Bass coins new term for enforced coming out

Former 'N Sync star Lance Bass has inspired a new term for gay celebrities who are outed by members of the media.

Bass coins new term for enforced coming out

Former 'N Sync star Lance Bass has inspired a new term for gay celebrities who are outed by members of the media. They're being "lanced".

Bass' boyfriend, reality star Reichen Lehmkuhl, says the term was coined after Bass revealed earlier this year that he is gay.

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