Heavily pregnant Jessica Simpson is developing a remake of classic sitcom I Love Lucy with the expectant star in the lead role.

The singer/actress is due to give birth to her first child imminently, but she's already working on her showbiz return and has reteamed with TV producer Ben Silverman, the man behind her new design show Fashion Star, to breathe new life into the popular 1950s comedy.

And Simpson has her sights set on stepping into Lucille Ball's shoes to revive the role she made famous.

During an interview with Elle magazine, Simpson is heard chatting about the prospective pr...

Eva Longoria has likened Hollywood to life in the Mafia, insisting once a singer or actor signs up for fame they are never allowed to leave the spotlight.

The Desperate Housewives star admits she accepts scrutiny from fans, onlookers and the media is part of the price she's paid for stardom.

However, she feels sorry for fellow celebrities such as Britney Spears because they are not allowed to switch their fame on and off at will.

Longoria tells British magazine OK!, "I felt so bad for Britney Spears in an interview she did. Because you know they've made her crazy. She's making a choic...

Pregnant Jessica Simpson celebrated the impending birth of her first child with family and friends in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Jessica Alba and Simpson's sister Ashlee were among the guests invited to the baby shower, which was organized by top event planner Mindy Weiss.

Last week Simpson told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres she was already experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, and revealed her baby girl is due within weeks.

The father is the singer's fiance, former footballer Eric Johnson.

Jessica Simpson recently told Elle magazine that her unborn daughter likes the sound of her name. Perhaps she has been saying a lot it in public, because a source spilled the beans to In Touch Magazine.

"They're going to call her Maxwell, Maxi for short," the friend told the magazine. Maxwell is fiancé Eric Johnson's middle name, which he in turn inherited from his grandmother. "Jessica wanted a name with meaning." Adding to the veracity of the claims is the fact Jessica has been spotted wearing an "M" pendant around.

Jessica previously told Elle that "[The baby's name is] nothing shock...

Pregnant Jessica Simpson's unborn baby likes the name mom and dad have picked out for her - she reacts when they call her.

The pop star has already revealed the sex of the baby, but she's keeping the name she and fiance Eric Johnson have picked to herself.

And she's convinced her daughter approves.

She says, "We've been calling her by her name... (and) she reacts to it. I could be one of those psycho moms that just thinks one little kick... is her really listening to me. (Maybe) she's really like, 'Shut up'."

The singer recently assured fans the name she and Johnson have chosen for thei...

Pregnancy has turned pop star Jessica Simpson into a sex-crazed mama!

The "Irresistible" singer admits she can't get enough lovemaking with fiance Eric Johnson as the countdown to delivery begins.

The star, who was once called "sexual napalm" by ex-boyfriend John Mayer, says, "I'm kinda unstoppable at the moment."

And Simpson admits sex has never been better.

She tells Los Angeles DJ Ryan Seacrest, "The big O (orgasm) is, like, the biggest O ever."

Pregnant Jessica Simpson is struggling to get a good night's sleep because she routinely has false contractions.

The singer, who is expecting her first child with fiancé Eric Johnson, is due to give birth in the coming weeks. And Simpson reveals she's quickly approaching the big day - she's already starting to experience Braxton Hicks contractions, which prepare the body for delivery.

She tells TV host Jay Leno, "You have these things called Braxton Hicks, which are these contractions that scare the living daylights out of you. So in the middle of the night, I'm like, 'Eric it's happen...

Jessica Simpson is sharing her pregnancy with the world in the April issue of ELLE magazine. The singer, whose new show Fashion Star premieres later this month, posed naked while holding her pregnant belly in a photo that's reminiscent of Demi Moore's iconic cover image from the August 1991 issue of Vanity Fair.

Jessica reveals the sex of her baby (it's a girl!) and discusses how she first learned she was expecting in the new issue, along with some high-hopes for her daughter as far as fashion sense goes.

"We were goin' to have an all-day drinking binge," she tells the magazine. "Gonna ri...

"We are loving Laguna...and yes, I'm wearing flip flops!" a very pregnant Jessica Simpson tweeted on Thursday.

Jessica's comment about her choice of footwear is in reference to a comment she made last fall to Us Magazine after seeing her doctor for a pregnancy checkup.

"I went to the doctor yesterday and he said, 'You're gonna need to get out of those heels!' I was like, 'Excuse me! I'll be delivering in these heels!'"

The pop singer is set to launch her new show, Fashion Star, on NBC this month and judging by the way she looks in this picture she'll be launching something else, too!

Je...

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez -Halle’s daughter, Nahla seems to give her mommy two thumbs up on her choice for her future husband, Olivier Martinez. Although her biological father, Gabriel Aubry is still very much in her life, Olivier has opened his arms up to the adorable little girl and the three will no doubt be a happy family.

Bret Michaels and Kristi Gibson - Although this couple was on our list last year due to get married in 2011, we have a feeling that the rocker will finally say “I Do” this year. C’mon Bret, you’ve come this far…

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick -...

Pregnant Jessica Simpson has developed a big craving for salty macaroni and cheese, revealing she can happily gobble a packet a day.

The actress/singer and TV personality is expecting her first child this spring and admits there's one comfort food she simply can't get enough of.

She tells Access Hollywood, "I'm a big fan of Kraft Mac N' Cheese... That keeps me happy. That keeps me sodium happy.

"I, like, wake up swollen because I put Lowry's seasoning salt all over it."

Savory Simpson has also become a fan of desserts during her pregnancy and much of the food she's craving take her back...

Jessica Simpson will be on the “Fashion Mentors” on the new NBC show Fashion Star. Aspiring designers will compete for buyers like H&M and Macy’s to actually put their designs on the market the day after the show airs. Sporting a lovely healthy bump herself, Simpson discussed her plans for new maternity clothes at the Television Critics Association winter press tour.

“I definitely look at comfort,” Simpson said. “I buy bigger sizes which is very important but I haven’t really gone to maternity clothes. I don’t really love a lot of maternity stuff so I’m using it as a fun business thing to ...

One year they're in, and the next they're out. Whether the major fashion trends of 2011 are here to stay or not, they definitely gave us something to talk about. Here's a look at some of the hottest and wackiest styles of the year...

Leopard Print: It was no doubt one of this year's hottest trends - from dresses to blouses, jackets to shoes and even maternity wear (we're talking to you, Jessica Simpson!).

Hats: The royal wedding put this accessory back in fashion. Just ask Sarah Jessica Parker.

Color Blocking: Plenty of A-List ladies hit the red carpet in contrasting hues.

Feather Ext...

Let's give it to the ladies of 2011 for making their mark in music and hollywood. Women dominated music this year (Adele, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj), while they didn't do half bad on the big screen either (Emma Stone in "The Help," Emma Watson in "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows" and Kristen Stewart in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn).

Television also had its share of hot female stars, including Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Paula Abdul.

Noticeably absent this year are the Kardashian clan, specifically Kim, who fell from grace after announcing her div...

Good or bad, these headlines definitely gave us something to tweet about this year.

They shocked us. They made us laugh. They made the news, and they did it all on twitter. For example, Jessica Simpson confirmed the worst-kept secret with one Halloween tweet: "It's true. I am going to be a mummy!"

Check out more of the biggest twitter moments of 2011!

Those skinny girls may own the runways in Milan and Paris, but when it comes to sexy bodies- curvy is where it’s at. Not only are womanly curves more appealing to the eye, but guys love a girl with a little booty, right Sir Mix-a -lot? Here are some of our pick for Hollywood’s sexiest curves.

Beyonce - Who else can rock Christian Louboutin stilettos while pregnant? Beyonce looks fabulous in anything she puts on and has never been shy about her amazing curves.

Adele- Not only can Adele sing her butt off but she always looks so graceful and put together while doing it. The gorgeous...

Buxom blonde Jessica Simpson has inked a deal with Weight Watchers to shed the pounds after she gives birth -- and she'll pocket a cool $3 million to do so.

Jessica Simpson's baby bump has resulted in a big bundle of dinero for the billionairess fashionista.

Industry tattles say the "Sweetest Sin" singer has reached a $3 million deal to become Weight Watchers' next celebrity spokesperson.

The ditzy blonde, 31, fielded offers from a number of weight loss programs, before finally settling on Weight Watchers, The New York Post's "Page Six" column said Monday.

The news comes just a month af...

Jessica Simpson burst into tears when she felt her unborn baby kick for the first time.

The singer and her fiance Eric Johnson are expecting their first child early next year, and Simpson admits her pregnancy hormones have turned her into an emotional mess.

In an interview with TV host Rachael Ray, she says, "That's the one thing about pregnancy - I'll cry at the drop of a hat. Even a great souffle would make me cry."

And the mom-to-be reveals she couldn't hold back the waterworks when her unborn baby first let her know of its presence.

She adds, "I felt (the baby) move the other day fo...

Singer and TV personality Jessica Simpson can't wait to discover the sex of her unborn baby - she'll know on Monday.

The pregnant 31 year old, who will give birth to her first child early next year, has revealed she and fiance Eric Johnson have agreed to seek out the gender of their baby early next week.

She tells UsMagazine.com, "I'm so excited! We have a couple (of) names picked out, but we're going to keep that private.

"I like to plan things out. It'll be good to know what colors to make the nursery. I'm obsessed with thinking about what it's going to look like."

Pop star-turned-fashion guru Jessica Simpson is designing a maternity wear clothing line.

The pregnant singer and her sister Ashlee launched their new pre-teen girls fashion line in New York on Thursday, and she is already planning her next project - for stylish moms, like her and her sibling.

She says, "We want to do baby, kids. I'm gonna do maternity."

She won't be the only new celebrity mom planning fashions for pregnant women in 2012 - Beyonce recently revealed she's creating a maternity line too.

We spotted Jessica Simpson carrying her nephew Bronx Wentz as she left her New York City hotel with sister Ashlee Simpson yesterday.

The 31-year-old pop star/actress wore a black and gray animal print dress with black tights.

The sisters have colloborated on a new fashion line. The Girls range is the latest addition to Jessica's fashion empire, which already includes womenswear, shoes, handbags and accessories.

Jessica Simpson and her fiance Eric Johnson attended the 25th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in New York yesterday. The pop star/actress showed off her growing baby bump in a form-fitting red dress.

She recently told People magazine that she was "meant to be pregnant" and "can't wait to have more kids."

Simpson, who has often been criticized for her weight gain, is currently in talks with Weight Watchers for a $4 million dollar weight loss deal after the baby arrives.

We love oversharing! Luckily, this week celebs have been offering up proper glimpses into their lives on Twitter. Here are our favorite celebrity Twitter pictures from this week!

Stacy Keibler was once a Ravens cheerleader, and she never lost her rooting interest in the Baltimore football team. Here she is with another fan, her dog!

Speaking of the Ravens, player Jonathan Ogden got a treat when Keibler's boyfriend George Clooney posed for a photo with him. As you can see, George is still in a sling due to his elbow surgery.

Jessica Simpson posted "Sunday morning cereal craving!" on...

Jessica Simpson believes that she was destined to get pregnant after all the ease that she's had going through her first few months of child-bearing.

"I had no morning sickness at all. I got really lucky. I was meant to be pregnant," she gushes in the new issue of People magazine.

She's actually enjoying herself so much that she even can't wait to have more kids.

"I can't wait to have more kids. I love being pregnant. I have such an incredible connection with myself and with my body that I've never had before," she says.

And it sounds like Jessica might have been planning to get pregnan...

Sometimes you just need to think a bit more before you open your mouth. We're sure a few celebrities were wishing they did so after the press got a hold of some of these celebrity quotes.

Mariah Carey made a dig at Kim Kardashian's short-lived nuptials. While talking about her marriage with Nick Cannon, she told reporters: "I'm not going to put on a fake face... Sometimes we make each other mad, that's why we aren't divorced after four months." Ouch! After the crowd audibly gasped at her remarks, the coy singer said "I'm sorry, I'm just saying."

Jessica Simpson really likes farts, appar...

Jessica Simpson found out about her pregnancy while checking to make sure she could drink champagne during a romantic weekend away with her fiancé and some friends.

The pop star-turned-businesswoman suspected she was with child and decided to make sure before heading off on a boozy break.

She tells Access Hollywood, "I was just kinda feeling a little off before we went away for a weekend... and I wanted to make sure I was in the clear to have a couple of glasses of champagne and I was not in the clear."

Simpson's fiance Eric Johnson, who was with her at the time, had no idea the singer...

Pregnant Jessica Simpson posed for the cameras to launch her new clothing line on Saturday in her first official public appearance since announcing she's expecting a baby.

On Halloween, the singer/actress confirmed month-long reports she is to become a first-time parent with her fiance Eric Johnson by dressing up as a mummy to show off her growing baby bump.

And she returned to the spotlight this weekend to promote the new Jessica Simpson Girls collection at a mall in Raleigh, North Carolina, meeting fans, signing autographs and posing for photos with her sister Ashlee, who helped to desi...

You can't go one week without hearing a ridiculous story involving some of your favorite celebrities. Thankfully, the Rumor Patrol is here to sort out what's real and what's fake.

Reese Witherspoon's Python Bag Illegal? Reese was under heavy fire or lugging around a handbag that was made out of python skin. After a PETA outcry, she decided to get rid of the $3,200 Chloe bag for good. However, reports now state the bag was illegal to begin with!

Verdict: True. California banned the sale of snakeskin in 1970, before Reese was even born!

Jessica Simpson Expecting Twins? Jessica finally rev...

Jessica Simpson is happy with her famous curvy figure because "putting on extra pounds" has been great for her brand.

The singer-turned-designer has built a booming $1 billion fashion empire, complete with various clothing, shoe and beauty lines and Simpson credits her mega success to her own fan-friendly image - because shoppers are drawn to stars with a healthy body.

Simpson, who has confirmed she is pregnant with her first child, has faced criticism and media taunts over the years for her fuller figure, but she has learned that her look has given her an edge among shoppers.

She tells ...

Jessica Simpson has confirmed rumors she's pregnant with her first child in a fun, Halloween-themed post online.

Reports suggesting the singer was expecting first surfaced in early September, but the blonde beauty refused to confirm or deny the story for weeks, while her growing baby belly started to speak for itself.

Now the mom-to-be has broken her silence and announced the news on her website on Monday.

Posting a photo of herself dressed up as a mummified figure for Halloween, Simpson cradles her bulging belly, alongside the caption, "It's true - I'm going to be a mummy!"

Simpson and...