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Pete Wentz Ashlee Simpson Battle Over Baby Plans

Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson are at odds over when to expand their family. At 30, the Fall Out Boy bassist is eager for his 25-year-old wife to get moving on birthing the couple’s second child. Ashlee, on the other hand, wants another child — eventually — but is determined to focus her energy on [...]

John Mayer’s oversized ego revealed

American musician John Mayer is said to be the most vain celebrity ever, especially after he sent his then girlfriend Jessica Simpson a video of himself on her birthday.
Mayer, 31, had failed to make it to Simpson’s birthday party as he was on tour, and so he sent her a DVD of himself in concert.
“Several [...]

Andrew Kreig: Did DoJ Blackmail Siegelman Witness With Sex Scandal?

The top government witness in the 2006 federal conviction of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman on corruption charges is providing new evidence that prosecutors failed…

Nick Lachey wishes ex-wife Jessica Simpson the best

American pop singer Nick Lachey has in an interview wished his ex-wife singer Jessica Simpson all the best, and also stated that there is no planned reunion between them.
Both stars of the reality show Newlyweds are at the moment single, but Lachey, 35, insisted, at a party at Dusk at the Caesars Hotel and Casino [...]

Barclays faces strike over pensions

Union claims staff are incensed at plan to close its final salary pension scheme

Barclays workers will vote next month on whether to go on strike over the bank’s decision to close its final salary pension scheme, it emerged today.

Unite, which represents 25,000 Barclays employees, said staff were incensed at proposals to close the scheme to existing members, adding that 90% of Unite members had urged an industrial action ballot.

If members vote in favour, industrial action could be held in September. Unite warned there would be a significant impact on the bank’s services.

Barclays announced plans last month to close its final salary scheme to existing members – a move that would affect 17,000 staff. The plans would not apply to 1,500 of the bank’s top earners.

Derek Simpson, the joint leader of Unite, said: “It is unacceptable that Barclays are proposing this unilateral change to workers’ pensions. Unite members will not stand by as their employer rides roughshod over their retirement security.

“The long-serving and dedicated workforce view this pension proposal as a betrayal by their employer. Consultation with our members has shown the depth of anger over the pension issue. Over 90% of Unite members are demanding a ballot for industrial action over this action by their employer.”

Simpson said the ballot would send a “strong message” to the private sector: “Unite will not accept businesses using the economic downturn as a means to erode the important terms and conditions of our members.” He accused the bank of failing to engage with a number of alternative plans put forward by the union and warned management to rethink the pension plans or face strike action.

A Barclays spokesman said: “We are disappointed that Unite have chosen not to re-engage, having previously walked away from discussions. It is our firm belief that the interests of all stakeholders are best served through continued open dialogue.”

He added: “Barclays stands by the security of pension benefits already built up by employees and is committed to ensuring that pension provision is sustainable, equitable and affordable.

“We will continue to consult and communicate with our employees. In the event that any disruption led by Unite should occur, we will take all necessary steps to deliver continued service to our customers and clients.”

Among the Barclays staff represented by the union are workers at branches, processing centres, call centres, computer centres and Barclaycard centres, plus employees in offshore islands and Gibraltar.

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Jamie Frevele: An Open Letter to Jessica Simpson

I say to you, first, a belated Happy Birthday. Second, I can only kind of imagine how much it could have sucked to be dumped…

Tito Jackson Says Michael Was Biological Father Of Prince, Paris, & Blanket

Michael Jackson’s older brother Tito Jackson tells British tabloid The Mirror that despite reports that the late superstar did not father his three children, he believes Prince Michael, Paris, and Prince Michael II (Blanket) are biologically Jackson’s.

“They are all Michael’s children,” he says. “Prince looks just like my grandfather. There’s no question they are Michael’s. [...]

Ex-lover Mayer’s text messages behind Simpson-Romo split?

American singer Jessica Simpson was allegedly dumped by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo after he found text messages from her ex-lover John Mayer on her cell phone.
The two are said to have split up last week, with Romo, 29, ending the 20-month relationship on the eve of Simpson’s 29th birthday on July 10.
Though the two [...]

Jessica Simpson called off Barbie-themed party after split from Romo

Singer Jessica Simpson called off her Barbie-themed party to celebrate her 29th birthday because she had just split up with boyfriend Tony Romo.
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is said to have been the one who initiated the break-up.
“Jess was too heartbroken to have a big bash,” the New York Daily News quoted a pal of hers [...]

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo’s split was just waiting to happen?

While singer Jessica Simpson is still suffering from being dumped by her long-time boyfriend Tony Romo, a source close to her has revealed that the spilt between them was just waiting to happen.
Simpson, who had said it last year that she had the same dreams as “every normal person” to make records, babies and “hopefully [...]

Jessica Simpson ‘splits with Tony Romo on her b’day eve’

Pop singer Jessica Simpson and American Football star Tony Romo reportedly parted ways on the eve of her birthday.
“She loves Tony. But it’s been difficult lately,” Fox News quoted a source close to the singer as saying.
“He’s busy with his career and she’s getting ready to shoot her show ‘The Price of Beauty.’ They [...]

Tony Romo Dumps Jessica Simpson On Her Birthday-Eve

Tony Romo broke up with Jessica Simpson on Thursday, the night before her 29th birthday, a source close to the pop star tells PEOPLE.

“She is heartbroken,” says the source. “She loves Tony. But it’s been difficult lately. He’s busy with his c…