The Internet has been running rampant this week with reports that Jessica Simpson has split from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.
While reps for the Texan twosome have been busy denying the split, a source close to the Romo camp told Pop Tarts that their relationship has hit a “rough patch” but might not be totally over just yet.
After all, he apparently already had plans to get down on one knee for the songstress, and just recently she referred to him as her “future husband” in Glamour magazine.
According to our inside source, Tony was organizing an “intimate dinner for friends and family” to take place in Texas within the next few weeks in anticipation of announcing his engagement to the eldest Simpson sister.
“Every couple has their problems; we’re hoping that they’ll have a break and work it all out,” the source said. Calls to Simpson’s rep were not returned.
So while Romo’s initial matrimonial plans seem to have been put on the back-burner, Jess and Tony are apparently still “talking.”
So what’s the problem?
Romo, 28, reportedly still has a roommate and loves his freedom, while Jess, 27, already has been married and divorced and has made it clear she wants to be a mom soon.
“Jessica has made no secret of the fact she wants to get married, and with all the Ashlee wedding talk and Jess’ dad’s involvement, Tony was obviously feeling it,” another source said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he just couldn’t go through with the proposal and that’s what’s caused the break.”
On that note, Pop Tarts has been told that rumors regarding Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz’s wedding are true and they are set to tie the knot just outside L.A. this weekend. At this stage we’re told that Tony won’t be attending.
Update: Jessica turned up at Hennessy’s Jazz Night at Teddy’s in L.A. on Thursday with three gal pals, donning a skimpy black dress, Pop Tarts has been told.
Simpson apparently “shook her booty all night long” with her eye on the door, perhaps hoping that her ex John Mayer (who often stops by for an impromptu performance) would show up.
According to our spy, her soon-to-be brother-in-law Wentz also stopped by and gave her a particularly lengthy hug (soothing some heartache?), and she stumbled out the door “somewhat intoxicated” in the wee hours with a friend holding her up.
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Thery’re gonna have to work harder next season!
According to the Wall Street Journal, the home of Gossip Girl, the CW network is tanking.
The CBS/Time Warner co-venture lost 28% of its target audience of 18 to 34 year olds so far this season.
And, its ratings during this month’s “sweeps” period — the all-important measure upon which future advertising rates are set — are down about 22%.
According to an insider, if things don’t turn around dramatically one of the big partners is going to walk away.
The WSJ also points out that part of CW’s problem is that the demo its targeting spends a lot of its leisure time on the internet. Good for us!
And, the Writer’s Strike probably hastened the departure of the demo from traditional TV to the net.
Any of you youngins have advice for the suits?
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Perezzz is hosting the sickest party!!!!
You HAVE to come!
After the Robyn concert at the Wiltern, THE place to be in Los Angeles on Saturday night is going to be the official after-party, hosted by yours truly, P-Nasty.
The Cobrasnake is gonna take pictures, and Robyn herself is gonna DJ - with special guest sets also from our friends Jeremy Scott and Jeppe from Junior Senior.
Perez may even get behind the turntables and pick some songs for the DJs to spin.
It’s gonna be….
Ridiculously amazing to a whole new level!
Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson may be done, but her dad still wants the quarterback to “support the family” at Ashlee’s weekend wedding.
“Joe has called Tony and asked him to come to show support for the wedding,” a source tells Usmagzine.com.
It’s unclear if Romo accepted Joe’s request, but he’s scheduled to fly into L.A. over the weekend.
Romo wasn’t present at a bachelor party Joe threw for Pete and a few of his pals at Mr. Chow’s on Thursday night. E! reports a steady supply of beer and wine was brought to their table. After the celebration, Joe picked up the $1,000 tab!
(Back at Ashlee’s parents’ Encino, California, home, Jessica and mom Tina threw a bachelorette party for Ashlee that E! reports was a “mellow affair.” About a dozen of Ashlee’s closest family members and friends attended the backyard event, decorated with balloons.)
Ashlee (who is pregnant) and her fiancé Pete Wentz are tying the knot on Saturday. Big white tents were being set up at her parents’ home on Thursday. For more exclusive wedding details, click here.
“Proper invites have not been sent out but instead guests have been given a save the date notice,” a source told Us.
The rehearsal dinner – described by the source as “an intimate affair” for “family and close friends only” – will take place on Friday.
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