Jessica Simpson's Teen job

Jessica Simpson will host the 2006 Teen Choice AwardsBroadcaster FOX announced yesterday (11.07.06) the 'Dukes of Hazzard' actress will front the awards ceremony, but remained tight-lipped about her co-host.The event celebrates teenagers' favourite film, television, music, sport and fashion stars. Winners are presented with a surfboard.The 26-year-old blonde has been nominated for the Choice Hottie Female award and also for the Choice Movie Breakout Performance for her role in 'Dukes of Hazzard'.Jessica's wardrobe has also been recognised - she is up for the Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon Female prize, which she won last year.Other awards categories include Choice Movie Action and Choice Music Album.Her estranged husband Nick Lachey will also be at the ceremony - he is nominated in the Choice Hottie Male category. The couple divorced last month after three years of marriage.

Lachey is rumoured to be dating Vanessa Minnillo - who has been nominated for the Choice TV Personality Female accolade.

The eighth annual Teen Choice Awards will take place on August 20.

Simpson's next album 'A Public Affair' is released next month and her new film 'Employee of the Month' will hit our screens in September.