Joseph Truett Simpson (born February 17, 1958) is an American television personality, producer, and the manager of his daughters, singers Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson, and Ryan Cabrera. and runs a record label, Papa Joe Records. He appeared frequently on the reality television shows of both his daughters, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica and The Ashlee Simpson Show. Simpson was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Curtis T. Simpson and Joyce Alice Adams. He married his wife Tina on August 19, 1978, when he was 20 and when she was 18. They have two daughters, Jessica and Ashlee. Prior to working as a full-time manager, he served as a Baptist minister at the Heights Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas. The song "(Antichrist Television Blues)" on Arcade Fire's 2007 album Neon Bible is reportedly about Joe Simpson, though bandmembers have not confirmed that association. As of September 2007, Simpson is producing a television show called Women's Murder Club for the ABC network in the U.S. He has numerous projects currently in development with his company Papa Joe Film and Television. As of 2009 he is currently managing 20 year old Calvin Goldspink from British band S club juniors (8).
Nick Lachey says the best part about being divorced from Jessica Simpson is that he no longer has to play grab ass under the table ... WITH PAPA JOE!!Nick and his brother Drew appeared on Bravo's… READ MORE >
Jessica Simpson's parents are splitting the baby in their divorce ... going halfsies on Jessica's massive life insurance policy.TMZ has obtained the legal docs outlining the terms of Joe and Tina… READ MORE >
Jessica Simpson's parents are officially single and free to mingle ... their divorce is final ... TMZ has learned.The judge's final touches end a 34-year marriage ... as for why the marriage fell… READ MORE >
Joe Simpson decided to fold like a cheap, stylish suit in his DUI case by pleading no contest.Joe's lawyer, Shawn Holley, snuck into an L.A. court Tuesday, days before the scheduled date to enter… READ MORE >
Rumors be damned ... a frustrated Joe Simpson is telling friends and colleagues the stories that he's switched teams are absurd.There have been several reports out recently that Joe has told his… READ MORE >
Just days after news broke of the demise of his marriage, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson's newly single father Joe Simpson was spotted out in L.A. on Thursday sporting a much more, er, youthful look.… READ MORE >
Jessica Simpson's mother Tina has filed for divorce from Jessica's dad Joe.Tina filed the papers in Texas last month, claiming, "The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or… READ MORE >
Joe Simpson insists he was NOT driving drunk last month before his DUI arrest ... pleading not guilty today in L.A. court, TMZ has learned. TMZ broke the story ... Papa Joe was busted at a DUI… READ MORE >
Jessica Simpson's old man was just ordered by a judge to stay away from alcohol after his DUI arrest -- at least for now.Joe Simpson was due in court for his arraignment today following his August… READ MORE >
Joe Simpson -- Jessica Simpson's dad -- has been charged with 2 counts of DUI stemming from an August 4th arrest ... TMZ has learned. TMZ broke the story ... Simpson was popped at a DUI checkpoint… READ MORE >
