New Delhi, Nov 4 : American singer Jessica Simpson had to rush to hospital when her best friend was injured by the paparazzi, while trying to protect her.

The incident occurred on November 2 as Simpson was leaving the Madeo restaurant in Los Angeles with her hairdresser Ken Paves, the China Daily reported.

Paves, who was attempting to shield Simpson, 28, from the hoards of paparazzi outside the eatery, was accidentally struck, causing blood to start trickling down his face.

The singer, Paves, and another male friend were immediately driven to Los Angeles'' Cedars-Sinai hospital, where Paves had to have stitches for the cut.

London, Nov 1 : American singer/actress Jessica Simpson’s latest movie has turned out to be a flop, and is headed straight for the DVD shelves.

New York, Oct 30 : Singer Jessica Simpson says that she and beau Tony Romo are “compatible in all areas.”

Washington, Oct 29 : Though American singer Jessica Simpson’s movie “Major Movie Star” never opened in the United States, it has become a hit in Russia.