridge have a lot in common.

Both break up with guys a lot, have large breasts, have little to no talent and are fixtures on celebrity gossip websites. They also have similar style!

Simpson recently wore a Madewell romper with a denim shirt while arriving in N.Y.C., while Patridge kept a floral one-piece bare for shopping in L.A.

Who looked better in this flowy, floral item? Vote below ...

Who wore this look better?

If there's one thing we know at THG, it's that Jessica Simpson has a ridiculous body. So much so that our Jessica Simpson pictures can't really do it justice.

We can break down some of her fashion choices, however. Ruffles can be flirty and fun, as seen on the plunging orange mini-dress she's workin' on the left.

On the other hand, a more refined neckline and longer skirt in yellow shows off the star's curves in a different, more elegant way. Or something like that.

Which do you think looks best on her? Vote below!

Jessica Simpson's best look is ...

Jessica Simpson has landed a gig on Entourage. As herself. Not sure if she can handle that kind of acting pressure, but we're very happy for her!

The singer will appear on an upcoming episode, her rep confirmed.

According to reports, the cast will sit around ogling Jessica Simpson pictures. Just kidding. She'll be "caught between Ari [Jeremy Piven] and another agent."

Seems filming went well.

"I have the utmost respect for the entire cast and crew of Entourage!" Simpson Twittered. "Thank you for making the past 2 days memorable :)

What's left of Jessica Simpson's career is at least nice to look at.

Are Jessica Simpson and Jeremy Renner an item?

Appearing at Operation Smile's annual gala Thursday at Cipriani Wall Street, rumors of an alleged hookup with Renner were not addressed by Simpson.

That doesn't mean peeps didn't attempt to pry.

Us Weekly reports that the two were spotted entering Washington D.C.'s St. Regis Hotel at 2:45 a.m. 30 seconds apart. So they're practically married.

The publication claims she and The Hurt Locker star, an Oscar nominee, have been seeing each other the sly for months, but neither has confirmed it.

Would these two make a cute couple?

When asked about Renner, the singer remained tight-lipped as a publicist quickly led her away. Before that, Jessica Simpson was reflective on her life thus far.

"I know that I'm pushing 30 and it's happening," she told Us. "It's happening, and I feel it. I think that 30 is going to be a good year for me. I think that I experienced a lot in my 20s - a lot more than a lot of people in their 20s would experience."

"I feel old in a lot of ways, and I feel naïve in ways that I can't wait to see what happens next."' As for love in her 30s? "Oh, I can find love anywhere!"

"I’m just a normal girl. I’m just like everyone else. I have a heart. I have feelings. I have emotions. I’m just like everybody else. I might happen to take pictures or walk a red carpet, but that doesn’t mean that I’m no different than you."

So profound.