Spice Girls musical in the works entitled “Viva Forever” that includes on stage theater.

Spice Girls musical in the works including theater performance. The Spice Girls are working on a new musical called Viva Forever. The musical will feature the original members of the group.

Their music is still delivering messages about the strength of women and the importance of friendship. The British pop girl group formed in 1994. The members consist of Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell.

Their first debut single, “Wannabe”, hit number-one in 31 countries in 1996 and helped establish the group as a “global phenomenon”. They have been credited for being the pioneers who paved the way for the commercial breakthrough of teen pop in the 1990s. Spice, their first album, sold more than 23 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album by a female group in music history. They have sold over 75 million records worldwide with only four albums and twelve singles, making them the most successful British band since The Beatles and the best selling girl group of all time.

They reunited for a tour in 2007-2008 and their last record effort was released in 2000. However, their music is still popular, and back in January plans were announced to bring their music to a theater stage in the form of a musical. These plans are moving forward.

“Viva Forever” will not be a tribute show or a show telling the story of the lives of the Spice Girls. However, their music will be used for inspiration for the project. It will be produced by Judy Craymer and Simon Fuller. The two are credited with bringing “Mamma Mia!” to Broadway in 2001.

“We live in a world dominated by people wanting to be famous. What the Spice Girls did was before those shows became really what they are, and before the world became slightly obsessed by such shows,” stated Craymer.

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K by Beverley Knight

Soul superstar Beverley Knight MBE launched her first ever cosmetics range, K By Beverley Knight on 17th September in Selfridges, London. She was joined by international singing legend Chaka Khan who is a huge fan of the new range.

The range is available exclusively to Selfridges in London, Manchester and Birmingham until 6th October, when it will be rolled to other leading retailers including John Lewis as well as online at www.kbybeverleyknightcosmetics.com. The brand is entirely unique and the first to provide a full range of products that address all of the issues currently overlooked for darker skin tones. The new range, which covers 15 products, from oil-free foundations through to eyeliners and highlighters, is both sophisticated and affordable – perfect for today’s modern woman!

Often referred to as the Queen of British soul, Beverley Knight’s success as a vocalist and songwriter has given her a career that has spanned over a decade and brought her a huge following. Having won three MOBO Awards in addition to Mercury and BRIT nominations, Beverley was awarded an MBE in 2007 in recognition of her contribution to music and various charitable projects. With her musical career ever growing, Beverley has continued to expand her talents and has dedicated all her spare time to creating the K by Beverley Knight cosmetics brand. With so few brands that cater too the needs of dark and black skin, she has always felt that there was a gap in the beauty industry and this project was born out of her desire to create a brand that satisfies every skin type and tone.

“Time and time again I would find myself looking for make-up that would work for my skin – everything from bases to eye shadows and lipsticks. The choice was very limited and, like the vast majority of black and dark-skinned women, I found there wasn’t anything that provided the full spectrum of colours I needed. I was so excited to be offered the chance to work on my own range of products, introducing a home-grown brand which caters to all tones of black and Asian skin.”
Beverley Knight

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The brand offers 15 products and 78 shades – addressing the specific need in skin but offering a complete look and universal range.

For further information please contact:
Hannah Paul
Outside Organisation
Hannah.paul@outside-org.co.uk or 020 7436 3633

For information on Beverley’s music and new album please contact:
James Windle
james@dwl.uk.net

NOTES TO EDITORS

Beverley Knight’s full biography and details of upcoming events and news can be found at www.beverleyknight.com

K by Beverley Knight is distributed by Jigsaw esl.
Jigsaw esl

Established in 1989, Jigsaw esl has developed its portfolio of fragrance brands to become one of the fastest growing companies in the beauty industry. An experienced management team has launched celebrity fragrances such as award winning ‘ Besotted ‘ by Katie Price and ‘ Alex’ by Alex Curran and international brands such as Ministry of Sound and Storm. This year is set to be just as exciting for us with new launches yet to come.

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10 episodes of a half-hour reality docu-comedy
By Georg Szalai
May 20, 2010, 10:29 AM ET


NEW YORK — Former “Spice Girl” Mel B is coming to The Style Network in a new reality show this fall.

The network has ordered 10 episodes of a half-hour series with the working title “The Mel B Project” that will feature “Dancing with the Stars” alumn “Scary Spice,” her husband Stephen and her two daughters from previous relationships. The docu-comedy is set to debut Labor Day weekend.

“From party girl ‘Scary Spice’ to the ultimate new millennium mom, the British beauty is now all grown up, but her famous no-holds-barred approach to life remains the same as she combines 24/7 chaos, from live shows to acting gigs, with her life as wife and mom,” Style said in a show description.

“Mel B is confident, hilarious and outrageously entertaining,” said Salaam Coleman Smith, president of The Style Network. “Style is all about transformations, and we love that Mel has evolved her image and sought new challenges throughout her career while also taking on the ups, downs and everything in between that come with motherhood and marriage.”


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THE STYLE NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEW DOCU-COMEDY SERIES WITH INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR MEL B

New 10-Episode Half-Hour Series, “The Mel B Project” (Working Title), to Debut Labor Day Weekend on Style

Los Angeles, May 20, 2010 – From “Spice Girls” to “Dancing with the Stars,” Mel B has attracted a legion of fans around the globe with her extraordinary talent and outspoken personality. From party girl Scary Spice to the ultimate new millennium mom, the British beauty is now all grown up but her famous no-holds-barred approach to life remains the same as she combines 24/7 chaos, from live shows to acting gigs, with her life as wife and mom. Viewers will get to know Mel’s husband, Stephen Belafonte, and her two adorable daughters, Angel (3) and Phoenix (11), both from prior relationships. Style will follow Mel as she juggles it all and focuses on family, career and the many new opportunities that lie ahead. Produced by Studio Lambert, the new docu-comedy series “The Mel B Project” (working title) will premiere Labor Day weekend on Style.

“Mel B is confident, hilarious and outrageously entertaining,” said Salaam Coleman Smith, President, The Style Network. “Style is all about transformations and we love that Mel has evolved her image and sought new challenges throughout her career while also taking on the ups, downs and everything in between that come with motherhood and marriage. With her infectious humor and signature ‘Girl Power’ style, Mel is an outstanding addition to our network and we’re thrilled to have her as a new face of Style.”

Mel has been married for three years to her husband Stephen who is a film and television producer, as well as her business partner and best friend. In addition to running her production company with her, Stephen helps keep Mel’s always busy schedule straight, including business meetings, red carpet events and appearances around the globe. Despite her flourishing career, Mel also makes a point to take on all kinds of household responsibilities, from potty training to carpool to helping with homework.

Fans have followed the pop superstar for nearly two decades but this is far from the Scary Spice on stage that they’ve come to know. This is Mel B up close and personal – at home with her family, behind-the-scenes of her business and pursuing her dreams – in an intimate, hilarious and always unpredictable new series.

“The Mel B Project” (working title) is produced by Studio Lambert. Eli Holzman, Todd Hurvitz, Stephen Lambert, Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte are Executive Producers. Sarah Weidman and Merah Chung are Executive Producers for Style.

About Comcast Entertainment Group

Based in Los Angeles, Comcast Entertainment Group operates E! Entertainment Television, the 24-hour network with programming dedicated to the world of entertainment, and E! Online; The Style Network, the destination for women 18-49 with a passion for the best in relatable, inspiring and transformational lifestyle programming; and G4, offering the last word on gaming, technology, animation, interactivity and “geek culture” for the male 18-34 demo. E! is currently available to 97 million cable and satellite subscribers in the U.S. and the E! Everywhere initiative underscores the company’s dedication to making E! content available on all new media platforms any time and anywhere from online to broadband video to wireless to radio to VOD. The Style Network currently counts 65 million cable and satellite subscribers and Mystyle.com keeps women up to date on all the latest fashion and beauty news on the web. G4 is available in 69 million cable and satellite homes nationwide and G4tv.com is a top web destination for video game news and information.

Promo #1

NBC held its press day in Pasadena today, with stars from all its big shows gathering to speak to America’s top TV, radio and print media outlets.

As I passed one interview booth, I heard a familiar northern cackle and popped my head round to find Mel B, in an absurdly tight-fitting dress and quite ludicrously high heels, holding forth to CNN about the quality of her derrière. She is hosting a new show in the U.S. called Dance Your Ass Off , hence the debate.

‘I can testify that Ms Brown has a very shapely backside,’ I said, patting her on the rear, and causing her to explode with laughter.

‘You cheeky devil!’ she screeched, smacking me round the shoulder, as the bemused CNN man tried to restore some order.

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