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Although she was born Melanie Janine Brown, most folks now refer to the bouncy brunette as Mel B. But she’s also well known as “Scary Spice,” the nickname she was given during her stint in the British pop combo the Spice Girls.
While still in her early twenties, the Leeds, England lass answered a trade paper ad that led to her joining what would soon become, the Spice Girls. The group recorded their debut album, “Spice,” and released it to international fanfare in 1996. As their popularity grew, Mel B and her fellow Spice Girls turned into international icons, filming a movie, “Spiceworld,” and releasing an album of the same name.
Mel recorded a third album with the outfit, “Forever,” before embarking on a solo career in 1998, the same year she married her former backup dancer, Jimmy Gulzar.The two were only married for a few years, but the union produced one child, daughter Phoenix Chi, in 1999.
Mel B kept a low stateside profile for most of the years that followed, but she did appear on Broadway as “Mimi” in the hit musical, “Rent.”
In 2007, Mel gave birth to her second child, Angel Iris, who was fathered by Eddie Murphy. The same year she married producer Stephen Belafonte and joined the cast of the fifth season of ABC’s hit show"Dancing With the Stars,” reviving her career. She also rejoined her old band the Spice Girls for a reunion tour in 2007-2008.
- Name: Mel B
- Birthdate: May 29, 1975
- Birthplace: Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Mel B’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season Finale Wrap-Up (Nov. 25, 2008)
Brooke Burke and her dance partner, Derek Hough, took home the title and the coveted mirror ball trophy. Mel B is backstage with the winners and the runners-up!
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Mel B’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Finals Wrap-Up (Nov. 24, 2008)
Mel B chats with the final 3 “Dancing” competitors and their professional dance partners to find out who they think will take home the coveted mirror ball trophy.
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Cody Linley Sent Packing On ‘Dancing’ (Nov. 18, 2008)
Mel B has the scoop backstage with “Hannah Montana” star Cody Linley and his professional dance partner Julianne Hough, as they are eliminated from “Dancing With the Stars.”
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Mel Bs ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Post Show Wrap-Up (Nov. 17, 2008)
Mel B chats with the “Dancing” competitors to find out what pre-show rituals help them score high points in the competition.
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‘Dancing With The Stars’ Post-Show Wrap Up (Oct 28, 2008)
Mel B talks with Julianne Hough about why she was rushed to the hospital for abdominal pains last week. Plus, which “Star” thinks they are going to be voted off the show next?
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‘DWTS’ Elimination Show Wrap-Up (Oct. 21, 2008)
Mel B is backstage for another night of “Dancing With the Stars.” How did the “Stars” do on their performances? And, which contestant’s “Dancing” days are over?
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Mel B’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Post Show Wrap-Up (Oct. 07, 2008)
With a slew of injuries this season from poked out eyes to twisted ankles, some are starting to think that “Dancing” is cursed. Mel B chats with the remaining 10 to find out why so many dancers have been injured this season.
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Mel B’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Post Show Wrap-Up (Oct. 06, 2008)
Mel B chats with the “Dancing” competitors to find out why so many dancers have been injured this season. Plus, the ‘DWTS’ couples react to Misty May-Treanor’s departure from the show after her injury.
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Misty May-Treanor’s ‘Dancing’ Days Over
Mel B is backstage with volleyball star Misty May-Treanor after she ruptured her Achilles heel while rehearsing for her “Dancing” routine. What¿s next for Misty?
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Misty May’s ‘Dancing’ Days Done (Oct. 7, 2008)
Misty May-Treanor made it official last night — she is done with “Dancing With the Stars.” Mel B went one-on-one with the volleyball gold medalist to find out what happened.
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