Been a few days since there's been any Jessica Simpson ... uh ... "news," but here's a tidbit worth a mention: Today comes conflicting word concerning her new country album, which she's set to record in Nashville. One source says Yoko Romo wants nothing more than for Cowboys QB Tony Romo to duet on the album, as "she knows that a duet with Tony will attract major attention." Then again, her rep denies it ... sort of. As in, "There are no plans for them to do this." Not exactly a firm no. Um, does anyone recall when Troy Aikman stepped into a recording studio? Zackly. --Robert Wilonsky

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