DishDiva: Lance, welcome to MSN Live! We have had fans here since 7am this morning! We're happy you're here!
Lance_Bass_Live: Hi to everybody!!
DishDiva: Lance, let's talk about the NSYNC MSN Internet Access!
Lance_Bass_Live: I'm very excited about the new MSN ISP we created for *NSYNC because it will get us closer to our fans. We're going to have a lot of fun with it and it will help us communicate a lot simpler.
DishDiva: We have about 10,000 audience questions for you so let's get started!
DishDiva: NSYNC247 Says: How does it feel to be part of such a popular, loved and amazing group?
Lance_Bass_Live: It's just an amazing feeling. I've always dreamed of what we're doing now, but I'd never dreamed it would be as big as it is now. It's been crazy, a wild ride.
DishDiva: happyfeet says: You travel so much. Is the Internet important to you? Do you go online!
Lance_Bass_Live: Yes, the internet is very important to us. I have a computer that goes on the road with me and I also have one set up that I go on every day. Now with the new ISP it will be easier for me to get on and talk to people every day.
DishDiva: pacey says: How was the NSYNC/MSN launch party at Planet Hollywood?
The chat's topic has changed to: NOW: *NSYNC's Lance Bass.
Lance_Bass_Live: It was great! Got kind of crowded and had to leave before we wanted to. That's another thing we're really excited about, being involved in Planet Hollywood, we're excited to be part of the family.
DishDiva: lindsayanna22 Says: Hi Lance!!!! What is going on with your business ventures recently?
Lance_Bass_Live: Hi! I've had a few business ventures I've been a part of lately. I've just started Happy Place, a film production company and I'll be in "On the Line."
DishDiva: You can learn more about Lance's company at www.freelanceent.com/
Lance_Bass_Live: Freelance just signed another artist Angela Via, so look for that album too.
DishDiva: ANNMARIE Asks: CAN YOU GIVE US A HINT THAT PROVES THIS IS REALLY YOU?
Lance_Bass_Live: (laugh!!) Wow, I don't really know what you want me to say. I guess the only way I can prove it is that I'm on the MSN chat, it has to be real. MSN is our new home.
DishDiva: AnnaK_4 Asks: Does all the popularity and public scrutiny become overwhelming?
Lance_Bass_Live: It's very overwhelming at times. Along with the good things comes the bad things. Privacy is gone, and everyone is trying to say or catch you doing something negative. So we're always on the look out, but we knew what we had to give up and nothing is going to discourage us from doing what we want to do.
DishDiva: ibluvnnsync Says: Hey Lance! When is *NSYNC's next cd coming out? And when do you'll plan to tour again! I love you guys!
Lance_Bass_Live: We're writing and recording in February and it will be out in May and we'll start our tour the last week in May.
DishDiva: AlertedSweetie says: How is the movie "GREASE 3" coming along? Is Britney Spears in it as well?
Lance_Bass_Live: "Grease 3" is still up in the air. It's something we definitely want to do, we're just trying to make it possible. If it all works out, we'd love to do it.
DishDiva: Scruffy says: DO YOU EVER GET NERVOUS WHEN YOU GO ONSTAGE?
Lance_Bass_Live: Not anymore. I just have so much fun that I get more excited than I do nervous.
DishDiva: kitty_748 Says: Hi Lance, I really like you. Ok um do you like being on tour all the time and are you ever home sick?
Lance_Bass_Live: All the time. I'm really close to my family and friends back home and I miss them a lot. But they get to come out on the road and visit me, so that's fun.
DishDiva: latnagrl28 says: Since you are not touring during Christmas is there any other plans made?
Lance_Bass_Live: I am actually going home to Mississippi and spending it with my family. Right after Christmas I'm throwing a New Year's party at Roseland in New York. We haven't booked the talent yet, but I'm thinking it will be like Sisqo and Pink. And everyone is invited!!
DishDiva: Is it open to the fans? How do they find out more about it?
Lance_Bass_Live: You can listen to Z100 in New York.
DishDiva: sarahsmile says: Favorite venue?
Lance_Bass_Live: I think the Rose Bowl was great in California, it was so huge. I love Madison Square Garden, it's such an historical venue. I also like Detroit's Silver Dome, it's such a beautiful place.
DishDiva: CHIPPER_01 Says: Hey Lance What's up!!! Do you plan on appearing on "7th Heaven" again?
Lance_Bass_Live: I don't know, I've been meeting with a lot of people and would love to do another sitcom sometime next year. I'd love to be on "Will & Grace", "Friends", or "7th Heaven."
DishDiva: jrtgrly621 Says: Hey Lance! You guys rock! How was it meeting Michael Jackson last night?
Lance_Bass_Live: It was a dream come true. He's probably one of the nicest guys I've met. He's a very interesting guy and a musical genius. He had some really nice things to say, and I'm really interested in working with him on something. So maybe there will be a colaboration in the future.
DishDiva: ÉvèrlastingGåzê Says: Lance, do you feel any emotional connections to the songs you and the rest of the boys of *NSYNC?
Lance_Bass_Live: Oh definitely! Each song means something different to me. Like "God Must Have Spent." I get so many great letters from fans.
Lance_Bass_Live: And "I Promise You" is like a really great wedding song now, which is really cool.
DishDiva: babyblue says: Hi Lance, I love you! Since you are backstage now, I was wondering how you prepare to go onstage?
Lance_Bass_Live: We just finished sound check and we're about to do a meet-n-greet with our fans. Then we'll chill out and get something to eat. We also have a crew party and we're preparing for that tonight. We're just going to chill out and rest before the show because it's really draining. (laugh)
DishDiva: What do you do when you get offstage? How do you chill out?
Lance_Bass_Live: We usually run to the bus, our bus is usually on the road to the next city before the last song ends. (laugh) When I first get on the bus I take a shower, then chill out.
DishDiva: nealatina0 says: hey lance what is 1 thing you cant go on tour with out?
Lance_Bass_Live: Probably like a good book, like my bible. Something like that, it's good to read and keeps me focused.
DishDiva: NsyncPrinzess Says: Hi Lance!! I love you!!! What is your fave song on No Strings Attached?
Lance_Bass_Live: My favorite song is "It Makes Me Ill" because I like the beat and it's fun to listen to.
DishDiva: blue_jello_4 Says: Lance! What's your favorite part of the No Strings Attached concert? Cool effects!
Lance_Bass_Live: I think my favorite part, there's 2 things I like, the treadmill we have on stage and the lasers.
DishDiva: Another favorite. . .Nsynclover16 Says: Hi What is your fav thing to do when you go home?
Lance_Bass_Live: I usually invite all my friends over and we just hang for the whole day and watch movies, go swimming, we just throw a big party when I come home.
DishDiva: freakytiki18 Says: Where and what are the other guys doing right now?
Lance_Bass_Live: Some of them are in here, some are next door in the dressing room. I think Joey is playing drums, I can hear him. Chris is playing video games and Justin is taking a nap.
DishDiva: breeztheway Says: What was the coolest thing a fan has done to see you?
Lance_Bass_Live: They do different things. Like every time we come into a city they'll have all these contests on the radio. I know the most outragious things were eat slugs, sit in a dumpster for 3 days, sit in a sink for 3 days, a guy shaved his head to get tickets. There's all kinds of stuff like that. They'll do anything. (laugh)
DishDiva: ilovelance says: I think you are the best. Who do you think is the best?
Lance_Bass_Live: I don't know, I guess my mom.
DishDiva: sophmama20 says: What is your fave way to spend Christmas?
Lance_Bass_Live: Basically it's the same very year. The tradition is we always open on gift on Christmas Eve. It's weird because my sister and I have our own homes, I still wake up early on Christmas morning. I go downstairs and drink hot chocolate. My family will come over for Christmas and we'll cook and open presents and have a nice time.
DishDiva: So I have to ask you. . are you cooking this year?
Lance_Bass_Live: No. (laugh!!!) My grandmother and mother like to cook, so I'm going to let them do it.
DishDiva: Since you DO cook, do you have a specialty?
Lance_Bass_Live: I like to Bar-B-Q.
Lance_Bass_Live: Either an actor or an astronaut. Anything with an "A" (laugh) Anteater. Gotta think of another A word. (laugh)
DishDiva: If you weren't a recording artist, what would you be?
DishDiva: sporty_girl02 Says: What is one thing you would change about life on the road?
Lance_Bass_Live: If I could change anything? (Laugh) It would be to come home every night. Not stay in hotels. We need to create this time change thing like "Star Trek." (laugh)
DishDiva: LanceRules says: Why is your nickname Scoop?
Lance_Bass_Live: I guess the guys call me Scoop because I know what's going on all the time with schedule, where we'll be, I'm the person to be en point.
DishDiva: So, you're the organized one then?
Lance_Bass_Live: Yes.
DishDiva: meeshel2 Asks: Who is your best friend?
Lance_Bass_Live: The other 4 guys are definitely my best friends. I have several other friends back home, friends are my life. For the past 11 years I've had the same best friends back home, Keri and Darren. They usually come on the road with me and it's great!
Lance_Bass_Live: Keri was the one that was on the video awards with me, everyone asks me that.
DishDiva: lucyluvr01 Says: Lance whats the whole story behind "PooFoo"?!
Lance_Bass_Live: That's a character I would do years ago, I would dress up like a dalmation dog. The kids would be in the book, people would come and take pictures. There's a book, and PooFoo would sing.
DishDiva: Any future for PooFoo? (laughs)
Lance_Bass_Live: Maybe they should bring him back because everyone likes him so much, he could be the next Barney.
DishDiva: sasha says: of all the places you have been to, what is your favorite?
Lance_Bass_Live: There's a place call Lichtenstein, it's just a beautiful country, it's ruled by a prince and it's got mountains and rivers, it's so great!
DishDiva: i_love_you_lance Asks: Hi Lance! As a Baptist, I am grounded in my faith. What keeps you grounded? Thanks, Erica
Lance_Bass_Live: What keeps me grounded is my faith. The guys have similar faith as me, which is great, when you surround yourself with good people. My family is good Christian people and I try to go to church as often as I can. It just makes me feel like a better person.
DishDiva: Hawaiiborn says: Hi Lance! When you look out at the audience, what do you see?
Lance_Bass_Live: I just see happy people. It's so weird, when I look out into the audience, I just stop and look at people having the time of their life. It just makes me feel so good.
Lance_Bass_Live: It makes me realize what I'm doing is for.
Lance_Bass_Live: I could be having a bad day and see that one person and it just makes me feel so good.
DishDiva: Hyuk_You says: Hiloo When you were young, What was your dream?
Lance_Bass_Live: My dream when I was young was to be an astronaut. I was fascinated with space and wanted to do something with NASA.
DishDiva: Is it true you took a test at NASA?
Lance_Bass_Live: I went to space camp and was part of the program there and it was a lot of fun. I would love to go back and do that again. I met a lot of great people that I still keep in touch with and they are living out their dreams to be an astronaut.
DishDiva: You just might be the first recording artist in space!
Lance_Bass_Live: I would LOVE that!!!!!
DishDiva: Cerissa Says: Did you take singing lesseons with a vocal coach before you became famous?
Lance_Bass_Live: Not really. I knew a vocal coach that my friend Darren knew. We formed a group, back in the day, and he would come in and teach us the songs we would sing at fairs. That's actually how I met Justin, I had the same vocal coach as Justin.
DishDiva: Lance a lot fans ask how to get in touch with you. How can they do that?
Lance_Bass_Live: The best way, we're about to have our own fan e-mail addresses for the MSN ISP, which will be great. I have my own e-mail that I get about 1,000 a day, and it's hard to get to them all, but I try. With the new ISP it will be easier.
DishDiva: Sign up with NSYNC at MSN Internet access and get exclusive e-newsletters, photos and videos from your favorite group at http://essentials.msn.com/access/nsync.asp
DishDiva: ProudDem Says: What is the most exciting thing that you have done that you probably would not of had the opportunity if you were not famous?
Lance_Bass_Live: I think the most exciting thing I can do is do good things for the world. The charity stuff we get to do and the influence we get to bring to people, something I couldn't do if I wasn't in the position I'm in. Just try and touch as many people and do good in the world.
DishDiva: Lance, I know you're about to go onstage soon. Thanks for stopping by! We're all excited about the new NSYNC MSN Internet Access!
Lance_Bass_Live: Thank you very much for your continuous support. You're the most amazing fans and we appreciate it so much! We'll be there as long as you are!
Lance_Bass_Live: We start touring and we'll put out another great album for you!!
Sysop_MSNLive: Thanks for coming tonight everyone!
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