Jessica Simpson Unveiling Holiday CD, Concert DVD

10/28/2004 7:18 AM, Reuters
Jonathan Cohen

Jessica Simpson will unveil two new releases on Nov. 23: an expanded edition of a seasonal album previously available only at 7-Eleven stores in North America and a concert DVD.

Named after Simpson's grandmother Joyce, "ReJoyce -- The Christmas Album" (Columbia) adds four songs to the track listing of its prior edition, including a duet with husband Nick Lachey on "Baby, It's Cold Outside," "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" and "What Child Is This." An acoustic version of Simpson's cover of Robbie Williams ' "Angels" is the lone track from the 7-Eleven edition not appearing on "ReJoyce."

Simpson and Lachey will extend the holiday theme on their Dec. 10 ABC variety special, which will feature performances of four songs from the album. Lachey's brother Drew and Simpson's sister Ashlee are scheduled to appear.

Simpson is also expected to be on hand at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in New York's Rockefeller Center, to be broadcast Nov. 30 on NBC. In addition, early December visits to ABC's "Good Morning America" and "The View" and "CBS Early Show" are in the works.

As for the DVD "Reality Tour Live," showcasing the July 30 Los Angeles stop on her summer tour, it features a 15-song set that includes the hits "With You" and "Irresistible" interspersed with snippets from Simpson and Lachey's MTV reality show, "Newlyweds." Among the bonus items are the video for "Angels," behind-the-scenes footage and a photo gallery.

Reuters/Billboard