Jessica Simpson

From Church Choir to “Newlywed”

Jessica Simpson was born into a religious family. Jessica grew up in a religious family. Her father was a Baptist minister and Jessica sang in the church choir and attended church camp regularly. It was at church camp that Jessica was first discovered. Before Jessica was ever signed to an album, she did the Mickey Mouse Club along with Britney Spears, Christina Aguleria, and Justin Timberlake.

Christian Rock
Jessica was discovered by a Christian record label after hearing her sing at church camp. She recorded an album but the label folded before it was released. Jessica did not want to give up. Her grandmother funded her second demo and her father sold it after Jessica performed. Tommy Mottola of Columbia Records heard the album and thought that Jessica had pop star potential. He went ahead and signed her.

The Beginning
Jessica’s album was released in 1999, the same time that Britney Spears and Christina Aguleria’s albums were released. Britney and Christina’s albums sold more copies than Jessica’s and they had more exposure, but Jessica’s album did well also. The first song on Jessica’s first album peaked at number three. While touring with ninety-eight Degrees, Jessica met future husband Nick Lachey. In 2001, Jessica’s record label still believed that Jessica was not as well known as Britney or Christina so they decided to change her look and music a bit. Jessica’s next album had more radio-friendly, upbeat tracks. They also advised her to lose weight to keep up with the other female singers that were so famous at that time. There was one thing however, which Jessica refused to change. Jessica stated publicly that she was a virgin and did not intend to lose her virginity until she was married.

Nick Lachay
Nick Lachay and Jessica were dating for a few years before finally getting married. Soon after the wedding, they allowed the MTV cameras to come into their home and tape a reality show called “Newlyweds.” This is what made Jessica and Nick a household name. Both of their careers skyrocketed after that.

Acting Bug
Jessica decided after years of recording albums that she would try her hand in acting. In 2005, Jessica went away to film the “Dukes of Hazzard.” This is where rumors of a troubled marriage began. Jessica was rumored to have been cheating on Nick with a co-star in the picture. As rumors of infidelity about them both began to spread, the marriage fell apart. Jessica filed for divorce around Thanksgiving of 2005.

Life After Nick
Jessica has managed to move on since Nick. She recorded another album. This album did not do as well as her others had. Jessica has been dating on and off and has also worked on another movie. Employee of the Month was released with good reviews and she still has more upcoming projects.

Paris Hilton Will Be Doing Time

Paris Hilton is going to the can house !

After been caught (again) drinking and driving, she couldn't escape the angry judge that has sent her to 45 days to the slammer.

That will sure hold Paris Hilton position as the queen of headline grabing celeb that she is.

Antonella Barba - Because You Loved Me

Antonella

Why Would You Want to be a Star?

There are times when being a star is great. The good publicity, the money, and the adoration of all of your fans. There are also times when it is not so great to be a star. One person who is famous right now is the perfect example.

Antonella’s Back Story

Antonella Barba is from Point Pleasant, New Jersey. She made it into the top twenty four contestants on season six on American Idol. Antonella is twenty year old student. She has been singing since her sixth grade talent show. Not only does she sing but she also plays the piano and the violin. Antonella made the final cut with her best friend Amanda.

The Scandal

You would think that being chosen in the top twenty four with your best friend would be a dream come true. It was for Antonella until someone else got greedy. Photos of Antonella were leaked on the internet. These photos were racy. There were photos on the internet of Atonella and the other girls were all topless. Another picture shown on the net was of Antonella and her friends grinding on each other. Pictures of Antonella sticking up her middle finger were also shown on the internet. These pictures did not show the world the ideal role model or the true “American Idol”. Antonella was finally voted off on March 8, 2007.

Speculations

There are many different speculations as to how this happened and who did this. It is obvious that it was a friend of Antonella who sold the photos. People will do anything for money, including selling out their friend. People are saying that the photos look like photos posted on My Space. My space is a website that people post pictures and profiles for friends to view. Someone must have taken the pictures of Antonella from My Space and sold them to the website who published it.

Idol’s Response

American Idol’s Simon Cowell was asked how he felt about the scandal. He stressed disgust that a friend would sell another friend out just for money.

It is things like this that makes it not worth being famous not worth it. People will do anything for money, including stabbing a friend in the back.