Speculation has been everywhere about whether the band would be coming back together again for a world tour next year when their famous single ‘Wannabe’ turns 30 year old.

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A source told The Sun newspaper: “There have been rumours swirling for months, but Geri has always been too busy and had other things on, preventing her from saying Yes. Nothing is yet confirmed but Geri and Simon are back in touch with a myriad of exciting ideas. If Simon were to get involved, this would absolutely take any tour to the next level.”

Unfortunately for fans whose favourite girl is Posh Spice, Victoria is said to be “90 per cent out of the running” to reunite with the rest of her girls.

The source added: “Unfortunately Victoria has pretty much ruled herself out, but there is still a world in which she could do some sort of avatar appearance or a special one-off thing. She would always want to honour the girls’ history.”

Back in March of this year, Mel C hinted at the potential reunion whilst hosting for Australia’s 2Day FM: “We have to do something special. Obviously I can’t say too much but we are talking about things. Hopefully a nice little world tour!”

The British singers Geri, Emma, Mel B and Mel C came together to celebrate Victoria’s 50th birthday, and the quintet couldn’t resist a rendition of their 1997 song ‘Stop’ which left fans speculating and demanding a reunion. If the ‘2 Become 1′ hitmakers go on tour without Victoria, it won’t be the first time they have hit the road Posh Spice-less.

Spice Girls played at 13 sold-out stadium shows in the UK and Ireland in 2019, but Victoria wasn’t present to reunite with the group as she focuses more on her successful fashion brand. However, she was there when they performed at the London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony.

The track was released back in 1997, the lead single from the group’s second album ‘Spiceworld‘, and is one of the signature songs of the Spice Girls. It was an instant hit, staying in the Top 20 for six weeks and remaining in the Top 40 for 12.

Spice Girls themselves (Mel B, Melanie C, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell) have mulled over the lyric before, with reports that they were considering replacing the word “Yellow” with “Happy” for their reunion tour in 2019. They ultimately decided against it, sticking with the original lyrics.

A Radio 2 spokeswoman said that the edit wasn’t made by them, after playing the newly censored version on Scott Mills’ Breakfast Show. They also noted that other UK radio stations are playing the same edited version.

A music insider told The Sun: “Spice Up Your Life is a piece of pop music history — it’s baffling that the Beeb have decided to censor it.

“The [band] are singing in celebration of people from all walks of life. It’s clumsy but not insulting.

“There haven’t been calls to change it so it’s odd they have decided to do so.”

Spice Girls have created a lasting legacy in pop music, being the biggest-selling girl group of all time with more than 100 million record sales. Fans have wished for a comeback for a while now – their most recent performances were for their 2019 reunion tour, without Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham). The last time all the girls got together publicly was at the London Olympics closing ceremony in 2012.

Throughout the years, rumours have come and gone, as the group members tease the idea of the group getting back together. Most recently, Mel C appeared on The Jimmy & Nath Show with Emma on Australia’s 2Day FM, saying that her and the rest of the Spice Girls want to do “something special” for the 30-year anniversary of their breakout single, “Wannabe”.

She said: “It’s 30 years next year since the release of Wannabe. We have to do something special.

“Obviously I can’t say too much but we are talking about things. Hopefully a nice little world tour!”

Last April, more reunion rumours spread after the girls were seen giving a surprise performance of their hit song ‘Stop’ at Victoria Beckham’s 50^th birthday party. You can see the video below.

To ensure that this stamp collection truly captures the essence of the Spice Girls’ remarkable legacy, Royal Mail collaborated closely with the band and Bravado, Universal Music Group’s brand management and merchandise division. Together, they carefully curated and selected images that showcase the group’s iconic performances from 1997 to 2012.

The main set of 10 stamps features captivating images of the Spice Girls both as a group and as individuals during their live performances. These images include memorable moments such as their electrifying performance at the BRIT Awards in 1997, Melanie Chisholm’s captivating solo performance at the BRIT Awards in London in 1998, and their unforgettable closing ceremony performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

This stamp collection is a testament to the Spice Girls’ immense impact on the music industry and their status as one of the most successful British bands in history. It is a fitting tribute to their incredible achievements and will undoubtedly be cherished by fans and collectors alike. A further five stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, complete the set. These stamps feature individual images of the girls from the iconic Spice World photoshoot. Victoria Beckham took to Instagram to express her excitement. She said, “Honored to be the first girl group to be featured on a commemorative stamp and so proud of everything we’ve achieved.”

The Spice Girls, consisting of Victoria Beckham, Emma Lee Bunton, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Mel B, and Melanie C also known as Posh, Baby, Ginger, Scary and Sporty Spice, formed in 1994. They have become the biggest female group of all time, with record sales exceeding 100 million worldwide. At a time when girl groups were not seen as commercially viable, the Spice Girls led their own rise to chart dominance. Their infectious pop sound and empowering “Girl Power!” philosophy revolutionised the music industry and inspired countless artists and fans.

In 1996, Spicemania took over the world with the release of their debut single, “Wannabe.” Their influence extended to every aspect of modern life.

David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy, commented, “The Spice Girls have been a force to be reckoned with since they formed as a group in 1994. We are proud to celebrate the most successful female music group ever seen, not only for their music but their enduring influence over so many aspects of our lives.”

The stamps can be pre-order from www.royalmail.com/spicegirls and by telephone on 03457 641 641. A Presentation Pack including all 15 stamps in the set is priced at £19.65. The stamps go on general sale on 11 January.

She said: “I always like making things [and] they gave us different clothes from different [eras]. That was a Gucci dress; it was like a Marilyn Monroe ’50s-shape black swimming costume. “Like Americans – you always celebrate your country, I was thinking, ‘It’s the BRITs, I should put a flag on it.’ And the only flag I found was a tea towel, so I cut out a tea towel and sewed it on the Gucci dress.”  

The girl group, who performed the smash hits “Wannabe” and “Who Do You Think You Are” at the award show, certainly had a reason to celebrate. The band won British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year at the 1997 ceremony.  

Watch the performance, below.

Horner also spoke about how she missed the first rounds of the auditions for Spice Girls. She said: “It wasn’t really the Spice Girls at that moment, just some people auditioning for a girl band, but I did miss it. I was up a mountain and I had burnt my face… Somehow, I kept the advert on my mirror and – a few months later – I thought, ‘Hmmm, I wonder if that’s still going.’ So, I ran them up and they said come on.” 

Earlier this year, the girl group released a never-seen-before alternative music video of their 90s classic “Smash” to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the third single from their classic album, Spiceworld. The album was a smashing success for the band and has since gone on to sell over one million copies in the UK and over four million in the US. Worldwide, the album has sold over 14 million copies. It has since become one of the best-selling albums of all time.  

Fans of the band have also been teased with more exciting news. Mel B, known as Scary Spice, told The Sun that the pop group have an announcement on the way. She said: “We are planning on releasing a statement. What that is, I can’t say right now because we’re just finishing off perfecting what we’re going to be doing together, all five of us, but it’s going to be something that the fans are really going to love.”  

Speculations surrounding the iconic girl-group have been circulating for months, and with 2024 marking three decades since their initial formation, fans have been calling for a special Pyramid Stage reunion. The hypothetical performance would see the group return to the stage for the first time since 2019, when four out of five members – Mel C, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Horner – last toured together.

Check out “Who Do You Think You Are” from the 2019 tour:

Now, in an interview with The Sunday Times, Horner has dismissed these claims as untrue, insisting that plans for any kind of appearance at the world-famous UK festival are not on the cards. The singer did, however, provide Spice Girl hopefuls with some consolation, teasing that “at some point there will be something”. 

Rumours regarding a 2024 reunion gained momentum earlier this year after a report by The Sun claimed the members were in talks to reform for a surprise performance on the main stage at Glastonbury. A source allegedly told the tabloid: 

“Victoria will be 50 next year, and the girls turning 30 seems like two ­anniversaries too good to miss. The group have been in talks to headline Glastonbury and this would sit with Victoria’s ‘cool’ aesthetic. All five are on board to mark 30 years in some way, shape or form. It’s very exciting.”

A proper reunion, of course, wouldn’t be complete without Victoria Beckham, a.k.a. Posh Spice, who last performed with the Spice Girls at the London Olympics closing ceremony in 2012. The fashionista continues to carve herself a prodigious career as a successful businesswomen and has always maintained that she is too busy to find time for her old pop group.

Check out the Spice Girls 2012 Olympics performance:

In 2022, upon being inquired about the possibility of returning, Beckham explained: 

“I had so much fun being in the Spice Girls. But I think that now, with everything else that I’ve got going on with my fashion, and my beauty line, four children, I couldn’t commit to that.”

Earlier this year, however, Mel B hinted to The Sun that, even despite Beckham’s busy schedule, a reunion could be imminent: 

“We’re just finishing off perfecting what we’re going to be doing together, all five of us, but it’s going to be something that the fans are really going to love. Obviously she’s [Victoria] got a bunch of kids so it’s just about finding the right time and we’ve managed to do that so there should be an announcement pretty soon.”

It seems Spice Girl fans will just have to wait and see. In the meantime, watch Victoria Beckham’s recent karaoke performance of the group’s stone cold classic “Say You’ll Be There” below:

@victoriabeckhamWarming up the vocals in Miami! More to come!!♬ original sound – Victoria Beckham

Speaking on the forthcoming 25th-anniversary release, Spice Girls provided the following statement, “The ‘Spiceworld’ era was such a fun time for us, We’d just had a number one album with Spice, we were travelling all over the world and meeting our amazing fans, we released our second album AND we had our very own movie! Who would’ve thought it? It’s crazy to think that 25 years have passed.”

Say hello to #Spiceworld25

To celebrate 25 years of Spiceworld, we’ll be releasing a new anniversary edition on November 4th that features lots of goodies such as demos, unreleased live recordings, new remixes and unreleased tracks.

Pre-order: https://t.co/zEHgRhOvuw pic.twitter.com/8L3sbfDoLz

— Spice Girls (@spicegirls) September 27, 2022

The special anniversary edition has become a hotly anticipated release due to its additional content; the full tracklisting of the original release is partnered with bonus tracks, B-sides, previously unreleased recordings and never-before-released live tracks taken from the archive at Virgin Records. Included within the exclusive content is a demo recording of fan favourite “Step To Me”, a track not included in Spiceworld’s initial release. Originally written for inclusion on debut album Spice, “Step To Me” was utilised within an advertisement campaign for Pepsi featuring the Spice Girls.

Included within the digital deluxe version of Spiceworld 25 are a collection of live songs taken from recordings of their Europe and North American tour conducted in 1997-1998. With the purchase of the digital deluxe edition, the tracklist will also feature a new “ambient” version of the landmark single “Viva Forever”. During its original release, the pop ballad was accompanied by a new infamous music video featuring the band as animated fairies; the single holds great importance within the band’s career as it marked the departure of Geri Halliwell. The remixed version of the track was created by John Themis, known for his work with Bunton on her solo track “What Took You So long”. The 25th-anniversary edition of Spiceworld also includes a 15-minute megamix entitled “Spice Girls Party Mix”, serving as a musical montage of the band’s career; the mega mix incorporates the quintet’s biggest hits.

Initially released in November 1997, Spiceworld was the band’s second studio album, released a year after their seminal debut album Spice. After the release of their first studio album, the Spice Girls were propelled into stardom and soon became household names. With the tornado of Spice Girls fever came a new feminist revolution; the phrase Girl Power became not just the band’s tagline but a motto for a new generation. Upon its initial release, Spiceworld debuted at the top of the UK album charts and spent three weeks as the UK’s number one album.

During the 1997 album’s production, its visual partner Spiceworld was released in theatres; the album served as the soundtrack to the feature film, including all of its tracks except for “Move Over”. With the release of Spiceworld the movie, Spice Girls morphed from British pop stars into bonified movie stars. Both the film and album became worldwide hits turning the group into cultural icons seemingly overnight; amongst the heavy media attention attracted due to Spiceworld’s success, an incident involving the then Prince Charles also got the world talking. In 1997 the Spice Girls were invited to play in front of the royal family for the first time; during the appearance, Mel B and Geri Halliwell caused a stir when they both kissed the now King Charles. The year of Spiceworld’s release was a significant era of the band’s career, a rollercoaster of immense success and hits cemented their status as a prototype for a successful girl group within the pop music genre.

Spiceworld 25 is available to pre-order now via this link and will be available to purchase in various formats. Fans can buy the upcoming album as a double CD album with a handbook book, Spiceworld 25 2XLP, Double Cassette, Coloured Vinyl (D2C Exclusive), Vinyl LP with Picture Disc, Picture Disc and 2LP, 2CD with Hardback Book and double cassette and coloured Vinyl with Picture disc and 2 CD, 2 LP and 2 Cassette.

Spiceworld 25 Tracklist

“Spice Up Your Life”
“Stop”
“Too Much”
“Saturday Night Divas”
“Never Give Up On The Good Times”
“Move Over”
“Do It”
“Denying”
“Viva Forever”
“The Lady Is A Vamp”
“Step To Me’ (7” Mix)”
“Outer Space Girls”
“Walk Of Life”
“Step To Me (Demo Version)”
“Too Much (Live In Toronto, July 1998)”
“Stop (Live In Madrid, March 1998)”
“Move Over (Live In Istanbul, October 1997)”
“Spice Up Your Life (Live In Arnhem, March 1998)”
“Viva Forever (Live In Manchester, April 1998)”
“Spice Up Your Life (Morales Radio Mix)”
“Stop (Morales Remix Edit)”
“Too Much (SoulShock & Karlin Remix)”
“Viva Forever” (John Themis Ambient Mix)”
“Step To Me (Extended Mix)”
“Spice Girls Party Mix”

As soon as the tragic news was confirmed, tributes from the music world followed; Sir Elton John was amongst the first to pay his respects. Sir John had a famously close relationship with the Queen and has received several accolades from her; in 1995 he was appointed a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) and in 1998, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II herself for his work in various charities and in 2020 he was appointed CH (Member of the order for the Companions of Honour) for his musical legacy and influence.

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— Elton John (@eltonofficial) September 8, 2022

Speaking on social media, Sir John issued the following emotional statement, “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing, She was an inspiring presence to be around, and led the country through some of our greatest, and darkest, moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth. Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly.”

Sir John was also one of many artists who dedicated their live performances to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Whilst appearing in Toronto, the “Rocket Man” singer halted this set to give a speech remembering his dear friend and late monarch. Before starting his 1974 hit “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me“, Sir John addressed the crowd, “We have the saddest news about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, She was an inspiring presence to be around – I’ve been around her and she was fantastic. She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine care and warmth.”

The singer continued, “I’m 75 – she’s been with me all my life and I feel very sad that she won’t be with me anymore. But I’m glad she’s at peace, and I’m glad she’s at rest, and she deserves it because she’s worked b**ody hard. I send my love to her family and her loved ones. She will be missed, but her spirit lives on and we celebrate her life tonight with music – okay?”

Fellow British rockers The Rolling Stones also paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II; the legendary group released a statement, “The Rolling Stones extend their deepest sympathy to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a constant presence in their lives as in countless others”

The Rolling Stones extend their deepest sympathy to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a constant presence in their lives as in countless others. pic.twitter.com/veCyfN8rjp

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) September 8, 2022

Frontman Mick Jagger continued, “For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has always been there. In my childhood, I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much-beloved grandmother of the nation.” Members of the British girl group Spice Girls also took to social media to pay respects; Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) and Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) both posted emotional tributes.  

Today is a very sad day for the entire world. I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen. She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this time. pic.twitter.com/ObZSKqNaNy — Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) September 8, 2022

The prince of Darkness himself has also joined the long list of musicians and artists who wanted to pay tribute, within the post Ozzy Osbourne utilised a beautiful picture of Queen Elizabeth II paired with an equally beautiful caption.

I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II pic.twitter.com/JZYXGRz2hb

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) September 8, 2022

For official information concerning the Royal Mourning, please click here.

A source has spoken to The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column concerning the reports, “There have been bumps in the road, particularly where Geri is concerned, but the plan is still that the girls’ world tour will go ahead next year. The idea is that it will kick off in 2023, and finish at Glastonbury. Victoria has previously said that she would perform with them at the festival. So that would be the perfect way to round off the tour.”

The group’s commitment to the upcoming Platinum jubilee concert in celebration of Queen Elizabeth has also been discussed, reportedly the legendary girl group have planned engagements and responsibilities which prevent them from appearing. Speaking on the possibility of an appearance, bandmember Mel C has given the following statement, “You’re going to need to ask Geri about that one.”

The Sun’s source has also discussed the famed quintet’s possible performance at the June event, “The Spice Girls will definitely not be performing at the Queen’s Jubilee, though that is not just down to Geri, as Mel hinted initially. They are all working on different ¬projects, and when they sat down to look at the logistics they decided there was not enough time to make it work. They just would have not been able to squeeze in the rehearsal time they needed for the concert. However, that isn’t to say that everybody was happy with that ¬outcome. Mel B and Emma, in ¬particular, seemed very ¬disappointed to be saying no. It would have been a real ¬honour, and that was not lost on them.”

Often cited as the new Beatles, the Spice Girls have remained a cultural sensation and their music canonised for future generations to enjoy. After over two decades since their debut album, the group have teased the release of a legendary lost track. Within a social media post in celebration of International Women’s Day, lyrics from the track “W.O.M.A.N” were included within the message. During a conversation with The Spice Girls’ biographer David Sinclair, cowriter Biff Stannard discussed the lost song, Stannard stated, “I thought that song was really interesting lyrically, because it was making the progression from girls to women, which was something I thought it was time for them to do. They needed something to suggest that they were still the same group of friends, but they were gaining more maturity.”

“Being every woman that we wanted to be” #GirlPower #IWD2022
Photo by Dean Freeman pic.twitter.com/HYXT2I3xtk

— Spice Girls (@spicegirls) March 8, 2022

The song’s existence was first brought into reality twenty-three years ago during the Christmas in Spiceworld tour; the group promised the song would be included on their new album Forever released in 2000. But when the album was released, fans were disappointed to see that the song was not included within the track list, as time passed the track was largely forgotten by the band members.  With the widespread share of the cryptic post, fans have speculated whether it served as a breadcrumb to further updates concerning new material.

According to an insider, “The four girls have been discussing a world tour for a while, and this – very confidential – meeting was put in the diary so they could iron out the final details.” Apparently, the plan is to start off in Australia and go from there. The talks come about just as the Spice Girls are celebrating the 25^th anniversary of their debut single, “Wannabe”, back in 1996, which became number one in 37 countries, as well as their debut album, Spice, which sold over 23 million copies. Other ways the girls have gone about celebrating the anniversary include releasing a deluxe reissue of their debut album last October, along with a new video for their single “Wannabe”.

Mel B had this to say about the anniversary: “All I hope – 25 years on – is that message has been heard loud and clear. It’s true that in the end love IS all you need so I thank everyone who has ever bought a Spice Girls record or stood in the rain to greet us or got dressed up in pink, in a tracksuit, a ginger wig, a leopard print catsuit or put on Vic’s iconic pout!”

Release day is here! #Spice25 is out now. A celebration of our debut album ‘Spice’. We had such a great time listening to the old demos and putting this together. We hope it brings back some amazing memories for you, just as it did for us https://t.co/6A1C9xXLMq pic.twitter.com/jPqJtflVv4

— Spice Girls (@spicegirls) October 29, 2021

The hype seems to be growing for a new tour, with singer Adele reportedly promising to be there and encouraging them to get back on the road. The Spice Girls last performed together with the Spice World tour of 2019, which made £4 million between them all. However, it’s been a long time since the original quintet was all there, with Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) last joining them in their 2007-2008 The Return of the Spice Girls tour. Ever since then she’s been absent, focussing on her family and fashion business.

In commenting on her decision to step back from the last tour, Victoria told Vogue Germany that “It took me a lot of courage not to go on tour with the Spice Girls again, but to be the one who says, ‘You know, I’m not doing it because things feel different now than they used to’… I’d rather concentrate on my family and my company’.” Beckham also reportedly turned down an offer to help with a new online Spice Girls game being made.

Despite this, Mel C and Mel B are reportedly determined to get Beckham to appear in at least one show, with Mel C saying “We would love to have her back on stage. In all honesty, I think it’s gonna happen. At some point, I think Posh Spice will be back on stage“.  So we shall have to wait and see whether the allure of a 25^th anniversary and worldwide tour will finally be enough to bring all the Spice Girls together again, just for one more shot at girl power.

This was previously announced by the group and now Spice25 arrives as a 2CD set inside an A5 hardback book. They’ve also put together a variety of vinyl and cassette versions alongside an Apple exclusive remastered edition of the original album using Dolby Atmos.

The collection will also feature bonus tracks, b-sides and previously unheard recordings including a Dave Way alternative mix of breakthrough hit “Wannabe,” a 7-inch radio mix of “Say You’ll Be There,” an orchestral take on “2 Become 1″ and the 12-inch Unlimited Groove mix of “Love Thing.”

On top of this fans can also get six Spice Girls postcards with photos by Tim Roney taken in Paris in Sept. 1996. It will also be available in a Zeotrope picture disc and limited-edition coloured vinyl and cassettes (containing the audio from the original album only), with each Girl having a specific colour that corresponds across the vinyl and cassette editions.

In addition to this deluxe reissue, the group have also made a new video for their popular track featured on the album Wannabe, created by Tom Burden of design studio We Are GROWNUP, was filmed inside the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London, the original location of the video from 1996. You can view the video below.

Speaking on the anniversary, Mel B said to NME “All I ever wanted was to be accepted and to make everyone around me – gay, straight, brown, black, shy or loud like me – to feel they can celebrate who they are and to be free to be themselves.”

She then continued “All I hope – 25 years on – is that message has been heard loud and clear. It’s true that in the end love IS all you need so I thank everyone who has ever bought a Spice Girls record or stood in the rain to greet us or got dressed up in pink, in a tracksuit, a ginger wig, a leopard print catsuit or put on Vic’s iconic pout!”

Spice was originally released on November 4, 1996, and went on to spend 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Official UK Album charts and more than a year in the top 40, while also hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album charts on its way to selling more than 31 million copies worldwide. The record is also the best-selling album of all time by a female group. You can view the full tracklisting below.

Track-listing:
CD1

1. Wannabe
2. Say You’ll Be There
3. 2 Become 1 (Single Version)
4. Love Thing
5. Last Time Lover
6. Mama
7. Who Do You Think You Are
8. Something Kinda Funny
9. Naked
10. If U Can’t Dance

CD2

1. Wannabe (Dave Way Alternative Mix)
2. Say You’ll Be There (7-inch Radio Mix)
3. 2 Become 1 (Orchestral Version)
4. Mama (Biffco Mix)
5. Love Thing (12-inch Unlimited Groove Mix)
6. Take Me Home (
7. Last Time Lover (Demo)
8. Feed Your Love
9. If U Can’t Dance (Demo)
10. Who Do You Think You Are (Demo)
11. One of These Girls
12. ‘Shall We Say Goodbye Then?’