Jessica Simpson

On the heels of her new album release, Jessica Simpson has lost her voice.

Jessica Simpson has been struck dumb after developing 'throat trouble'. The singer, who is preparing to launch her new album, has been forced to cancel a string of promotional appearances and chat show slots after losing her voice.

Her throat trouble is so severe she has been told that even talking could result in permanent damage to her voice. The worried star is seeking help from a voice coach and has resorted to carrying a notepad and pen to communicate with friends and family.

Jessica has to write notes to communicate? Jessica Simpson and writing go together about as well as and Star Jones and eating in moderation. True Story*: I was at a Jessica Simpson concert a few years ago and was lucky enough to get her autograph. The odd part was she spelled her last name with the number 7 and a picture of the sun. When I pointed this out to her, she wet herself and began mumbling something about wanting her crayons.

How great would it be if Jessica's notepad found its way onto eBay? I'm sure the scribbles would resemble a slightly less advanced version of ancient Indian cave drawings.

*True story absolutely not true

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