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Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mel B and Spice Girls bandmates reunite at iconic themed 50th birthday party
Mel B was joined by Melanie C and Emma Bunton as she celebrated her landmark birthday - with all three ladies looking wild and delightful in animal print outfits Mel B had a mini Spice Girls reunion as she was joined by Melanie C and Emma Bunton to celebrate her 50th birthday. The music icon looked in high spirits as she paid tribute to half a century of life, with an energetic night of partying to mark the occasion. The singer, known as Scary Spice, was joined by fellow Spice Girls stars Mel, 51, and Emma, 49 - with the trio stunning in leopard print. Birthday girl Mel looked elegant in a long sleeved shimmering mini dress with sequins arranged in animal print fashion. While Mel C paid tribute to her Sporty Spice days by wearing a leopard print dress by sport brand Adidas. Emma also opted for a long-sleeved mini and looked thrilled to join the party with her bandmates. Throughout the night, the band danced along to music, including the band's hit, Holler. On Sunday, Mel took to Instagram to share a video montage of her party - uploading the highlights reel to her main grid alongside a caption stating: "Heres to 50 !!! And allll thats to come." Earlier in the week, Emma had marked the occasion by sharing a string of photos of herself with Mel from over the years alongside a caption reading: "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." And Mel C had shared a string of images of her own along with a long caption. 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?!" She continued: "I'm so proud of everything we have achieved and adversities you have not only overcome but have used to help others Mel B MBE Hon D Univ you're a f***ing rock star and I love you more than words can say. Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter." Fans noticed that both Victoria Beckham and Geri Horner - known as Posh Spice and Ginger Spice respectively - were absent from Mel's birthday celebrations. Mel and Geri have had a feisty friendship over the years - with Mel admitting she was left fuming when Geri quit their band at the peak of its fame in the 1990s. Geri marked Mel's birthday when it passed on Thursday by sharing a snap of them in an Instagram post. She wrote at the time: "Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead." It was something of a celebration-filled weekend for Melanie, as her fiancé, Rory McPhee, also celebrated his birthday. On Saturday, Mel shared a photo of them together via her Instagram page and added a gushing message about him. She wrote: "My soon-to-be husband!! Happy birthdayyyy !!! I can't wait for a lifetime together with you to always having fun like only we no and laughing all the way together alwaysss I luv youuu my luv @rorymcphee." Mel and Rory have been in a relationship since 2018, and they became engaged in October 2022. While their wedding date is currently unknown, it has been revealed that the singer and her hairdresser husband-to-be are planning to get married at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The Spice Girl icon revealed to TODAY in the USA recently that she is granted permission to marry at the iconic venue thanks to her status as a holder of a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) title. She told the morning news show last month: "I got an MBE for all my charity work that I've been doing. It was actually Prince William that gave me my little honorary badge. And it's quite a big deal. I didn't realise how much of a big deal it was until I started reading about it, and then I started getting really nervous. It was really lovely. So, because of that, I am going to get married in the same church as Princess Diana.'
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mel B dances the night away with her leopard-print clad Spice Girls bandmates Mel C and Emma Bunton at lavish 50th birthday party
Mel B danced the night away with her leopard-print clad Spice Girl bandmates Mel C and Emma Bunton at her lavish 50th birthday party on Saturday night. The singer celebrated the huge milestone in Leeds and shared a video on her social media the morning after which gave an insight into the bash. The clip showed her, Mel C, 51, and Emma, 49, hitting up the dance floor - no doubt to their own catchy tunes. The pair had supported Mel B's classic Scary Spice leopard print look by choosing to wear the bold print for her party. The remaining Spice Girls stars Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell-Horner were nowhere to be seen. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Mel penned in the caption of her post: 'Here's to 50 !!! And allll thats to come!' The birthday girl made sure she claimed the lions share of attention by recalling her girl band glory, courtesy of a sequin leopard print mini dress with dramatic shoulder pads. She adopted her trademark Scary pout and styled her brunette locks into a tight bun at the top of her head. The former X Factor judge pulled out all the stops for her big night and towered in some open toe heels as she joined her partner Rory McPhee and her children Angel, 18, and Phoenix, 26, in Leeds for the glamorous evening. Emma appeared to justify her well-earned popstar status in her own variation of the striking leopard print in a mini dress. The blonde bombshell put on a very leggy display as she walked hand in hand with her singer and chef husband Jade Jones. The pair who have been together for over two decades appeared more loved up than ever, as they made their way into the Habbibi restaurant. Jade looked equally as stylish as he donned a trilby hat, patterned shirt which he left unbuttoned at the top and black trousers with loafers. The pair had supported Mel B's classic Scary Spice leopard print look by choosing to wear the bold print for her party The birthday girl made sure she claimed the lions share of attention by recalling her girl band glory, courtesy of a sequin leopard print mini dress with dramatic shoulder pads Keeping true to her 'sporty' roots was Mel C who also arrived with her other half, Chris Dingwall. Mel wore an adidas leopard V-neck maxi dress which retails at £55 and paired it with some Nike Air Max 90, which also boasted leopard print. The singer, 50, accessorised with a Gucci cross body bag and happily posed for pictures with her Australian model boyfriend. After the couple went public with their romance in June last year at Glastonbury Festival, the smitten duo have been inseparable ever since. Also in attendance was Leigh Francis and his wife Jill Carter. It came as Victoria, Geri, Mel C and Emma, paid tribute to the star on social media on Thursday. Sharing a photo of the pair from the nineties, Geri wrote: '#Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead.' Victoria, 51, marked the milestone birthday by sharing a sweet throwback snap of the pair from 1998 in Tokyo, Japan. She captioned the snap: 'Happy birthday @officalmelb!! Kisses xx'. Emma, 49, posted three adorable snaps of the her and Mel over the years, writing: 'Happy 50th @officalmelb! I'm not far behind you!! 'From zig ah zig ah to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs.' Mel C 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?! 'I'm so proud of everything we have achieved and adversities you have not only overcome but have used to help others Mel B MBE Hon D Univ you're a f***ing rock star and I love you more than words can say. 'Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter.' The Spice Girls were formed in 1994 with Victoria (Posh Spice), Geri (Ginger Spice), Mel B (Scary Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), and Mel C (Sporty Spice). The group released hits such as Wannabe (1996) - which helped skyrocket their career in the industry - as well as 2 Become 1 (1996) and Viva Forever (1997).
The South African
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Spice girl Mel B turns 50 with a roaring bash in Leeds
Mel B, the former Scary Spice, celebrated her 50th birthday in true Spice Girls fashion. The party was loud, leopard print ruled, and the guest list sparkled with pop royalty. Mel B strutted into her party wearing a dazzling sequin leopard print mini dress, complete with dramatic shoulder pads. She rocked her signature swept her hair in a tight bun. 'I wanted to remind everyone of my girl band glory,' Mel B joked. The former X Factor judge brought her partner, Rory McPhee, and her daughters Angel (18) and Phoenix (26). Mel's mum, Andrea, also joined the festivities, and Phoenix even flashed a leopard print T-shirt emblazoned with 'Spice', according to the Daily Mail . Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) and Mel C (Sporty Spice) arrived in style. Emma, 49, stunned in her own leopard print mini dress, while her husband, Jade Jones, looked dapper in a trilby and patterned shirt. Mel C kept it sporty in an Adidas leopard V-neck maxi dress (retailing at about R1,300) and Nike Air Max 90s with matching spots. The trio posed for photos, laughed, and reminisced about their wild days on tour. 'Fifty years on this planet, my darling Mel B! Oh, the adventures we've had!' Mel C gushed. 'You're a rock star and I love you more than words can say'. But where wereformer spice girls Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell-Horner? The two missing Spices sent their love from afar. Victoria posted a throwback snap from 1998 in Tokyo, writing, 'Happy birthday @officialmelb!! Kisses xx.' Geri chimed in: 'Happy 50th birthday, wishing you a wonderful year ahead.' The party theme was clear: leopard print everywhere, even the cake was adorned with cat spots and the words 'Happy Birthday Melanie' iced across the top. Comedian Leigh Francis and his wife Jill Carter joined the fun, both decked out in animal print. 'We wanted to go wild for Mel,' Leigh laughed as they made their way into the restaurant. The Spice Girls, formed in 1994, gave us hits like Wannabe and Viva Forever . They've reunited a few times, but fans are still hungry for more. Mel B teased, 'We are doing something… I'm probably going to get told off, but I've said it!' Mel C, ever the realist, added, 'Mel likes to manifest things. If she says it enough, it might happen!' If you're a fan, you know what to do: throw on some leopard print, crank up 'Spice Up Your Life,' and celebrate with Mel B in spirit. As Mel B herself might say, 'Zig-a-zig-ah, and don't forget to party like a Spice Girl!' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mel B is joined by Spice Girl pals Mel C and Emma Bunton as she celebrated her 50th birthday - but there's no sign of Geri Halliwell-Horner or Victoria Beckham
She turned the big 5-0 just a few days ago and on Saturday night, Mel B and some of her fellow Spice Girls were out in full force to celebrate the huge milestone in style. The birthday girl made sure she claimed the lions share of attention by recalling her girl band glory, courtesy of a sequin leopard print mini dress with dramatic shoulder pads. She adopted her trademark Scary pout and styled her brunette locks into a tight bun at the top of her head. The former X Factor judge pulled out all the stops for her big night and towered in some open toe heels as she joined her partner Rory McPhee and her children Angel, 18, and Phoenix, 26, in Leeds for the glamorous evening. She was also joined by Emma Bunton and Mel C, but the remaining Spice Girls stars Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell-Horner were nowhere to be seen. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Emma, 49, who appeared to justify her well-earned popstar status in her own variation of the striking leopard print in a mini dress. The blonde bombshell put on a very leggy display as she walked hand in hand with her singer and chef husband Jade Jones. The pair who have been together for over two decades appeared more loved up than ever, as they made their way into the Habbibi restaurant. Jade looked equally as stylish as he donned a trilby hat, patterned shirt which he left unbuttoned at the top and black trousers with loafers. Keeping true to her 'sporty' roots was Mel C who also arrived with her other half, Chris Dingwall. Mel wore an adidas leopard V-neck maxi dress which retails at £55 and paired it with some Nike Air Max 90, which also boasted leopard print. The singer, 50, accessorised with a Gucci cross body bag and happily posed for pictures with her Australian model boyfriend. After the couple went public with their romance in June last year at Glastonbury Festival, the smitten duo have been inseparable ever since. Also in attendance was Leigh Francis and his wife Jill Carter. She adopted her trademark Scary pout and styled her brunette locks into a tight bun at the top of her head and toted her belongings in a leopard print bag The former X Factor judge star pulled out all the stops for her big night and towered in some open toe heels as she joined her partner Rory McPhee and child Angel, 18, for the glamorous evening The star showed off her sensational figure in the skintight dress which highlighted her very toned physique and long legs It comes as Victoria, Geri, Mel C and Emma, paid tribute to the star on social media on Thursday. Sharing a photo of the pair from the nineties, Geri wrote: '#Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead.' Victoria, 51, marked the milestone birthday by sharing a sweet throwback snap of the pair from 1998 in Tokyo, Japan. She captioned the snap: 'Happy birthday @officalmelb!! Kisses xx'. Emma, 49, posted three adorable snaps of the her and Mel over the years, writing: 'Happy 50th @officalmelb! I'm not far behind you!! 'From zig ah zig ah to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs.' Mel C 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?! 'I'm so proud of everything we have achieved and adversities you have not only overcome but have used to help others Mel B MBE Hon D Univ you're a f***ing rock star and I love you more than words can say. 'Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter.' The Spice Girls were formed in 1994 with Victoria (Posh Spice), Geri (Ginger Spice), Mel B (Scary Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), and Mel C (Sporty Spice). The group released hits such as Wannabe (1996) - which helped skyrocket their career in the industry - as well as 2 Become 1 (1996) and Viva Forever (1997). The party was leopard print themed including the cake which was adorned with the cat spots and had the words 'Happy Birthday Melanie' iced across the top Amid the success, a Spice Girls feature film titled, Spice World, was released in theatres and became a box office success. However, in 2000, the group went on a hiatus while members focused on their own solo careers. The performers reunited from 2007 to 2008 for the Return Of The Spice Girls Tour, and once again for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. In 2019, the group came together once again to embark on a Spice World Tour - but Beckham did not join. Last March, Mel B stated that the Spice Girls would reunite for the 30th anniversary amid rumors during an appearance on Loose Women. 'We are definitely doing something...I'm probably going to get told off but I've said it, there we go! We are doing something this year. I'm in trouble now…,' she stated at the time. However in February, Melanie C told The Sun of Mel B: 'I adore her and she has this thing, and it can sometimes get us into hot water. Of course we're always talking, we'd love to do something else.' 'I'd love to get back on stage with the girls but everybody wants to do something a little bit different or in a different way, so it's just trying to get everyone on the same page at the same time.' She added, 'But Melanie likes to manifest things and she thinks if she says it enough, it will happen. I can't confirm that there is anything happening soon but we're always talking about opportunities.' Last April, Victoria gave an update on the Spice Girls reuniting for the 30th anniversary while talking to Radio France. 'We do have a group chat, I do speak to all the girls. It would be lovely for us to do something to celebrate - a dinner or a lunch - and reminisce, but yes it will not be any more than that.'
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
