In a blog post titled "Since when did a woman's weight become newsworthy," Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is protesting against the recent media coverage of her sister Jessica's physique and wardrobe. All the fuss began after the former “Newlyweds” star and ex-wife of Nick Lachey showed off her noticeably fuller curves at the Radio 99.9 Kiss Country's annual Chili Cookoff in Florida Sunday.

Ashlee feels her sister’s celebrity status should not make her a target.“All women come in different shapes, sizes, and forms and just because you’re a celebrity, there shouldn’t be a different standard,” she said of Jessica. Moreover, according to Ashlee, the media should be paying attention to more important topics. “How can we expect teenage girls to love and respect themselves in an environment where we criticize a size 2 figure?” Ashlee continued.

Simpson showed off her new look in high-waist jeans, a leopard-print belt and low-cut tank. However the self-declared "nervous eater" is happy with her fuller figure, a pal tells OK! Magazine: "She's done depriving herself and missing out on life just to fit into a size 2 jeans," the friend says. "She doesn't think there’s anything wrong with the way she looks."
he singer began gaining weight around the start of her tour, prompting rumors she was expecting her first child with her beau,

Tony Romo. They're not expecting a baby, but the Dallas Cowboys quarterback received several shout-outs during his girlfriend's hour-long set.