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OnlineHost: Your hosts this evening are Jo Ellen (AOLiveMC7) and Jane (AOLiveMC5).
OnlineHost: Good evening! The Spice Girls take over America Online for their first-ever online conference this evening! Because of the band's astonishing popularity both in the U.S. and around the world, Virgin Recording Artists Spice Girls will use FIVE of AOL's conference auditoriums -- one for each girl!
OnlineHost: The unprecedented move coincides with the news that the UK acts' debut album, "Spice," has now sold over 11 million copies, certified double platinum in the U.S. alone! The Spice Girls' debut single, "Wannabe," topped the charts in 31 countries around the world, including a four-week stint at Number One in the USA. Their current single, "Say You'll Be There" appeared in stores May 6.
OnlineHost: In addition to live interaction with The Band, AOL members can also visit the Spice Girls area exclusively on America Online. The new area fully documents the rise and further rise of the all- girl British five-piece band with in-depth profiles of all the girls, excerpts from the album "Spice," exclusive audio and video downloadable treats, up-to-the-minute news of all their latest exploits and more!
OnlineHost: You are LIVE with Melanie Janine Brown, "Scary Spice" of the SPICE Girls! Send your questions by selecting "interact."
Spgmelb: Hello everybody, I am now here!!
AOLiveMC7: Yeahhhh!
Spgmelb: My computer is crap!!!
AOLiveMC7: Let's start with another question...
Question: How do you guys like AOL??? I love your music.
Spgmelb: I want some good questions, please I love America Online. It's a chance to speak to the world.
Question: I have so many Spice Girl nicknames - which ones do you like the best?
Spgmelb: Tell me which nicknames you have.
Question: Do you plan on releasing a new album anytime soon???
Spgmelb: Yes, before Christmas.
Question: HI Melanie B--you are my fave Spice girl! (I'm Bowser1988) what is your biggest inspiration?
Spgmelb: Hi Bowser! Life, people, love and naughtiness.
Question: I like your style of clothes a lot, do you pick them yourself or do you have a costume designer?
Spgmelb: I pick them myself. Can't you tell?
Question: Who is your favorite Spice Girl to hang out with?
Spgmelb: Probably Geri or Emma.
Question: I would just like to say that you are awesome, with the rest of them, though I think you are the best Spice Girl, just wanted to say Hi, and keep up the good work. By the way, Are you gals really feminists or is that just a cool logo? (GIRL POWER!)
Spgmelb: Thank you for saying I'm your favorite. And yes, we do believe in female solidarity!
Question: What do you like best about being a Spice Girl?
Spgmelb: What do you believe in? Everything!
Question: What's your favorite Spice Girls song? From Jasonboy14
Spgmelb: Hello Jason! Nice to hear from you again! My song is "If You Can't Dance."
Question: So, What is Prince Charles Really like? Did you get to meet his sons??
Spgmelb: Prince Charles is cool and no, we didn't meet his sons. He did ask me about my tongue pierce.
Question: Question to Melanie B.- what does all that Spanish mean in "If You Can't Dance" ?
Spgmelb: It's about a guy who looks good but when he dances looks like crap.
Question: Do you think looks helped your career in anyway??? Or just talent alone?
Spgmelb: I think it's a mixture of everything -- looks, image, attitude, and a general vibe about yourself.
Question: Hey, where did you guys get started? What's the best sites and addresses for spice stuff?
Spgmelb: Stop asking me boring questions.
Question: What was your first job?
Spgmelb: I worked in a jeans shop, why do you want to know?
Question: Did it hurt when you got your tongue pierced?
Spgmelb: No, but two days after, it swelled up and that hurt but I've got girl power!!
Question: Mel, I think you are amazing, do you have any other piercing besides your tongue ring?
Spgmelb: I'm not telling you, that's for me to know and you to find out.
Question: Where did you learn to dance?
Spgmelb: You can't learn to dance, you've just got to feel the music.
Question: Do you have any pets?
Spgmelb: Yes, pet tropical fish, that talk to me on a night... How old are you?
Question: Is it hard having any sort of private life?
Spgmelb: No, not at all, nobody's in my bedroom at night (media).
Question: What have the Spice Girls been doing lately?
Spgmelb: Touring around New York and Spicing things up.
Question: What's the deal with the rumor about the PEPSI single?
Spgmelb: It's out, you should be seeing it on your TV any day. We filmed it in LA, it was great.
Question: Who is the biggest female inspiration in your life?
Spgmelb: Tracy Chapin, Neneh Cherry and any other good music that's Tracy Chapman!! Sorry.
Question: Were you in any groups before Spice Girls?
Spgmelb: No, I was a dancer on the Dole.
AOLiveMC7: From MAT NOMIS:
Question: Is it possible for an average person like me to get an autographed picture of you?
Spgmelb: You are not an average person, and yes it is possible. Leave your address in my e-mail.
Question: What is the thing you most dread in life...besides kissing someone with braces... :)
Spgmelb: I don't dread kissing anyone with braces and I don't dread anything in life aside from toe sucking.
AOLiveMC7: Hippo from England asks:
Question: Hello, I am from England, how is the USA coping with you ? :-)
Spgmelb: It's mighty fine.
Question: Do you believe in fate?
Spgmelb: Yes, and the spiritual world.
Question: Hi Mel! What kind of career do you want to pursue after the end of the Spice Girls (I hope that never happens)?
Spgmelb: Who knows what will happen, but I will always be a Spice Girl.
Question: Which part of England are you from?
Spgmelb: Leeds. I'm a friendly Northerner.
Question: Melanie, How did you meet the rest of the singers in Spice Girls?
Spgmelb: That's a long story.
Question: What are your favorite nail polish colors?
Spgmelb: I am into leopard nail art, its kickin'!!!
Question: Do you sing the Spanish rap in "If You Can't Dance" (Please answer this, I have to know!)
Spgmelb: No Geri sings that because she's half Spanish, her top half!!
Question: What's your favorite film of all time?
Spgmelb: That's a hard one, but I'd have to say Pulp Fiction or any cartoons.
Question: Do the other Spice Girls bug you about your hair as much as they say in interviews?
Spgmelb: Yes, because its getting bigger and bigger.
Question: How did you come up with the name "Spice Girls?"
Spgmelb: Ask Geri.
Question: Did you get to meet Robert DeNiro on "Saturday Night Live?"
Spgmelb: Yes we did; he was very sexy, but a bit too old and doddery.
Question: Hi MEL B who is your favorite BACKSTREET BOYS?
Spgmelb: None of them.
Question: What was the weirdest thing a fan ever did??
AOLiveMC7: Hmmmm....
Spgmelb: Um, one of them tried to grab the hair on my head.
Question: Can you please tell us about your upcoming movie?
Spgmelb: Let's Spice up the questions please! Ask Geri.
Question: How do you spend your days off?
Spgmelb: Chilling out, or partying, I'm an extreme kind of gal.
Question: I heard that zig-a-zig-ha is an inside joke with the group, is it, please explain?
Spgmelb: Yes, it is an inside joke and it's going to stay that way.
Question: What do you think you'll be doing at 40?
Spgmelb: I'll be mad, wrinkly and with a good looking Toy Boy.
AOLiveMC7: LOL OK...next question:
Question: What kind of sports are you into?
Spgmelb: Bedroom activities.
Question: MelB what's the most extreme thing you've ever done, 1 good, 1 bad, please! ~ellii
Spgmelb: Flashed out of Four Seasons LA hotel.
AOLiveMC7: That was our last question tonight, by the way!
Spgmelb: Cheated on my science exam. Bye Bye
AOLiveMC7: Thanks, MelB for chillin with us. Have any closing words...?
Spgmelb: Thank you all for supporting us and the Scary fans out there...keep it scary!
AOLiveMC7: Thanks, Scary Spice, glad to have you with us.. Good night.
AOLiveMC5: Thanks for Hanging with us Mel B.
Spgmelb: Good night.
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05/14 Spice Girls' Cyberspace Debut on AOL (AOL Live)
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Their Cyberspace Debut on America Online
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You are invited to a special AOL Live chat with Spice Girls May 14, 7:30pm ET when Mel B, Mel C, Victoria, Geri, and Emma take the stage, each in her own individual chat room to answer your questions LIVE!
Jump from auditorium to auditorium, for the opportunity to ask your favorite Spice Girl the burning question you've always wanted to ask her. Once you've asked your question, you can hop to another room and ask another of a different Spice Girl!
The Spice Girls Online adventures coincide with the news that the UK act's debut album, "Spice," has now sold over 12 million copies, certified double platinum in the U.S. alone. The Spice Girls' debut single, "Wannabe" topped the charts in 31 countries around the world, including a four-week stint at Number One in the USA. Their current single, "Say You'll Be There" became available in stores May 6.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to Chat With Your Favorite Spice Girl!
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