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Well, it appears that the tabloids were right all along. Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson have officially split up. Of course, this is probably one of the worst kept secrets in a long time - Nick and Jessica have been denying the rumors for the past six months at least. This raises the question, in my mind, at least, how much influence did the media have in this situation, anyway? Of course, its impossible to separate out the effect the media has on celebrities, but you have to wonder what would have happened to them if they didn't have the eyes of the world on them every step of the way... Relationships are hard enough when its just the two of you.

That being said, if Nick decides he wants to have a night of debauchery or two, just send him to the DJ booth. I'll take good care of him.