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NEWS ABOUT: Tony Romo

Tony Romo stories: 31 news summaries

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Fox Apologizes for Jessica Simpson
Weight Jokes

Calls cartoon a 'poor attempt at humor'

(Newser) - Fox sucked it up and apologized for an NFL Sunday skit in which cartoon versions of the Dallas Cowboys made fun of Jessica Simpson’s weight. “Upon reflection, our poor attempt at humor was insensitive,” Fox said in a statement to US Weekly. It also pointed out... More »

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GLOSSIES

 Jessica: After Split, 
 'I'd Still Love Tony' 

She discusses comeback with huge fashion line, reality show, too

(Newser) - Jessica Simpson waxed prescient in an interview with Glamour just days before the demise of her relationship with Tony Romo: “I don’t know what the future holds, but I hope that my life, as it is now, doesn’t change,” she says. “If this article comes... More »

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(Newser) - Reports of Jon Gosselin’s engagement to galpal Hailey Glassman “are absolutely 100% false,” a Gosselin friend tells Us. But wait! “They’re engaged but nobody is allowed to say. They’ve been warned to keep it secret,” a source—this one friends with the jeweler... More »

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 Romo Moves Quickly Post-Jess 

Plus, more celebrity babies—and mug shots

(Newser) - In the wake of her split with Tony Romo, Jessica Simpson was too upset to hold her Barbie-themed birthday party—but “Tony was hanging out until 2am, getting his flirt on,” a source tells the New York Daily News. Spotted at a Hollywood club surrounded by pals and... More »

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 Boyle's Dream 
 May Move to 
 Dance Floor 

Plus, Beyonce launches fashion line, and more

(Newser) - What’s next for Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle? Maybe some remixing. “A dance mix of ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ would go down a storm in the clubs,” a member of a UK dance group tells the Mirror. Elsewhere:
  • Beyoncé’s alter ego,
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 Stern Sidekick 
 Hijacks New HBO Show 

Comedian attacks host, other celebrities

(Newser) - Comedian Artie Lange appeared on the premiere of HBO's Joe Buck Live last night, and it sounds as if the host wishes he hadn't. Buck told USA Today he couldn't wait for Lange to finish his obscene, homophobic routine. "I thought that spending time on a treadmill felt long,... More »

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 Jessica Fishes for a Ring 

Also: Madonna's rude posse and Miley the designer

(Newser) - Jessica Simpson blew the bank on her birthday present for boyfriend Tony Romo, forking over $100,000 to buy the Dallas Cowboys QB a speedboat for his 28th, Cover Awards reports. But the oh-so-generous singer is hoping he'll repay the favor—with an engagement ring. In other celeb news: More »

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GLOSSIES

 Jessica 
 Still Has 
 That Star 
 Quality 

Simpson discusses her life following a pretty bad year

(Newser) - A country album that sold fewer than 200,000 copies, a movie that grossed a whopping $1,771 opening weekend and another that went straight to DVD, not to mention those widely discussed “mom jeans” pictures—it has not been a good year for Jessica Simpson. But Rich Cohen... More »

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(Newser) - Sympathetic fans helped Jessica Simpson through a strained performance last night during which she flubbed lines, restarted songs, and wept visibly, the Grand Rapids Press reports. The singer has been plagued by media reports that boyfriend Tony Romo is cheating and snide remarks about her reported weight gain. “... More »

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Romo Aims to Play On With Broken Finger 

Cowboys quarterback hurling practice passes just 3 days after injury

(Newser) - Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo doesn't plan to let a busted pinkie keep him out of the action, the Dallas Morning News reports. The injury was expected to sideline Romo for a month but he tossed some practice passes yesterday and hopes to start against the St. Louis Rams Sunday. Jets... More »

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(Newser) - Cowboys quarterback and Jessica Simpson boytoy Tony Romo will miss 4 weeks after breaking his right pinkie in yesterday's 30-24 loss to the Cardinals, the Dallas Morning News reports. Chike Okeafor sacked Romo on the first play of overtime for a 7-yard—and three-game—loss. Forty-year-old Brad Johnson, who last... More »

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Romo a Hero for Stranded Couple

Cowboys QB stops to fix Dallas couple's flat after a long day crushing Cleveland

(Newser) - Tony Romo took down the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, then rescued the Whites in Dallas on his way home, People reports. Car after car passed Bill and Sharon White, stuck on the roadside at midnight with a flat tire and a busted jack. But when one finally stopped to help,... More »

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 Country Fans to
 Crossover
 Simpson:
 Cross Back 

'No twang' in singer's country tunes

(Newser) - Struggling pop star Jessica Simpson’s country crossover got off to a rocky start Saturday when her debut performance at Wisconsin’s Country Thunder Festival drew a decidedly mixed reaction from the crowd, the Kenosha News reports. "I just don't hear the country in her; I don't hear the... More »

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 Simpson, Romo Decide to Punt 

Celeb couple ends well-publicized relationship, QB's friends claim

(Newser) - Jessica Simpson’s career might not be her only problem. The struggling pop singer and quarterback boyfriend Tony Romo have broken up, friends tell Chicago blog These Boots Are Made For Stalking. The pair's reps deny it, but the well-publicized relationship—orchestrated by Simpson's father—was a media firestorm for... More »

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Pats Fans: Cherchez la Femme

Patriots Nation equates Gisele with Jessica after Brady folds like Romo

(Newser) - How can Patriots fans avoid blaming golden boy Tom Brady for his lackluster Super Bowl performance? Point at the woman, of course. Online posters have begun calling Gisele Bundchen a bad-luck charm à la Jessica Simpson, and even the Boston Herald has suggested that Brady's lady somehow contributed to New... More »

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Cowboys Fall in Giant Upset

The other Manning gets another playoff win; Giants' D holds late

(Newser) - Fire up the golf cart: the Cowboys are headed to the offseason after a 21-17 home loss to the upstart New York Giants. Eli Manning was mistake-free, completing 67% of his passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns to veteran Amani Toomer. Running back Brandon Jacobs had the other score... More »

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'Skins Steamroll Cowboys 27-6

Win clinches playoff slot for Washington

(Newser) - The Cowboys have already clinched their top seed, so today's blowout loss to the determined Redskins won't influence Dallas's playoff schedule. It may affect egos, however: the Cowboys managed a single rushing yard and Tony Romo threw for just 86 yards and a pick, AP reports. Washington, on the other... More »

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Cowboys Win, But Owens Hurt

Down Panthers 20-13, as T.O.  leaves with an ankle injury

(Newser) - Tony Romo was able to play through a banged up thumb and throw one touchdown pass to Terrell Owens, Marion Barber ran for another, and that plus two Nick Folk FGs was more than enough for the Cowboys to grab a road win over the Panthers in their next-to-last game... More »

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T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!

After QB bombs, receiver blames girlfriend jinx

(Newser) - T.O. has a message for Jessica Simpson: Stay away from Romo. Simpson showed up at Sunday's game to cheer on QB boyfriend Tony Romo, but after his poor performance in the Cowboys' loss to the Eagles, Owens added his voice to those of the legions of sports-radio fans who... More »

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Romo, Cowboys Lay Egg Against Feisty Eagles

Colts clinch North, Chargers clinch West in busy AFC afternoon

(Newser) - As his girlfriend Jessica Simpson looked on, Tony Romo and the flashy Dallas offense sputtered at home against Philadelphia in a 10-6 upset. Romo had three picks and a grisly 36% completion rate; Terrell Owens caught just two passes. The loss dropped Dallas to 12-2, ostensibly tied with Green Bay... More »

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