Jessica Simpson Reveals Her New Life & New Music In The MTV Special �Jessica Simpson: A Public Affair� Monday, September 4th At 10:30pm ET/PT

Santa Monica, CA (August 25, 2006) � Single, sexy, and with an all new sound, MTV cameras catch up with Jessica Simpson for the revealing half-hour special, �Jessica Simpson: A Public Affair.� Taking charge of her life, and with renewed confidence, Jessica returns to the public spotlight to perform her new music, and along with that, sits down to answer the questions her fans are dying to ask. MTV�s �Jessica Simpson: A Public Affair� premieres Monday, September 4th at 10:30pm ET/PT.

With Los Angeles as the backdrop, MTV cameras follow Jessica as she prepares for the anticipated debut of her new album, A Public Affair on August 29th. Whether facing the paparazzi while dining at Hollywood hot spot Koi with friends, or taking the stage for a surprise performance at The Factory nightclub, fans will get an exclusive inside look at Jessica�s life and music. In addition, MTV is there when Jessica invites fans to her rehearsal space for a very intimate performance of songs from her new album, and an emotional Q&A, where Jessica finally gets to answer the questions poised directly by her fans. Throughout viewers will get a powerful insight into Jessica�s life through her music as she performs tracks �I Belong To Me,� �Let Him Fly,� and her current hit single, �A Public Affair,� along with much more.

For more information about Jessica Simpson, visit music.mtv.com. There fans will find bonus footage from MTV�s �Jessica Simpson: A Public Affair� special, as well as the Jessica Simpson episode of the standout MTV Overdrive series, �First Ladies� showcasing the life, history and music of some of the industry�s most celebrated female artists.

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