Dear God in heaven: Papa Joe Simpson to manage Britney Spears?

[buttmunch]

Just as Britney Spears' dad is criticizing her, word has leaked that the falling star may soon have a new father figure in her life: Jessica Simpson's dad.

According to an inside source, Joe Simpson is considering managing Spears' career, or what's left of it, just as he has done for Jessica and her sister, Ashlee.

The former Baptist minister even tried to set up a meeting over the weekend with Spears, our source attests - though Jessica's rep Cindi Berger denies it.

While some might fear a diva-like rivalry between the two singers, our source says Jessica would be okay with the arrangement and even offered to put out a call to Britney, as the two are no longer competitors.

Spears has made more than $100 million from records and endorsements, while sales of Simpson's five albums were lukewarm. But Joe Simpson adeptly steered his daughter into movies and lucrative appearances, like next week's performance with the Pussycat Dolls at Pure in Las Vegas. And Ashlee had two No. 1 singles on the Billboard charts.

The Simpson girls are clearly appreciative of their dad's efforts: Last month, Ashlee called Joe "a wonderful man" in Harper's Bazaar, and Jessica gave him a Ferrari.

Insiders even credit Joe's guidance for helping the sisters avoid the excesses that sent Spears to rehab at the urging of her family, doctors and manager, Larry Rudolph. Spears, attributing her behavior to postpartum depression, left rehab and fired Rudolph, for which her estranged father, Jamie, blasted her last week.

The job remains open. Spears' spokeswoman wouldn't comment.
Jessica's dad wants to add pop to Spears' career - Rush & Molloy - NY Daily News

This grosses even me out: I can hear him yammering on about her double-D's even as I type this.

[buttmunch]

I thought Papa perv gave up preaching (other than about Jessie's boobies) a long time ago?

[buttmunch]

Which one would that be?

[buttmunch]

'Briiiittttnnnneeeeyyyyyyy, Ayum heya to tellllll yaaaaaaa...'

You mean the one that starts like that?

[buttmunch]

I'd love to see teh Britney/Ashlee video....there's be Ashlee, doing her patented ho-down, while Brit-brit, as much as she can't sing, would dance circles around the PS'd one.

[CRAZY 'N' NUTS]

Britney is trash, however in saying that...i'll choose her over the Simpson sisters any day. I wish the Simpsons just disappear, this includes their dirty tit loving father.

[DitaPage*]

I;m tired of hearing about Britney and her 'career'. Who the fuck is taking this bitch seriously now? And this comes from someone who used to be a huge fan. What was I thinking.

[Beeyotch]

I doubt Britney would ever consider this. Even though the article says Jessica and Britney are no longer competitors, that doesn't mean it's true. They're marginally talented pretty faces who made a career out of their T&A. Plus, more than likely Britney shares everyone's opinion about how creepy and weird Joe Simpson is.

Although she could just steal the idea of doing a Pussy Cat Dolls Show. That sounds right up her alley as a good way of easing back into working.

[McJag]

File under: Really Bad Ideas

[Sweetie]

I would NEVER ask that man to manage me!

[darksithbunny]

Wow. He really wants to make that porno starring Jessica. Now w/Britney and guest appearance by Assless.

[Picara]

I don't know. I think it could happen. Bitty is always looking for a big, strong may-un to save her. Maybe Joe could present himself as her pervy white knight. I think Britney has Daddy issues, so creepy Pa Simp might be able to pull this off with his surrogate Daddy act and all.

[Just Kill Me]

This makes me cringe.

[RevellingInSane]

Ooooo...this could be wonderful! Think of the gossip! Think of the possibilities! Think of how much more fodder they can create because they ARE NOT RELATED!

*rubbing hands together and waiting patiently*

[buttmunch]

But will he really give up Jessie for a taste of the brit-brit?