Jessica Simpson, Eric Johnson Closer as Ken Paves Distances Himself

It was recently determined that singer and celebrity fashion trend setter Jessica Simpson was no longer hanging out with once-BFF and hair stylist Ken Paves, with whom she designed a collection of hair pieces. When asked about the situation at an Operation Smile event in LA, Paves was vague, but indicated that he is no longer taking care of Simpson's locks. The only comment he would make concerning his long-term friendship with Jessica was “We're both busy and busy is good."

Meanwhile, Simpson's romantic relationship with pro football player Eric Johnson is freer to go forward now that Johnson's divorce has been finalized. He and now ex-wife Keri had been married for five years.

Simpson's Hairdresser Hurt By Papz

What a good friend! Sometimes those pesky photographers will do anything for a good picture of a young Hollywood "it" gal.

Jessica Simpson and friend/hairdresser Ken Paves leave together after having dinner at Madeos restaurant in West Hollywood, on Sunday. Then things got a little crazy! The photographers were waiting outside the restaurant for the pals and while he tried to protect Jessica from the flashing bulbs, Ken ended up getting struck in the face by a photographer’s camera. He suffered a gash above his eye.

Jessica then had to drive him to Cedar-Sinai in West Hollywood for stitches. What a bummer, a nice weekend dinner turns into a little trip to the hospital!