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      Mel B sends fans wild as she teases Spice Girls tour dates after reunion at Victoria Beckham’s birthday

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      MEL B has teased a Spice Girls reunion AGAIN and insists they’re booking tour dates – with Victoria Beckham.The band reunited last night at Posh’s 50th birthday and sent guests wild with a performance at the intimate bash.Melanie B, Melanie C, Emma Bunton, Geri Horner, and Victoria Beckham reunited for a Spice Girls routine at Posh’s birthday partyCredit: Instagram/davidbeckhamMel B has now teased the band are booking tour dates – after plugging the reunion in her new bookCredit: GettyAfter the celebrations Mel B took to Instagram and revealed they’re planning an epic tour – after she first plugged a full reunion to celebrate their 30th anniversary in her recent book.Mel shared David Beckham’s clip of the girls inside exclusive members’ club Oswald in Mayfair, showing Mel C, Emma Bunton, and Geri Horner with Posh dancing and singing.Mel wrote over the top: “About last night” and included a hashtag with the words “tour dates coming soon”.The women last performed together as a five piece in 2012.READ MORE ON SPICE GIRLSBut fans are desperate to see them together again and Mel has been leading reunion talks.In her new book, 48-year-old Mel writes about overcoming her turbulent marriage and leaning on her fellow Spice Girls.She says: “I am getting better. “The therapy is working. I am working on it. Someday soon I do believe things will improve. Most read in Music”The Spice Girls will all be out there, all five of us together again – yes, I’m saying it, it will happen.”The girls reuniting at Victoria’s birthday sent social media into meltdown as the group – who split in 2000 – have not been seen as a fivesome since the opening night of the 2012 London Olympics. Mel B walks off set of talk show after she’s quizzed on Spice Girl reunionWhile four of the girls went on a 2019 reunion stadium tour, Victoria did not join them. So last night proved to be a massive win for superfans everywhere – with a quick demand for Posh to rejoin Sporty, Scary, Ginger and Baby Spice for a new tour sometime soon. Last night, Victoria also shared the clip, and said: “best night ever! Happy Birrthday to me! I love you all so much! #SpiceUpYourLife” And sources at the soiree said “there wasn’t a dry eye in the house”.Speaking on Loose Women, Mel B recently added: “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…” The girl group haven’t performed as a fivesome since 2012Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      Watch iconic moment ALL five Spice Girls perform Stop Right Now at Posh’s birthday – as David goes wild

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      IT’S the reunion 90s pop fans have been waiting for as the Spice Girls all reunited for a special performance at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday bash. The all-star event – which included Tom Cruise, Gordon Ramsay and Eva Longoria among the guests – saw Victoria let her hair down for a party to end all parties. David looked the most excited as the girls got up to perform their iconic danceCredit: InstagramGeri looked glam in white as she arrivedCredit: GettyVictoria and David’s four children all attended the eventBut proud husband David Beckham captured one of the biggest highlights, Victoria getting up to dance with her Spice Girls bandmates, Geri Halliwell/Horner, Mel B, Mel C and Emma Bunton. Performing their routine to hit single Stop, David was front row to catch on camera the moment the five girls got together, singing and dancing along. Looking like the ultimate superfan, David’s expression said it all as Geri and Emma pouted to the camera while having their moment. Sharing the video on Instagram, David simply wrote: “I mean come on x” and tagged all the other girls. READ MORE SPICE GIRLSVictoria later shared the clip herself, adding: “best night ever! Happy Birrthday to me! I love you all so much! #SpiceUpYourLife” Splashing out an estimated £250,000 for the event at exclusive member’s club Oswald’s in London, the black-and-white tie bash was an intimate event of 40 of their celeb pals and family members. £3,000 bottles of her favourite Chateau Mouton Rothschild, £500 bottles of champagne and food by a private chef was served to the attendees.Sources at the soiree said “there wasn’t a dry eye in the house”, as the family – including David and Victoria’s four children – spoke of their love for Victoria, while also cracking jokes about her.Most read in MusicBut it was the girls reuniting that sent social media into meltdown as the group – who split in 2000 – have not been seen as a fivesome since a reunion performance for the opening night of the 2012 London Olympics. While four of the girls went on a 2019 reunion stadium tour, Victoria did not join them. So for her to bust a move for a special occasion proved to be a massive win for superfans everywhere – with a quick demand for Posh to rejoin Sporty, Scary, Ginger and Baby Spice for a new tour sometime soon. The reunion comes just weeks after Mel B teased that the band could reunite to mark the 30th anniversary of their formation. Speaking on Loose Women, she said: “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…” Victoria Beckham shares never seen before look inside incredible £24m Miami penthouseBut in contrast, Mel C has shut down the claims, stating to The Sun: “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.” During the height of their heyday, the girls stormed to stardom with their 1996 Wannabe, before releasing a string of hits including Spice Up Your Life, 2 Become 1, Who Do You Think You Are? and Viva Forever.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn 2000, the band went on hiatus to explore solo careers, but have not released new music in the 23 years since. Birthday girl Victoria released singles including Not Such An Innocent Girl and Out Of Your Mind feat. TrueSteppers and Dane Bowers, before launching a fashion career.Victoria was later piggybacked out of the event by husband DavidCredit: GettyEmma and Mel C arrived arm in arm at the eventCredit: GettyMel B was spotted leaving with her partner RoryCredit: David Dyson – The SunDavid cheered on the girls as they dancedCredit: Instagram/davidbeckhamThe girl group haven’t performed as a fivesome since 2012Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      Legendary 90s rocker looks unrecognisable with grey hair and beard 28 years after iconic indie anthem

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      LEGENDARY 90s rocker Stephen Jones looks completely unrecognisable with grey hair and beard, 28 years after finding fame.The singer’s band Babybird had huge success with their iconic indie anthem, You’re Gorgeous.Stephen Jones shot to fame in the 90s band BabybirdCredit: GettyThe singer recently posted this picture on InstagramCredit: InstagramBabybird had a huge hit with the iconic tune You’re GorgeousCredit: GettyStephen seen performing at a festival in Belgium in 1997Credit: GettyStephen formed Babybird in 1995 with Huw Chadbourne (keyboards), Robert Gregory (drums), John Pedder (bass) and Luke Scott (guitar).However, it was in 1996 when they hit the big time.You’re Gorgeous was the second single off their album Ugly Beautiful, and it had massive success.It reached No. 2 in the charts and was also one of the biggest selling singles of the year.More on unrecognisable starsThe song talks about a model being told they are “gorgeous” during a photoshoot.The singer has previously revealed the single is a feminist song.Fast forward nearly 30 years and Stephen now lives in Hale, which is the star studded suburb of south Manchester and home to musicians, actors and Premier League footballers.The star continues to perform and release music, and has also written several books.Most read in ShowbizSpeaking about his success in the 90s, Stephen told Backseat Mafia in 2023: “I moved to Sheffield and then that’s where it all started. “That’s where the band began in ‘95. Then we kind of had a feeding frenzy from record companies. I have to pinch myself really. Because I literally was on the dole just writing in a tiny room and then suddenly Ugly Beautiful came out and You’re Gorgeous became this monster hit.Stephen Jones”It kind of went from me just basically working in my bedroom or on the kitchen table to, in a couple of years, going to an insane place.”The singer went on: “I have to pinch myself really.”Because I literally was on the dole just writing in a tiny room and then suddenly Ugly Beautiful came out and You’re Gorgeous became this monster and I had to move because I was just getting so much grief and shouted out…not in a nasty way, but you couldn’t go anywhere. “Literally. I’d never experienced anything like that. “So I moved to London to escape and you can kind of blend in more, and then going back to the way I used to write”Babybird’s Discography Here we take a look at all of the albums Babybird released:

      Ugly Beautiful (October 1996)
      There’s Something Going On (August 1998) No. 28
      Bugged (June 2000) No. 104
      Best of Babybird (February 2004)
      Between My Ears There’s Nothing But Music (September 2006)
      Ex-Maniac (2010)
      The Pleasures of Self Destruction (2011)
      Happy Stupid Nothing (March 2019) More

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      Perrie Edwards flashes bum as she shows off her enviable figure in racy Forget About Us video

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      PERRIE Edwards has left fans hot under the collar with her sexy new music video for her debut solo single. The Little Mix star has branched out on her own project, with Forget About Us shooting to the top of the iTunes chart after it was released on Friday. Perrie looked sensational as she stomped around a villaThe cheeky star flashed her bum as she spoke about a past lovePerrie sent temperatures soaring in a body suitBut on top of the track being a certified bop, the 30-year-old star caught the eye of viewers everywhere with the accompanying video, which among scenes sees her dancing around a luxury villa with a red thong bodysuit on. The song sees Perrie reflect on a past relationship as she wanders through a sunny mansion in Cape Town, South Africa, dancing in a red long-sleeve top with thong bottom before dancing on the bed while getting changed. As she jumped up and down while dancing to the track, the star flashed her perky bum to the camera while spinning around the bedroom. Other outfits saw her mucking about on a tennis court while an unknown person films her on a camcorder, with viewers seeing her from the video’s perspective in an almost bridal-like champagne top and tulle skirt, laughing. READ MORE LITTLE MIXA third scene sees her in a huge yellow dress as she sticks her feet out in front of her, lamenting about how she hopes her lost love remembers the good times they shared. The video ends with her writhing around on the beach in a white top with matching thong bottom. Fans wasted no time in praising the star for the tune, with one telling her on Instagram: “You f**king killed it. I’m obsessed with the video and with you.” “What a beautiful music video, I love it and it’s just give me the summer vibe,” said a second.Most read in MusicLittle Mix – initially comprised of Perrie, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall – have all branched out into solo careers for 2024. Jesy left the band completely in December 2020, later severing all ties with the bandmates, but the remaining girls carried on as a trio for two years before announcing a hiatus. However, they clearly remain solid pals and have been seen celebrating the others as they head out into their own music ventures. Leigh-Anne was the first to release new music by herself, with multiple singles now out including My Love, Stealin’ Love and Don’t Say Love. Jade is also working at the studio to create her own tracks, having signed a deal with RCA Records in March last year. Her single, Angel Of My Dreams, appears to take a swipe at Simon Cowell in the process, with the telling line: “Sold my soul to a psycho” – a reference to Simon’s now- defunct record label, SyCo — which the girl band quit in 2018.Speaking on Capital Breakfast last week, Perrie admitted it was hard branching out on her own, telling host Sian Welby: “I’m still subconsciously like, ‘Jade, Leigh-Anne…where are you?’ It’s really bizarre, but it is exciting. Like, it’s exciting that we’re all doing our thing and, like, loving each other doing our thing. “You know, you never know what the future holds, and I just I do miss them a lot. So this is random for me.”Perrie’s debut solo single hit number one on iTunes in hoursThe Little Mix star admitted it was weird going solo without her bandmatesIn the video, Perrie wore a string of striking outfitsWith a fresh faced look, Perrie stole fans’ hearts with her new music More

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      Noughties pop icon unrecognisable 22 years after controversial music video and Eurovison bid

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      IT has been more than 20 years since Russian girlband Tatu came to worldwide attention for their onscreen kiss in the controversial music video for, All the Things She Said.The song topped the charts in eight countries including the US and the duo became famous overnight, for outwardly promoting same sex relationships in the media.The noughties pop star looks very different now to how she looked in her youthCredit: Instagram / @official_juliavolkovaThe band’s famous kiss became part of their act and helped to generate interest and controversyCredit: GettyBand member Julia was just 17 when she shot to fame with her angelic face and pixie cut hairdo, alongside her right hand woman, Lena Katina, 39. But aged 39, there is hardly a trace of the teenage pop sensation who took the music world by storm.Nowadays, the singer is more heavily made up, has fuller lips, thick black eye brows and long shoulder length hair.After the success of All the Things She Said, they achieved top 10 hits with Not Gonna Get us and All About Us and finished 3rd in the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest, after representing Russia with the song Don’t Believe, Don’t fear.read more about Despite shooting to fame on the vehicle of same sex relationships, Julia was condemned for a string of homophobic comments about gay men. When asked on a TV show if she would banish son Samir if he turned out to be gay, Julia who herself claims to be bisexual, said: “Yes I would condemn him because I believe that a real man must be a real. A man has no right to be a fag.”She added: “Two girls together, not the same as two men together. It seems to me that lesbians look aesthetically much nicer.Later it transpired that the girl band had pretended to be in a lesbian relationship throughout their career, at the order of their record producer, who contrived the ‘lesbian schoolgirl’ concept to generate sales and interest.Most read in MusicThe mother-of- two went through a tough time in 2012 when she underwent treatment in Moscow for Thyroid cancer. In 2019 the cancer returned and she had a successful course of treatment once again, becoming cancer-free in October of that year.Even today, the band still make regular appearances on Russian television and last performed together for a sporting event at the Gazprom stadium in St Petersburg in 2023.Fresh faced school girls who took the world by storm in the early noughtiesCredit: Getty More

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      Watch as legendary nineties band perform live for the first time in 12 years – after gig so bad fans tried to sued them

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      NINETIES music fans have been left reaching for their air guitars after a legendary band from the decade returned to the stage. The group’s comeback came after 12 years and it was particularly notable as a group of fans had previously tried to sue them for a bad gig. Nineties band Creed have performed for the first time in 12 yearsCredit: X/@consequenceThe rock group took to the stage onboard a cruise shipCredit: X/@consequenceMusic fans enjoyed the show as they sailed to the BahamasCredit: X/@consequenceCreed made their return onboard a cruise ship in the Bahamas as they headlined at the Summer Of ’99 festival. Band members Brian Marshall, Scott Phillips, Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti were captured on camera as they entertained passengers. The clip was posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, with the caption: “Creed performing live for the first time in 12 years aboard the Summer of ’99 cruise!”Creed had formed in the early 90s before releasing their debut album My Own Prison in 1997. READ MORE ON THE 90S Over the next six years, the alternative rock band achieved huge commercial success and even won a Grammy Award and four American Music Awards. But in 2022, Creed hit the headlines following a controversial concert. The band performed at Allstate Arena in Illinois, US, and fans were left serious unimpressed. Four music lovers even attempted to sue for $2million (£1.6million) after accusing singer Scott of appearing too intoxicated to perform. Most read in MusicScott allegedly forgot his lyrics and repeatedly fell over on stage before disappearing for 10 minutes. He denied the accusations, although so many people complained that Creed’s management released an apology. It read: “We apologise if you don’t feel that the show was up to the very high standards set by our previous shows in Chicago. “We also understand and appreciate the fact that there has been much concern about Scott’s health and we want to assure everyone that he is doing very well and is taking a much needed break at home in Orlando after a very long and rigorous touring year.”For now we hope that you can take some solace in the fact that you definitely experienced the most unique of all Creed shows and may have become part of the unusual world of rock ‘n’ roll history!”Music publication Billboard later reported that a judge in Chicago had thrown out the fans’ lawsuit. Creed enjoyed commercial success from 1997 to 2003Credit: GettyBut fans tried to sue the group following a shambolic gigCredit: GettyA judge threw out the lawsuit following allegations of lead singer Scott being intoxicatedCredit: Getty More

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      Can people stop claiming Taylor Swift is some kind of musical messiah – she’s no Madonna or Britney

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      IN the world of pop she is the ultimate digestive biscuit, when what we really want is a party ring.I appreciate I’m one of a very small minority of people   who can’t stand the Taylor Swift phenomenon, but I’m standing my ground here.I’m utterly bewildered by our fringed friend whose army of sycophants hail her as the musical messiahCredit: AFPNot because I’m a misogynist who can’t stand to see a powerful woman call the shots in a male-dominated industry, but the opposite.I refer you back to the Eighties, when the changing world of rock and pop became dominated by divas strutting around stages with bouffant hair, giant earrings and towering high heels.And that was just the men. The women were even wilder. Tina Turner, Madonna, Annie Lennox  – they were gender-bending, trendsetting, rebellious trailblazers who took the planet by storm.They broke taboos regarding race, class, religion and, of course, sexism. READ MORE TAYLOR SWIFTNo one had ever seen anyone quite like them before.Which is why I’m utterly bewildered by our fringed friend whose army of sycophants hail her as the musical messiah.I will acknowledge that Tay-Tay writes great lyrics and has knocked out some sensational pop songs.She’s also clearly very shrewd and strong-willed and isn’t pandering to anyone’s perceptions of how she should be.Most read in MusicGood for her. She’s a decent pop star. But she’s not, as so many claim, an iconic one.Taylor not distinctiveIn order to earn this iconic status, and the smoke constantly blown up her backside, she ought to be serving something more than a few brightly coloured leotards, which, let’s face it, is the sort of get-up Madonna would wear to nip for a loaf  at Tesco.Madonna is a true musical icon who has lasted decades – will the same be of Taylor?Credit: RexKim Kardashian gets trolled by Taylor Swift fans after singer ‘shades’ star in Tortured Poets song (commenting on her latest pic with ‘thanK you aIMee’Madge tackled head-on sexuality, male chauvinists and just about every other form of bigotry imaginable.Those of us of a certain age will recall  her Like A Prayer video, which took a swipe at the Catholic Church and featured a black actor playing Jesus Christ, who she snogged . . . oof!Do you really want your kids to grow up coveting a career washing their dirty linen in public?Rod McPheeAnd my scepticism isn’t just because I’m a child of the Eighties, either.Look at all the amazing performers who have emerged since then – Britney Spears, Beyonce, Amy Winehouse.They’re all incredibly distinctive, talented women who, 30 years from now, will still be impersonated and revered. But will we be able to say the same thing about Swifty? I doubt it.And for all parents who think she’s an inspirational role model, do you really want your kids to grow up coveting a career washing their dirty linen in public?Beyoncé is one of the modern musical icons who are more impressive than TaylorCredit: Cécred / PA More

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      Taylor Swift fans spot six clues her song Tortured Poets Department is about The 1975’s Matty Healy – not ex Joe Alwyn

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      THE HIGHLY anticipated new Taylor Swift album is out now, and contrary to what many expected, fans now think several of the songs are aimed at Matty Healy instead of Joe Alwyn.The Tortured Poets Department was marketed as a break up album from the offset, and given the pop star recently split from her boyfriend of six years, many assumed it would be about him.Taylor Swift released her new album The Tortured Poets Department todayCredit: GettyMany fans thought the titular track was going to be about Joe AlwynCredit: GettyA Swiftie has shared her theories about why it actually references Matty HealyCredit: GettyIn particular the titular song The Tortured Poets Department was thought to be about their public break up.Joe is known to have opened up to Variety about a group chat he has with fellow actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott called the ‘Tortured Man Club’.Swifties assumed the second track was referencing this – but one hardcore fan has now come out with the six clues she noticed that indicate it is actually about Taylor’s even more recent rocker ex.Firstly, she pointed to the lyric that says “You left your typewriter at my apartment”.read more in musicThe listener shared that the 1975 frontman Matty is known for having a love of typewriters, and also uses them on stage during gigs.It also seems realistic that he would leave one at her flat, given he was reported to have left guitar effect pedals, audio interfaces, and his MacBook at there while the pair were dating.The Swiftie also believes the line “you smoked then ate seven bars of chocolate” links back to the 1975’s song Chocolate – which is a euphemism for marijuana. She also pointed out that Matty is Taylor’s only ex who is known to have smoked regularly.Most read in MusicThirdly, in the song Taylor mentions praising American singer Charlie Puth with a partner.Matt Healy has been a fan of the songwriter since 2018, and publicly promoted his music on Twitter.Taylor Swift’s Surprise Second Album: Closure, Clapbacks, and New LoveAnother lyric references the love interest having tattoos.Matty has a sleeve on one arm and was also inked on his chest, legs, ankle, and even his lip.In contrast Joe Alwyn has no visible tattoos.Finally, one major hint was the pop singer singing: “Sometimes I wonder if you’re gonna screw this up with me but you told Lucy you’d kill yourself if I ever leave and I said that to Jack about you so I felt seen”.The Swiftie pointed out that Taylor and Matty were both friends with Lucy Dacus and Jack Antonoff, so she could have been referencing them. More