Who really, really, needs a new car? Not Jessica Simpson, but she won one anyway at the VMA Style Villa at the Bryant Park Hotel Aug. 31, 2006. Chrysler was offering celebs, in town for the VMAs, an opportunity to select a car key. Simpson chose the one that turned on the ignition to the $50,000 Crossfire SRT8.
Jessica's ex-husband, singer Nick Lachey, tried his key only a few moments before and nothing happened. Here, he sits behind the wheel of the Chrysler Crossfire SRT8 at the VMA Style Villa at the Bryant Park Hotel Aug. 31, 2006.
Singer Jessica Simpson poses after winning a new Chrysler Crossfire SRT8 at the VMA Style Villa at the Bryant Park Hotel Aug. 31, 2006 in New York.
Celebrity Sports Fans
Musician Kid Rock, left, and his new bride, Pamela Anderson, watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game in Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 28, 2006.
Kanye Fans
Rosie O'Donnell attends a Kanye West concert held exclusively for American Express card members at the Nokia Theatre Aug. 29, 2006, in New York.
Recording artist Kanye West is photographed at a concert he gave exclusively for American Express card members at the Nokia Theatre Aug. 29, 2006, in New York.
Recording artist Kanye West, left, greets singer John Legend at a Kanye West concert held exclusively for American Express card members at the Nokia Theatre Aug. 29, 2006, in New York.
Recording artist Pharrell attends a Kanye West concert at the Nokia Theatre Aug. 29, 2006, in New York.
Tennis player Venus Williams attends a Kanye West concert hosted by American Express at the Nokia Theatre Aug. 29, 2006, in New York.
A Curious Role
Emmy-winning actor William H. Macy narrates in Los Angeles in the spring of 2006, a scene from the public television series "Curious George," based on the best-selling books by Margret and H.A. Rey. The series makes its debut on PBS KIDS on Labor Day.
Back To School
What is actor Martin Sheen,left, doing now that "The West Wing" is off the air? He's going back to school. He is pictured with his university president, Galway Iognaid O Muircheartaigh Sept. 1 2006, at the National University of Ireland.
Martin Sheen is pictured with university president Galway Iognaid O Muircheartaigh, Friday Sept. 1 2006, after Sheen registered for an arts degree at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Martin Sheen shares a laugh with Galway Iognaid O Muircheartaigh, president of National University of Ireland, after he registered for classes there Sept. 1, 2006.
Cooking Up A Storm
Paula Deen, left, and her sons, Jamie, center, and Bobby, right, tape her show in Savannah, Ga. Paula Deen-mania has blossomed since her show launched in 2002 into a spin-off show featuring her two sons, a bus tour for Deen trivia, Paula Magazine and a fan base that rivals rock star status.
After the VMAs
Singer Cassie arrives at a party hosted by Atlantic and Warner Bros. Records after the MTV Video Music Awards, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, in New York.
Singer Rihanna attends Beyonce Knowles' birthday and release party for her new album "B'Day" at 40/40 Club Aug. 31, 2006, in New York. It was one of a host of parties held after the VMAs.
Singer Beyonce Knowles changed out of her bejewled red carpet gown for a less ostentatious outfit for her birthday and album release party at 40/40 Club Aug. 31, 2006, in New York.
Model Petra Nemcova attends the Warner Bros. Records & Atlantic Records VMA party at Buddakan Aug. 31, 2006.
Socialite Nicky Hilton attends the Warner Bros. Records & Atlantic Records VMA party at Buddakan Aug. 31, 2006, in New York.
No longer wearing the swan-like white dress that stylists hated on the VMA red carpet, singer and actress Paris Hilton sports a gold dress at the Warner Bros. Records & Atlantic Records VMA party at Buddakan after the Aug. 31, 2006, televised ceremony in New York.