Eva Longoria has some advice for her friend Jessica Simpson. Both have lost their hearts to “No. 9″ Texas Tonys, People.com points out. And both have been called a jinx for their pro athlete beaus.

“When I first started dating Tony, I got the same flak,” Longoria told People about now-husband Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs. “If he had a bad game, it was my fault … if he had a good game, it wasn’t because of me.”

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Jessica’s ex John Mayer wrote the following on his official blog:

DON’T EX WITH TEXAS
Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Dear Dallas and Surrounding Areas,

This isn’t a sports blog, and it isn’t a publicity stunt. (but have at me if it feels right.)

This is about doing what I think is right as a person, in this case speaking my mind.

I have never known anyone to have more pride in their home state and their upbringing in it than Jessica Simpson has in Texas. I don’t really follow sports, but I have played some of my biggest and best concerts in your state, and having witnessed how dynamic the spirit there is, I’m betting emotions are running high right about now.

All witty barbs, blogs, and fashion policing aside, that girl loves Texas more than you know. It’s one of her most defining traits as a person. So please don’t try and take that away from her. (You probably wouldn’t be able to, but it’s less work for all involved.)

I just thought it would mean something coming from the guy who has the absolute least to gain from this. And if I’m out of line in having written it, too bad. I can spare a Wednesday’s worth of bad press if it means sticking up for a good soul.

JM

Aww that was really sweet of John — I’m sure that made Jessica’s day!

Jessica looked gorgeous in blue as she walked the red carpet at Operation Smiles’ 25th Annual Gala, a charity she has been involved with for years. In addition to attending the event, which was held in New York City on Thursday night, Jessica has been apartment-hunting in Manhattan.

Jessica Simpson is currently in New York City — looking great in black, she was spotted leaving her hotel and arriving at a restaurant on Wednesday night.

For some reason, Jessica’s look when she left Tenjune nightclub on Tuesday, reminded me of this old shoot (right) for Elle magazine a few years back. Jess has been looking great lately — ever since she got rid of her stylist, ha.

Looking great in a blue dress, Jessica Simpson and best friend (and former assistant) Cacee Cobb left club Tenjune in Hollywood on Tuesday night. The best friends left the club at around 2:30am and according to onlookers, the club’s security was very aggressive in trying to block the snappers.

Looking cute in jeans and clutching an oversized red bag, Jessica Simpson and sister Ashlee headed out for lunch in Santa Monica late last month. The two were seen leaving a restaurant, rushing past photographers. As Jess walked to the car, one snapper asked the question “What’s next for you, Jessica?”, to which she replied “music.” New music? Perhaps country music? Yeehaa!

People Magazine spotting:

A “really hungry” Jessica Simpson, requesting the most private table at Philadelphia eatery Alma de Cuba. A source tells us that the singer thought the restaurant was “adorable” – and she ordered a calamari salad and verde empanada followed by vaca frita and chicken arepas. Simpson (and her dining companion) then ordered a second helping of vaca frita, a side of black beans and rice. Not that she wanted anyone to notice: A nearby table of 10 recognized her and requested a picture, but Simpson politely declined.

Jessica Simpson continues to film scenes for Major Movie Star — this time the director had Jess jogging at a Beverly Hills park.

Jessica Simpson films scenes in Hollywood for her new comedy-flick Major Movie Star.