Jessica Simpson, beer spokeswoman


August 21, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

Jessica Simpson, beer spokeswoman

DALLAS — Jessica Simpson is now selling beer. The singer and actress has signed on as spokeswoman for Stampede Light Plus, made by Dallas’ Stampede Brewing Co.Simpson will appear in ads in stores for the beer and is taking a 15 percent stake in the brewer. Lawrence Schwartz, Stampede’s president and chief executive, says Simpson is the now face of the brand.

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