It appears Jessica Simpson will have a happier birthday this year. If you recall, her boyfriend at this time last year, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tomy Romo, dumped her on her birthday.
Simpson commented on the breakup, saying: "What went wrong? You’d have to ask him that. He broke up with me on my birthday. We are still good friends."
Now there are reports the pop singer-TV host is dating another NFL player. TMZ.com reveals Simpson has been quietly dating 30-year old Eric Johnson. The tight end previously played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints.
A source told TMZ.com that the couple is "very happy."
Eric Johnson filed for divorce from his wife in February and he and Simpson apparently hooked up in May.
Simpson has been having a good 2010. Her VH1 show, Price of Beauty, was renewed for another year and comes back on air in 2011.
She celebrates her 30th birthday this Saturday (July 10) and it looks to be a good one.