Staying true to yourself has become a selling point in today's pop music market. Many singers -- from J-Lo to Whitney Houston -- constantly talk about "keeping it real." The "reality," however, usually has more to do with clever lyrics than personal beliefs. Jessica Simpson has made a career out of being herself. During an uneven 75-minute set, Simpson showcased much of the spunky personality and goofy charm that has made her a pop-culture phenomenon. Read more.

Jessica Simpson's A Genius

Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Friday night, "This is interesting. Jessica Simpson said in the paper today -- Jessica Simpson's mom, rather. Jessica's mom said she thinks Jessica may be a genius. [Laughter] She says Jessica once scored 160 on her IQ Test. Or maybe that was her SATs Yeah, maybe the SATs." PopDirt.com