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Scottish Sun
13 hours 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
13 hours 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
South Wales Guardian
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Spice Girls lead stars wishing Melanie Brown a happy 50th birthday
Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group, who released their first single, Wannabe, in 1996 and had other hits with songs including Stop and 2 Become 1. 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.' A post shared by 'scary spice Mel B' (@officialmelb) Singers Paloma Faith, Una Healy and Alexandra Burke were among those wishing her a happy birthday in the comments section. Elsewhere, 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?! '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. A post shared by Melanie C / Mel C (@melaniecmusic) 'Looking forward to BIG celebrations soon! Happy Birthday you Northern nutter.' In another social media post, Geri 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 after, the singers have reformed numerous times across 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.' A post shared by emmaleebunton (@emmaleebunton) 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 an Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt.
Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Experience the thrill of race weekend downtown with these free activities
Free beer tastings? A Formula 1 racing simulator? Pit Stop challenge? Montreal's Grand Prix weekend is upon us, and the city is getting ready for its favourite party weekend. With so many things to do, from hanging out on a gigantic terrasse in the heart of the city inspired by the Cote d'Azur to downtown Montreal's best restaurants, these free race weekend activities should be at the top of your list. From a free Peroni tasting at Time Out Market Montréal, home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof, to racing your friends on state-of-the-art Formula 1 simulators to see who clocks the fastest time, step into the Pit Stop at the Montreal Eaton Centre. Take on the Pit Stop Challenge, sharpen your reflexes, memory, and coordination at the interactive digital wall, and capture the moment in the photo zone. 1. Free beer tasting What: Head to Time Out Market Montréal to enjoy a free taste of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, everyone's favourite refreshing Italian beer. Complimentary Peroni 0.0 will be on offer, and don't forget to scan the QR code on the coasters and on the beer bar screen for your chance to win a Weekend in Monza. When: Thursday, June 12 to Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Time Out Market Montréal 2. Two racing simulators What: Get behind the wheel and experience the full intensity of a race in our ultra-realistic F1 simulators. When: Thursday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sainte-Catherine level, opposite the Sephora store at the Montreal Eaton Centre 3. Pit Stop Challenge What: Test your skills in our Pit Stop Challenge, where teams compete to change tires at lightning speed. When: Thursday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sainte-Catherine level, opposite the Sephora store at the Montreal Eaton Centre 4. DIGI-SPORTS Digital Wall What: Put your reflexes, memory and coordination to the test on an interactive digital wall courtesy of Decathalon. When: Thursday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sainte-Catherine level, opposite the Sephora store at the Montreal Eaton Centre 5. Photobooth B2 What: Capture the memories of this unforgettable day in the photobooth area. When: Thursday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sainte-Catherine level, opposite the Sephora store at the Montreal Eaton Centre
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Spice Girls lead stars wishing Mel B a happy 50th birthday
Spice Girls lead stars wishing Mel B a happy 50th birthday Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group Melanie Brown is celebrating her 50th birthday (Image: PA Archive/PA Images ) Melanie Brown's former bandmates have wished the singer a happy 50th birthday in social media posts reflecting on their time in the Spice Girls. Brown was known as Scary Spice when she performed in the girl group, who released their first single, Wannabe, in 1996 and had other hits with songs including Stop and 2 Become 1. 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." Singers Paloma Faith, Una Healy and Alexandra Burke were among those wishing her a happy birthday in the comments section. Elsewhere, 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?! "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." In another social media post, Geri 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 after, the singers have reformed numerous times across 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. Article continues below 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 an Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her service to survivors and she recently featured on Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt.
