Do you remember explosion, Girl Power, ‘that’ dress, those five girls? Yeah, sure you do! Mel B (and Melanie C to) was present on ITV1 talking specially about the most memorable BRITS AWARDS moments, and she choose her fave: the Spice Girls in 1997! Ben Elton even talked about them. That time, the girls were shinning on top of the world and won two special awards! DON’T FORGET:
Sat, Jan 23, 2010
The official website of the Brit Awards 2010 opened today the voting area. But wait! Still not open the category of the Spice Girls are competing (vote here), which is the The Brits Hits 30. For now only open to vote is the BRIT Album of 30 Years.
To vote, you have to register obligatorily. With this, you will have a profile that can be customized and include there what are your favorite artists, including photos and videos of the site to your profile.
The vote for best host is open. The presenter that marked the first presentation of the Spice Girls screaming in loud and clear the names “Ginger, Sporty, Scary, Baby and Posh”, is Ben Elton! Then vote him too!
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
Now, there’s finally something truly official about the musical. Mel B told on her website the big new about Spice Girls’ new project, headed by Geri and Mamma Mia creator, Judy Craymer.
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
She was persuaded to turn her talents to the Girl Power story by Geri Halliwell, the artist formerly known as Ginger Spice, who approached her twice about the idea.
Craymer turned the Abba musical Mamma Mia! into a global phenomenon – the show has had a West End run of more than a decade and spawned, over the years, 25 productions around the world.
‘I’d always said: “No, no, I’m too busy”,’ she said. ‘But it just hit me that it could be a great idea. It’s not just what they were, but what they’ve become. It’s about the impact they’ve had on social popular culture.’
Geri and Simon Fuller, one-time manager of the Spice Girls, have joined with Craymer and Universal Musical to develop the stage show, which will be called Viva Forever, after one of the Spice’s hits.
Craymer revealed that, in addition to Halliwell, she had met with Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm – although not yet with Melanie Brown, who resides mainly in Los Angeles – to discuss the musical, which is expected to be on the London stage within three years.
She said that she was struck by how the dynamic of the women’s friendship had developed over the years, particularly now that all of the Spice Girls had become mums.
‘That has pulled them all together again. There’s a sisterhood feel about them,’ she noted.
Viva Forever will not be a tribute show, she added. ‘It will be fictionalised, but you would feel you were getting the sense of a story, about a group of women, that you knew was very much related to the music.
‘And it would all be their music, like Who Do You Think You Are, Wannabe, The Lady Is A Vamp and Mama – but the show has to be written first, before the songs can be incorporated.’
It is expected to open in London within the next two to three years.
Here’s what Simon Fuller had to say about it:
Judy Craymer says, “I’m delighted that Simon Fuller and The Spice Girls are so supportive of the idea of Viva Forever. I want to create a unique celebration of the band and its music, with its own flavour and joyful message. It is important to me that the excitement, style and humour of The Spice Girls is well represented on stage.”
Simon Fuller says, “The girls and I are very excited to be working with Judy Craymer. What Judy has achieved with her all conquering box office smash hit ‘Mamma Mia!’ and what the Spice Girls created with their powerful record breaking mix of ‘Girl Power!’ and hit songs, has influenced Pop culture more than anyone can imagine. Now with this incredible new project Viva Forever we all come together as partners with a combined focus to create something really special for this next decade.”
Source: Daily Mail
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Victoria Beckham arrives at Heathrow Airport in London on Thursday (January 21) in a trenchcoat with chic orange detailing.
The 35-year-old hot mama recently told Ryan Seacrest (via Us Weekly) that despite the distance between them, hubby David spends time with their kids every chance he gets!
While he’s in Milan playing soccer until after the World Cup, Victoria said the family Skypes to keep close.
“The other day, I said, ‘I’m really struggling with work here, I’ve got so much going on at the house,’” Victoria said. “I sat down Brooklyn in front of the computer, and [he and David] Skyped for 20 minutes while he did his reading.”
Credits: Just Jared
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
After rumors of a Spice Girls musical surfaced last year, it looks like the show is a go!
American Idol creator Simon Fuller and Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer are putting together the tentatively titled Viva Forever, a musical based on the Spice Girls‘ songs. Geri Halliwell initially contacted producers about the idea, Variety reports.
Set to hit the stage at London’s West End, the show will not be a tribue show, Judy told Variety.
“It’ll be a mix of fact and fiction, a story of women and friendship. The Spice Girls create a lot of excitement and the show will tap into the essence of them,” she said.
Zig-a-zig-ah!
Credits: Just Jared
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
34 years ago, a star was born in Finchley. Blondie, cute and girlie dresses? Emma! Our special Baby Spice whom happens to be the cuttest Spice Girl ever! Thanks to Pepe Lemer, Emma was able to fit on the girl group, that made history around the whole world.
Three spicy albums, top of the world, sell-out concerts, lots of merchandising and Baby conquered everyone and everything! She decided to show she could go solo with her great debut, “A Girl Like Me” with a massive number one “What Took You So Long?” and then, she brought us a special brazilian sound on “Free Me” and a retro look on “Life In Mono”.
We’re not just talking about music. Emma is the new judge for Dancing on Ice, hostess of two shows on Heart FM, third place on Strictly Come Dancing, sucsessful mother (Beau can prove it!), great partner, says Jade, and friend collector everywhere! She’s our special Baby Spice forever even now.
Viva Spice Girls wishes the best for her. Emma, we love you! 2010 will be your year and lots of love XX
Confira um especial de vídeos da Emma AQUI!
1. Crazy
3. Ladylike
4. Secrets
5. Sometimes
Credits: CHOOSE LIFE, CHOOSE SPICE
Wed, Jan 20, 2010
The pair were pictured sharing a laugh as they bonded at a party to promote Sugar Factory Lollipops at Guys and Dolls Lounge in West Hollywood, will now be trying to get people to buy lollipops for $25 (about R188) each.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star’s ‘couture pops’ come in ’silver rainbow’ and ‘champagne’ flavours and feature a glitzy coloured stick.
Check the gallery!
Credits: Blogslive e Wenn
Wed, Jan 20, 2010
Today’s Metro edition (UK) brought us a little interview with Baby Spice, Emma Bunton, whom had just confirmed that the Spice Girls gang are coming back soon. Check her out:
What’s been the highlight of your career?
The last tour stands out at the most, being at the o2 and having our children on the stage watching. Just being able to do the whole Spice Girls thing again was really special. As a solo artist, a concert in Australia where 10,000 people sang ‘What Took You So Long?’ was a highlight. It’s a great feeling to know your album is being sold in other countries.
Are you going to be doing another solo album?
Not at the moment. Beau, my little boy, is my main focus. I love singing but promoting an album means you work incredibly hard and right now I need that time to be with my son. I’d love to do it again though.
Credits: DenDen
Sun, Jan 17, 2010
Statuesque, steely and oh-so-sexy – it’s not what you’d expect from the Spice Girl dubbed ‘Baby’. Indeed, Emma Bunton brushes off the sub-zero temperatures and inch-thick snow that have the rest of us shivering in our Uggs, to prove there’s more to this cool blonde than pigtails and a cutesy grin.
We’re on our photo shoot with the former Baby Spice in Hertfordshire – and it’s freezing. We’re wrapped up in thermals and fake furs, while size-10 Emma strips to a barely there dress to nail the snow-princess look.
Tough and uncompromising, it’s clear that she’s ready to prove she’s got guts as well as girlie charm.
She’s the newest judge on this year’s Dancing On Ice – replacing pleasant, polite, slightly older and, er, just a little bit bland, musical-theatre veteran Ruthie Henshall, 42.
Yes, Emma is glittery, sparkly and much smaller when you meet her in real life (she’s only 5ft 1in), but she’s got a feisty side too, and she’s ready to unleash it.
“You don’t get through this industry by being nice and sweet,” she warns. “I am very strong and I’m sure that people will see that side of me.”
We catch a glimpse of no-more-Mrs-Nice-Spice on our shoot when Emma airs her fashion fears. She complains that the faux-fur coats we’ve chosen will swamp her petite frame and that anything white will make her appear bigger.
The criticism is as crisp as the winter air, yet shrouded in a smile. Miss Bunton means business, politely.
Emma, 33, says she won’t be giving queen of mean, judge Jason Gardiner, a run for his money by firing jibes at the 14 contestants – who include ex-EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook, ex-Mrs McCartney Heather Mills, Simon Cowell’s former flame Sinitta and Fabulous’ very own Dr Hilary – but says she will be straight-talking. And if that means being cutting, so be it.
“You have to be outspoken,” says Emma. “I say exactly what I think, and I’m going to say exactly what I see, too. I’m there to give contestants my opinion – good or bad.”
The new series only began last Sunday, but critics have already sniped that as a pop singer – albeit with the hugely successful Spice Girls – Emma isn’t qualified to judge the amateur ice dancers, as she’s never skated before.
“Jason doesn’t have ice-skating experience,” she retorts, quick as a flash. “And while there are people who know about technique, you also need someone with a great eye for performance.”
Performing is something that Emma has always enjoyed doing and, like the contestants she’ll be judging, she’s never been afraid to stretch a pedicured toe outside her comfort zone.
In recent years, Emma has appeared on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing and even turned her hand to DJ-ing, with a regular slot on Saturday afternoons at Heart FM. She’s had so many changes of direction, in fact, it would be easy to think that Emma’s unsure just what it is she wants to do next.
Not so, she insists. Acting is the career she truly craves. She’s even been for secret Hollywood auditions.
“I went for the part of Lex Luthor’s girlfriend in Superman Returns,” she says. Emma got called back four times, but didn’t get the role starring alongside Kevin Spacey – that went to American actress Parker Posey, 41 – but the rejection hasn’t put her off trying out for other roles. “I’d love to act, but it scares me,” she says.
Her acting ambitions may have to be put on ice, though, if she is to realise her other dream of providing a brother or sister for Beau, her two-and-a-half-year-old son with partner Jade Jones.
“I’ve just had the most amazing time with Beau and I want to have more children. I would definitely like to try. It won’t be too long I hope.”
But with no nanny on hand and big aspirations, doesn’t she worry that more babies will spread her a bit thin, or that she hasn’t got the work-family balance right?
“Yeah,” she says, hesitantly. “The beginning of this year will be busy!”
A hectic schedule won’t be enough to put her off expanding her brood, though. After all, Emma embarked on the Spice Girls reunion tour just three months after having Beau.
“Madness, I know,” she laughs. I love taking time out and relaxing, but I get that fire in my belly and being with the girls was just wonderful. I had Beau and Jade there, too. We went as a little family. But I don’t know if I would do it all again so soon.”
Emma and the Spice gang are still very much a solid unit, even if they all now live in different parts of the world.
“I saw all the girls, apart from Mel B, just before Christmas,” says Emma. “We went to Victoria’s house. We giggled, cried and talked about our children together. It’s such a bond.”
With such closeness, is there any truth that there will be another Spice Girls reunion around this summer’s World Cup? Her answer is cryptic: “We are always creative when we get together and come up with ideas,” she says. “Sometimes they surface, sometimes they don’t. We’re not at a point where we can say what.”
But are they planning something? “Absolutely, a new venture of some sort,” she admits. We’re excited already!
The one project she’s never quite managed to complete is cementing her 11-year relationship with former Damage singer-turned-chef, Jade, 31. Everyone always wants to know why they’ve never got married. So what’s the truth?
“I’m not saying it will never happen. We’ve discussed it, usually when a friend’s got married and we say, ‘Wasn’t that a lovely day? Maybe one day we should do it too.’”
What has been standing in her way? Is it because people close to her have suffered messy break-ups?
“My parents aren’t together and they haven’t been for a while,” admits Emma. “But I don’t think it’s because of that.
“If we do ever decide to get married it would be great to organise and we’d have a lovely day. Maybe it’s just that we haven’t got round to it because we’re doing other things and we’re really quite happy just as we are.
“The three of us do everything together. Jade is such a gentleman. When I first had Beau, Jade would come home from work and, even though he was dying to give Beau a kiss, he’d always give me a kiss first. That was very special. Having Beau has made our relationship even stronger.”
Jade may be the man of her dreams, but it doesn’t mean that he’s escaped a tongue-lashing from Emma, as she perfects her put-downs for her new judging role.
“Jade has a really good eye for fashion, but last night he put on this waistcoat and tie and I was laughing: ‘Get that waistcoat off – you look like a waiter!’” she says.
Did he take it off? “Yes, no argument there!”
Watch out skaters, this Spice Girl clearly won’t be pulling any punches…
Watch Dancing On Ice, Sundays, 6.45pm, ITV1.
QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS
When was the last time you threw caution to the wind and went wild?
Just the other week a couple of my friends came over from LA. It was all very girlie. We went out for a meal and then back to my friend’s house, where we kicked off our high heels and danced the night away.
When was the last time you swore at someone?
When I’m in the car, I always swear when people drive off slowly at lights.
What’s your biggest regret?
I believe you should never regret what you’ve done, just what you haven’t.
What scares you the most?
Being on my own.
What’s your biggest insecurity?
Before I had Beau I had lots, but now my biggest fear would be something happening to Beau.
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Source: Fabulous Magazine UK
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