Time Goes By: Spice Girls' Mel B turns 50
Spice Girl band members have flooded Melanie Brown with happy 50th birthday social media messages and a nostalgic photo trip down memory lane.
Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group, which released their first single, Wannabe, in 1996 and had other hits with songs including Stop, 2 Become 1 and Time Goes By.
The music star, who is also known as Mel B, wrote in a social media post on Thursday: "50 today!!! Thank you so much for all the love and messages I see you and appreciate you all soooo much."
Brown's bandmate Melanie Chisholm marked the singer's birthday with a post that included photos from their time in the Spice Girls.
She wrote: "50 years on this planet my darling @officialmelb Oh the adventures we have had!
"I still remember the first day we met and thinking you were the coolest person I had ever seen, how is that over 30 years ago?!
"Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter."
In another social media post, Geri Halliwell-Horner, otherwise known as Ginger Spice, shared a photo of her with Brown and wrote: "Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead."
Horner, 52, left the girl group in May 1998 and though the band split almost three years later, the singers have reformed numerous times over the years.
Emma Bunton, who was known as Baby Spice due to her age, joked that she was not "far behind" when wishing Brown a happy birthday.
In an Instagram post she wrote: "Happy 50th @officialmelb! I'm not far behind you!!! From zig ah zig ahs to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs."
Also wishing her a happy birthday was Victoria Beckham, who posted a photo of her and Brown featuring handwriting that said: "24th July 96, me and Mel. Tokyo Airport. Going home!!!!"
Fashion designer Beckham, who was known as Posh Spice while in the group, celebrated her 50th last year with a party that saw the singers dance to their hit song Stop.
As well as her singing career, Brown is known for her campaigning and she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University last year in recognition of her work advocating for domestic abuse victims.
In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt.
Spice Girl band members have flooded Melanie Brown with happy 50th birthday social media messages and a nostalgic photo trip down memory lane.
Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group, which released their first single, Wannabe, in 1996 and had other hits with songs including Stop, 2 Become 1 and Time Goes By.
The music star, who is also known as Mel B, wrote in a social media post on Thursday: "50 today!!! Thank you so much for all the love and messages I see you and appreciate you all soooo much."
Brown's bandmate Melanie Chisholm marked the singer's birthday with a post that included photos from their time in the Spice Girls.
She wrote: "50 years on this planet my darling @officialmelb Oh the adventures we have had!
"I still remember the first day we met and thinking you were the coolest person I had ever seen, how is that over 30 years ago?!
"Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter."
In another social media post, Geri Halliwell-Horner, otherwise known as Ginger Spice, shared a photo of her with Brown and wrote: "Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead."
Horner, 52, left the girl group in May 1998 and though the band split almost three years later, the singers have reformed numerous times over the years.
Emma Bunton, who was known as Baby Spice due to her age, joked that she was not "far behind" when wishing Brown a happy birthday.
In an Instagram post she wrote: "Happy 50th @officialmelb! I'm not far behind you!!! From zig ah zig ahs to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs."
Also wishing her a happy birthday was Victoria Beckham, who posted a photo of her and Brown featuring handwriting that said: "24th July 96, me and Mel. Tokyo Airport. Going home!!!!"
Fashion designer Beckham, who was known as Posh Spice while in the group, celebrated her 50th last year with a party that saw the singers dance to their hit song Stop.
As well as her singing career, Brown is known for her campaigning and she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University last year in recognition of her work advocating for domestic abuse victims.
In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt.
Spice Girl band members have flooded Melanie Brown with happy 50th birthday social media messages and a nostalgic photo trip down memory lane.
Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group, which released their first single, Wannabe, in 1996 and had other hits with songs including Stop, 2 Become 1 and Time Goes By.
The music star, who is also known as Mel B, wrote in a social media post on Thursday: "50 today!!! Thank you so much for all the love and messages I see you and appreciate you all soooo much."
Brown's bandmate Melanie Chisholm marked the singer's birthday with a post that included photos from their time in the Spice Girls.
She wrote: "50 years on this planet my darling @officialmelb Oh the adventures we have had!
"I still remember the first day we met and thinking you were the coolest person I had ever seen, how is that over 30 years ago?!
"Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter."
In another social media post, Geri Halliwell-Horner, otherwise known as Ginger Spice, shared a photo of her with Brown and wrote: "Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead."
Horner, 52, left the girl group in May 1998 and though the band split almost three years later, the singers have reformed numerous times over the years.
Emma Bunton, who was known as Baby Spice due to her age, joked that she was not "far behind" when wishing Brown a happy birthday.
In an Instagram post she wrote: "Happy 50th @officialmelb! I'm not far behind you!!! From zig ah zig ahs to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs."
Also wishing her a happy birthday was Victoria Beckham, who posted a photo of her and Brown featuring handwriting that said: "24th July 96, me and Mel. Tokyo Airport. Going home!!!!"
Fashion designer Beckham, who was known as Posh Spice while in the group, celebrated her 50th last year with a party that saw the singers dance to their hit song Stop.
As well as her singing career, Brown is known for her campaigning and she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University last year in recognition of her work advocating for domestic abuse victims.
In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt.
Spice Girl band members have flooded Melanie Brown with happy 50th birthday social media messages and a nostalgic photo trip down memory lane.
Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group, which released their first single, Wannabe, in 1996 and had other hits with songs including Stop, 2 Become 1 and Time Goes By.
The music star, who is also known as Mel B, wrote in a social media post on Thursday: "50 today!!! Thank you so much for all the love and messages I see you and appreciate you all soooo much."
Brown's bandmate Melanie Chisholm marked the singer's birthday with a post that included photos from their time in the Spice Girls.
She wrote: "50 years on this planet my darling @officialmelb Oh the adventures we have had!
"I still remember the first day we met and thinking you were the coolest person I had ever seen, how is that over 30 years ago?!
"Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter."
In another social media post, Geri Halliwell-Horner, otherwise known as Ginger Spice, shared a photo of her with Brown and wrote: "Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead."
Horner, 52, left the girl group in May 1998 and though the band split almost three years later, the singers have reformed numerous times over the years.
Emma Bunton, who was known as Baby Spice due to her age, joked that she was not "far behind" when wishing Brown a happy birthday.
In an Instagram post she wrote: "Happy 50th @officialmelb! I'm not far behind you!!! From zig ah zig ahs to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs."
Also wishing her a happy birthday was Victoria Beckham, who posted a photo of her and Brown featuring handwriting that said: "24th July 96, me and Mel. Tokyo Airport. Going home!!!!"
Fashion designer Beckham, who was known as Posh Spice while in the group, celebrated her 50th last year with a party that saw the singers dance to their hit song Stop.
As well as her singing career, Brown is known for her campaigning and she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University last year in recognition of her work advocating for domestic abuse victims.
In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt.
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Spice Girl band members have flooded Melanie Brown with happy 50th birthday social media messages and a nostalgic photo trip down memory lane. Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group, which released their first single, Wannabe, in 1996 and had other hits with songs including Stop, 2 Become 1 and Time Goes By. The music star, who is also known as Mel B, wrote in a social media post on Thursday: "50 today!!! Thank you so much for all the love and messages I see you and appreciate you all soooo much." Brown's bandmate Melanie Chisholm marked the singer's birthday with a post that included photos from their time in the Spice Girls. She wrote: "50 years on this planet my darling @officialmelb Oh the adventures we have had! "I still remember the first day we met and thinking you were the coolest person I had ever seen, how is that over 30 years ago?! "Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter." In another social media post, Geri Halliwell-Horner, otherwise known as Ginger Spice, shared a photo of her with Brown and wrote: "Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead." Horner, 52, left the girl group in May 1998 and though the band split almost three years later, the singers have reformed numerous times over the years. Emma Bunton, who was known as Baby Spice due to her age, joked that she was not "far behind" when wishing Brown a happy birthday. In an Instagram post she wrote: "Happy 50th @officialmelb! I'm not far behind you!!! From zig ah zig ahs to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs." Also wishing her a happy birthday was Victoria Beckham, who posted a photo of her and Brown featuring handwriting that said: "24th July 96, me and Mel. Tokyo Airport. Going home!!!!" Fashion designer Beckham, who was known as Posh Spice while in the group, celebrated her 50th last year with a party that saw the singers dance to their hit song Stop. As well as her singing career, Brown is known for her campaigning and she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University last year in recognition of her work advocating for domestic abuse victims. In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt. Spice Girl band members have flooded Melanie Brown with happy 50th birthday social media messages and a nostalgic photo trip down memory lane. Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group, which released their first single, Wannabe, in 1996 and had other hits with songs including Stop, 2 Become 1 and Time Goes By. The music star, who is also known as Mel B, wrote in a social media post on Thursday: "50 today!!! Thank you so much for all the love and messages I see you and appreciate you all soooo much." Brown's bandmate Melanie Chisholm marked the singer's birthday with a post that included photos from their time in the Spice Girls. She wrote: "50 years on this planet my darling @officialmelb Oh the adventures we have had! "I still remember the first day we met and thinking you were the coolest person I had ever seen, how is that over 30 years ago?! "Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter." In another social media post, Geri Halliwell-Horner, otherwise known as Ginger Spice, shared a photo of her with Brown and wrote: "Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead." Horner, 52, left the girl group in May 1998 and though the band split almost three years later, the singers have reformed numerous times over the years. Emma Bunton, who was known as Baby Spice due to her age, joked that she was not "far behind" when wishing Brown a happy birthday. In an Instagram post she wrote: "Happy 50th @officialmelb! I'm not far behind you!!! From zig ah zig ahs to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs." Also wishing her a happy birthday was Victoria Beckham, who posted a photo of her and Brown featuring handwriting that said: "24th July 96, me and Mel. Tokyo Airport. Going home!!!!" Fashion designer Beckham, who was known as Posh Spice while in the group, celebrated her 50th last year with a party that saw the singers dance to their hit song Stop. As well as her singing career, Brown is known for her campaigning and she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University last year in recognition of her work advocating for domestic abuse victims. In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt. Spice Girl band members have flooded Melanie Brown with happy 50th birthday social media messages and a nostalgic photo trip down memory lane. Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group, which released their first single, Wannabe, in 1996 and had other hits with songs including Stop, 2 Become 1 and Time Goes By. The music star, who is also known as Mel B, wrote in a social media post on Thursday: "50 today!!! Thank you so much for all the love and messages I see you and appreciate you all soooo much." Brown's bandmate Melanie Chisholm marked the singer's birthday with a post that included photos from their time in the Spice Girls. She wrote: "50 years on this planet my darling @officialmelb Oh the adventures we have had! "I still remember the first day we met and thinking you were the coolest person I had ever seen, how is that over 30 years ago?! "Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter." In another social media post, Geri Halliwell-Horner, otherwise known as Ginger Spice, shared a photo of her with Brown and wrote: "Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead." Horner, 52, left the girl group in May 1998 and though the band split almost three years later, the singers have reformed numerous times over the years. Emma Bunton, who was known as Baby Spice due to her age, joked that she was not "far behind" when wishing Brown a happy birthday. In an Instagram post she wrote: "Happy 50th @officialmelb! I'm not far behind you!!! From zig ah zig ahs to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs." Also wishing her a happy birthday was Victoria Beckham, who posted a photo of her and Brown featuring handwriting that said: "24th July 96, me and Mel. Tokyo Airport. Going home!!!!" Fashion designer Beckham, who was known as Posh Spice while in the group, celebrated her 50th last year with a party that saw the singers dance to their hit song Stop. As well as her singing career, Brown is known for her campaigning and she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University last year in recognition of her work advocating for domestic abuse victims. In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt. Spice Girl band members have flooded Melanie Brown with happy 50th birthday social media messages and a nostalgic photo trip down memory lane. 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In another social media post, Geri Halliwell-Horner, otherwise known as Ginger Spice, shared a photo of her with Brown and wrote: "Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead." Horner, 52, left the girl group in May 1998 and though the band split almost three years later, the singers have reformed numerous times over the years. Emma Bunton, who was known as Baby Spice due to her age, joked that she was not "far behind" when wishing Brown a happy birthday. In an Instagram post she wrote: "Happy 50th @officialmelb! I'm not far behind you!!! From zig ah zig ahs to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs." Also wishing her a happy birthday was Victoria Beckham, who posted a photo of her and Brown featuring handwriting that said: "24th July 96, me and Mel. Tokyo Airport. Going home!!!!" Fashion designer Beckham, who was known as Posh Spice while in the group, celebrated her 50th last year with a party that saw the singers dance to their hit song Stop. As well as her singing career, Brown is known for her campaigning and she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University last year in recognition of her work advocating for domestic abuse victims. In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt.
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