Unfortunately Jessica Simpson has been the most talked-about starlet of the past seven days, given her purported weight gain and concert meltdown. Tabloid talk of her weight has ranked Number 1 for the past two weeks. So this means she really makes a difference since the world is talking so much about her weight.

Moreover the fuss about Jessica Simpson's curvier figure has outraged some national body-image experts and nutritionists. Although Simpson declined to comment for this story, celebrity magazines reported that she weighed 130 to 135 pounds at 5-foot-3. If true, that puts her smack in the middle of the healthy weight range for her height, nutritionists say.

Simpson has not publicly responded to the criticism, but did thank fans for their support. "I feel like in our world today we focus on so many things that are completely pointless... Stay positive, and pray out loud! I love you guys," she said at a recent concert.

And in order to defy us all, the singer announced she has designed a fashion line to clothe women of all shapes and sizes. "I want to create clothes that flatter every figure," Simpson told the March issue of In Style. "I know how a dress can make you feel so frumpy. I promise mine won't."

Other stars, including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tyra Banks and Eva Longoria Parker, have been picked on for putting on a few pounds. Former Jenny Craig spokeswoman Kirstie Alley is dogged constantly about her weight.

And our Jessica bravely defends herself on the subject: "Honestly, I am right where I'm supposed to be. I am so happy. Right now I'm on tour with Rascal Flatts, having a blast. We're at Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Everybody's just been so warm and welcoming. Lots of hugs, I like that... Texas style."