However, had I been given the chance to answer a question, I would have probably presented her with some sort of spelling test.
"Spell definitely, will you? Thanks. You're a doll."
DishDiva : If you have a question, whisper your question to me and we'll ask Melinda!
DishDiva : Hi Melinda, it's great to see you!
Oh, shut the hell up. You know you don't give a damn about Melinda! I bet she marched into Billy's office, and after they threw her out, she stood in the hallway and screamed about the injustices of her "Dish Diva" status. "I've held chats with Justin Timberlake and Lance Bass! We talked about LIFE! I cannot interview this...this...LACKEY!"
melinda_live : Hi everybody! I am back!
Thank you, Melinda. I am back too. We all missed you, while NSYNC wasn't on tour. Every day I asked myself, what is that delightful little girl up to, the one who tags along everywhere with NSYNC and has a slight typing problem? Wow! She better hurry back into the limelight soon!
DishDiva : Let's see what the fans want to ask!
DishDiva : Let's go!
DishDiva : Melinda, for those who don't know who you are, let's talk about that.
God, they're so PEPPY. I hate it. This is Diva's way of saying "Look ho, you're not NSYNC, no one knows who you are. So let's just kill time with the cake questions."
melinda_live : I work for the Wright Entertainment Group. I am the Vice President of Special Projects, which means I work on all the events of the artist's career, outside of touring like photo shoots, marketing and charity events. With NSYNC, I am their special projects producer.
Special Projects. Wow. NSYNC the philanthropists. I can throw a basketball game too. OnPoint would come. And bring Cris. I could sing a duet with her on the BNG song Jayce penned. Would I be up for a Nobel then too?
And! I wonder what dirt she has on Johnny that he gives her this job?
DishDiva : LadyGuinever says: How is Joey doing since the accident?
melinda_live : Joey isjust fine. His leg is a little sore but he moves more on it everyday.
Ahhh, apparently Melinda is doing her own typing today. Do you think she waved off the typer they brought in for her? "No no! I manage nsync.com! I type up my own diaries! 24 words per minute! I'm way above this having someone type for me!"
DishDiva : boogijalay says: Is the song "Pop" sending a particular message out to anyone specific?
melinda_live : No, not that I know of.
melinda_live : It is just taking pop music to another level.
Why the HELL didn't they just call their fucking CD "Another Level"? Jesus FUCK. Of course, I would have spazzed because they took my idea, but whatever. I bet it was tossed around. And HEY! Melinda! Listen to the LYRICS, because it sounds like they're flipping off every critic to me.
DishDiva : nsync4ever2 says: : Hey Melinda, why is nsync moving their tour and album back?
melinda_live : They moved the tour back because of all of the technical elements in the show and they still have one song to record on the album and they'll be finished.
Oh PLEASE. PLEASE! TIPY-itis strikes again. Can't someone give a straight answer? "Look, they got high all the time and passed out after drinking JD from the bottle every night. Albums just don't make themselves when people are lushes, you know?"
DishDiva : LearnMeJC says: How did you get started in working with nsync?
melinda_live : I worked at Walt Disney World as an entertainer and I served as a host and we were there hosts when they visited. I hosted New Kids on the Block and met Johnny Wright who managed them. We became friends. He moved to Florida and we started Wright Entertainment.
AHAHAHHAHAH! LEARN ME! He'll never, ever live that down. Disney World sucks out all your braincells! Wow. I'm glad I didn't get that job there. I wonder if Melinda was all gooey over Jordan and his little tail.
DishDiva : Do you still like Disney World?
melinda_live : It is the happiest place in the world.
For god's sake.
DishDiva : jc_fedex_me says: Do fans ever recognize and approach you? Does it bother you?
AHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
melinda_live : No, not really. Sometimes they do . Would it bother me? No. As long as you don't wake me up in the morning. (laughs)
Show of hands. Who could recognize this woman? Show of hands, people! That's what I thought. If I were Melinda, I'd be really fucking scared if people recognized me. That's when you know you've got stalkage on your hands.
DishDiva : JoeyGirl12877 says: DID JC'S DAD REALLY DIE
melinda_live : No, That is a rumot. I saw Roy last week and he is perfectly fine. I don't think JC would be rehearsing and shooting music videos if that had happened.
A rumot? Is that like, a merlot wine?
And she's wrong about JC. He's a heartless man who only cares about writing and producing. He also kills kittens on the side.
DishDiva : LearnmeJC says: What do u think Nsync's best feature is?
"Should I say Joey's ass? Would Johnny get really mad? Hmmmm...Think Melly! Think!"
melinda_live : Their work ethic and their loyalty to their fans.
melinda_live : And their dedication to their craft.
.....
You have GOT to be kidding me. Wow. Who's feeding her this stuff? I bet she has little crib sheets. "What to say when..."
DishDiva : CPAGal says: Rumor has it the guys have solo contracts signed. Is this true?
melinda_live : No. Not true. All the guys have solo projects that they work on. For example. Lance's movie. JC producing with other groups and artists.
melinda_live : They all work on their own individual things when they can find the time.
Boring, boring, boring. Look, Melinda, you can go home too, I'll carry on this interview for you.
DishDiva : jadednsynctifiedangel says:
hoe have they evolved in your eyes from the last album to this one?
melinda_live : They have grown up. They have grown into their craft. They have written and produced most of the songs on this album and have a huge say creatively.
Contractions are a wonderful thing. They have also made me want to kill you, Melinda.
DishDiva : We are talking with Melinda who works with NSYNC. If you have a question for Melinda, whisper your question to me and we'll ask Melinda!
DishDiva : You can whisper your question just once! Thanks!
She got ten people asking her over and over "Who the hell is this woman! I thought she was the one who had an affair with Joey's brother!"
DishDiva : Going Fishing says: Hi Melinda, My name is Erin and I asked the question on the board about what you get to do when you are in a town. You mentioned that the guys like to go bowling. When you go, who wins?
melinda_live : (laughs) Me, of course!
melinda_live : It varies. We always tend to change teams and partners. But it never fails. Justin and I always have a bowl off! If he ever asks you, I always win!
*We* *We*. I bet she says all this stuff because she gets a high off making teenies hate her guts. As I read this through the first time I said to KD "She's like this big/little sister who tags along and won't go away. I bet they call her "chicken" because they have to be high to stand her."
DishDiva : hannahB says: What's going on with Challenge for the Children?
melinda_live : It is July 27, 28, 29 in Las Vegas. The concert is on the 27th and then two days of sporting competition and parties.
And after the sporting competition, we shall retire to the greek baths. Please, come meet us all at the Parthenon....
melinda_live : All the big celebrities will be there.
melinda_live : Tracy McGrady, Ahmad Rashad
Ahmad! I used to watch you every week on NBA's Inside Stuff! Right after Hang Time. Oh, the memories. And who the FUCK is Tracy McGrady?
Britney Spears, Ludacris
GAHHHHH! Have you all seen the commercial for the Def Jam Compilation CD? "Southern Hospitality, What's Your Fantasy, you gotta chose me, aight?" I heart him! And he has a song called "Ho"!
Sterling Sharpe among others. We'll keep you updated.
Of course we will, Melinda, when you post the update in December.
melinda_live : Tickets will go on sale mid June.
DishDiva : EmraldNMyst says: When you you were on the NSA tour, what was it like to hangout on the bus and backstage with the guys? Do they get really wild and goofy?
"Melly, should you give up the dirt on how there was a pole on each tourbus and the late night condom runs? Fucking Fatone. What does he think, I'm his fucking PA? The fucker."
melinda_live : No, actually, it was quite tiring. There were so many shows. It is like having 5 brothers. Some days they are in a good mood. It is like being in one big family and I wouldn't change it for anything.
*gag* Please. They hate her.
DishDiva : hearts4lance says: What can we expect at the Sound Check Party?
melinda_live : You'll come in and you'll hear the guys do two songs and then a question and answer session Oprah style. Then you'll receive something from the guys and it will be over.
Recieve "something." Please. They'll all recieve wrapped packages from JC, asking them to please transport them to other states for him. And they shouldn't unwrap them.
DishDiva : How do we find out more information?
melinda_live : If you attend a sound check party, you will find out all the info when you get there.
Oooo! The Sound Check Party of Mystery!
DishDiva : KarenNSync2000 says: Can you tell us anything about the costumes for the Pop Odyssey tour?
melinda_live : The costumes are being designed by our stylist Stephen Gerstein, along with Levi's and Dolce and Gabbana.
D&G and LEVI'S! What a MIX! And they forgot to name Express, as cute blonde dancer's Love skirt can be found there!
I'm flashing back to velvet pants.
So far. So far.
melinda_live : They are very flashy, very cool. . .
melinda_live : Something everyone will want.
"Mommy mommy, will you buy me this $5,000 Dolce and Gabbana jacket just like Justin wears? Pleeeeeeeease?"
I know I personally want the finch outfit from "Up Against the Wall", let me tell you.
DishDiva : JCsTrueLove says: What do you think 'N Sync would say to their fans if they could only tell them one thing?
That's a Miss America question if I ever heard one.
melinda_live : Thank you for all that you have done for us.
AHAHAHAHHA! She tries to play it off like she's replying as "them," but we all know she includes herself in the "us" part. Look honey, Gloria is already the sixth member of NSYNC, so take a hike.
DishDiva : ashleymarie03 says: Hey Melinda! My name is Ashley, I'm so happy I get to talk to you! I was wondering if we will get to take pictures WITH *NSYNC at the soundcheck parties... And if not, why? Also, what made you change from Meet 'N Greets to sound Check Parties?
Germs. Lots and lots of Germs. Our antibacterial lotion expenses were getting depleted. And fast.
melinda_live : We went from Meet and Greets to soundcheck parties so more people can attend. We think it is a neat idea that people will love. You can take as many pictures as you want with a non professional camera OF the guys, but unfortunately not WITH the guys because this is too time consuming.
And we have no more funds for Purel.
DishDiva : FloatMyBoatJ says: Posers seem to be a huge problem,and sometimes they can be dangerous..is there anyway we can bust them?
Oh, good lord. Here it comes. Issue!Melinda! And, bust them? What is this? Showdown at the FL Corral?
melinda_live : I am not sure if there is a way to bust them. My advice to all of you is KNOW that people who are famous very rarely, if ever, just go online to chat.
melinda_live : It is usually and Official chat, like one on MSN.
If you listen very softly, when the wind is just right, you can hear the tapping of the pimp stick.
melinda_live : You should be very wary of anyone you for money or to meet you anywhere or things like that. melinda_live : Get as mnay facts as you can and then turn them over to your parents or an authority figure. They make me as angry as they make some of you.
AHAHAHHAHAHHAHA! Afterschool Special waiting to happen. "Today, on a special Two of a Kind...Ashley has a date with Justin Timberlake! But can Mary Kate find out the truth before her sister goes away with Ted Bundy...or is the NSYNC hottie really on the other end?"
melinda_live : One more thing, we never ever ever ever sell backstage passes. Don't be fooled. Don't buy them. You will only be disappointed when security stops you at the door.
Melinda knows the pain. She gets stopped all the time, because no one recognizes her. She also had this happen to her at a Michael Bolton/Dave Koz concert. It was most upsetting. She even had a copy of "Time Love and Tenderness" that she needed to get signed for JC!
DishDiva : nsync4ever2 says: Is there ever gonna be a time that nsync will soon do a live chat
melinda_live : Sure., We are going to try to get them all on this summer. Especially when they are featured as Artists of the Month in July!
Artists of the month where? On MSN? Or on VH1? VH1 would be fab! They would have all sorts of specials! But even if they did name JLo, I cannot picture them naming NSYNC. So. Thanks for clearing this up, Melinda.
DishDiva : GoingFishing says: Is there any song that, as a group, you wished you never heard again after the last tour?
This is GF's second question. Wow. They must have really been hurting for people.
melinda_live : No, not really. Not the songs on our tour. I know the gusy get sick of singing "Tearing Up my Heart."
My GOD. You'd think they'd have taste and say "God Must Have Spent." But they have been performing TUMH in every mall, school, and foreign country around the world since '97 or so. Poor boys. What a life.
DishDiva : Curlysbabe says: Hey Melinda, my name is Gabriela and I was wondering if the guys plan to record a full spanish album? Can u tell Joey I said congrats? thanks!
Oh WOW. MSN people must not be on the up-and-up if they let this through!
"Gee, what an odd girl! Why would anyone congratulate Joey on four staples?"
melinda_live : No, there hasn't been talk of a Spanish album but we will let you know if that comes up.
Ahhh, she glosses right over the whole Joey debacle. And the Spanish CD too, as no one in the group can even make up any Spanish heritage, unless JC changes the pronunciation of his last name PRONTO.
If they DO come up with a Spanish album, you KNOW JC will be talking with a Spanish accent for months after. Please, PLEASE Jive. Spare the lives of the innocent.
DishDiva : LancelsSupaFly says: Is Lance going to keep his hair black or die it back to bleached tips? It looks great black.
melinda_live : It is already dyed back to it's normal state. Brown with blonde.
It's NORMAL STATE. What is his hair, a fucking ELEMENT? Oh, I see that Lance's hair has 6 electrons in the outer shell!
DishDiva : iluvdestiny says: Has fame changed the guys? Are they stuck up now? Or still mellow... I've been a fan for over 2 years now, and I've noticed changes in their behaviors.... I am talking about like how they won't do meet and greet. Why is that? Do they still love us? Dani
BWAHAHAHAHHAHA!
melinda_live : They love all of their fans and they came up with Sound Check parties so they could be involved with MORE of their fans. They are not stuck up. They are the same guys I started with years ago. They are just a little taller and they have a little more facial hair. (laughs)
AHAHAH. AHAH. AH...yeah.
DishDiva : boogiejalay says: I know there are a gabillion fans out there, but are there some who have come just a little to close for comfort?
Gabillion? So that's between Bajillion and Gazillion?
melinda_live : Yup.
melinda_live : Unfortunately, in every scenario, there are some people who go beyond the boundaries they should go.
melinda_live : We have a great team of people that work with us.
We. We. We. Melinda requested she have her own security guard too. His name is Herbert. He knows Kara-te. He could kick your ass.
melinda_live : Hopefully, that situation doesn't become a reocurrence.
DishDiva : KareNSync2000 says: I heard Lance say in an interview on Much Music that the guys were thinking of having fans at the concerts dress up as their favorite celebrities. The best 20 would be able to go on stage. Is this going to happen?
Oh, Lance. Why do people let you SPEAK?!
melinda_live : Lance has always talked about that idea. But I don't think it will happen. Some radio stations may do that to give away tickets. I would listen to your favorite radio station.
Wow. I just. Favorite Radio Station. I can't even. Wow.
DishDiva : jrt_in_The_shower says: How are the guys in person? Are they nice as they seem on t.v or do they just act that way?
WHERE ARE PEOPLE GETTING THESE NAMES?! I swear, there's one person making up name after name to submit questions to her.
melinda_live : They are as nice as they seem on TV. I am not making that up.
I am not making up the fact that my hatred towards you is greater than Steve's dislike of soap and water.
melinda_live : That is what sets them apart from another boy group I used to work with but I am not naming any names. (laughs)
OHHHHH! BSB SLAM! You are an evil, evil woman.
See, they've got AJ. He was blunt enough to tell her to go the hell away and let them hang out alone.
DishDiva : JuJu_Nysnc says: What's the funniest joke the guys have ever pulled on you?
melinda_live : JuJu, hmmm. There are so many I can't remember. They pick on me all the time.
"There was this time, where they played this joke on me where they all told me how much they couldn't stand me and how I totally suffocated them! And then they made fun of me and called me a sped! It was the BEST!"
DishDiva : boogiejeley says: personal note. I am 31 years old and they look like they are so much fun I want to go to Toys R Us and run around with them!
JAYNE! I thought I told you to stay out of MSN chats!
DishDiva : Why? (laughs)
melinda_live : Why? I would much rather go putt putt golfing? (laughs)
Huh? (laughs) What? I don't...oh, yeah. I'm not supposed to get it. No one is. I don't even think she understands.
DishDiva : ashleymarie03 says: Are you gonna be present at the soundcheck parties where people can meet you?
melinda_live : Yes, I actually run the soundcheck parties. I will be the "Oprah" with the microphone so you guys can ask the questions.
Melinda is the last point of defense for all knife wielding psycho's. That's the real reason they're having her "Oprah" this affair.
DishDiva : JCsTrueLove says: Melinda, you're such a sweetie for doing this chat. I would love to have a job like yours. What advice would you give me? Thanks!
Sleep with as many people as possible! You're welcome!
melinda_live : Meet as many people as you can in the field. Go to college. Get your degree. Follow your dreams and work hard.
Blah. I totally see Melinda as being this perky perky perky Eden's Crush wannabe chick. I wonder if she would wear clear pants.
DishDiva : StevesTrustyFlashlight says: Do you ever get tired of the guys? I mean they ARE guys. I'm sure they get annoying at times lol
melinda_live : Like I said earlier...they are like 5 brothers. Do you love your siblings all the time?
melinda_live : Don't get me wrong. They are always fun to be around except when I have deadlines and they are running in the opposite direction of me.
Oh, gag me. Deadlines for WHAT, woman? Your diary that was due three months beforehand? The charity JC wants to start for Mumia Abdul Jamahl? What?!
DishDiva : JustJen28 says: Since fellow NSYNC Community/NSYNC@MSN memebers were under the impression that this was a "private" chat just for us, will there be an event like that just for us in the future?
Jen, never trust people who would actually get their own ISP to keep promises like that. And besides, what kind of honest person promises you chats with people like THIS?!
melinda_live : According to the people I spoke with at MSN. This is a private chat just for NSYNC members.
Oooooo. They're *special.* Oh PLEASE.
DishDiva : Right.
DishDiva : There will be other chats down the line.
melinda_live : We'll try to get the gusy too.
Oh NO, and I'll miss out because I'm not a member! My GOD! I gotta rush right out and order this. Wow.
DishDiva : Antlesrips says: Melinda, the life of a celebrity has as many negatives as it does positives....there must be days that they just want to go out and remain anonymous. What do they do on these days?
melinda_live : You are right. The guy's private time is very precious to them. They are very normal like you and I. They like to go shopping, the movies, stay at home with their families. Even go to the grocery store.
NO WAY! OMG! You mean Justin goes to Food Lion just like me?! WOW!
DishDiva : DanciNSYNCSoccerMom says: Where did *nsync get the ideas for bubbles in his i promise you?
Someone has been visiting our site, I see! Maybe we'll get a good answer. C'mon Melinda, say JC. Say it!
melinda_live : That came from the guys and the director. It was a way to get the vignettes tied to the different story lines. Wait till you see the new video for "Pop." They just shot it last weekend. Watch MTV for "Making of the Video."
...
They will be in a giant soda can the entire time. And Chris will turn into a bottle of Cream Soda. Oh, the ARTISTRY of it all!
DishDiva : LadyGuenivere says: My sister and I have a bet going on about the stage. I heard there are conveyor builts. Where are they located as part of the stage?
Your life must be very sad if you have a bet going on about conveyor belts.
melinda_live : There is more than one conveyor belt and they are all over the place. You have to go to the show to see it.
DishDiva : ashleymarie03 says: Are you really good friends with Britney? I know she is busy with her own stuff most of the time, but does she hang out with the guys often?
melinda_live : Yes, I am very good friends with her. At one time I was her tour manager. Yes, she hangs out with the guys. She is a great person.
"She's so great! She lets me hang out with Fe! The guys like it because I pick up all kinds of tips from her about getting them their coffee with just enough cream and sugar."
DishDiva : boogiejalay says: Who can we contact to get more information about the charity event?
melinda_live : Check my Diary and NSYNC.com for updates
AHHHHHHHH! Don't do it, Boogie! You'll never get there!
DishDiva : IrisDeA says: I have started a group of my own but need help getting us up and noticed, what do you suggest I do?
melinda_live : Do a demo tape. Get your pictures taken and send out your packages to everyone in the industry. Don't ever give up!
Oh, wait, I think...yep, more gagging. Melinda was Alex! I know she was! They threw her out because she said she had the bigger crush on Trevor from OTown. Melissa got mad and said "You 30 year old hussy! Get out of our group and go hang out with Wild Orchid! They're old!"
DishDiva : Melinda, it was so great to spend time with you tonight. Thanks for being here to talk about NSYNC.
melinda_live : Thanks you guys.
melinda_live : Let's do it again soon!
Yes! Let's!
melinda_live : Now go call the radio stations and request that new single!
GAHHHHHHHHH! I need liquor.
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