Jessica Simpson Joins NBC Show “Fashion Star” As Mentor to Designers

Elle Macpherson Fashion Star Jessica Simpson

1:53 pm, June 13th, 2011

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Jessica Simpson will mentor aspiring designers on “Fashion Star,” a new NBC reality series hosted by Elle Macpherson.

The news was just announced by the network.

“Fashion Star” will let contestants compete for a multimillion-dollar contract to launch his or her own brand. Simpson’s role will be to lend guidance and expertise, having enjoyed massive success in fashion herself.

Described as a “true spectacle,” the show will feature the weekly challenges typical of competition series – along with music, dancers and a live audience.

No debut date has been set.

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