Tuesday International Entertainment News

Tony Romo Dumps Jessica Simpson the Night Before Her Birthday:

It seems Jessica Simpson got an unwanted birthday present for her 29th Friday – according to People magazine, boyfriend Tony Romo broke up with her the night before.

A source close to the singer, 29, told People that she was “heartbroken” at the news.

“She loves Tony. But it’s been difficult lately. He’s busy with his career and she’s getting ready to shoot her show ‘The Price of Beauty.’ They decided to part ways.”

The Dallas Cowboys star even spent his [ex]girlfriend’s party with a group of friends at Hollywood club MyHouse – and was spotted with a few girls who swung by his table.

Simpson’s rep declined to comment on the matter

The lovelorn Simpson – who was married to Nick Lachey and briefly dated John Mayer – said she felt like she was “on top of the world yelling ‘I LOVE GETTING OLDER’” on her Twitter page Saturday.

Ryan Seacrest Signs $45 Million Deal With 'American Idol,' Additional Projects

Ryan Seacrest has signed a lucrative new deal that keeps him hosting "American Idol" through 2012 as well as participating in new projects.

The partnership, announced Monday by 19 Enter

tainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of CKX Inc., provides an opportunity for on-air-personality/producer Seacrest and his Ryan Seacrest Productions banner to work with "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller on new entertainment endeavors.

Fuller's 19 Entertainment has created and produced TV hits including "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance."

Although the announcement specified no dollar figure, The Hollywood Reporter pegged the deal at $45 million.

Besides "American Idol," Seacrest, 34, is host of the radio countdown show "American Top 40," as well as a nationally syndicated radio show for Clear Channel's 102.7 KIIS-FM. He also executive produces and co-hosts "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest" and holds the titles of managing editor and lead anchor of E! Entertainment News.

Jay-Z Talks About Paris Jackson's 'Heartbreaking' Words At MJ Memorial
Hov also explains reason for cancellation of his Atlanta show on Sunday.

It takes a big personality to stop a Jay-Z concert, and they don't get much bigger than the one who stopped Hov's show in Atlanta on Sunday night: Mother Nature. Jay's stop off at ATL's Chastain Park Amphitheater was cancelled due to poor weather.

"I pulled up to the venue, they said the rain was gonna continue for another three or four hours," Hov explained during a call to DJ Drama at Atlanta's Hot 107.9 radio station Sunday night. "I said, 'Well, I seen Diana Ross at Central Park in the rain [in 1983].' They said, 'Nah, it's a thunderstorm, you can't do that.' "

While on the radio, Jay joked that he was upset with Drama, Young Jeezy and Jermaine Dupri because they allowed the weather stop his show.

"I would never let in rain in my city. I got control over things like that," Hov laughed. Although the show was cancelled, Jay said he was hoping to make the date up when he gets a break in his schedule — he said he's looking at August 13 for a make-up date.

Jay also said he was prepared to give the fans in ATL a tribute to Michael Jackson during his set, as he did at previous stops on the tour.

"He's the greatest entertainer of all time," Jigga added. He said he did not see all of the Jackson memorial last week, but saw some the clips and was moved by Paris Jackson's words for her dad.

"I saw bits and pieces of it on the news," Jay said. "It's heartbreaking when you see his daughter. You realize he was their protective system. They were always with him and he always shielded them from the media. You realize they don't really know anything else. It's heartbreaking."