People magazine will reportedly pay the star $800,000 to publish exclusive photos of baby Maxwell Drew Johnson. Jess, who gained at least 40 pounds during her pregnancy, has also reportedly signed a $3 million dollar deal to promote Weight Watchers.
By comparison, Jessica's deal with People is a far cry from the $6 million the publication reportedly paid Jennifer Lopez for photos of her twins in 2008.
Mike's Thoughts: So, let's see- Jessica Simpson made 3.8 Million off a brand new baby who hasn't done a damn thing yet.
Today on The List, join day as counts down the top five ladies of rock who would front his band, assuming he had one! Candidates include Joan, Grace, Christine and Stevie, Ann, Bonnie and Annie…there's only room for 5. Let the controversy begin!
I Hate Myself for Loving You-Joan Jett
Somebody to Love-Jefferson Airplane-Grace Slick
Talk to Me-Stevie Nicks
Even it Up-Heart-Ann Wilson
Something to Talk About-Bonnie Raitt
Today on The List; it's 69 dudes! Dan has come up with 5 tunes that mention the year 1969. Now, along with the rock and roll you'll also get a bit of a history lesson today. Bring your number two pencils to take notes!
Rock and Roll Royalty makes The List today. Queens, Princes, Sultans and Dukes will be honored. And as far as the King goes, well he is a Royal Pain. Dan and Stewart Copeland explain today on The List!
King of Pain-Police
Two Princes-Spin Doctors
Mississippi Queen-Mountain
Sultans of Swing-Dire Straits
Sir Duke-Sir Duke
Today at 4 on The List, Dan has some of the greatest made-up words in rock and roll. Approved by the law firm of Shadoobie and Sussudio. Underwritten by Gunter, Gleiben, Glauchen and Glauben. Join Dan as he reveals a made up word so famous, it even made into the title of a movie!
Sussudio-Phil Collins (Sussudio)
Shattered-Rolling Stones (Shadoobie)
Rock of Ages-Def Leppard (Gunter, Glieben, Glauchen, Glauben)
I am the Walrus-Beatles (Goo Goo Ga Joob)
The Joker-Steve Miller Band (Pompatus)
Dan Akroyd said it best in Ghostbusters-"Listen, do you Smell Something?" Today on The List join Dan for a true sensory experience. The scent of Rock and Roll is in the air.
That Smell-Lynyrd Skynyrd
Dead Flowers-Rolling Stones
Smells Like Teen Spirit-Nirvana
Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road-Loudon Wainright III
Love Stinks-J. Geils Band
ZZ Top have posted a portion of their first new single in nine years on their website. They cut a commercial for Jeremiah Weed bourbon, which features them playing the song, "I Got to Get Paid," inside a refrigerator in a liquor store. No word yet on when the album, their first since 2003's Mescalero, will be released. It's being produced by Rick Rubin. (premiere prep)