Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica Jessica Simpson fires publicist over false John Mayer rumors 09/08/2006 Jessica Simpson's publicist, Rob Shuter, was fired over his handling of U.S. media claims that the pop singer was dating rocker John Mayer, a report says. Read More RELATED NEWS Nick Lachey recalls his date with Kim Kardashian: 'We had a great time'Ashlee and Jessica Simpson's father Joe Simpson diagnosed with prostate cancerNick Lachey says he hasn't spoken to Jessica Simpson in six years TAGS: Jessica Simpson John Mayer Rob Shuter The View