Jessica Simpson thinks Katy Perry can help relaunch her on to the music scene, according to insiders.

The reality show star, who abandoned pop music and ventured into the country music market in 2008, plans to get her music career back on track with a new image and sees Katy as the perfect role model.

"Jessica is busy working on new songs and a new direction and has a number of names she would love to collaborate with," a source close to the star said.

"Jess has a number of names she would love to work with and Katy is at the top. She's hoping she might be able to work with her in some way and maybe even perform with her."

Meanwhile, news confirmed the next season on Jessica's VH1 reality show, The Price of Beauty, will get a new face lift.

To make it more interesting, the show will center on Jessica giving people makeovers.

On news about her love life, Jessica is reported to be dating NFL football player Eric Johnson.

"They are very happy," said one of her friends.

NFL insiders has described Eric, who filed for divorce against his wife in February, as "smart" and "down-to-earth."