Topic: jessica simpson

Jessica Simpson Invites People Mag To Her Baby Shower, Keenly Cites How Much Baby Weight She’s Gained

Jessica Simpson Invites People Mag To Her Baby Shower, Keenly Cites How Much Baby Weight She's Gained

Jessica Simpson may be pregnant with her second child — a son — but that doesn’t mean she’s breaking from Weight Watchers-sponsored public weigh-ins. Hardly. In fact, she’s willing to invite a major tabloid to her baby shower specifically to do the baby weight talking points. You are the master promoter, Jessica. I bow to thee.
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Jessica Simpson Shows Exactly What ‘Celeb Mom Child Exploitation’ Means With New Video Of Baby Maxwell

Jessica Simpson Shows Exactly What 'Celeb Mom Child Exploitation' Means With New Video Of Baby Maxwell

Just yesterday I was trying to explain the difference between my own job, where I sometimes use stories about my daughter to discuss parenting, and celebrities who turn parenthood into a paycheck. These celebs seem to exploit their pregnancies and children to generate good press or sell the public some new product. And celeb mom extraordinaire Jessica Simpson just perfectly illustrated the type of child exploitation I’m taking about! More »

Nick Lachey Releases Album Of Lullabies, Proves D-List Dads Can Exploit Parenthood Too

Nick Lachey Releases Album Of Lullabies, Proves D-List Dads Can Exploit Parenthood Too

For years now, celebrity mothers on the low end of the Hollywood totem pole have been using their pregnancies and children like a career launching pad. They write baby blogs at People. They endorse organic skincare lines and “design” children’s clothing. Having a child opens these ladies up to a whole new world of money-making opportunities. And Nick Lachey has now proven that ladies aren’t the only one ones who can turn parenthood into a profit. More »

Rest Easy Because Jessica Simpson Hasn’t Gained Any Pregnancy Weight In Her Legs

Rest Easy Because Jessica Simpson Hasn't Gained Any Pregnancy Weight In Her Legs

Last week, People magazine was suspiciously complimentary of pregnant Jessica Simpson‘s “fit” and “trim” body. This week, the Daily Mail is following suit by gabbing about how fab the Weight Watchers spokesperson looks — but via a very much needed update on the singer’s legs. That’s right, leave no crook of this woman’s flesh unturned for Baby Weight Inspection. More »

People Magazine Is Being Uncharacteristically Nice To Jessica Simpson’s Pregnant Body

People Magazine Is Being Uncharacteristically Nice To Jessica Simpson's Pregnant Body

As much as I rail against the tabloids — as well as other media — for their “mum tum” vocabulary choices and speculation over which Fatty McFat pregnant lady isn’t getting to the gym enough, sudden respect for a celebrity pregnant body is also suspect. Especially when it’s the rags’ favorite lady to concern-troll about weight, Jessica Simpson. More »

People Mag Says Jessica Simpson’s Morning Sickness Is A ‘Good Thing’ So She Doesn’t Get Fat

People Mag Says Jessica Simpson's Morning Sickness Is A 'Good Thing' So She Doesn't Get Fat

Professional Weight Watchers spokesperson Jessica Simpson is making the rounds promoting yet another pregnancy — and a “lifestyle” — all in the name of corporate sponsorship. But while the soon-to-be mother of two has taken a lot of flack for her unpregnant, pregnant, and post-baby body, People magazine decided to continue the trend and season their coverage with some completely unsolicited and harmful pregnancy advice. About, what else, but weight loss! More »