• Spice Girls' Mel B. to Host 'Lip Sync Battle' for UK Version of Jimmy Fallon Hit

    I'll tell you what you want, what you really, really want: Melanie Brown as the host of the UK's 'Lip Sync Battle.'The UK will introduce their own version of the Jimmy Fallon inspired TV show and what better host for the job than the Spice Girls' own Mel. B? According to Channel 5, Scary Spice will take charge of the 30-minute show focused on hilarious celebrity performances that allows each contestant to perform a total of 2 songs with hopes of winning the audience's affection.

  • Spice Girls Reunion 2016? Mel B Hints At 20th Anniversary Tour

    Could a Spice Girls reunion be in the works for 2016? If Mel B (a.k.a. Scary Spice) has anything to say about it, the answer would be yes. During the promotional cycle for her TV show America's Got Talent, the '90s girl group icon and talent judge admitted that she would love to get back together for the group's 20th anniversary.

  • Stephen Belafonte Is Accused of Holding Wife Mel B Hostage in Their London Home Last Month

    Is Mel B's -- aka Melanie Brown's -- marriage of seven years to Stephen Belafonte an absolute disaster? Well, one thing for sure is that the couple has been plagued with several rumors and scandalous allegations since she missed the U.K.'s "X Factor" finale in December. There have been many twists and turns in the story of what supposedly transpired last month, and now it seems Belafonte is wanted for questioning in London in connection with accusations that he held his wife hostage in their home for four days.

  • After Rumors of Divorce and Abuse, Mel B and Stephen Belafonte Spend Holidays Together

    It seems that only Mel B — Melanie Brown — herself knows the real situation going on behind the scenes with her husband Stephen Belafonte, and she is bound and determined to keep it that way — at least for now. The former Spice Girl was taken to a London hospital Dec. 11 and then missed a taping of "The X Factor" two days later — a major no-no. All sorts of rumors and innuendo spread, but finally Mel B spoke up on social media, insisting all is well.It had been alleged that Belafonte is abusive, a claim that has even been made by Mel B's mother, and that when she returned to work on "The X Factor" she had several noticeable bruises on her. On Instagram Sunday, Dec. 28, she posted a photo of herself with her husband that was captioned, "This is for my fans havin problems with my Twitter will be back soon! I'm very good was very polly but much better now and for the record my hubby never would lay a hand on me sorry took so long but any response fuels rumors #lovemyfamily #lovemyfans."There were also rumors that Mel B's hospitalization was because of an accidental overdose and afterward she reportedly was afraid to leave London because she was dreading having to return to the States to deal with things with Belafonte.

  • Mel B Was Reportedly Hospitalized for an Overdose as Personal Life Unravels

    Mel B — real name Melanie Brown — has been living a real nightmare these past few weeks, and up until now it has been unclear which of the swirling rumors have actually been true. Speculation as to the status of Mel B's health began last week when she missed a live taping of the British version of "The X Factor," and while she returned to film the next night, she had visible bruises all over her upper body, leading many to wonder what had happened. At the same time, news leaked that Mel B had separated from her husband Stephen Belafonte and there was speculation that the relationship had turned violent. Now some sources close to the former Spice Girl are speaking out, claiming that she actually suffered an accidental overdose.According to Radar Online, Mel B "was hospitalized because she mixed tranquilizers, including Xanax, with alcohol. It was absolutely accidental, and not intentional. She wasn't suicidal, but the pressure of being back in London brought a lot of unresolved issues to the surface concerning being estranged from [her] mother, Andrea, and the rest of her family. While Mel has been given medical clearance to return, she feels extremely vulnerable ... a lot has gone down in just a short period of time. She has been paralyzed with fear for the past week living in the hotel, and the British press has been relentless in covering the story."Apparently, Mel's mother has claimed that Belafonte is abusive and her statements only fueled the rumors in the press. While he has denied all allegations, some of Belafonte's remarks in the press have made light of the situation. It is obvious that his wife is struggling a great deal and he has not exactly appeared to care much.

  • Mel B Talks Spice Girls Fighting And What Made The 90s Group So Successful

    Remember when The Spice Girls briefly dominated pop music? Sure, they weren't exactly everyone's cup of tea but they were solid enough to spawn a few world tours and all the while the ladies knew that this group wouldn't be their final destination. According to a recent interview with Mel B each of the ladies viewed being in the group as a way to springboard towards what they really wanted to do with their lives.
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