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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The real reason Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell-Horner did not attend Spice Girl bandmate Mel B's 50th
Mel B celebrated her 50th with an epic party in Leeds on Saturday night, where she was surrounded by her friends and family. But there were two notable absences as Geri Halliwell-Horner and Victoria Beckham were nowhere in sight as their Spice Girls bandmate hit the dancefloor. The former X Factor judge pulled out all the stops for her big night as she joined her partner Rory McPhee and her children Angel, 18, and Phoenix, 26, in Leeds for the glamorous evening. Also marking the milestone with Mel were her bandmates Mel C and Emma Bunton, who matched Scary's leopard print theme. Posh and Ginger's absences were especially conspicuous, considering the whole band reunited for Victoria's 50th celebrations a year ago. Insiders have revealed to The Sun that whilst fashion designer Victoria had 'a work commitment she couldn't get out of', it is said that Geri didn't give a reason for turning down the invite. 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 B and Geri have a fractious relationship, with a row said to have occured at Victoria's 50th last Spring. The star-studded soiree saw all five of the Spice Girls come together to party but it was claimed Mel and Geri's greeting was tense. Despite having posed for a smiley snap with Victoria, Mel C and Emma Bunton, The Sun claimed Mel and Geri were feeling tense. Prior to the reunion, Mel B claimed in an interview that Geri has lied about her age for years. Despite travelling the world together in the band's heyday, Scary Spice claimed Geri always kept her passport close to her chest so she 'still doesn't know' how old she is. After the interview the pair were said to have kept a distance from each other at Victoria's party - before Mel reportedly tried to offer and olive branch. A source told the publication: '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. 'Geri wanted to be there to celebrate and have a good laugh with everyone, not talk to Mel about the embarrassing things she's said about her.' Mel make fresh jibes at her former friend by wishing her a 'Happy 75th Birthday' in August, seemingly a reference to her previous jibes that Geri had lied about her age in the past. Insiders said last summer that there have been many more digs and jibes behind the scenes which have infuriated Geri. The source added: 'They've always had a tricky relationship but this has got very messy now and nobody has been able to smooth things over between them - so it's all off again.' Another fall out reportedly occurred after Mel B made the explosive claims she had sex with Geri during the height of their fame in the 90s, putting their friendship under strain. The openly bisexual singer made the shock claim while filming for Piers Morgan's Life Stories in 2019, cheekily telling the broadcaster Geri had 'great boobs' and adding: 'It just happened and we just giggled at it and that was it.' However, the saucy claims of their night of passion reportedly caused great upset, with sources suggesting Mel made a frantic call to Geri, who has denied that the fling ever took place. She told Mail On Sunday's Event magazine: 'I texted her on the night I did the Piers Morgan show and explained what he'd said and how I'd answered and she was fine with it. 'The problem was it then got hyped up into a much bigger story, and it didn't help that we were just about to begin rehearsals [for reunion tour]'. 'It was awkward. We hadn't been back in the situation of being together every single day, being on stage, rehearsing, getting ourselves back into Spice Girls mode, and then all the headlines about our relationship were thrown into the mix, which was pretty bad timing. Months later months later Mel joked during an appearance on Loose Women that Geri 'still hates her' following the revelation. Whilst she wasn't at Saturday's party Geri did pay tribute to Mel on her 50th on Thursday. Sharing a photo of the pair from the nineties, Geri wrote: '#Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mel B spotted along with her Spice Girl bandmates at 50th birthday party – but two skipped the bash
MEL B is spotted along with two of her Spice Girl bandmates at her 50th birthday bash. Emma Bunton and Mel C were among the guests in leopard-print outfits, in homage to Scary Spice Mel's best-known stage get-ups. 5 5 But Geri Horner and Victoria Beckham were not at the Leeds party on Saturday. Insiders said Posh was away for work and Geri declined the invitation to the event. We told last week how the Girls' ex-manager is in talks for them to reunite as avatars, following in the steps of Abba. 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. Major new Spice Girls project planned with boss Simon Fuller inspired by groundbreaking hit – but will Posh be involved? 5 5
Daily Mail
3 days 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
3 days 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.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kate Moss fans stunned as supermodel ‘spotted at BBC Radio One's Big Weekend' – but all is not what it seems
KATE Moss fans were stunned when the supermodel was 'spotted at BBC Radio One's Big Weekend' - but all was not what it seems. Some of the biggest names in music headed to Sefton Park for the weekend, including Mel C, Tom Grennan, Lola Young and Natasha Bedingfield. 4 But fans were even more dazzled by a famous celebrity that appeared in the crowd. Dressed in a black t-shirt, denim cut offs and cowboy boots - fans were convinced supermodel Kate Moss had turned up to enjoy the festival vibe. However, things were not as they seemed because the stunning beauty was in fact the lovely Denise Ohnona. Denise, 44, works as a lookalike for Kate Moss, who recently was found to have the most physically perfect face, according to the Golden Ratio theory. But even though, Denise uses her own name on TikTok which categorically states "I am not Kate Moss" - fans still couldn't believe it. After seeing Denise's post which showed her dancing at the festival, fans were still left baffled. "Wait is this not Kate Mosse!!" exclaimed one fan. "I refuse to believe this isn't Kate Moss !!" added another. One confused fan said: "The comments are saying that this isn't Kate Moss so I've watched the video 5 times and I'm absolutely baffled! "If this isn't Kate Moss, then who the hell is it and is she cashing in on this skill?!" Kate Moss is officially the most beautiful of all supermodels, according to science Denise explained: "I work as a lookalike but never get rich from it. I'm not actually Kate so don't get paid like Kate for jobs." But still fans were confused - despite being on Denise's actual account. "It is Kate Moss isn't it?" asked another. To which Denise once again replied: "No it's me." But the comments kept on coming with many still questioning if the video was really of the supermodel. "Wait is this Kate Moss?! I'm convinced it is" said another fan. And another cheekily suggested: "Maybe this is why we all think Kate Moss looks amazing for her age. "We've all just been spotting Denise out and about." Despite having worked as a lookalike for the glamorous supermodel since 2017, Denise has admitted she still struggles with self-esteem. The blonde beauty told Fabulous: 'For me, it is so so flattering that I even get to be a lookalike for Kate Moss. 'Personally I've never thought I was beautiful. I didn't like how I looked different. 'I had wide set eyes and still to this day I don't think I'm beautiful.' Meanwhile, Kate, 51, used to be a regular at Glastonbury— but her daughter Lila, 22, is now taking centre stage as the family representative. Lila has admitted that she raids her supermodel mum's wardrobe — to find outfits to wear at Glastonbury Festival. Kate was last seen attending Glastonbury back in 2023 when she was pictured watching Primal Scream from the side of the Pyramid Stage. 4
