Jessica Simpson’s father, Joe Simpson, claimed he’s cool with Jessica’s new boyfriend, John Mayer. Although there was tension between Joe and Jessica’s former husband, Nick Lachey, Joe said that’s not the case with the new dude.

“If Jessica is in love, I love the things she is in love with,” Joe Simpson, 49, told People of Mayer at the Entertainment Weekly upfront party at The Box in New York City on Tuesday.

“I want her to be happy. I’m always a ...