People talk 5/12/04

'Newlywed' coming to venue near you

NEW YORK -- As if she weren't everywhere already, Jessica Simpson is coming to a concert venue near you. The pop music and reality television star announced a summer tour Tuesday, starting June 4 in New Orleans. "The Jessica Simpson Reality Tour" will feature stops across the county, including New York, Chicago and her hometown of Dallas, and end Aug. 1 in Paso Robles, Calif.

Doctor tells Dion to take a night off of Vegas show

LAS VEGAS -- Celine Dion canceled three performances of her nightly show at Caesars Palace this week after a doctor told the singer she needed to rest. Dion won't perform "A New Day ..." today, Thursday or Friday. The star has been hampered by a sprained neck for the past week, which she aggravated while doing her show, show spokeswoman Kris Lingle said Monday. Dion, 36, will resume performances on Saturday.

-- From wire reports