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Angela Via and Nicole Kenneally
Backstage

August 17, 2000

Singer Angela Via and Seventeen editor Nicole Kenneally answer your questions about music, clothes, fashion, and accessories.

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Seventeen: Welcome to Backstage with macys.com and Seventeen. Today's chat will feature a conversation with singing sensation, Angela Via, as well as the opportunity to ask Seventeen's editor Nicole Kenneally about fashion tips and other hot trends coming out this fall. Don't forget to enter the macys.com Girls Night Out Sweepstakes for a Chance to win a shopping spree at Macy's, a CD collection, and some great accessories from Seventeen.

Nicole: Hey, everyone. Nicole from Seventeen, and I'm here with Angela! We're excited to answer all your questions, so fire away!

Angela: Hey, guys! What's up?

Duncangirl: At what age did you know you wanted to be a professional singer?

Angela: It wasn't until my sophomore year that I met people in the business, and that's when I realized I could make a career out of music. And I was really interested in working with other writers and producers.

Albion: Angela, do you still have the same friends that you had before you started your singing career? Do all of you still get to 'hang out together', and if so, what do you like to do together?

Angela: Well, yes, I do have all the same friends, but it has become hard for us to hang out like we used to since I'm always on the go! Stuff we like to do is go to the movies, go shopping together, maybe throw parties and get-togethers, and just talk and do girl stuff! I also have some guy friends from home that are fun to hang out with. But what's really cool is that they're all excited about what I'm doing.

Ferretfancier: Is there any ONE fashion item that we should have or should make sure we have in our closets this fall?

Nicole: Definitely something plaid! Plaid is everywhere!

MissIssabella: Angela, I love your music! Where is your favorite place to perform?

Angela: That's a tough question, because I had fun in every city! I think the most exciting places to perform were the ones at theme parks, because I would get to go on rides with some of the other artists on the tour. Thanks, Issabella!

Frisseehair: Angela, does it bother you when people ask if it's difficult to be a young star? Is the life you're living a dream come true, or not?

Angela: That's so sweet! There are definitely ups and downs in any career that you choose to do. But for me, I just love music, and I've loved making friends with the people I work with. And in a way, it IS a dream come true. For me, I never thought I'd get the courage to sing in front of people. So it's a dream come true to finally be comfortable with sharing my music and my singing.

Lovemacysgirl: Nicole, what is it like working with so many teen stars? What are your thoughts on teen women being so powerful today?

Nicole: Oh boy! It's been an amazing experience getting to meet so many young, talented teenagers. I think that it's amazing that teenagers have had such an opportunity to be so successful, and that they really have a chance to make their dreams come true.

Mimi: What about being a model? You are sooo pretty!

Angela: Oh my gosh! Thank you for saying that. I've never thought about modeling before. I'm just like any other girl who always criticizes herself, but that's so sweet. I'm so flattered!

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