JoJo News

JoJo, one of the performers at the "Christmas In Washington" special on TNT, said she is more accustomed to having a DJ backing her.

"For real, I was like, this is really different!" she told AP Radio. "I love it though. It's such a change. I mean, usually I have a DJ and he's playing hard beats. This is a little different. I love it though. I like to mix it up."

JoJo, who will turn 15 next week, was talking to some of the choir — who are not much older than she is — and said she thinks she got some of them in trouble because they were supposed to be rehearsing.

She got a little emotional when she saw some of them in baggy jeans and rock T-shirts and realized they were doing something positive with their time.

Former Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald is thrilled to be doing a duet with Vanessa Williams. They'll collaborate on "Baby It's Cold Outside."'

"I'm sure what's going in her mind and what's going on in my mind are two different things," McDonald said. "But it's fun to do duets, especially with such beautiful women and great singers as is Vanessa."

"American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard said performing for President Bush is another example of how things are really working out for him.

"I'm just blessed, man," Studdard said. "I think this no different than me winning 'American Idol.' This is just something else for me to be proud about. And I really am. I've never met the president before, and I've never had the opportunity. And I'm excited."

Country singer LeAnn Rimes is also on the bill.

"Christmas In Washington" airs Wednesday night on TNT.

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