Jessica Simpson: Project Runway Finale Judge Filed under ( Heidi Klum, Jessica Simpson, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, Project Runway )

Who can remember that Jessica Simpson used to sing? In recent years, the buxom blonde has been riding high thanks to her booming fashion brand and on Thursday, she took that industry expertise to the front row of the Project Runway fashion show.

Simpson, sitting next to the show’s judges Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, and Heidi Klum, served as a guest judge on the reality competition’s finale episode during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.

Simpson, in a glittering black mini dress and sky-high heels, was spotted giggling with Garcia before the show began.

On Tuesday, Simpson was up front and center at her own show. She premiered her first collection of denim in a casual presentation at her midtown showroom as run-up to Fashion Week. Her sister Ashlee, along with some choice friends, helped model some of the new duds and Ashlee’s rocker husband Pete Wentz served as DJ.

Also on hand: Simpson’s mom Tina and Simpson’s boyfriend Eric Johnson.

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Take a Sigh of Relief, Tim Will Be Back Filed under ( Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, Project Runway, Tim Gunn )

You can stop holding your breath now - Tim Gunn will be back on the next season of Project Runway.

E! Online reports that the "make it work" mentor said: "I am thrilled to make it official that I will be back in the workroom for season four of Project Runway," Gunn said, according to E! online. "We are in the midst of casting the designers now, and I can already see that it will be another amazing season." Heidi Klum, Michael Kors and Elle fashion editor Nina Garcia will also return.

Now, recall that our concern was well-founded. Tim gave up his job at Parsons to be the chief creative editor at Liz Claiborne, then got his own series on Bravo called Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. He was also a guest star on Ugly Betty. We all hoped Tim wouldn't forget what got him all this success!

But Gunn's importance to the series wasn't lost on producer Harvey Weinstein, who credited the fashion guru's "passion, creativity and dedication" to making the show "such a commercial and critical success."

The newest season of Project Runway starts this summer and casting has already begun in Los Angeles and will head off to New York, Miami and Chicago.

Photo from E! Online.

It's Official: Project Runway's Nina Garcia is a New Mom Filed under ( David Conrod, Elle magazine, Nina Garcia, Project Runway )

Project Runway judge Nina Garcia and her husband, financier David Conrod, have welcomed their first child into the family. Nina gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, Lucas Alexander, on March 24th.

Besides her role on the Emmy-nominated series Project Runway, Nina heads up the Fashion department of ELLE magazine.

Photo from Yahoo TV.

Read Much? Filed under ( Dancing with the Stars, Nina Garcia, Project Runway )

Your favorite reality television shows can soon be seen in print. Yeah, I thought that was odd too, but you gotta strike while the iron's hot, right? How would Dancing with the Stars translate into a book? Well, soon you'll have your chance to find out. This fall, a DWTS book will appear featuring contestants' weight loss tips, healthy recipes and even dance move instructions.

Want more? Project Runway's judge Nina Garcia has her own tome coming out as well, offering advice on how to look good. The Little Black Book of Style is due out on May 1 from Collins.

Photo of Dancing with the Stars judges from ABC.