Jessica Simpson sings for First Lady Michelle Obama

They may have a difference of political opinion, but Jessica Simpson and the First Lady Michelle Obama let music unite them last night. The two women smiled and shared a hug as Jessica took to the stage to sing God Bless America at a Rockies versus Mets baseball game held to entertain military families.
The 30-year-old pop singer, who supported George W. Bush's presidential campaign in 2004, was joined onstage by the Democratic First Lady, and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden at Denver's Coors Field before the game.

Jessica is understood to have been hand-picked by President Barack Obama's wife, despite the apparent political divide.

Michelle and Jill also used last night's event to kick off their new Joining Forces initiative, which aspires to help soldiers and their loved ones deal with long separations.

The trio of women all wore trouser, top and jacket combinations for the chilly Colorado evening.

Before the show, Jessica tweeted that she was thrilled to be a part of the procession. It's such an honor to join First Lady Michelle Obama as she kicks off her new initiative in support of our military & their families,' she wrote.
Jessica has attracted controversy in the past for her political stances. The singer who endorsed George W. Bush for president in 2004, was later said to have snubbed him by cancelling an appearance at a 2006 Republican fundraiser in Washington, D.C.

But her manager father Joe Simpson leaped to her defence, saying that even though he and Jessica are 'big supporters' of the president, who had invited them, they felt it was inappropriate to attend a political fundraiser.

Meanwhile, Jessica is fast becoming more well-known for her clothing empire than her musical talents. She has unwittingly become a mega brand in the fashion world with her empire projected to make history this year by becoming the first every celebrity fashion line earn one billion dollars in annual sales.

Her clothing line raked in an astonishing $750 million dollars in sales last year, making it the top selling celebrity clothing empire.
That would put her in the same league as American fashion titans Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein,

Vera Wang and Donna Karan so her presence at fashion week is not unwarranted.

She told New York magazine: 'I never thought I'd be some fashion mogul'. When asked why her brand is so successful, she replied: 'When it comes to other celebrity brands, I think a lot of people do a great job, but it can't be all about them.

'Everybody doesn't want to just look like the celebrity, because they can't. They just want one element of that style.'

She also told the magazine she plans to launch new ready-to-wear and career separates lines. The former reality star is now inspiring other television celebrities like Jersey Shore's Snookie who says she wants to be just like Jessica.

'What I'd like is to turn out like Jessica Simpson', Snookie said. 'She makes millions. I'm trying to build an empire, because after this I can't get a normal job. I mean, how do I go and sit behind a desk?'

Jessica is currently engaged to former NFL football player Eric Johnson. The singer was previously married to Nick Lachey for just under four years with the couple divorcing in 2006.

Jessica Simpson `honoured` by invite to sing for the troops

Jessica Simpson feels 'honoured' to have been invited to sing for the troops.

The star has been personally asked to perform at a special awareness-raising baseball game by US President Barack Obama's wife Michelle.
The First Lady requested that Simpson sing at the game in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, April 13, as part of her initiative to recognise American service members.

Simpson told Usmagazine.com: '(The First Lady) asked me to sing for the troops. That's a huge honour for me. Just to be there and show my support and say thank you.'

Jessica Simpson Not Losing Weight for Wedding

Just in time for her wedding, Jessica Simpson has finally found a shape that she's happy with. Her physique has yo-yo'd from sexy and slender for her 2005 role in Dukes of Hazard to a more voluptuous look, for which she was scrutinized for, when she sang at a Florida chili cook-off in 2009
Simpson is engaged to former NFL defensive back Eric Johnson, and Simpson's pre-wedding bliss has made her more confident about her body image.

"For most people, falling in love brings positive feelings and moods. The positive cascade of hormones and sense of well-being that accompanies falling in love can take the attention away from food and concern about one's body and appearance," said body image expert Sarah Maria."Being with someone who loves and appreciates you no matter how you look can go very far in helping you develop a positive relationship with your own body."

It seems Simpson's love bug has caused her to have the perfect balance between being Hollywood thin and too curvy.

"The emptiness disappears, and so does our impulse to eat comfort foods. When we fall in love, we find ourselves more self-accepting. We feel a sense of satisfaction through the loving eyes of another that allows us to treat ourselves, and our bodies, with more love and respect," said James E. Walton, a Los Angeles psychologist. "This releases us from the pains of yo-yo dieting which is so disrespectful and damaging to the body. When we are truly in love, we may actually perceive ourselves as being loveable and worthy of love."

However, Ashley Koff, the featured dietician on the CW's Shedding for the Wedding, has her concerns for the bride-to-be. She said that celebrities are not that different than everyday Americans. They, too, have problems keeping off the weight once they settle down.

"Being in a relationship can be the best for making a healthy lifestyle or can also derail us," she said. If one starts bringing in junk food or says 'let's stay in bed' versus going out to exercise that can work against you both. As a member of a couple, you bear responsibility for yourself but also for what you enable your partner."

The couple has not yet set a date, and recent rumors say they might elope.

"We've both been married before. We're enjoying our commitment to each other. We want to take our time," Simpson recently said in a USA Today article.

Either way, it seems that Simpson is finally comfortable in her own skin, and I for one think it makes her look that much better.