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FOX.com Host: The men of the hour--98 Degrees--have arrived!!!

Nick Lachey: Hey everybody! Thanks for logging on! Have fun!

Jeff Timmons: What's up everybody! Thanks for joining us!

Drew Lachey: Thanks to everybody for taking the time out to log on and being interested to ask questions!

Justin Jeffre: I am saying ditto!

cherrylips73: How long have you guys been together as a group??

Nick Lachey: We're celebrating our five year anniversary this year...so five years!

Franchette: Hi guy how was your experience wining last year's TCA? I love Jeff!

Jeff Timmons: We were flattered and honored to receive that award and it was very special to us. Thanks a lot!

tinybug_69: Where did you guys meet?

Drew Lachey: Nick and I are brothers, and we went to school in Cincinnati. A mutual friend of ours introduced us to Jeff out here in Los Angeles.
Drew Lachey: We went to school with Justin in Cincinnati.

lauraluvs98: What is your favorite of your songs to perform?

Justin Jeffre: We are currently working on new songs off the album. We like doing the choreography because it is fresh material.

Sabrina: Hi guys, I have to say that I am really impressed with "Una Noche." I'm a Latin music fanatic, but I would like to know why you chose for this song to have a Latin beat? Keep up the great work guys, now I can go out clubbing, and still hear your music...how cool is that?!! LOL.

Nick Lachey: The song was already written and we heard it and loved that it had a Latin vibe.
Nick Lachey: And that's why we picked it to be our first single.

Cabby: How did you come up with the name Revelation?

Drew Lachey: The past several years, we've had a lot of new experiences that have opened up our eyes. Kind of like a revelation. This album is a reflection of that.

Afrique: Why did you decide to add a Latin flavor?

Justin Jeffre: We have always loved Latin music and the Latin flavor, and this is a very sexy and exciting song.

fraggle33: Is your CD all Latin or does it have some songs like on the other albums as well?

Jeff Timmons: No, that CD is all in English with the one Latin song, "Una Noche."

Afrique: How will your new CD be different from the last?

Nick Lachey: First of all, we wrote 10 of the 12 songs on this CD so we're more involved creatively in making it.
Nick Lachey: And secondly, we tried to put more of an emphasis on great up-tempo songs in addition to the great ballads.

Afrique: What have you been up to the past few months (excluding making the new CD).

Drew Lachey: After the new year, we decided to take some time off.
Drew Lachey: Nick has been working with Jessica, and we've all been writing on the side, just trying to prepare for this new album.

98snumber1fan: Would you guys rather do more ballads or more upbeat songs with fast choreo?

Justin Jeffre: Well, we are definitely known for our ballads. But we are excited about our up-tempos because it will add a lot to our shows.

mocha: Which song describes each of you personally? And Justin I think you are a very very sexy man!!

Justin Jeffre: Thank you very very much!

Nick Lachey: LOL

Justin Jeffre: "Invisible Man" off of the first album.

Nick Lachey: "My Everything" is my favorite song. Reflects me the most.

Jeff Timmons: "Never Giving Up" because I'm really going to get this singing thing down one of these days!

Drew Lachey: I would have to say...
Drew Lachey: "Dizzy" off of the new album!

lauraluvs98: Drew, do you sing any leads on Revelation?

Drew Lachey: Yes. I was fortunate enough that the other three guys let me sing on this record! Just joking...hahahaha!

tjcdolphinangel98: Justin...babe...if you see this...I think you are extremely talented, beautiful, sexy, and that voice melts me to my soul. Are we ever going to hear you sing lead???

Nick Lachey: Is that Justin's mom?

Justin Jeffre: Thank you! I feel the same way about you!
Justin Jeffre: Ditto to infinity.

98snumber1fan: First of all I want you to know you guys are the greatest band out there and you have done so many good things for so many girls (and guys) and my question is for Jeff: Why can't you dance (not to be mean or anything, but you are always like "I can't dance!")?

Jeff Timmons: Something happened to me when I was very young. My mother dropped me down three flights of stairs.
Jeff Timmons: And my coordination has been impaired for life.

moogie: What do you guys do when you're not touring?

Nick Lachey: If we're not on tour, we're probably recording an album or writing material for an album or planning a tour. There is no free time. We are slaves.

lauraluvs98: I love you guys so much. I wanted to ask how you always keep your voices so great?

Drew Lachey: To be honest, we don't take as good of care of them as we should.
Drew Lachey: But you just have to warm up before every show. And not make any sort of excessive noises. Like screaming!!

Afrique: What kind of music do like listening to?

Justin Jeffre: We like to listen to all different types of music. We have been inspired by artists from all different genres.

sugar_cube: What was it like writing so many of the songs for Revelation? Which we're all SO excited about!

Jeff Timmons: It was fun!!
Jeff Timmons: It was a lot of fun and we were very happy that the record company gave the freedom to be creative!

jeffsbiggestfan98: Jeff, were you nervous to reveal to Teen People that you have a baby girl? Why did you decide to tell the press about Alyssa now?

Jeff Timmons: I never opted to never tell the press about my daughter.
Jeff Timmons: Someone asked me and I said, "Yeah."
Jeff Timmons: I'm so proud of her, and I have never been prouder of anything in my life!

PrincessKatia: Jeff how old is your daughter?

Jeff Timmons: She's 19 months!

tjcdolphinangel98: Jeff, is she as cute as you are??

Drew Lachey: She's a LOT CUTER!
Drew Lachey: And she can DANCE!

mima: How do you choose who will sing the lead in your songs??????

Nick Lachey: It varies with every song.
Nick Lachey: Sometimes leads are more appropriate for someone's voice range than other songs are. It's a combination of that and the producer's idea for the song.
Nick Lachey: There's really no set formula.

Trumpet_2000: Who is the one who started the group?

Nick Lachey: It was Jeff. He was the forefather. He had the vision.

moogie: Who are your role models?

Drew Lachey: I think we all have our own individual role models we look up to as people.
Drew Lachey: For me, it would be my grandfather.

Jeff Timmons: My father.
Jeff Timmons: He always bettered himself in his job, and when we were kids we never went without anything.

Nick Lachey: My father would also be my role model. Just because he's the type of man that I would want to be.

Justin Jeffre: I have always admired Oprah Winfrey because she has come a long way. Now she is a very positive and influential person.

sugarscube98: How do you guys feel about Eminem putting down boy bands?

Jeff Timmons: Who?
Jeff Timmons: I think it's funny. You can't take things too seriously.
Jeff Timmons: I just think it's funny.
Jeff Timmons: Eminem has to keep in mind that he is as mainstream as anyone else out there.
Jeff Timmons: He's just as popular!

moogie: Do you guys consider yourselves a boy band like 'N Sync and BSB?

Nick Lachey: We have never considered ourselves a boy band. And we'll stand by that!
Nick Lachey: Although...it depends on what your definition of a boy band is.
Nick Lachey: If Boys II Men is a boy band, then 98 Degrees is a boy band.

tash: Are you guys friends with 'N Sync or the Backstreet Boys?

sweetchic013: Are you friends with other boy bands like 'N Sync or Backstreet Boys??? Or enemies?

Justin Jeffre: We are actually good friends with 'N Sync, which surprises some people, they often think it is a rumor.

fraggle33: Do you guys feel that you're competing with 'N Sync or Backstreet Boys?

Drew Lachey: As history shows, there's room in the music industry for everyone.
Drew Lachey: We wish them nothing but the best!!!

98snumber1fan: Do you guys watch Making the Band? If you do, how do you feel about a band being thrown together like that? Would you prefer a band to become a band more like the way 98 Degrees did?

Jeff Timmons: No.

Drew Lachey: Honestly I think that makes what we do as a living as a joke. So I personally don't support it at all.

Jeff Timmons: We don't watch it. It's definitely not true to life, for us anyway.

MegLovesYouIAmErin: I wanted to know what you think about your big following online??? Do you ever hang out online and check out sites people make for you? HI JEFF! :):):):)

Jeff Timmons: HI!
Jeff Timmons: We don't have much time to hang out online any more. But occasionally we check out the fan sites.
Jeff Timmons: We know it takes a lot of time, effort and dedication to make them.

ShiningStar898: What are your most prized possessions or important things in your life?

Nick Lachey: Mine would be my truck. I think. I don't own much.

Drew Lachey: For me, it would have to be all the pictures I've taken over the years.

Justin Jeffre: I' d have to say my truck and my CD collection.

Jeff Timmons: My favorite thing is my studio at home!

LyL98gyRL: Hi, my name is Alexis, and I know you guys have collaborated with Lashanda Reese, Stevie Wonder, Joe, Mariah Carey, and of course Jessica Simpson. Will there be any other collaborations coming up soon?

Drew Lachey: On this record, we don't have any collaborations. Actually, we had one scheduled with Tito Puente. But unfortunately, he passed away, and music lost a legend.

Marcy926: Hey what's up guys I just want to say thanks for making such beautiful music. My question is what are you guys doing right now to promote your new single?

Justin Jeffre: We are going to be on the cover of a lot of different magazines and debuting at Teen Choice, Summer Music Mania and a Disney special to name a few things.

crazy4u: Are any of you single?

Justin Jeffre: Yes, I am single.

Afrique: What do you look for in a girlfriend? You guys are cool!

Drew Lachey: The first thing that I look for in a girl, is that she is not just into 98 Degrees, but is an individual. Also, I like girls with a good sense of humor.

Nick Lachey: Good personality and spirit!

Jeff Timmons: A good sense of humor!

Justin Jeffre: I just look for a girl!
Justin Jeffre: Ditto.

fraggle33: Is it hard dating and being on the road at the same time for those of you who are single?

Justin Jeffre: Yes, it is very difficult on the road.

SWEET2175: It's OK Justin, you'll find a nice girl some day. Just wait and see!

Justin Jeffre: Thank you.

ellenchris98: I'm so glad you're single, Justin!

Justin Jeffre: Thank you.

tracy: Who would you like to go on tour with as your opening acts?

Justin Jeffre: I would have to say Tatiana Ali.

Drew Lachey: I want Limp Bizkit to open up for us!!!

mouffie: Do you guys still get star struck when you rub elbows at different events? Who do you REALLY want to meet?

Nick Lachey: Yes we do get star struck by different people we've looked up to over the years.
Nick Lachey: I'm dying to meet Bruce Willis.

MegLovesYouIAmErin: Hi, I'm Erin, thanks for that question earlier. Anyway, I wanted to ask... if you were on a desert island what THREE things would you absolutely need to have? (Jeff! Meg's your biggest fan! You're so cool, we love you!)

Drew Lachey: A Britta water filter, my Toyota Land Cruiser, and, let's see...a Swiss Army Knife!!

Justin Jeffre: Jet skis and a CD player and water.

Nick Lachey: Sailboat, my girlfriend...
Nick Lachey: and a sleeping bag.
Nick Lachey: Nah, I'd sleep on the boat. Never mind. Water.

Jeff Timmons: CDs, good food, a satellite with good football.

ShiningStar898: When you get homesick, what kinds of things help to cheer you up? Thanks for the question earlier, you guys really are great!

Nick Lachey: A good online chat!

Drew Lachey: Going home is the best thing! And a hefty cell phone bill!!!

Justin Jeffre: Hanging out with a cool fan.

Jeff Timmons: Hmmm. What picks me up?
Jeff Timmons: Some good R&R!!!!

98degrees_Baby: Hi, my name is Casey. I was wondering what your idea of the best place to be was?

Drew Lachey: The best place to be, no matter where you are, is with your friends.

Nick Lachey: In the arms of the one who loves you.

Justin Jeffre: Hawaii.

Drew Lachey: Anywhere that Jeff isn't!

fraggle33: What do you do to pass the long bus hours when you're on the road?

Jeff Timmons: We play a lot of Playstation...watch movies and sports.
Jeff Timmons: And we also write a lot of songs on the road.

fraggle33: Jeff do you ever play football on your free time? I know you love football!

Jeff Timmons: No, sometimes we'll play a game of backyard football.
Jeff Timmons: We played Dru Hill in Europe and we SPANKED him!

tash: Nick, how are you and Jessica? You are such a cute couple!

Alison: Nick how long have you and Jessica Simpson been going together?

Nick Lachey: We've been together a year and a half.
Nick Lachey: And we're great, thank you for asking.

98snumber1fan: Were you guys popular in high school? Were you on any sports teams or in any clubs?

Nick Lachey: LOL

Drew Lachey: All four of us were members of the debate team and the chess team!

Jeff Timmons: I played sports and I was in a lot of clubs, but I wouldn't admit to being popular.

bamaboy: Like the show, "Where are They Now?", where do you see yourselves 10 years from now?

Nick Lachey: Hopefully with happy families and a fairly decent sized house and still working in music.
Nick Lachey: We'll be on our 8th album by then!

cherrylips73: When are you guys going on tour and if so, do you plan on coming to Michigan?

Justin Jeffre: We want to do a big tour in January and we definitely want to go to Michigan and all over.

CKpoohKC: Hey guys, I live in Cincinnati and I was just wondering where your Disney special concert is going to be--I'd love to be in the audience!

Nick Lachey: That info will remain confidential for a few more days and then the location will be announced. Sorry we can't give you the scoop!

drews_girl_2001: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO TOUR?

Drew Lachey: We've had great experiences everywhere. But we especially like going overseas and seeing that reaction from people who don't even speak English!
Drew Lachey: All two of them!

Pixie: Congrats on the success. Is the album going to have a worldwide release?

Nick Lachey: Yes, the album will be released worldwide. But domestically, December 26th.

mouffie: What do you guys enjoy more, putting a new album together or touring?

Drew Lachey: Each one has their pros and cons.
Drew Lachey: I think any time you start a new project, you get really excited and motivated, whether it be a tour or an album.

Reality760: What is your next music video?

Drew Lachey: That depends on what we decide to be our second single. We actually will be adding a poll on our Web site, so once the album comes out, we'd like everyone to log on at www.98degrees.com and vote!

ShiningStar898: Where are you guys right now?

Nick Lachey: We're in Los Angeles rehearsing for our tour.

ShiningStar898: You guys should really come online more often, this is great, I love you!!

Justin Jeffre: Thank you very much! We will probably be doing more chats from our Web site.
Justin Jeffre: It is linked to the FOX.com site.

hotty: DREW, HAPPY Birthday!

Drew Lachey: Thank you very very much!

FOX.com Host: Unfortunately, we have to say good-bye to 98 Degrees.

Justin Jeffre: We just want to say thank you very much for your interest and we hope you enjoy the new album!

Drew Lachey: Thanks to everybody and make sure to check us out, performing on the FOX Teen Choice Awards!

Jeff Timmons: Thanks again everyone for joining us today!! And make sure to check Summer Mania on FOX! God bless!

Nick Lachey: Thanks again everyone! Check out our FOX concert special whenever the heck it is. Thanks, have a great day! See you soon! :)

FOX.com Host: Thanks, you guys!!!!

fraggle33: You guys are the best! Thank you!

erinluvs98: Bye 98. I luv you guys! Thanks for chatting with us!

naoko: I love 98 Degrees!!!

FOX.com Host: Good-bye, everybody!
FOX.com Host: Check out the transcript of the chat with 98 Degrees tomorrow on FOX.com!