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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Two Spice Girls set to snub Mel B's 50th birthday celebrations tonight days after reunion announcement
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEL B's big 50th birthday bash in Leeds tonight is set to be a glitzy affair. But The Sun can reveal TWO of her Spice Girls bandmates are giving it a miss. 6 Mel B is celebrating her milestone birthday in Leeds tonight Credit: Getty 6 Geri and Mel used to be very close but have kept their distance in recent years Credit: Splash News 6 Geri Horner is snubbing Mel B's birthday bash Credit: Getty 6 Victoria Beckham is out of town for work Credit: Getty Victoria Beckham and Geri Horner will be skipping the bash. Posh is out of town for work, but Geri has turned down the invitation. An insider spilled: 'Mel's throwing a huge party in Leeds for her 50th. It's also her fiance's birthday today so it's a joint celebration and will be a real family affair. "But Geri and Posh can't make it. Posh had a work commitment she couldn't get out of. "It's a bit awkward given the reunion excitement." The Sun has contacted their reps for comment. The snub comes just days after we revealed plans for the group to reunite as Avatars, following in the footsteps of pop legends Abba. It would see holograms of Geri, Mels B and C, Emma Bunton and Victoria playing their biggest hits. Victoria, who was not part of their 2019 tour, was said to have suggested she would agree if the others did. A source added: 'Their former manager Simon Fuller is desperate to have one last hurrah with the Spice Girls and this is his latest idea. Mel B drops biggest clue yet that Spice Girls are reuniting with cryptic comment on Instagram "He was the person who came up with the original idea for Abba and their digital show and he thinks this model could work perfectly for the group. Mel B is due to marry Rory McPhee, 38, later this year. It comes as Geri and Mel suffered a "frosty reunion" at Victoria's birthday last year. Geri and Mel are said to have kept their distance at Oswald's private members' club in Mayfair at the star-studded bash. A source said of the stars, who had a second No1 in 1996 with Say You'll Be There: 'Mel tried to smooth things over with Geri at the party but it didn't go as planned. "She was laughing it all off but Geri didn't seem interested in hearing what she had to say and wandered off. 'When it came to taking their group picture, Geri kept as far away from Mel as possible which was awkward to watch." Any awkwardness between the group, who split in 2000, seemed to be forgotten by the time they hit the dancefloor — where they performed their 1997 hit Stop. Onlookers told The Sun the five also sat down at a table together and talked during the evening. 6 Geri Horner and Mel B had a frosty reunion at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday bash last year
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Two Spice Girls set to snub Mel B's 50th birthday celebrations tonight days after reunion announcement
MEL B's big 50th birthday bash in Leeds tonight is set to be a glitzy affair. But The Sun can reveal TWO of her Spice Girls bandmates are giving it a miss. 6 Mel B is celebrating her milestone birthday in Leeds tonight Credit: Getty 6 Geri and Mel used to be very close but have kept their distance in recent years Credit: Splash News 6 Geri Horner is snubbing Mel B's birthday bash Credit: Getty 6 Victoria Beckham is out of town for work Credit: Getty Victoria Beckham and Geri Horner will be skipping the bash. Posh is out of town for work, but Geri has turned down the invitation. An insider spilled: 'Mel's throwing a huge party in Leeds for her 50th. It's also her fiance's birthday today so it's a joint celebration and will be a real family affair. "But Geri and Posh can't make it. Posh had a work commitment she couldn't get out of. READ MORE ON SPICE GIRLS "It's a bit awkward given the reunion excitement." The Sun has contacted their reps for comment. The snub comes just days after we revealed plans for the group to reunite as Avatars, following in the footsteps of pop legends Abba. It would see holograms of Geri, Mels B and C, Emma Bunton and Victoria playing their biggest hits. Most read in Celebrity Victoria, who was not part of their 2019 tour, was said to have suggested she would agree if the others did. A source added: 'Their former manager Simon Fuller is desperate to have one last hurrah with the Spice Girls and this is his latest idea. Mel B drops biggest clue yet that Spice Girls are reuniting with cryptic comment on Instagram "He was the person who came up with the original idea for Abba and their digital show and he thinks this model could work perfectly for the group. Mel B is due to marry It comes as Geri and Mel are said to have kept their distance at Oswald's private members' club in Mayfair at the star-studded bash. A source said of the stars, who had a second No1 in 1996 with Say You'll Be There: 'Mel tried to smooth things over with Geri at "She was laughing it all off but Geri didn't seem interested in hearing what she had to say and wandered off. 'When it came to taking their group picture, Geri kept as far away from Mel as possible which was awkward to watch." Any awkwardness between the group, who split in 2000, seemed to be forgotten by the time they hit the dancefloor — where they performed their 1997 hit Stop. Onlookers told The Sun the five also sat down at a table together and talked during the evening. 6 Geri Horner and Mel B had a frosty reunion at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday bash last year 6 The group pictured back in the day Credit: Getty
Graziadaily
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
The Futuristic Way Victoria Beckham Might Join The Spice Girls World Tour In 2026
Rarely a season goes by without rumours of a Spice Girls reunion. Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell Horner, Emma Bunton, Mel B and Mel C can Next year, however, marks the 30th anniversary of their debut single, 'Wannabe', so what better time to celebrate (and make a few million each)? Apparently, Geri Halliwell has been back in touch with artist manager Simon Fuller and they are set to meet up in Miami this week to work out a deal, as per The Sun. The rumoured plan is for four of the Spice Girls, Geri, Mel, Mel and Emma, to embark on a global tour next year. Victoria is said to be '90 per cent out of the running'. 'There have been rumours swirling for months, but Geri has always been too busy and had other things on, preventing her from saying yes,' an insider told the publication. 'Unfortunately Victoria has pretty much ruled herself out, but there is still a world in which she could do some sort of avatar appearance or a special one-off thing,' they added. 'She would always want to honour the girls' history.' If that sounds confusing, allow us to explain. The 'avatar appearance' would likely follow in the footsteps of ABBA Voyage's 'ABBAtars'. In the popular Stratford show, the four ABBA members perform as avatars using advanced motion capture and computer-generated imagery and are projected onto an LED screen. More advanced than holograms, the avatars look true to life (or the '70s in ABBA's case) and perform 20 songs up to twice a day in London. If Victoria were to join the Spice Girls world tour in this capacity, it would mean she is projected onto the screen in 3D avatar form, while the other four perform in real life. However, she may well join the band for a one-off performance during the tour too. When Mel C was asked about the big anniversary on Australia's 2Day FM last month she said, 'We have to do something special. Obviously I can't say too much but we are talking about things. Hopefully a nice little world tour!' Talking to The Sunday Times earlier this year, Geri also said: 'We love each other. I love them, I care about them, and we want the best for each other. We shared something so monumental. We've always believed in each other, had trust in each other, which is beautiful.' 'My hope is we come back together as a collective. It's more respectful to come as one, so we'll come as one.' The Spice Girls on tour in 2007. (Photo: IMAGO) The Spice Girls last went on tour in 2019 without Victoria where they sold out 13 stadium tours in the UK and Ireland, reportedly earning £4.4 million each. However, the last time all five members reunited on stage – other than at Victoria's 50th birthday party last year – was in 2012 when they sang at the London Olympics closing ceremony. Prior to this, they joined forces for the Return of the Spice Girls Tour in 2007, a 47-show medley that ran from December 2007 to February 2008. If (hopefully when) the Spice Girls 2026 world tour is announced, you will hear more from us, including how to get tickets, where they are performing and in what futuristic capacity Posh will be joining them on stage. Nikki Peach is a writer at Grazia UK, working across entertainment, TV and news. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Major Spice Girls tour 'given green light by Victoria' - but there's a twist
The Spice Girls are going to get the Abba Voyage treatment, it is reported. For the uninitiated, this would not entail the real Victoria Beckham, Mel C, Mel B, Emma Bunton, and Geri Halliwell getting up on stage and spicing up our lives, but instead fans would be paying to see digital avatars. The Spice Girls' former manager Simon Fuller has pitched the idea to the band and they are considering it, just as he did with Swedish pop legends Abba nine years ago, The Sun reports. Fans have been waiting for the moment all five women will take to the stage for a big reunion tour, with rumours circulating it could happen in 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of their hit song Wannabe. Partial dreams came true in 2019 when the two Mels, Geri and Emma toured, though Victoria was absent. While VB squashed tour rumours in 2024 saying that it will 'not happen' – it's said she's up for the hologram version. A source told the publication: 'Simon is desperate to have one last hurrah with the Spice Girls and this is his latest idea. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video They explained: 'Touring again looks unlikely – someone like Victoria for example is never going to be a 'working member' of the Spice Girls – so this seems like the best option.' The outlet report the former bandmates were 'receptive' to the idea, continuing: 'Even Victoria said she would be behind it if all of them had agreed. She wouldn't stop it.' There's no wondering why, as the quintet would be making money in their sleep. Smash hit Abba Voyage celebrated its third anniversary on Tuesday night having already raked in over £1.40billion for the UK economy through its shows, attended by over 2million people since opening. The show sees the digital versions of the band – made up of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad – perform seven times a week in a purpose-built, 3,000-capacity venue in East London. The Spice Girls sold out 13 stadium tours in the UK and Ireland in 2019, reportedly pocketing around £4.4 million each. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video News of a digital avatar Spice Girls tour does check out, as reports came in April that a tour plan was in the works – but Victoria was '90% out'. More Trending This came after a telling interview in March this year, when Geri told The Sunday Times that 'there will be something' coming. 'My hope is we come back together as a collective. It's more respectful to come as one, so we'll come as one,' adding that the five of them do have a WhatsApp group chat. She continued: 'We love each other. I love them, I care about them, and we want the best for each other. We shared something so monumental. We've always believed in each other, had trust in each other, which is beautiful.' With hits including Wannabe, Spice Up Your Life, Say You'll Be There, and Who Do You Think You Are, the group dominated the charts until their devastating split in 2000. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Victoria Beckham warns there will be 'tears' in new tell-all Netflix series MORE: Victoria and David Beckham 'heartbroken' after Brooklyn makes feelings clear on family feud MORE: What is the Beckham feud actually all about – Brooklyn's family rift explained
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Spice Girls' record sales hit £600K as potential 30th anniversary tour looms
The girl group are rumoured to be embarking on a world-wide reunion tour next year. It's been almost 30 years since the Spice Girls first burst onto the pop music scene, and a possible reunion tour is looming. In anticipation of a potential tour, fans have been rediscovering the group's records, which generated more than £600,000 in sales last year. And accounts for their firm Spice Girls Ltd show that they received £613, 275 in royalties for 2023. Spice Girls Ltd also retained more than £32,000 in cash in its coffers. Geri Horner and band guru Simon Fuller are said to be back in touch, with rumours the pair were meeting up in Miami earlier this year, along with Geri's F1 husband. Victoria Beckham is '90 per cent out of the running' but Geri, Emma Bunton, Mel B and Mel C are said to be considering a 30-years anniversary world tour next year, reported the Mirror. There have even been claims that Victoria could appear as an 'avatar', used in the hugely successful Abba shows in London. The Spice Girls' debut single 'Wannabe' was released in 1996 and propelled them to global fame. Their latest accounts suggest a serious demand to see the girls reunite in concert. Mel Brown has teased that a world tour is possible, hinting this week that there could be plans on the horizon for the girls. 'We've got a year to work on them. Let's put it that way,' she said. The group has not performed as a five-piece since the 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony. In April last year, all five spent an evening together as part of Victoria's 50th birthday celebrations. It added to the hopes that they could be set to get back together again. Band members have spoken openly of that as a possibility for next year. As a guest on Australia 's 2Day FM in March, Mel C said: 'It's 30 years next year since the release of Wannabe. We have to do something special. "Obviously I can't say too much, but we are talking about things. Hopefully a nice little world tour." In April, Geri said: "My hope is we come back together as a collective." Geri said they still had love and respect for each other, again sparking hopes of a reunion. But a reunion tour would likely include all but one of the original Spice Girls, as Victoria Beckham is most likely going to give it a miss. The girls previously toured together in 2020 as a foursome, but Victoria did not take part. She has been in the news recently due to rumours of a feud with son, Brooklyn Beckham, and his wife, Nicola Peltz. The family made headlines as Brooklyn and Nicola pulled a 'no-show' for David Beckham's birthday. Some have accused Peltz of being manipulative towards Brooklyn, and of driving a rift in the Beckham family. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
