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Jessica Simpson Turns Down Huge Book Deal to Record New Album

Her boots really are made for walking.

Jessica Simpson has no plans to pen a lifestyle book — for now, at least, an insider reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly. A literary agent recently approached the fashion mogul to write about her business success, but the singer ultimately declined.

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“She was getting offers for between $1 million and $2 million — or more,” the source tells Us. “Companies wanted her to write something as dishy as possible — about her romance with Eric [Johnson] and being a mother.” 

Jessica Simpson and family
Jessica Simpson, Ace Knute Johnson, Eric Johnson and Maxwell Drew Johnson in 2014.

Simpson, 34, mulled over the idea, but eventually decided it wasn’t the time to do so. The reason? She’s focusing on new music! 

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A pal adds: “She’s recording a new album instead.”

Maxwell and Ace’s mom dropped her sixth studio album, the country-inflected, poorly received Do You Know, in September 2008. Two years earlier — right after her divorce from Nick Lachey — she released pop record A Public Affair, which sold over one million copies.

Jessica Simpson singing
Jessica Simpson performs a concert prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 in 2008.

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For more of the hottest news, watch this week’s Hot Stuff video, hosted by Us Weekly Entertainment Editor Ian Drew and guest star, dancer and author Karina Smirnoff.

Also in the roundup: Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello wedding locale details, Chelsea Handler’s boob job, and more!

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