Spice Girls

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01/20/22 • 34 min

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It is no wonder how the Spice Girls became a global phenomenon in 4 years. With the combination of saucy looks, infectious tunes, and sassy lyrics, the girl-group charmed their way to international stardom. They redefined the girl-group genre by spreading the idea of girl power through their larger than light personalities. Following the success of their hit single “Wannabe,” their fame went from exhilaration to exhaustion. Tabloid chaos, declining health, and creative differences among each other were all anguishes they faced. After Gerri “Ginger Spice” Halliwell left the group in 1998, the Spice Girls created one last album before each girl went on to pursue their own solo careers. To coincide with the 25th anniversary of the “Spice World” movie, the group has reunited several times to show the world their iconic performances and pave the way for new generations of female artists.

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MTV’s Behind the Music - Spice Girls

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the Spice Girls built an instantaneous empire with infectious tunes and outrageous antics. With their larger than life personalities, the irreverent girl power gang charmed their way into international stardom and from day one they sparked tabloid chaos. Despite being one of the hottest groups in the world, they would pay the pr