The stories of the biggest artists in the world. We delve deep into the BBC archive and speak to the people who were there, as we look back on their most iconic eras.
The Spice Girls’ trajectory in 2000 marked a pivotal shift from global pop dominance to a period of introspection and individual exploration. Following the release of their third album, Forever, the group faced critical scrutiny and declining commercial performance, leading to an indefinite hiatus as members pursued so...
The 1998 departure of Geri Halliwell from the Spice Girls marked a pivotal shift in the group's trajectory, forcing the remaining members to navigate intense media scrutiny and the challenges of self-management. Despite the tabloid-fueled narrative of a "backlash" and the immense pressure of global stardom, the group m...
The Spice Girls transformed late-90s pop culture by turning the concept of "Girl Power" into a global movement that resonated with millions. Driven by manager Simon Fuller’s aggressive marketing—ranging from Pepsi commercials to iconic, distinct personas for each member—the group achieved unprecedented international su...
The Spice Girls emerged from a calculated search for a diverse, character-driven girl group in the mid-1990s. Initially formed by manager Chris Herbert under the name "Touch," the group members—Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Victoria Adams, Geri Halliwell, and Emma Bunton—quickly asserted their own agency. They famou...
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