- All members of Spice Girls -- Victoria Posh Beckham, Mel Sporty Chisholm, Geri Ginger Halliwell, Mel Scary Brown, and Emma Baby Bunton -- are set to meet up on Monday for the first time since their acrimonious split five years ago -- British newspapers were rife with speculation that the reunion could be the start of a Spice revival, with some of the band's members said to be keen on a greatest hits album and several one-off concerts after seeing their solo careers slump. (February 18, 2003)
- Has begun making overtures to former members of Spice Girls - she flew to the U.S. on September 23 to meet with former Sporty Spice Melanie Chisholm; British newspaper the Sun says the ex-Spices are considering a Spice Girls stadium tour of the world. (September 30, 2002)
- Was nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress - Comedy in 1999 for SPICE WORLD.
- Sometimes Credited As: Melanie B, Mel B, Spice Girls, The Spice Girls, Melanie Gulzar, Mel Gulzar, Scary Spice
- Nickname: Scary Spice, Mel B
- After a struggling solo career, Virgin Records and Melanie B parted company in July 2001. The Spice Girl says she wants to concentrate on her television career.
- Made her London West End theatre debut in Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues in February 2002.
- Has had 9 UK number one singles as part of the Spice Girls.
- Has had a solo number one single: I Want You Back featuring Missy Misdemeanor Elliott.
- Had four other solo UK top 20 hits: Tell Me (#4), Feels So Good (#5), Lullaby (#13) & Word Up (#14).
- Has a bestselling autobiography called Catch A Fire.
Quotes- "England is my home. I could never leave. I'd miss my family and friends too much."
- "I like to dress sexily, but not in a really obvious way. Sexy in a kind of virginal way."
Awards- MTV Video Music Award: Best Dance Video, Wannabe (1997)
- MTV Europe Music Award: Best Group (1997)
- Razzie Award: Worst Actress, SPICE WORLD (1997) - shared with: Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell
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