For what it’s worth - Van Andel Arena is in Grand Rapids, MI. I don’t know if there is a Grand Rapids, IA. I didn’t see or hear of the “presidential” remark. I do feel bad for her, yet at the same time, not so much. She is human, but she’s elevated her celebrity partially because she IS a celebrity. You don’t get to pick and choose unfortunately.

Courtney you bet me to it. I was going to ask what state is IA. Jessica is only human. I’m sure it was nerves that make her break down. I’m sure being in front of 9,000 people is nervous enough. I think she had one nerve left and it broke right on stage. Poor thing. I hope she get some R&R, finds her soul strength.

This girl needs to take a good long break, some of them just don’t know when to call it a day or take time off and get themselves together. I think so many think if they leave the public eye they will be forgotten and in some cases that is true, but surely you must put yourself and sanity first before false pride.

Jessica Simpson is a terrible singer who relies on sex appeal as her ‘talent’. When that sex appeal is being questioned and she doesn’t feel she can rely on it, her lack of musical talent becomes more obvious. It’s sad, and I don’t wish her any ill will, but it is a fact of her popularity.

Jessica Simpson’s weight is of no importance to me. She finally looks like a normal non-celebrity woman. But she has melted down a bit too often for my tastes. Doesn’t anyone remember that her performance for The Kennedy Honors had to be re-recorded (at the urgent insistence of her father/manager) in order to prevent shaming herself during the televised version? She didn’t remember her song’s lyrics then either. And there was a benefit in Texas last year where the same thing happened. It is her CHOSEN job to stay on point during a concert which the audience has paid for. When a non-entertainer messes up in his chosen job the people paying him FIRE him and that’s life for us normal folks. Instead of find it cute and announcing to her paying audience that she misses her boyfriend she should find it professional to know the words to the songs she plans to sing.

Hey, she is a commodity, let’s face it. She sought out this profession and when she put herself out there for the positive publicity to promote whatever, she’s also going to get the negative. I admire those entertainment professionals who truly see their careers as a job, not a way of life. They do their job well with ACTUAL talent, and then can confidently live their lives outside of needing the spotlight. I’m sorry she is having a difficult time, but hey, it’s what the media tabloids love— negative news sells better than the positive, even that which is created and exploited, which the tabloids do so well. Unfortunately many younger entertainers allow themselves to be manipulated and burned by the tabloid paps.

Jessica Simpson is beautiful. She looks like a real woman and not some lollipop-headed stick as many of our singers and entertainers do. She needs to develop her inner strength and realize her sense of self worth comes from inside and not from what a bunch of know-nothing outsiders say.

This is so typical of what the media does to get more stories. They target a vulnerable star—rip him or her apart until the star has a meltdown. Then the media writes about the meltdown and the turmoil the star encounters. This is why I refuse to read anything but quality news or articles. If you notice that celebrity women who have been attacked in the past for their looks and have stood up to the media when critized for their weight, such as Queen Latifa, the media eventually leaves them alone. Personally, I think Queen Latifa is just gorgeous the way she is and am thrilled that she is proud of the way she looks. I think Jessica looks beautiful. She probably is a size 8 now (not a 2) which is still sizes smaller than the average American woman.

Jessican Simpson is a beautiful, talented young woman. Why do stars have to constantly be picked on…especially to the point that it effects their self-esteem and performing talents. She is gorgeous at any weight and looks very womanly right now…not like a 12 year old. I’d give my eye teeth to be as “fat” as she is.