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Jessica Yanks Her Song from Kennedy Honors

Jessica Simpson gets removed from the showJessica Simpson gave a less than stellar performance in tribute to her idol, Dolly Parton, at this month's Kennedy Center Honors, flubbing the words to "9 to 5."

Simpson says her nerves got the best of her during the star-studded D.C. event, resulting in her fouling up the song. After the show, an upset Jess was given a second chance to sing it -- with the results apparently unsatisfactory. Simpson has now had the flopped number completely cut from the telecast.

As TMZ first reported, Mama Simpson gave Jessica a verbal bitchslap as she exited the stage during the live show.

Simpson's rep, Cindi Berger, said in a statement, "She really wasn't happy with her performance and she did want it to be perfect for Dolly, who she idolizes."

As for the Kennedy Center, the producer of the show said, "We appreciate the time and energy Ms. Simpson put into this event, and respect the high standards she has for herself and that of the Kennedy Center Honors."

See the abridged version of the Kennedy Center honors on December 26 on CBS.



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61. #48 "Now he has gone on to "what?" NO FAME or fortune. His only hope is to get an acting gig, singing is out."

No fame, tell the tabloids about that because he's still in the newsworthy. The no fortune is also not true because the man just became part owner of the Tacoma Rainers AAA minor league team for the Mariners.He invested with Nicky Hilton and Wilmer Valderama for a restaurant at the Luxor in Vegas as well. He's got money. As for Jessica, if she doesn't want to committ herself fully to something, then she needs to quit. Quit singing, and performing. There are thousands, millions of people just waiting for their chance to be discovered, they'd gladly take her place.

Posted at 1:17PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Janine

62. First of all, Jessica CAN sing, at least better than Britney and her little sis. She's pretty, talented, and entertaining, even if it's by saying dumb sh*t, which was typically a performance. She knew she got attention by saying dumb stuff, and she did, so even though all of you are laughing at her, she's laughed her way to the bank because that's what made her a star. I have no problem with Jessica, and I will mantain that until I see her downstairs like >s Spears.

Posted at 3:55PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Miss NYC

63. Jessica & John Mayer are not doing a duet together! This was untrue & Jessica immediately set the record straight. No duet! So much hatred towards a young girl who no one knows personally. How sad. Whether anyone wants to admit it, Jessica is a very likeable, gorgeous girl, who most people would love to have her voice. You have no idea what her circumstances were & to criticize her so badly is just pathletic! Just because she dumped Nick because she was in such an unhappy marriage & was brave to make the first move she was criticized. Who the hell is Nick? Was he that special? No! He was willing to stay in an unhappy marriage just for the bucks. Jessica in the long run will be much happier!!! And one more thing, I love your music & will see any movie you are in!

Posted at 4:56PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by pathletic

64. Jessica & John Mayer are not doing a duet together! This was untrue & Jessica immediately set the record straight. No duet! So much hatred towards a young girl who no one knows personally. How sad. Whether anyone wants to admit it, Jessica is a very likeable, gorgeous girl, who most people would love to have her voice. You have no idea what her circumstances were & to criticize her so badly is just pathletic! Just because she dumped Nick because she was in such an unhappy marriage & was brave to make the first move she was criticized. Who the hell is Nick? Was he that special? No! He was willing to stay in an unhappy marriage just for the bucks. Jessica in the long run will be much happier!!! And one more thing, I love your music & will see any movie you are in!

Posted at 4:57PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by pathletic

65. JESSICA SIMPSON IS TOTALLY HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:59PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Justin

66. She made a mistake...................................ENOUGH ALREADY........................! Not the end of the world!!!!!!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 5:03PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by JSFAN

67. HDTV It's broadcast in1080i I totaly don't know what that means but I waaaant it.

Posted at 5:59PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Geezy

68. Good for the bitch. She is a nothing now that she and Papa Joe thought Jess was better than Nick. She is talentless and the only thing that made her a star was Nick.

What a shame that a father would pimp off his daughters for money, and not realize they are talentless. But, I guess he likes the money seeing he was only making $16,000 or $22,000 a year as a minister.

I saw the episode with Jessica screwing up the song and I laughed my ass off. Good for her. She deserves it.

And let's not forget her steller film career. What 2 movies so far and they went right to video.

Face it Jessica, without Nick backing you up, you are a zero and it could not have happened to a more selfish, self-centered, conceited, dim wit than you.

Posted at 9:25PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Sweet Pea

69. JESSICA IS A SWEET UNSELFISH YOUNG GIRL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE WAS IN A UNHAPPY MARRIAGE & GOT THE HELL OUT. WTF IS WRONG WITH THAT!!!! WHO NEEDS A HUSBAND THAT'S ALWAYS GOING TO STRIP CLUBS & PARTIES BY HIMSELF. JESSICA, NO MATTER WHAT, YOU DID THE RIGHT THING. LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO NEEDS A CHEATIN HUSBAND? NO ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:46PM on Dec 23rd 2006 by sweetjess

70. Jess is extremely talented, was before Newlyweds, and sure as hell is after Newlyweds. The people who take the time to post on these threads clearly hate EVERYONE b/c they have miserable pathetic little lives, and love to kick anyone when they are down-- too bad Jess is not going to sit here and read your silly little nonsensical comments dumbass (see I can actually spell it, yeah I am talking to you on page 1).

No one knows what the situation was with the song, maybe she was going through a stressful personal crisis, who knows-- and surely not you, you no life f*cktards.

AND JESS HAS AN AMAZING VOICE....

Posted at 12:33AM on Dec 24th 2006 by me

71. Jessica's mom needs to think back as to supplies her paycheck! Who does she think she is? Jessica is an adult and what mother repremands her own daughter in front of people! ??? That was tacky. If I were jessica I would forward her moms calls to the unemploment office.
And everyone else needs to give Jess a break. I've never seen such a bunch of nasty people trying to kick someone when they are down! try moving on to your next victim of torture.

Posted at 10:38AM on Dec 26th 2006 by Just me

72. Why is TMZ wasting space on her ? She's not at all
talented, can't carry on a conversation or give a speech,
she's totally artificial w/ false eyelashes, pumped up lips,
and I could go on and on and on....And that father of hers
is doing no good by her anymore....She's a has-been....
And quite frankly, I think people are sick of seeing her
and the old man ! Let's get some real news on here !!!

Posted at 3:45PM on Dec 27th 2006 by cheryl

73. I I watched the Kennedy Honors Tribute, and I noticed that there were an awful lot of known and talented Musicians and Singers that came out and did their part, and they did not mess up the Music or the Words, to the songs that they were performing for the Artist they were Honoring...There is no excuse as many times as Jessica has preformed Live in front of an Audiance to have given a performance like she did! It was a slap in the face to Dolly Parton who is a true professional and a talented singer and songwriter! Jessica and Ashlee both got were they are because preteens, teens and college kids are the major ones that have time to watch the reality shows on MTV and buy CD's! Them to are popular because they had Reality Shows that these kids watched and wanted their things, so parents bought them! When it came to sometime prestigious and talent was showcased she could carry her weight! She isn't a horrible Singer, but she isn't in the calibur of talent that the ones that were on stage are! But the majority of performers that performed have natural God Given Talent, or have worked strickly on being Musicians their entire lives! Jessica and Ashlee or more into being "Celebrities" then they are in doing the hardword and practice that it takes to perform like these performers that were on this show! Everyone thought she had the talent, but Singer with that core group of talent is not really were Jessica's talents llie! If she had not done a Reality Show, and the Simpsons gotten their break with knowing someone high up at MTV, neither Simpson girl would be in the Limelight! They wanted to be Celebrities so their Dad has done everything possible to get them their! I do believe both Jessica and Ashlee or girls that do have some talent, but they are more like a Triple A Ballplayer or a Busch Racecar Driver in being able to perform Live, they are not major performes Live like a Whitney Houston, Celin Deion, or Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson or a Reba McEntire, Shawnia Twain or Dolly Parton. . . Jessica and Ashlee or products of Hollywood with enough talent to get by, but they are more medorica talent then pure talent...Studios, Great Writers and Producers helps these Girls sound great on CD! All their songs are Co-Written with the best Songwriters and Producers that their money or names can afford, so they sound better! You can take anyone that can carry a tune half way, and put them in a studio with talent Producers and Musicians and you can produce a decent CD! Jessica was way out of league, and I blame her Management and Parents for declining to have her sing at such a Prestigious Event as the Kennedy Honors, it was totally disresptful to all involved and especially Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson, LeeAnn Rimes, Cheyenne, Kelly Pickler all would have come to reherasal, study the song and practiced in their trailors in between takes at her new movie set! Jessica, has gotten arrogant and felt she didn't need to reherse or learn her lines, and she was fully intimiated after listening and watching all the other exteremly talented people that performed on that stage! Jessica is a great Marketing Person, and she does have more singing ability then me or numerous people, but this Event was not the type of Event for her to shine in and she should feel bad and be embrassed on all accounts for embarassing the President, First Lady all the Government People and all the Recipients that were to be honored for their contributions to the ARTS, Jessica looked foolish, ridiculous and put all in a bad position, if I was her mother I would have been truly embarassed myself for the totally unprofessional performance and the way she exited the Stage! But one thing I noticed with the Simpson group, they would rather sweep mistakes under the rug, and not own up to their mistakes, lack of superior talent...We were at the Football Game between OU and USC, and Ashlee sounded absolutely horrible, but people still have her the benefit of the doubt and she was horrible in person as well...That is why the always want to lipsynch...They can get by in Studio, but in person they just don't have the vocal talent necessary to carry huge crowds by themselves, they are more back up singers to HeadLiners, then being able to Headline themselves...The mistake Jessica made at the Kennedy Awards was not all her fault, but it was very unprofessional and very disrespectful with the way she carried herself and presented herself on stage! I felt sorry for her, her parents but mostly for the people producing the Show and for Dolly Parton...I am so glad that they chose to cut her part out, it was a terriffic, classy show honoring people that have worked extermley hard and brought a lot of talent, hardwork and dedication to their pacific feild in the ARTS...All the performs that they showed on the Stage and the Announcers were exteremly talented, respectful and honorable to the Recipeants, and it was truly a Gala Event with alot of class...My hats go off to the Producers of the Program for keeping the Event in high regards...Hopefully the Producers will learn from this mistake, and make sure that all the performers in the future, come to rehersals know their Lines and can perform to a standard that is meaningful and respectful to the Recipent receiving the Honor of that Musician, Actor of Artist performing that persons memoriable works...

Posted at 1:38PM on Dec 27th 2006 by Soonerwicked

74. another freak... can't sing can't act....hope husband takes her to the cleaners.

Posted at 3:31PM on Dec 28th 2006 by jim

75. Watched The Kennedy Honors. The singers/musicians for Andrew Lloyd Webber & Dolly Parton were all at the top of their game.

No wonder Jessica Simpson ran offstage.

I predict an earlier, rather than later, career death.

Posted at 7:35PM on Dec 27th 2006 by the voice of reason

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