Simpson pulls out of Parton tribute gig

Jessica Simpson has pulled out of a tribute to Dolly Parton after Simpson was unhappy with her second attempt to perform Dolly's hit song '9 to 5'.

She got the song's words mixed up during a recording of the annual tribute show for the US Kennedy Centre Honours. She recorded it a second time but was again unhappy and asked for it to be removed from the tape.

"She did want it to be perfect for Dolly, who she idolises," her spokeswoman said.

Jessica fled the stage after getting flustered during the first take.

"We appreciate the time and energy Ms Simpson put into this event and respect the high standards she has for herself and that of the Kennedy Center Honors," said the programme's producer, George Stevens Jr.

The annual show, which will air in the US on St Stephen's Day, will also honour others, including theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber, singer Smokey Robinson and film-maker Stephen Spielberg.