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JoJo isn't here

Posted by Meredith Goldstein November 2, 2009 12:16 PM

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After seeing herself referred to as a Northeastern University freshman - most likely on Boston.com - Foxborough-bred pop star JoJo tweeted that she wants to make it clear that she has deferred her first year of college to work on her music career. That explains why she has been in Los Angeles so much.

We wonder ... does recording an album count as a Northeastern co-op?

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Mark Shanahan joined The Boston Globe in 2003, having worked previously at the Portland Press Herald, where he covered City Hall, and the Lewiston Sun-Journal, where he was the education reporter. A Northampton native and graduate of Bates College, Shanahan enjoys the usual - books, music, movies, etc. - as well as the unusual.
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Meredith Goldstein has worked for the Globe since 2003, covering everything from nightlife to New Kids. She keeps her eyes peeled for celebrity juice, and also writes Love Letters, a Boston.com blog for hopeful (and hopeless) romantics. Meredith chats about love problems every Wednesday at 1 p.m. If you see Justin Timberlake or someone like him at a local eatery, please e-mail her immediately. mgoldstein@globe.com

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