Jessica Simpson says love splits are like "a death in the family." The singer-and-actress, who was dumped by American football star Tony Romo last month, grieved when her marriage to Nick Lachey officially ended in 2006.

She said: "You go through the mourning stage, then the rebellion, and then all of a sudden you have to find life by yourself. Once you do that, you feel complete - and that's the only time you can truly fall in love again, and give yourself over completely to another person. It's like a death in the family."

Jessica Simpson has sparked a race row. The singer-and-actress outraged the Native American community by using a racial stereotype in an interview.

When asked if she would take back the expensive speedboat she bought for her now ex-boyfriend Tony Romo, Jessica reportedly told TMZ: "I'm not an Indian giver."

Nick Lachey has been seen spotted leaving a nightclub with five girls. The former boy band singer is said to be enjoying the single life since his recent split with former Miss Teen USA Vanessa Minnillo at the end of last month.

Nick was spotted drinking with friends at Los Angeles bar Madame Royale on Tuesday, but the ex-98 Degrees member's party were soon joined by a group of girls.

Jessica Simpson's ex-boyfriend Tony Romo is said to be emotionally drained from the couple's split.

The football player battled lapses in concentration at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship this weekend because he was distracted by his recent break-up.

Nick Lachey will not reunite with Jessica Simpson. The 35-year-old singer - who married the star in 2002 before they divorced in 2006 - has heard about his ex-wife's recent split from Tony Romo, but has no intention of rekindling their romance.

He said: "I think it's fun storytelling, but there's very little truth to any of it."

Jessica Simpson has been having long phone conversations with her ex-husband.

The singer-and-actress, who was recently dumped by boyfriend Tony Romo, has sparked reunion rumours after becoming increasingly close to her former spouse Nick Lachey.