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Pete Wentz: Pregnant Ashlee Simpson Craves "Green Olives, Pickles"

Mandi Illuzzi — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:01:10 -0400

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What's mom-to-be Ashlee Simpson craving these days?

"Green olives and pickles!" her husband Pete Wentz revealed on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show Thursday. "Green olives on everything!"

He called her cravings an "anytime kind-of-thing. You always have to be ready."

Click here to see the foods other pregnant stars craved.

He said the pregnancy is "really, really exciting.

"I heard women become mothers when they become pregnant, and boys become fathers when the baby is born," Wentz, 29, said. "So I don't feel all the physical things, but when I'm in the doctor's office, I freak out. It's ... crazy because it's this thing you made."

He said they still don't know the baby's sex, but is "hoping the doctor will see something in the next couple weeks."

See Us' Baby Bump Hall of Fame.

The Fall Out Boy bassist — who confirmed Simpson's pregnancy in May shortly after they wed — says prepping for parenthood is "like making a record, but knowing you're going to mix it for the next 18 years of your life."

Expecting a kid has also affected "the way I'm writing. It's affected my perspective on the world. I care less about stupid things, petty feuds," Wentz said.

He also joked that he is turning into his dad.

"I get up at 7 ... complain," he said. "I come home [to] a pregnant wife and two puppies."

But Wentz (who admitted he made out with guys) doesn't mind.

He said his new goal is to "live in the suburbs and hang out with my kid."

See what a body language expert had to say about Pete and Ashlee.

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Jessica Simpson Celebrates 28th Birthday!

Alissa R — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:51:47 -0400

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Beau Tony Romo tells Us, "I have to buy her something!"

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Jessica Simpson turns 28 today.

Look back at the singer's sexy — and scary! — style over the years.

So what's beau Tony Romo getting his birthday girl?

He's not sure!

"I have to buy her something!" he told Usmagazine.com Wednesday at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, a resort casino. "I'll pick something up tonight."

Asked if he'd pick her up some golf clubs, he laughed: "I don't know if she'd like that!"

"I think I'll take her out to dinner," he added, "a nice restaurant."

See what a body language expert had to say about Jessica and Tony.

Romo — who is in Lake Tahoe for a golf tournament — said he and Simpson are renting a house.

"We'll be here all week," he said. "We'll probably rent a boat and go out on the lake on Saturday."

Simpson's birthday celebrations kicked off Monday when she dined with Romo, her pregnant sister Ashlee and husband Pete Wentz at Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, California.

"We had a get together," Romo said.

Following dinner, Simpson and Romo hit West Hollywood's Key Club to see Steel Panther (formerly known as Metal Skool).

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback even tried his hand at singing the Guns n' Roses hit "Sweet Child O' Mine" to Simpson and the crowd.

See photos of Jessica licking cake of Romo's face and other celeb PDA.

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Jessica Simpson Celebrates Birthday Early With Tony Romo

Henry Seltzer — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:01:40 -0400

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He sang the Guns n' Roses hit "Sweet Child O' Mine" to the singer, who turns 28 years old on Thursday

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Jessica Simpson isn't avoiding her 28th birthday on Thursday – she's already started celebrating.

The singer – joined by close friends and family – indulged in her favorite cupcake flavor, red velvet, from Crumbs bakery.

For dinner, Jessica and on-again beau Tony Romo went to Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, where they met up with her pregnant sister Ashlee and husband Pete Wentz.

(See the Simpsons' love lives compared.)

At one point, Ashlee and Jessica got on stage to sing with The Copycats, a cover band that was playing. The band serenaded Jessica with "Happy Birthday."

Following dinner, Jessica and Romo hit Key Club in West Hollywood to see Steel Panther (formerly known as Metal Skool).

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback even tried his hand at singing the Guns n' Roses hit "Sweet Child O' Mine" to Jessica and the crowd.

In January, Romo belted out Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" to the singer.

(See Jessica lick cake off of Tony's face and other celeb PDA moments.)

"I don't know about wedding bells," Jessica said last month of her relationship with Romo. "But I'm still with him, so that's a good sign."

(Take Us' Quiz: Guess the Simpson Sister!)

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Jessica Simpson Calls Ashlee's Bump "Cute"

Alissa R — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:15:41 -0400

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The mom-to-be showed off a bigger belly during a weekend outing in L.A.

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Ashlee Simpson showed off a growing baby bump in a midriff-baring top over the weekend in Los Angeles.

"She sent me a picture of her belly," sister Jessica recently said on The View. "She's popping, it's so cute!"

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Simpson, 23, and husband Pete Wentz — who recently revealed that he's made out with guys — confirmed their pregnancy in May shortly after they tied the knot in Beverly Hills.

"This is truly the most joyous time in our lives and we are excited to share the happy news and start our family," they said.

Wentz recently said he was "excited" to be a dad.

"The first time I ever went to the doctor's office and heard the heartbeat, I felt totally content and at peace with everything," he told E!.

Their pal, Lucy Walsh (daughter of Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh), told Usmagazine.com in April that they're "a cute couple, and they are going to have cute, tiny kids."

The newlyweds have already added a new family member: a 10-week-old puppy named Rigby, Wentz, 29, announced on their Web site.

See more photos of stars and their dogs.

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Ashlee Simpson Starting to Show Bump

Mandi Illuzzi — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:19:03 -0400

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The pregnant singer stepped out in Hollywood Monday

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Weeks after confirming she's expecting, a pregnant Ashlee Simpson is starting to show.

The newlywed (see photos of celeb brides) popped by Hollywood's RenMar Studios in a flowy maxi-dress with a plunging neckline on Monday.

Her husband Pete Wentz recently admitted he was "nervous ... the first time I ever went to the doctor's office."

But after hearing the baby's heartbeat, "I felt totally content and at peace with everything," he said. "It feels good."

(See more photos of celebrity baby bumps.)

Simpson recently canceled her summer tour in light of her pregnancy.

"The truth is I want to put on an amazing show for you the next time I come to your town," she said on her MySpace page. "I promise I will be back, better than ever and ready to rock out."

Simpson and Wentz wed in Los Angeles on May 17.

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Pete Wentz: Hearing Baby's Heartbeat Made Me Feel "Content"

Rachel Paula Abrahamson — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:30:01 -0400

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"I'm excited to be a dad," Ashlee Simpson's husband says

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Pete Wentz is ready to be a papa!

"I'm excited to be a dad," he recently told E! News. "I'm a genuinely nervous person. The first time I ever went to the doctor's office and heard the heartbeat, I felt totally content and at peace with everything. It feels good."

Usmagazine.com first broke the news in April that Ashlee Simpson and Wentz were expecting.

They confirmed the news on his Web site in May, calling it "the most joyous time in our lives and we are excited to share the happy news and start our family."

The couple wed in Los Angeles on May 17 and honeymooned in the Caribbean.

See photos of Simpson's slight bump.

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Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz arrive at the grand opening of the Palms Place Hotel & Spa on May 31, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Ashlee & Pete: Rush to the Altar!

Henry Seltzer — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:59:19 -0400

Pregnant Ashlee Simpson Postpones Summer Tour

Henry Seltzer — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0400

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PLUS: Pete Wentz gave a shout-out to his "baby mama" as they partied with Jessica in Las Vegas

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Pregnant singer Ashlee Simpson's summer tour is on hold.

"After careful consideration, Ashlee Simpson has decided to postpone her summer tour," her rep said in a statement. "She is committed to giving her fans the best show possible, and will be back better than ever and ready to rock in the future."

On her MySpace page, Simpson blogged, "The truth is I want to put on an amazing show for you the next time I come to your town. I promise I will be back, better than ever and ready to rock out."

On Thursday, the 23-year-old confirmed that she's expecting her first child with husband Pete Wentz, 28. Usmagazine.com first broke the news in April.

The couple hit the opening of the Palms Place Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas with Jessica Simpson (sans on-again, off-again beau Tony Romo) on Saturday night.

At the end of his stint as DJ, Wentz gave a shout-out to his "baby mama." He also decided the Huey Lewis song "Power of Love" to his father-in-law, who was at the party with wife Tina.

"Yo, yo yo! This goes out to Joe Simpson, my new father-in-law," he told the crowd. "I feel the power of love for you and everyone else should too."

Wentz also played his wife's song "In My Head."

This week Wentz apologized to MTV for keeping their pregnancy news under wraps.

"We wanted to wait until after the first trimester and get a clean bill of health from our doctors before confirming anything, just like any other couple," he emailed MTV.com.

"Being a boy I have no idea how to respond to such things and my first instinct was to protect her and the baby," he added. "I apologize to anyone who felt misinformed but the truth is, the person and growing baby is who I felt most loyal to protect and defend."

Check out photos of Simpson's slight bump.

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Celebrity Wedding Dos and Don'ts

Lindsay Powers — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:45:35 -0400

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A WeddingChannel.com expert weighs in on the big day details of Fergie, Ashlee Simpson and more

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How far in advance should you start shopping for a wedding dress like Fergie? When's the perfect time to sent out invites like Ashlee Simpson? WeddingChannel.com deputy editor Summer Krecke fills Usmagazine.com in.

Q: In the May 2008 issue of Glamour, Fergie said she had just started looking for a wedding dress even though she's been engaged since December. How much time do you actually need to find the perfect gown?

A: While beginning your dress hunt 6-12 months before your wedding is recommended, don't give yourself anything less than 3-4 months before your wedding date, advises WeddingChannel.com deputy editor Summer Krecke. "Usually a bridal shop will need to start fitting you for your dress 8-12 weeks before your wedding day to ensure that there are no sizing fluctuations.”

Looking for a “glamorous” look like Fergie's? Check out WeddingChannel.com's celebrity-inspired wedding dress selections here.

Q: Ashlee Simpson sent out “Save the Date” e-mail for her wedding to Pete Wentz a week before their nuptials. How far in advance are you expected to send one to your guests?

A: “A week’s notice isn’t really realistic – especially if you're expecting many out-of-town guests to attend your wedding,” notes WeddingChannel.com deputy editor Summer Krecke. While correct wedding etiquette dictates that a notice be sent to out-of-town guests 6-9 months prior to your wedding day, you have the option of doing so by post or by e-mail.

Create your own “Save the Date” ecards here.

Q: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon didn’t tell their friends and family they were getting married – they surprised them instead with their island ‘I do’s’. What’s the best way to let everyone know you’re getting married?

A: “Preferably before you sell your wedding pictures to a national publication,” jokes WeddingChannel.com deputy editor Summer Krecke. “In all seriousness, there are several steps that need to be taken immediately after you become engaged,” she notes. “These steps should be taken 10-12 months before your wedding day.” Those steps include a formal engagement announcement in your local newspaper, a less-formal announcement made personally to close friends and family and a private confirmation to your employer so they have time to plan accordingly for your honeymoon.

Get more engagement advice from WeddingChannel.com experts here.

Q: First daughter Jenna Bush waited until two months before her wedding to announce her wedding party — what’s the norm?

A: Give your wedding party the same time and consideration you would give yourself, advises WeddingChannel.com deputy editor Summer Krecke. “It’s important that you make your wedding party selections at least 9-12 months before your wedding day to ensure that your close friends or family have time to save and put aside time to help you celebrate your day.”

See more presidential brides here.

Q: Rumor has it Beyonce and Jay-Z didn’t book a florist until a month before their April 4th wedding day. How much time do you actually need?

A: Usually you should give yourself 6-9 months before your actual wedding day so you have time to research local florists and conduct interviews, recommends Summer Krecke, deputy editor of WeddingChannel.com. "You need to first identify what kind of wedding you want to have, then decide what flowers you'd like to incorporate into that and how much you'd like to spend." A florist can then typically give you a cost estimate, show you examples of their past work and even tell you what flowers will be in season during your nuptials.

What's your floral style? Find out with the help of a local florist.

Q: A very-pregnant Jessica Alba and her fiancé Cash Warren recently eloped. How do you celebrate a wedding no one was invited to?

A: If you're the bride or groom, a close friend or even a family member, you can throw a belated reception to celebrate the newly-married couple, suggests WeddingChannel.com deputy editor Summer Krecke. “There's no set rules,” notes Krecke. “If there was no reception to begin with, it's perfectly acceptable for the bride to wear her dress again and to even have a traditional wedding cake." Though gifts may be optional, they should still be heartfelt, notes Krecke. "If the couple neglected to register, a bottle of wine or donation to their favorite charity in their name is an extremely thoughtful gesture."

See baby-bump inspired bridal fashions here.

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Week in Review: Heidi Montag's Going to Wed, Angie's Bogus Birth

Mandi Illuzzi — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:44:35 -0400

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PLUS: Sex and the City opens and Ashlee Simpson confirms pregnancy

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Usmagazine.com looks back at the week in celebrity news:

- After famously calling off her wedding last year, Heidi Montag revealed in the new issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now, that she's changed her mind. "I'm ready to marry Spencer," the 21-year-old Hills star told Us. "He's my soulmate." Check out the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now, for Us' full interview with Heidi and Spencer on how the decision was reached, who had to compromise, what MTV refused to show from their infamous Las Vegas reunion, and what style ring Heidi has told Spencer she wants.

- Angelina Jolie did not give birth to twins, contrary to online reports Friday, Brad Pitt's rep told Us. "I happen to be with somebody who finds pregnancy very sexy, so that makes me feel very sexy," the actress says in Vanity Fair's July issue. Jolie and Pitt – whose daughter Shiloh turned two on Wednesday – also signed a three-year lease for a 880-acre chateau valued at $70 million on the French Riviera. See 15 photos of Angelina's bump here.

- Sex and the City premiered in NYC and opened nationwide amid mixed reviews. A NY Times critic called it "the pits." Take a look back at Carrie's crazy fashions from the show here.

- Ashlee Simpson confirmed that she's expecting with new husband Pete Wentz. Usmagazine.com first reported the news in April. Check out photos of her slight bump here.

- Idol Clay Aiken's producer is pregnant with his child via artificial insemination. See where your other favorite Idol stars are now.

- Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo are back on — but under one condition: her notoriously controlling father Joe needs to stay away, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Read what a body language expert had to say about their relationship here and listen to the singer's new country single here.

- Gwyneth Paltrow works out three hours a day, chef Mario Batali told Us. See photos of Paltrow's style transformation here.

- Lindsay Lohan and Samanta Ronson were spotted entering the emergency room at Century City Hospital in L.A. Thursday night, but her rep told Us, "There is no drama... [they went] to visit a sick friend."

- Britney Spears' lawyer argued the singer is still not well enough to take part in her conservatorship case. See photos of Britney and her parents through the years here.

- David Cook – joined by Idol runner-up David Archuleta – talked to Us about what to expect from his debut album, how he kept his emotions in check and proclaims his love to "brother" Archie. Watch here.

- Tyra Banks said her biggest modeling struggle was being "black and curvy." Take a look back at other famous '90s models here.

- Rachael Ray' Dunkin Donuts ad was pulled after conservative commentators argued the talk show host's scarf implied support of Muslim extremism.

- Bill Murray's wife of more than 10 years, Jennifer, filed for divorce and accused him of "adultery, addiction to marijuana and alcohol, abusive behavior, physical abuse, sexual addictions and frequent abandonment."

- Sharon Stone apologized for suggesting that the recent earthquake in China was due to bad "karma."

- "There are already romances on set" of the 90210 spin-off, actor Ryan Eggold told Us. See a clip of the show here.

- Madonna's adoption of son David Banda was finalized.

- Watch DWTS star Julianne Hough open up about love, alcoholism, and teen pressure.

- Conservative radio host Laura Ingraham adopted a 3-year-old daughter from Guatemala. Check out more celebrity adoptions here.

- Internet supermodel Cindy Margolis split from her husband of nine years.

- Naomi Campbell was charged with assaulting a police officer at London's Heathrow Airport.

- Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack died of cancer at his Pacific Palisades home.

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