The singer-turned fashion designer's clothing line raked in an astonishing $750 million dollars in sales last year, making it the top selling celebrity clothing empire.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
billion-dollar woman Jessica Simpson
She may have lost some of her lustre when it comes to record sales, but Jessica Simpson reigns supreme in the fashion world.
The singer-turned fashion designer's clothing line raked in an astonishing $750 million dollars in sales last year, making it the top selling celebrity clothing empire.
The singer-turned fashion designer's clothing line raked in an astonishing $750 million dollars in sales last year, making it the top selling celebrity clothing empire.
Simpson gets into fitness mode
February 20, 2011 - Jessica Simpson has hired celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson to get her into shape ahead of her forthcoming wedding.
The singer-and-actress whose weight has fluctuated over the years, wants to look her best when she marries fiance Eric Johnson later this year, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Tracy has previously worked with Madonna and Nicole Richie and is responsible for Gwyneth Paltrow's amazing post-children body.
The singer-and-actress whose weight has fluctuated over the years, wants to look her best when she marries fiance Eric Johnson later this year, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Tracy has previously worked with Madonna and Nicole Richie and is responsible for Gwyneth Paltrow's amazing post-children body.
Jessica Simpson's vegan diet slim down
Over the past year, Jessica Simpson's clothing company has made more than $750 million dollars, with many believing she will reach the $1 billion mark by year's end. Due to this overwhelming success, the singer/actress is featured in the current issue of New York Magazine.
Jessica Simpson's fiance puts her on diet
Singer Jessica Simpson's fiance Eric Johnson wants her to lose weight and has put her on diet.
Simpson is rapidly approaching the 150-pound mark because of her love for Mexican food, margaritas and "anything fried", reports showbizspy.
"They've recently had some brutal fights, and finally Eric basically told Jess if she didn't lose weight soon, he was calling the whole thing off. Eric is a vegan. He exercises daily and counts every calorie. When they first began dating, Jessica happily ate the vegan food for the sake of love.
"But after a few months, she returned to her favourite down-home staples - fried chicken, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. Jess waits until Eric leaves the house or falls asleep - and then she binge eats," the insider added.
Simpson is rapidly approaching the 150-pound mark because of her love for Mexican food, margaritas and "anything fried", reports showbizspy.
"They've recently had some brutal fights, and finally Eric basically told Jess if she didn't lose weight soon, he was calling the whole thing off. Eric is a vegan. He exercises daily and counts every calorie. When they first began dating, Jessica happily ate the vegan food for the sake of love.
"But after a few months, she returned to her favourite down-home staples - fried chicken, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. Jess waits until Eric leaves the house or falls asleep - and then she binge eats," the insider added.
Jessica Simpson Pantless In NY Magazine (VIDEO)
Her fashion line is on pace to make nearly a quarter billion dollars, but she still can't afford any pants!
Well, not really. The modified "Risky Business" style shoot came in the new issue of New York Magazine, but the cash -- that's very, very real. Simpson talks her business empire -- and her new fiance, Eric Johnson.
"It was a complete shock," she told the magazine, "a beautiful shock. It felt great for somebody to be on his knee, and I had to sit on that knee because I was so excited and overwhelmed I couldn't even stand. Knowing that I had his knee to sit on in that moment was very magical. The way I always wanted it to be."
In fact, she told CBS' "The Early Show" that she even shed tears when the question was popped. And probably not just because he made her pause an episode of "The Parenthood" to watch.
Eric's a vegan, so Simpson has been learning some valuable new skills, too, as she even cooked a tofurkey for Thanksgiving.
Well, not really. The modified "Risky Business" style shoot came in the new issue of New York Magazine, but the cash -- that's very, very real. Simpson talks her business empire -- and her new fiance, Eric Johnson.
"It was a complete shock," she told the magazine, "a beautiful shock. It felt great for somebody to be on his knee, and I had to sit on that knee because I was so excited and overwhelmed I couldn't even stand. Knowing that I had his knee to sit on in that moment was very magical. The way I always wanted it to be."
In fact, she told CBS' "The Early Show" that she even shed tears when the question was popped. And probably not just because he made her pause an episode of "The Parenthood" to watch.
Eric's a vegan, so Simpson has been learning some valuable new skills, too, as she even cooked a tofurkey for Thanksgiving.
Jessica Simpson's empire: $750M and counting
While everyone else was trying to get the goods on Jessica Simpson's dress size, the 30-year-old star was steadily building a profitable fashion line of her own.
According to New York magazine, Simpson took in around $750 million in sales last year for her wide array of fashion merchandise, which includes shoes, dresses, denim and coats.
To give the number some context, New York says, that means Simpson’s nearly playing in the same sales league as Michael Kors – a reality that takes the 30-year-old by surprise.
“I never thought I’d be some fashion mogul!” she told the magazine, and maybe that's because she aimed to keep things simple.
“We try not to set trends, but you need your trending pieces in every delivery. But those go fast: What you really need is your basics for every type of person," Simpson explained. "When it comes to other celebrity brands, I think a lot of people do a great job, but it can’t be all about them. Everybody doesn’t want to just look like the celebrity, because they can’t. They just want one element of that style.”
Plus, her stuff is pretty affordable. Simpson's contemporary sportswear line that's due out this fall, for example, is expected to have a price range of $39 to $129.
"A girl could go to the shopping mall with her mother and she’d have a great new outfit and still have some money left for lunch at McDonald’s," her business manager David Levin told New York of the collection's concept. "She can look like Jessica Simpson, smell like Jessica Simpson, and she can afford it.”
According to New York magazine, Simpson took in around $750 million in sales last year for her wide array of fashion merchandise, which includes shoes, dresses, denim and coats.
To give the number some context, New York says, that means Simpson’s nearly playing in the same sales league as Michael Kors – a reality that takes the 30-year-old by surprise.
“I never thought I’d be some fashion mogul!” she told the magazine, and maybe that's because she aimed to keep things simple.
“We try not to set trends, but you need your trending pieces in every delivery. But those go fast: What you really need is your basics for every type of person," Simpson explained. "When it comes to other celebrity brands, I think a lot of people do a great job, but it can’t be all about them. Everybody doesn’t want to just look like the celebrity, because they can’t. They just want one element of that style.”
Plus, her stuff is pretty affordable. Simpson's contemporary sportswear line that's due out this fall, for example, is expected to have a price range of $39 to $129.
"A girl could go to the shopping mall with her mother and she’d have a great new outfit and still have some money left for lunch at McDonald’s," her business manager David Levin told New York of the collection's concept. "She can look like Jessica Simpson, smell like Jessica Simpson, and she can afford it.”
Jessica Simpson Is Losing Weight for Her Wedding
Jessica Simpson is slimming down for the gown!
To prep for her upcoming nuptials to fiance Eric Johnson, the 30-year-old singer has enlisted the help of celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, who's customized a routine that includes dance aerobics, ab work and strength training.
After a few weeks of 75-minute, four-day-a-week workouts, "she's seeing results," says a pal. "She really loves it. She thinks it's so much fun."
To prep for her upcoming nuptials to fiance Eric Johnson, the 30-year-old singer has enlisted the help of celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, who's customized a routine that includes dance aerobics, ab work and strength training.
After a few weeks of 75-minute, four-day-a-week workouts, "she's seeing results," says a pal. "She really loves it. She thinks it's so much fun."
Jessica Simpson needs a helping hand
Jessica Simpson clearly had a good time at Hollywood hot spot Katsuya last night.
Perhaps too good.
The 30-year-old actress and singer looked a little worse for wear as she left the trendy Japanese restaurant with her fiancé Eric Johnson.
The star became engaged to the former American football player in November after five months of dating.
Perhaps too good.
The 30-year-old actress and singer looked a little worse for wear as she left the trendy Japanese restaurant with her fiancé Eric Johnson.
The star became engaged to the former American football player in November after five months of dating.
I am not going to judge X Factor
Jessica Simpson has dismissed rumours that she will be joining the judging panel of the US version of 'The X Factor'.
Simpson is the latest star said to be in considerations for a role on the programme, but she's moved swiftly to deny the speculation, reports the Daily Express.
Other stars who have also been linked to the judging roles in the show include Katy Perry and Kelly Rowland. Meanwhile Will Smith has denied reports he's signed up for the show.
Simpson is the latest star said to be in considerations for a role on the programme, but she's moved swiftly to deny the speculation, reports the Daily Express.
Other stars who have also been linked to the judging roles in the show include Katy Perry and Kelly Rowland. Meanwhile Will Smith has denied reports he's signed up for the show.
No X Factor For Simpson
JESSICA SIMPSON has shot down reports she's accepted a judging role on the upcoming U.S. version of SIMON COWELL's THE X FACTOR.
The music mogul's hit British singing competition is set to debut in America later this year (11) and rumours are rife about who will sit on the expert panel.
In a post on her Twitter.com page, she writes, "Just to clear up a rumor... I am NOT going to judge X Factor!!! I don't even know where that info came from."
Katy Perry and Kelly Rowland have also been linked to judging roles, while Will Smith has denied reports he's signed up for the show.
The music mogul's hit British singing competition is set to debut in America later this year (11) and rumours are rife about who will sit on the expert panel.
In a post on her Twitter.com page, she writes, "Just to clear up a rumor... I am NOT going to judge X Factor!!! I don't even know where that info came from."
Katy Perry and Kelly Rowland have also been linked to judging roles, while Will Smith has denied reports he's signed up for the show.
Simpson fights fitness vid release
A fitness video featuring Jessica Simpson is set to go public, despite the pop star's efforts to keep it off shelves.
The singer fronted the project for exercise company Speedfit, but she didn't like the finished result and filed legal papers to keep the DVD from being sold.
In a defiant letter to Simpson's lawyers, obtained by WENN, the new owner, Ed Meyer, writes, "After much due diligence, I have purchased rights to distribute the as yet unreleased Jessica Simpson Exercise Video from Speedfit.
"While your client Jessica Simpson believes that she has a valid New York court order preventing such a contract, she actually does not."
Meyer insists his contract with Speedfit is "valid", and he has threatened Simpson with legal action if she insists on moving forward with "any tortuous interference or restraint of trade".
The producer plans to re-edit the fitness film, which was shot in 2005, and release it. Simpson won an arbitration ruling to keep the exercise video from being distributed – a huge hurdle for Meyer.
She also won a ruling barring Speedfit from using her name and likeness to promote the video.
The singer fronted the project for exercise company Speedfit, but she didn't like the finished result and filed legal papers to keep the DVD from being sold.
In a defiant letter to Simpson's lawyers, obtained by WENN, the new owner, Ed Meyer, writes, "After much due diligence, I have purchased rights to distribute the as yet unreleased Jessica Simpson Exercise Video from Speedfit.
"While your client Jessica Simpson believes that she has a valid New York court order preventing such a contract, she actually does not."
Meyer insists his contract with Speedfit is "valid", and he has threatened Simpson with legal action if she insists on moving forward with "any tortuous interference or restraint of trade".
The producer plans to re-edit the fitness film, which was shot in 2005, and release it. Simpson won an arbitration ruling to keep the exercise video from being distributed – a huge hurdle for Meyer.
She also won a ruling barring Speedfit from using her name and likeness to promote the video.
How Jessica Simpson Addresses Pregnancy Rumors
Apparently you can be a rich billionaire from the fashion industry, and still be as dumb as a box of rocks. Take Jessica Simpson, for instance. Since the dawn of time, she’s been battling pregnancy rumors.
She took to her official Twitter account, to battle the reports. Of course, she decided to sandwich the denial with other stuff. She tweeted, “9 1/2 Weeks is one of the sexiest movies EVER! I’m not pregnant! If you are 25 and over, watch it. SEXY!!!!!!!!!”
At least that would’ve been more intelligent than what she actually said! I guess money can’t buy smarts…that comes from book learnin’, y’all!
She took to her official Twitter account, to battle the reports. Of course, she decided to sandwich the denial with other stuff. She tweeted, “9 1/2 Weeks is one of the sexiest movies EVER! I’m not pregnant! If you are 25 and over, watch it. SEXY!!!!!!!!!”
At least that would’ve been more intelligent than what she actually said! I guess money can’t buy smarts…that comes from book learnin’, y’all!
