JESSICA SIMPSON DENIES REPORTS

Singing star Jessica Simpson is dismissing reports she flew out to visit United States troops in Kuwait on a private jet, and is staying in luxury accommodations. The 27-year-old star is currently in the Middle East entertaining the soldiers as they await deployment to war torn Iraq.The star's representative, Cindi Berger, has denied reports that claim Simpson is living a life of luxury, complete with a hairstylist and large entourage, during her morale-boosting visit.Berger tells People.com, "She flew commercially, she is staying in the barracks. She's been with the troops all day. She's had her meals with them. ... She has significantly scaled back her entourage."