Podcast appearances and mentions of Viva Forever

Ideas, experiments, imagination.So, what was the optimum Britpop™️ year? Academics, thinkers and BBC documentary makers have wrestled over this question for many a year. Possibly even as long as it takes to listen to Be Here Now.1993 - Yanks, go home?1994 - Maybe, perhaps definitely?1995 - Different class, I'd suggest?So where were we by the spring of 1996? Three years of evolution, trademarked Beatles and Kinks mimicking, and countless cans of Red Stripe had taken it's toll. Would it be perceived wisdom, or 21st century hallowed hindsight, to suggest the original spark of Britpop was beginning to flicker as the winds of pop change were ‘spicing' themselves up in the wings?There's no doubt that the all conquering 94/95 pop of Pulp, Supergrass, blur and Oasis were still casting a huge Union Jack shaded shadow over the charts. But, oh, there was so much more! (We've been here before, haven't we?)Big dance acts! (Some faceless, some disguised as wrestlers!)Big pop acts (Some a bit cheesy, some disguised as Eternal and Lighthouses!)Big legacy acts (Some a bit past it, some disguised as Queen, some having soap stars being sick in their hair!)But lest we forget, as 1996 got underway and the first BIG NOW of the year presented 4o Top Chart Hits for our delectation - whether your ‘flava' was pop, rock, dance or hippy - there was an unbridled swagger and confidence to the music. The decade had shaken off any allusions of baggy or grunge and was telling us we could indeed live forever. Viva Forever, as some might (and indeed will) say! Join author and all round 90s pop kid Neil Collins as we revisit NOW33 and the spring of 1996. 'Neil's new book International Velvet: How Wales Conquered the 90s Charts revisits the unforgettable Cool Cymru era when the Manics, Catatonia, Stereophonics, Super Furry Animals, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci and many more won over the masses!Along the way rediscover how TV adverts were still providing a soundtrack to our denim purchases and drink breaks. How dads were very well catered for in the mid 90s (rock bands, not Louise!), what cassettes were in Neil's parents car as they attempted to break the traffic system of Paris, and why NOW33 has the best ending of ANY compilation EVER. And there's even honourable mentions for the Smurfs and Robson & Jerome! Don't look back in (too much) anger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I'm delighted to speak with artist Anna Morozova! You may recognize her work from 2000AD and Judge Dredd comics, but she recently made her American comics debut with Barbarella #1 from Dynamite Entertainment! Check out this interview to hear how Anna left behind the prospect of a lucrative tech career to follow her passion instead, the types of comics she loves to read, and what she hopes to acheive with Blake Northcott on Barbarella. About Anna:Anna Morozova is a comics artist and illustrator currently working for 2000 AD and the Treasury of British Comics in the UK plus Glarien in the US. Her published work includes Future Shocks, Terror Tales, Tales from the Black Museum, Judge Anderson, Viva Forever, Lowborn High and Rocky of the Rovers for Rebellion, plus the creator owned Star-Nav written by Alan Hebden and published in the Pandora comic anthology.She has previously worked for Comichaus, DC Thomson Heritage Comics, ODEON Luxe/Engine Mischief PR, Panini, University of Dundee and the Scottish Government.She holds an MDes in Comics and Graphic Novels and a BSc in Digital Interaction Design, both from the University of Dundee.For more from Anna, visit http://annamorozova.uk For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Carmen-Jones to discuss her role in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! Please note that this episode may contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the musical yet, you can catch Moulin Rouge! playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.  Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on Moulin Rouge! on our podcast cover post. SOPHIE CARMEN-JONES (Nini). Broadway debut. West End: Nini in Moulin Rouge! (original cast), Francine in Jersey Boys, Viva Forever! (original cast), Wicked, We Will Rock You. UK Tour: Velma Kelly in Chicago. Television: “One Day” (Netflix), “Dark Money” (BBC), “Cleaning Up” (ITV), “White Gold” (BBC), “Unforgotten” (ITV). Film: The Little Mermaid, Death on the Nile, Cinderella, Rocketman, Cats, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast. @sophiecarmenjones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drag queen and actor Ella Vaday joins Brooke and Aricia to dish on all things Spice Girls! While competing on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Ella performed a girl group number in front of Emma Bunton (a.k.a. Baby Spice), and served a Sporty Spice look that was so good, Mel C. herself called Ella one of her all-time favorite Sporties. Ella's telling us more about that competition, and the connection between the Spice Girls and drag culture. Plus, she spills her true feelings about the Viva Forever musical…it's a spicy good time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Geri realizes she's outgrown "Ginger Spice" she knows that things have got to change. But looking out for herself means hurting her friends. And the hurt might be too big to cut through.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After finding a manager who knows what they've got, Geri and the other Spice Girls watch in awe as their fame skyrockets over night. But all that attention means non-stop work — appearances, performances, and finally recording their second album. As the Spice Girls take on the world, Geri feels locked in her own life. And she's going to have to make a big move if she wants that to change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

„Viva Forever“ aus dem Jahr 1997 ist einer der bekanntesten Songs der Spice Girls aus Großbritannien. Der Song thematisiert u.a. die Sehnsucht und das Verlangen nach ewiger Liebe. Für Jan Wagner (Grafikdesigner, Stadtführer & Schulbegleiter) sind die Spice Girls Musikidole aus den Neunzigern und bis heute begleitet sie ihn „Viva Forever“ durch die Täler und Höhen seines Lebens. Geschichten aus den 70ern: Mein Lieblingssong - Album 1 als Hörbuchversion.Gibt es überall, wo es gute Hörbücher gibt.Habt ihr Lust auf eine „Mein Lieblingssong“-Tasse oder T-Shirt? Dann schaut mal in unserem Shop vorbei: Hier klicken! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Spice Girls hit the peak of their fame in 1997 with the release of their second album, Spiceworld . It would be the last album the iconic five some would ever put out together. Their final song was Spiceworld's chart-topper “Viva Forever,” a sultry ballad about a secret love that was lost. So who was it about? And why did the Spice Girls break up when they appeared to be just heating up? We've got the whole story, this week on Lyrics for Lunch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyricsforlunch/support

Alle kinderen zijn weer naar school, hoezee! Alex heeft al een ouderavond gehad en heeft ouderwets veel te verzuchten. Anne maakt Hanneke jaloers met gratis koffie op het schoolplein. Het gerucht gaat dat er elders in het Gooi gratis champagne was op maandagochtend. In Zwolle was er niks, niet eens Nynke de Jong. Die was living her best life op een festival en is een podium opgetild door een horde wilde ouders. Alex en Hanneke hebben bruiloften onveilig gemaakt. Bij Alex pakte een vader de microfoon af en riep 'ikkk wul gwoonn Reetsj Agenst die Masjien hoorunnn' en bij Hanneke werd er ironisch Viva Forever op een blokfluit gespeeld. Tijdens deze gekkigheid had Anne zijn eigen feestje. Hij heeft namelijk de Franse bakker in Bussum ontdekt met alle gevolgen van dien. Zijn kinderen hebben hier al onder moeten lijden, al heeft hij dat goed gemaakt met premium midnight snacking. En wat is dat? Is er gezinsuitbreiding op komst bij Anne? HOE DAN?Dat en meer in een gloedjenieuwe IKID!Groeten!Anne, Alex, Nynke en de Stroper des VaderlandsSponsor:Kruidvat: Ga naar de kruidvat.nl/designboek en met de code Ikkeniemanddie30 krijg je nu 30% korting op de op Kruidvat Merk fotoboeken.Squla: Krijg nu €10,- extra korting op onze Back2School aanbieding voor een jaar Squla. En tijdens onze B2S campagne geven we €10 extra korting met code IKID23, bovenop de lopende actie van €12 korting op een jaar. Geldig t/m 31 oktoberURL: https://www.squla.nl/shop?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=IKID&discountcode=IKID23 Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Omid Djalili and friends are back with another season of Please Tell Me A Story, the game where storytelling goes wrong. This time round, Omid is joined by Felicity Ward, Mark Thomas, Nabil Abdulrashid, Helen Bauer, and Megan Jayne Crabbe. Megan Jayne Crabbe is in the big blue storytelling chair this time, taking us on a journey of seaside arcades, killer dance moves… and the dark side of the Spice Girls. It's an episode that gives us Mark Thomas rocking out to Avril Lavigne, and Felicity Ward getting extremely passionate about 90s pop. Find out who knows their Viva Forever from their Viva… never. You can watch Please Tell Me A Story on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@pleasetellmeastory A Somethin' Else and Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Una puntata e BEN DUE ANTOLOGIE --> CHE LUSSO!Viva Forever è un'antologia horror con sei racconti di sei autrici che uniscono violenza di genere e horror, due elementi non molto distanti tra loro.Le Orrorifiche Avventure di Tomb Tombadillo contiene 19 scritti brevi che raccontano la misteriosa figura del protagonista che, secondo le taglienti menti di Ignoranza Eroica, ossessionava (e non poco) la vita di Tolkien. Buon ascolto!Ti piace quello che facciamo? Offrici un caffè --> https://ko-fi.com/bookanieriSeguici su Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/bookanieripodcastUnisciti al nostro canale Telegram --> https://t.me/bookanieriSigla --> "Protofunk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

It's the episode that Steffi has been waiting for since Girl Group Divas summer. Hold on to your knickers, girls.Get ready for our Spice Girls takeover on Diva Dailies! Once again, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) are hopping in a time machine to 1997 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Spice Girls' sophomore album “Spiceworld” (1997). As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we'd cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for parts 2 & 3 when we talk about the Spice Girls' Spiceworld era.Album Info: Spiceworld is the second studio album by English girl group the Spice Girls, released on 1 November 1997 by Virgin Records. Its music incorporates dance-pop music and production. The album became a commercial success worldwide, lengthening the so-called "Spicemania" of the time. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, with first-week sales of 190,000 copies and shipped 1.4 million copies in two weeks. The album also reached number one in 13 countries, while peaking inside the top three in Australia, Canada, France, Switzerland and the United States. Spiceworld has sold over 14 million copies worldwide, making it one of the world's best-selling albums by a girl group.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsEPISODE TIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (00:59)- Diva Headlines (03:33)- Listener Feedback (06:11)- Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (17:51) - Opening Discussions: Album Intro (23:00)- Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (26:28)Track by Track Review- Spice Up Your Life (32:13)- Stop (43:13)- Too Much (51:40)- Saturday Night Divas (59:58)- Never Give Up on the Good Times (65:14)- Move Over (70:26)- Do It (75:57) - Denying (80:58)- Viva Forever (83:31) - The Lady is a Vamp (90:56) Rapid Fire Round- Top 3 Fave Songs (94:44)- 1 Song to Cut (96:39)- Underrated Gem (97:34)- Closing Thoughts (97:53)

It's time to talk about fairies in the woods, it's Viva Forever!  This fan favorite has quite the music video, and we also talk about a couple live performances and start to dread the inevitable rankings of the whole Spiceworld album!   Join us every Friday as we discuss each Spice Girls song, music video, and other media!   Spice up your life!   Check out our friend Nicoli's Unbound series of books! Dissonance by Nicoli Gonnella Silence by Nicoli Gonnella Hunger by Nicoli Gonnella   Listen to miek and Greg on Two Bandits Watching Bluey! Two Bandits Watching Bluey   miek made an album! progress-is-only-progress-when-documented   Follow us on Twitter: @TheSpiceLevel Check out our other socials: thespicelevel.com Email us: TheSpiceLevel@gmail.com

This week our Tennessee Tens are back as we Birthday Torture Audra, with the 1987 mess The Outing (Or The Lamp)! We are living it up in style! Jinn Trouble, Tobacco Water, Viva Forever! Nic and Audra shine as always!The Outing is Avalible Here !Follow us on Instagram:@Gaspatchojones@Homewreckingwhore@Alwaysincivilunrest@Audraleann@The_Miseducation_of_DandG_PodCheck Out Our WebsiteIf you love the show check out our Teepublic shop!Right Here Yo!

Don't let her pretty face – or cockney accent – fool you: Hatty Preston may be only 4 years into her stand-up comedy career, but she's a captivating, funny presence when she is on stage. And that makes her a perfect guest for the next episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A London-born, Chicago-built comedian, Preston is a regular at comedy clubs across her native city and adopted comedy hometown. The 2018 winner of ‘Breakin Thru' stand up competition, she also runs the popular regularly-sold-out ‘The Big Fizz' show at Notting Hill's Little Yellow Door when back across the pond in London. Whilst in Chicago she is a regular at all major comedy venues: Laugh Factory, Zanies, Comedy Bar and Second City. At The Laugh Factory she was a semi-finalist in their ‘Verified Laughs' competition and is a regular on their Saturday Night 'Chicago's Best Stand-Up' show. She has opened for major US comics such as Theo Von  and has performed at the prestigious New York Comedy Club and The Stand as well as The Creek and The Cave, Go Bananas (where she and Tabari first met) and The Virgil in Los Angeles. She also has performed at several  festivals across the US in Cleveland, Iowa City, Madison and Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Raleigh, North Carolina.As an actress, Hatty is best known for playing Princess Maribel in the E! Entertainment Network 's first scripted drama "The Royals" and for originating the role of Minty in Jennifer Saunders's ‘Viva Forever!' in London's West End.On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022), Hatty chats with Tabari about why she got out of acting, how she got into stand-up comedy, the oft-maligned subject of women in comedy, America vs. the UK and accents a'plenty!Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.

#120 - Hasta Mañana (Viva Forever)Usual BS# Haaland.....Man United..What is Happening ? Barca Farce.Crowd Energy....McColganMug of truth  W.O.W.....  !!Fantasy UpdateBirthday Spot"5 for Fun"Quiz "Who Are You " in amongst all that as well

The Guys and Dolls, Grease and Anything Goes leading lady on fighting to play Mrs. Wilkinson in the new Curve production of Billy Elliot – and why she'd like to see the show return to the West End. Plus, the remarkable career moment of sharing a stage with Dame Julie Walters and the late Victoria Wood CBE in Acorn Antiques: The Musical, being front and centre in the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever and why she hopes the industry remembers her for being one of the good ones.  Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell curveonline.co.uk Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Per questa seconda giornata, due riflessioni "in differita" da Marco - fantasma distante - e dalla coppia di inviati Dario e Davide Truchlec, per raccontare i film del 31 maggio 2022. Argomenti Marco: 00:00 - Introduzione 01:08 - The End of Wonderland 03:30 - Blue Streak 05:11 - The Silver Screen. Color Me Lavander 08:18 - El Auge del Humano 11:10 - Viva Forever 13:00 - Wild Nights with Emily 16:36 - Jerk 20:35 - Porpora Argomenti Dario/Davide 22:20 - Jerk 32:05 - Wild Nights with Emily 33:50 - Viva Forever 35:24 - The End of Wonderland Partecipanti: Marco Grifò Dario Denta Davide Truchlec (ospite) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QtzE9ur6O1qE3XbuqOix0?si=mAN-0CahRl27M5QyxLg4cw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/salotto-monogatari/id1503331981 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNmM1ZjZiNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Logo creato da: Massimo Valenti Sigla e post-produzione a cura di: Alessandro Valenti / Simone Malaspina Per il jingle della sigla si ringraziano: Alessandro Corti e Gianluca Nardo

We reconnect in a solo episode to discuss getting married, how weddings are a scam, hangxiety and Kara's sober phase, how we love to-do lists, Elon buying twitter, why people hate the Kardashians (spoiler alert: we don't), and our top three favorite songs and some rapid fire questions... just for funsies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kinda-jaded/support

Der 13. August ist nicht nur der Tag des Mauerbaus, es ist auch der Tag im Jahr 1998, als die BRAVO Hits 22 erschien. 41 Songs der pure Sommer auf dieser Doppel-CD vereint. Jenni und Andreas wischen beim Zeltfest mit den Songs den Dancefloor auf. Am 13. August 1961 wurde der Bau der Mauer gestartet. Am 13. August 1998 wurde an der Bernauer Straße die Gedenkstätte eröffnet und gleichzeitig die BRAVO Hits 22 herausgebracht. Gil Ofarim hatte da auch noch seinen 16. Geburtstag! Andreas darf die CD1 vorstellen. Und da wird dem Sommerfeeling des Jahres 1998 schon sehr genüge getan. Was da alles drauf ist! Loona mit Bailando, der Vengabus darf vorbeifahren, Sash!, Dario G, Bellini. Sie sind alle drauf. Auch Janet Jackson möchte sich einen Mann in der Disco aufgreifen. Unterbrochen wird das Sommerfeeling nur zwischendurch von Viva Forever von den Spice Girls. Am Ende darf auch noch Scooter den künstlerischen Höhepunkt seiner Karriere feiern. Die CD2 wird dann aber eher dominiert von handgemachter Musik. Rammstein und Witt/ Heppner sowie die Toten Hosen dürfen diese CD eröffnen. Ist "Die Flut" guilty oder nicht? Nur eine der Fragen, die geklärt werden muss. Die offiziellen Playlists der BRAVO Hits findet ihr hier. Wenn euch der Podcast gefällt, freuen sich Jenni und Andreas über Rezensionen bei iTunes Bei Spotify könnt ihr uns auch bewerten! Folgt auch bei Instagram dem Na-Bravo!-Account!

Today's guest is, TIN. He is a queer Australian pop singer songwriter blazing his way through the UK. Inspired by the boy bands and girl groups of the noughties, TIN loves to create pop music that gives you all the feels. TIN's lyrics are often about his misadventures as an outlandish gay creative just wanting to inspire and move people.Prior to the pandemic, TIN toured Europe with over 20 shows in six different countries, during which time was sponsored by international underwear brand, Andrew Christian. He has since released cover music videos for two of his childhood favourites - Viva Forever by the Spice Girls and Bye Bye Bye by ‘NSync. 2021 marks his first original release in three years to celebrate Pride month with his dance track, Firm. This will be the lead of several original tracks for his upcoming EP, Sex Cologne and Cigarettes which he has dubbed his ‘stories of being a f**k boy in pop music form'."I like to write about real life things: experiences that everyone has, but sometimes don't have a means to express. I find great songs maintain a balance of being unique and relatable all at the same time and when people hear this, a connection is made. I strive to have people connect through my music, whether it be with me or with one another"In this episode we discuss:TIN's coming out story and getting into musicQueer music and artiststhe barriers lgbtq+ musicians facewhat does representation mean in for queer people in musicTIN's future and new music releasesMy Take away:TIN is a very passionate artist and a big advocate for LGBTQ+ musicians. He has strong views about the current talent with the LGBTQ+ community. He discusses his concerns regarding talented performers who are losing opportunities due to a mediocre mindset, as well as performers who hold themselves back because they down want to be labelled as a 'queer artist'. Which makes question; "why are we still trying to conform to what is expected of us (LGBTQ+ community) rather than what we want to do?". For more information on TIN and his latest release "Stung", check out his Spotify, Youtube Chanel, and Instagram. This is an Across Rainbows production, an LGBTQ+ organisation determined to redefine Queer Identity. Please check out our website and follow us on Instagram, to interact with us directly and to find out more to get involved. Thank you to our producer Steven Bamidele, please check out his Spotify and support his awesome work!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acrossrainbows)

Our listeners Top 5 Spice Girls songs, 'Songs with a number in the title' classics from Pulp and Stacey Q, a forgotten gem from Whitney Houston and the Aussie Top 5 from this week in 1983.Songs are memories, music is therapy. Join us for, "You, Me, the 80s and 90s" podcast with Wayne and Emma.You can find bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/YouMethe80sandthe90s

25 years ago the Spice Girls exploded onto the global pop music scene with their first of many hits Wannabe, bringing to the world the concept of 'girl power' and a whole lot of fun for their fans. But after all this time, where does the concept of 'girl power' sit in 2021, and what has happened to all those young people who saw themselves represented in Scary, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Posh? The Quicky speaks to an entertainment and celebrity journalist, and an expert in gender to consider what impact the Spice Girls had on feminism, and where their legacy stands today. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Genevieve Hassan - Host and producer of the podcast Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did which celebrates much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s-2000s with the stars that made them, and a former BBC Entertainment reporter for over a decade Professor Marylou Rasmussen - An academic in the College of Arts and Social Sciences at the Australian National University, who specialises in Gender, Sexuality and Education Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Letter V is packed with Musical treats - Icons Dick Van Dyke and Gwen Verdon, dance sensation Vera-Ellen, Victor/Victoria, The Visit, Viva Forever!, Violet, Denise Van Outen, Bobby Van and more.

Rebecca is currently appearing in the UK premiere of You Are Here at the Southwark Playhouse. The musical is described as a "hilarious and heart-breaking tour-de-force musical that will leave you cheering for the resilience of the human spirit".Just a few of Rebecca's theatre credits include: Les Misérables, A Small Family Business, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Viva Forever, We Will Rock You, Mamma Mia, Taboo and The Sound Of Music Live.Rebecca was part of the original West End cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie as an understudy, and went on to take over as Margaret to tremendous acclaim. After Jamie she jumped straight into the West End premiere of Dear Evan Hansen as Heidi. Rebecca discusses the return of theatre and why You Are Here is such a special show as well as the moment she was offered the role of Margaret in Jamie, why she relates so strongly to Heidi in Dear Evan Hansen and lots more. You Are Here runs at the Southwark Playhouse until Saturday 12th June 2021. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk for tickets.Follow Rebecca on Twitter: @RebeccaMcKinni6Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Sally Ann Triplett is a British singer and actress and is one of only four singers to have sung for the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, first in 1980 as the lead female vocals of the six-piece band Prima Donna and then two years later as part of a double act Bardo.Her first West End appearance was in The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Subsequent West End productions include Margie and Young Phylis in Follies at the Shaftesbury, Chess at the Prince Edward Theatre, Rizzo in Grease at the Dominion Theatre and Ruby Keeler opposite Brian Conley in Jolson at the Victoria Palace Theatre and then Toronto, as Grizabella in Cats at the New London Theatre, Mrs Big in The Villain's Opera at the Royal National Theatre and, more recently, as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes at the Royal National Theatre and the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, directed by Trevor Nunn, as Roxie Hart in Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre, as Miss Berta in Acorn Antiques - The Musical at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket and as Miss Adelaide in Guys & Dolls at the Picadilly Theatre. Sally Ann also appeared in the world premiere of Take Flight at The Menier Chocolate Factory, playing Amelia Earhart. Other stage appearances include Jubilee at Her Majesty's, a Judy Garland tribute concert at the London Palladium, Jill Kemp in Mister Cinders at the King's Head, Lady Evelyn in the workshop premiere of a new Stiles and Drewe musical Tutankhamun at Imagination, Lucy in Snoopy at the Watermill Newbury, Nancy in Oliver! at the Haymarket Theatre, Leicester and Rebecca Hershkowitz in Rags at the Bridewell Theatre. Sally Ann starred in Phil Wilmott's production of Much Ado About Nothing at the Liverpool Empire. Shakespeare's classic battle of the sexes had been transported to wartime London, where Sal played the feisty Beatrice (played by Emma Thompson in Kenneth Branagh's movie adaptation), she also appeared in the review Make Me A Song, based on the works of William Finn and as Marge in Absent Friends at the Watford Theatre. More recently Sal has appeared as Donna in Mamma Mia! at the Prince Edward Theatre, as Maria Merelli in Lend Me A Tenor at The Theatre Royal, Plymouth and Mistress Page in Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor at Stafford Castle. Sal has played Diana in the Drama Centre Theatre's production of Next To Normal in Singapore and, between 2012 and 2015, Sal has created the roles of Lauren in Viva Forever at the Picadilly Theatre, Judy/Liza in My Judy Garland Life at the Nottingham Playhouse, Peggy White in The Last Ship at The Bank of America Theatre, Chicago (later transferring to The Neil Simon Theatre, New York) and Billie Dore in the 2015 Chichester Festival Theatre production of A Damsel In Distress.On television Sally Ann appeared in the award-winning short film The Fishing Trip and played one of the leading roles in Magic, a six-part drama series set in Hamburg. Her recent TV appearances include Doctors, Down to Earth and EastEnders, all for the BBC. For more information see www.sallyanntriplett-official.com

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1993 ging es los mit den VJs Mola, Heike Makatsch und Nilz Bokelberg. VIVA (Videoverwertungsanstalt) sollte einen deutschen Gegenpol zu MTV Europa darstellen, die Jugend unterhalten mit Musikvideos und geilen Gästen. Mit Mola sprechen wir über die ersten Sendungen, die berühmten Teaser-Videos, die ersten Jahre, die Moderatoren, die Gäste, die Shows und natürlich seine schlimmsten Interviews mit Stars und seinen tollsten Begegnungen mit den Helden seiner Kindheit sowie über den Alltag als Moderator in der hippen Musik-Welt von Viva. Er verrät Geheimnisse über Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Nena, die Backstreet Boys und andere Kultstars unserer Kindheit. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören bei der neuen Folge WISSTIHRNOCH?-Podcast mit Martin, Tino und Mola Adebisi

Thank you for listening to episode 23 of The Classic Manny Show, hosted by yours truly. Make sure to subscribe, rate the podcast and use #TCMSHOW to join the conversation.   CLASSIC FAVE: My classic fave for this episode is Spice Girls' ‘Viva Forever'. My childhood favourite was released in 1997.   LATEST RELEASES & TRENDING TOPICS: I discuss the latest singles and projects from Jazmine Sullivan, NAO & Adekunle Gold, Saweetie & Doja Cat, and SZA. I also talk about Mnelia revealing that she is pregnant and in a relationship with Ramz, and also discuss STARZ's Power Book II.   DISCUSSION: I share my brutal lessons and achievements from 2020 as well as my goals for 2021.   FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA @THECLASSICMANNY / @TCMANNYHQ: Twitter – https://twitter.com/THECLASSICMANNY https://twitter.com/tcmannyhq Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theclassicmanny https://www.instagram.com/tcmannyhq/   For enquires – theclassicmanny@yahoo.com To send questions, dilemmas or inspiring stories - https://curiouscat.me/TCMANNYHQ

VIVA FOREVER by In der Umkleide

Tervetuloa vuoteen 2012. Tässä jaksossa Teemu luonnollisesti kertoo Lontoon olympialaisten päätöskonsertista, jossa viisihenkinen Spice Girls esiintyi. Tämän lisäksi Viva Forever! -musikaali ja loppuvuoden Spice Girls -dokumentti ovat jakson keskeisimpiä puheenaiheita.  Teemun väsymystila ja kahvin liiallinen litkiminen ovat kombo, joka tekee tästä jaksosta normaalia lennokkaamman.  Jakson aikana Teemu tekee shokkipaljastuksen puhuessaan Mel C:n uudesta Stages-albumista. 

Wollt Ihr eine Abwechslung vom Corona-Trubel, von Trump-Memes, zig Schneebildern auf Insta und Adventskalender-Türöffnungen? Dann ist unsere neue Podcastfolge über VIVA doch perfekt! Denn heute am 1. Dezember ist nicht nur Welt-AIDS-Tag, sondern auch der 27. Geburtstag des ehemaligen Musiksenders (1993-2018). Wir sprechen über die historischen Anfänge und Evolutionen des meist poppigen Videoclip-Habitats, über unsere frühen Erinnerungen an die Zeit vor der Glotze und über die kultigsten Moderator*innen. Apropos: Milka Loff Fernandes (aka Milka) hat uns aus der Ferne beehrt! Die einstige VJane erzählt über die Tätigkeit als prominentes VIVA-Gesicht und über ihre heutigen Projekte. Freut Euch drauf! Die Songs zum Thema gibt es in unserer fortlaufenden Spotify-Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GDlT2YT83aHQbt78BcLkM Die Fantastischen Vier: "Zu geil für diese Welt" Marusha: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow - DJ Hooligan Remix" A Touch of Class: "Around the World (La La La La La La)" Shakira: "Whenever, Wherever" Usher: "Pop Ya Collar" Ash: "Burn Baby Burn" Björk: "Hidden Place" Muse: "Plug In Baby" Radiohead: "Knives Out" R.I.P. Uli: "Helsinki Is Hell" Tokio Hotel: "Durch den Monsun" Spice Girls: "Viva Forever" Dort findet Ihr auch weitere Playlisten wie "Kuchengabeln der Folge" und "Road to Anywhere". Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkalofffernandes https://www.instagram.com/mistgabelpodcast https://www.instagram.com/lebolzki https://www.instagram.com/thisisbagley Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/mistgabelpodcast Like, subscribe and all that good stuff! Intro und Outro: Diego Nava Foto: Kal Visuals

Comedian Glenn Wool calls into the the FunHouse to promote his new dvd, Viva Forever, and breaks the news about the village goat. Thank you to MyBookie for sponsoring this weeks episode. Click the link and use code STANHOPE to get up to $1,000 in free play! https://mybookie.agGlenn Wool's "Viva Forever" is available on vimeo - https://vimeo.com/ondemand/glennwoolvivaforever and through StandUp Records.com. Doug's new book, "No Encore For The Donkey" available exclusively at Audible.com - https://amzn.to/31uwvO0Check Out Doug's Weekly eBay Yard Sale listing - https://www.ebay.com/usr/stanhope_podcast?_trksid=p2047675.l2559Recorded Sep. 29th, 2020 at the New FunHouse in Bisbee, AZ with Doug Stanhope (@dougstanhope), Glenn Wool (@GlennWool), and Ggreg Chaille (@gregchaille). Produced and Edited by Chaille.We have no idea what the future holds so get on the Mailing List at https://www.dougstanhope.com/. When we know, we'll let you know.LINKS - Visit the Stanhope Store - http://www.dougstanhope.com/store/Closing song, “The Stanhope Rag”, written and performed by Scotty Conant for Doug Stanhope and used with permission – Available on Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/scottyconantPhoto Credit - Brian Hennigan

The dust has settled since the explosive news of KUWTK ending of 2021. We read your Tyra Mail about your thoughts and feelings about the show finally ending. We also dragged Jameela Jamil for a solid 20 minutes... good times! saybiblepodcast@gmail.com IG/Twitter: @saybiblepodcast Natalie: @natnatles Kathleen: @kathleenelee

This week Darren, Kathleen and Dave talk about fame and bruised egos, voting, japanese t-shirts, Viva Forever, high school reunions, Dave gets mugged in the UK and memories of Rob Ford. They interview guest Glenn Wool calling from England. There are promos from Dan Lovranski, Fearless Fred, and an add for Darren's upcoming Yuk Yuk's Ottawa shows.

Slam it to the left Shake it to the right Chicas to the front... Having avoided the film for nearly 23 years, your Saturday Night Divas who Never Give Up On The Good Times (Rich and Ash) finally Spice Up Your Life. VIVA FOREVER! Stop! It was Too Much for Rich whose failure to watch the film means 2 Become 1, as Wannabe Ash discusses all things Spice World whilst Rich looks on bemused. Was the film the complete Xmas turkey that critics declared? Or has Ash been on an emotional journey, discovering via the medium of Spice World what is missing from art, society and humanity in 2020? We also learn: Are Chaplin, Keaton and Beckham the holy trinity in physical comedy? What did Rich have for Xmas 1997? Is it acceptable to discuss male grooming? Not interested it all this? Who Do You Think You Are? Say You'll Be There, as all this and more will be discovered, in Episode 006.4 - You Only Live Spice: Better Call Meat Loaf HAI SI JA HOLD TIGHT!

Join host Kyla and extra special guest Mary as they discuss the cult classic Spice World! Think you know your Scary Spice from your Sporty Spice? How about your Two Become One bridge from your Viva Forever chorus? How does this film break all the typical rules of movie making? Is this movie absolutely perfect without really being any good at all? Listen to put your Spice Girls knowledge to the test and find out the answers to all of the above!

Neste episódio falamos quais disbands ou integrantes que saíram de seus grupos que marcaram a nossa vida, quem não sofreu com a saída da Luciana do Rouge? Ou da Geri das Spice Girls? Entre essas e outras também falamos de um integrante do bem viados que está nos deixando. Quer saber quem é? Pega eu cd com capa de glitter, sua bota, faz o Aserehe e vem ouvir este episódio que está bem Viva Forever.

Another week, another episode of the Rey-Rey Is Fundamental podcast. The Isolation Series continues as we try to have sports talk in a world where there are hardly any sports happening. Brady Klopfer (@BradyKlopferNBA) of SB Nation (and,... Read More

YOooOooO, I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want! I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig ahhhh. Spice Up Your Life when we chat Spice World, in this week’s episode of Chatflix. 2 Become 1 when we’re joined by three members of the Melbourne Spice Girls tribute act Spice Power - Ginger, Sporty and Scary (otherwise known as Heather, Sam and Izzy).  They have recruited their NEWEST member - Brose! (otherwise known as Podcast Spice ) to chat about their love of the Spice Girls and their love of Spice World (The Movie)! Viva Forever!!  They discuss the performances of all the girls; Geri, Mel B, Mel C, Emma & Victoria and; the extensive collection of cameos like Richard E Grant, Alan Cumming, Richard O Brien, Roger Moore and Bob Hoskins, the real Bob Hoskins damnit! Stop! And Say You’ll Be There.

Jukebox musicals are all the rage these days so we wondered what a Radiohead musical would be like. We enlisted the services of our friend and musical wiz Matt Roi Berger to pitch some possible Radiohead Broadway shows and oh boy, does it get intense. Plus, we briefly dive into the history of pop musicals and chat about Anima again, Thom’s possible beefs, his upcoming song for Motherless Brooklyn, and a delightful 90s mashup. VIVA FOREVER!

Curta todos os dias..... Tradução Musical!

In this episode we cover Melanie C (AKA Sporty Spice) first foray into Musical Theatre (Blood Brothers and Jesus Christ Superstar), motherhood (with baby Scarlet), a nasty break up with her long term partner and 4…… yes FOUR….. more albums. So, we pick up in 2007 – Spice Girls have announced the reunion tour and Mel C, as Mel C loves to do… is releasing a solo album. Forever 2.0 isn’t it. In her defence, I believe she probably wasn’t planning on doing the reunion and was convinced last minute. As recent as 2 months before she’d said in interview she wouldn’t and was focussed on the album. This seems like a smart move for her. She releases two songs simultaneously. In Europe she releases the very Mel C ballad – For this moment; the UK we get her cover version of “I want candy”. Featured on the soundtrack of film of same name.                 I remember at the time this feeling like a very odd move. Bizarre. She’d always been the credible one and this seemed like a bit of a PR exercise. Which was surprising because she is on her own now – running her own label, Red Girl Records. I guess, they’re figuring things out. Trying to be commercial…… And the Spice Girls were known for cheesy covers. Their live shows were always filled with 80s disco hits like “We are family” and “Ain’t no stopping us”.                 It charted at 24, spent 2 weeks on the chart. This would be one of the last times we would see Mel C in the top 40. The charting days of the Spice Girls are behind us by 2008. Cute Fact – The video, a little raunchier than usual for Melanie. A leather catsuit – Hello, Victoria – and she’s surrounded by half naked oil men in a pink room – Hello, Geri - The song did debut at the top of the YouTube video chart. With 200,000 views in its first day…. Now, this is just a reflection of how much YouTube has grown. 200,000 views.  Most watched. In 2018, Thank U Next was released as the first YouTube premier – encouraging live streams – in its first 24hours was viewed 55.4million times.                 The album followed the next month – This Time – to a mixed critical reception. They felt it was a bit meh. She’d teamed up with some of the old favbourites: Guy Chambers, Cathy Dennis, Steve Mac – it was praised for the vocal maturity. It reached 57 in the charts. And went on to sell 300,000 worldwide. Her previous effort had sold a million.                   I think this is the last we see of angry, not fitting it, fighting the industry “Sporty Spice”. The mellow Melanie that we see now really starts to ascend from the ashes of the 2007 reunion. Particularly, after the birth of her daughter.             At this point Melanie becomes the last Spice Girls to get pregnant. With her only child, Scarlett, born in February 2009. By this point she had been with her long term partner, Thomas Starr, for 7 years. This is where we see a change in direction from Melanie, and she signs on to play Mrs Johnstone in a new production of Willy Russels, Blood Brothers, in her West End debut. (Oct 2009). This seems like such a natural fit for her; it’s a Liverpool rooted play. Contemporary. Big singing vocals. At the time she said how she had been invited to do musicals and movies in the past, but it had never felt like the right time – but, with having a baby, she wanted to stay close to home and have more routine. She’d genuinely contemplated never working again. That surprised me. So. God bless little Scarlett. Because it was very successful for her. Reviews were very quickly glowing. London evening standard called her the “Galvanising factor” saying they’d never seen a set of reviewers rise so quick to standing ovation. The Independent said she rightly followed in the footsteps of previous actresses Carole King and Barbara Dickson with her singing abilities and luminous stage presence in a role she was born for. She was nominated for an Oliver Award for best actress. Only the third actress to be nominated in the role in its 25 year run. Pretty impressive as she is nominated just months into her first professional acting role – well, Spiceworld aside. I don’t think this is shouted about enough. Nominated and respected by a panel of industry peers as exceptional in the field. Victoria lent her two gowns for the awards! One for perfoming, one for the ceremony. She plays the role for a little over a year. Because she had already started on new music! She releases “Rock Me” in Germany only, as the official single for FIFA world cup. Hi, remember me, Sporty Spice. But single proper was September 2011s, Think About It. This saw her make a return to Dance-pop – a more common territory for a Spice Girl, with a greater focus on radio-friendly beats than her previous singer-songwriter work. She worked with the Cutfather team, to provide a fresh edge to her newly stage developed vocals. It’s a popping track. Banger. Under radar, under rated. I’d be surprised if many casual fans knew it existed. It didn’t get a lot of press attention. It did manage to chart in the UK. Just. At 95. Had somewhat better success in Europe. Reached 30 in Switzerland. She was an Indie artist at this point. On her own label. So the album isn’t dragged away from us. Which is really nice. When Mel C says she has a new album coming out – You get an album. This isn’t Geri taunting us for years. Sporty can deliver. Its not a cause of trialling a single, she if the public engages. She creates something then puts it out. Bit like this podcast!! So the album is released. The Sea. It has a bit more variety about it than her previous efforts. There are radio-friendly bops, stirring ballads, beat led tracks, a range of emotions. It still has a pop element but she worked with a lot of new people to create a diverse collection. My favourite thing about it; it lasts the length of a full gym session. 35 minute – what am I meant to do on the ab track. Whistle?!  Regarding the concept of The Sea, Chisholm said in a video interview on YouTube that, the album is cohesively experimental mixing many different genres/styles of music into one unified pop album with electronic undertones, therefore naming it The Sea, which ecomphases the many species who inhabit beneath the oceans surface. It was also conveniently the title of the first track on the album.                 It got fairly good reviews, Ok Magazine said it was her most ambitious album yet. If only sales had been so good: The album made it number 45 on the UK chart. Better on the digital and independent charts – 29 and 6, respectively.  She did follow it with a 17 date European tour. I think Mel has really nailed that 10,000 fans theory. My last two albums didn't perform that well in the UK. Would I be devastated if this one didn't do well? No, I'd live. But I'd keep plugging away. All it takes is one song. And this one has a touch of my debut solo album, Northern Star, about it. – Interview with the Guardian in 2011 Remember, that album was a slow climber. It obviously debuted higher but its most successful tracks came late in the campaign and its huge sales were due to it remaining in the charts for the best part of a year. So, she tries to replicate this with her second official single – Weak. A big contrast to the dance-pop of Think about it. Which is a rousing ballad. I love it. I think it has the musical feelings to it – as its telling a very clear story, and evoking an emotion. It got a bigger kick promo wise. Made it onto Radio 2 A list. Which helped it reach the top 60 most played songs on UK radio….. but it didn’t sell enough to make the top 200 of the singles chart.  She has described it as a disappointment – as she felt the quality was better than the reality of the sales it enjoyed. She told the Evening Standard in 2016, it was the most catastrophic thing she experienced.   She has openly talked in interviews how this period saw a return of her depression - which is important to acknowledge. would binge eat, stay up all night crying and sit alone in her house for days. She says "Sometimes you can do all the right things but they dont work enough". Its refreshing to hear some accomplished recognise that these things do recurr.  She also talked about the fear of post-natal depression as well, during her pregnancy. And i think, actually, these days - parenting explains a lot of the reasons she refuses reunions. She doesn't want to be too far from her daughter and needs more control of her work schedule. When she goes back into the Spice machine it is just carnage.  So there were a few rumours at the times. Hints of infidelity, but nothing with any weight. There was the rumblings that she had been working too hard and neglecting her womanly duties. Apparently, she wasn't going out and much and not even talking to protect her vocal cords.  For her part, she displayed the classic Mel C media training in speaking about it: deflecting to concentrating on parenting and not being drawn on any elements of blame.  She is very busy at this time. So after the album and its tour wrapped she signed on for Andrew Lloyd Webbers, Jesus Christ Superstar, in the role of Mary Magdalene. Alongside, Chris Moyles and Tim Minchin.... but before she does; their is a TV talent contest to find the next Jesus. Melanie was a judge on the panel, alongside Dawn French, Jason Donovan and of course Andrew Lloyd Webber himself.  So following the show, they enter a national arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Which is unusual as it was obviously in theatres previously. ALW had said as a rock concert, this is exactly how he had envisioned it. In proscneium stages it feels shoe-horned in. Reviews were devisive.  The Guardian did not love it. They gave it a 1 star review. Particularly the arena format. They suggested perhaps ALW should have been crucified as opposed to the titular character. Mel C is a strangely laid-back Mary Magdalene, relaxed to the point of blankness. the large cast crowd scenes appear to have been directed on the premise that if Jesus is coming, it's best to look busy But the Telegraph loved it - Melanie Chisholm, a lovely relaxed Mary Magdalene, proves again that she was too good for the Spice Girls. TOO good. TOO GOOD. There is no such thing! She did win a whatsonstage award for best musical actress.  And its this that would go on to inspire her sixth studio album. The aptly titled "Stages", a collection of emotional musical and film covers. Its all happening at the same time. So this is 2012 - a big year for Melanie - July - Superstar airs/along with the first single "I dont know how to love him). August - Olympic performance - September the album is released, which is the same month the tour began for Jesus Christ Superstar - December the Viva Forever musical launches. Anyway, this album. Melanie said they are show tunes that have been important to her at different stages in her life. First single - I don't know how to love him.  - Which everyone knows is from the musical (I googled it). She sang it on the live final accompanied by ALW on the piano. I mean, as much as promoting the album - this is really about promoting the ALW tour. Adelaide Entertainment Centrestated: "Melanie C absolutely blitzes her big number 'I Don't Know How To Love Him' bringing a more raw rock edge to the bridge before hitting the final big notes right out of the arena. The second release from the album is a little more special...... Its a duet, from the musical Chess: I know him so well. With someone she knows very well. A certain Ms Emma Bunton.  It did not chart so favourably.... reaching 153 in the UK. We did get a lovely video of the two, meeting at a piano and goofing around. They also did a lot of live promo together, interviews on the TV circuit and singing live together. They switched on the Christmas lights in Oxford and sung 2 Become 1....... The album sort of dithered in terms of chart. It topped the Itunes chart for a minute..... you see that a lot with strong fanbases. Went to No. 50 for 1 week on official charts. But as I said, this won't have been about chart performances - it will have been about additional merch to have while on tour. Business Spice. Record Label Spice.  So that sort of wraps up a pretty intense 2012! We do get here featuring in the Justice Collective - charity single "He aint heavy hes my brother" - a collaboration of musicians including Robbie Williams, Paul McCartney, Beverley Knight and many others. It was raising money for various charities associated with the Hillsborough disaster - which obviously, still resonates... especially for people with Liverpudlian heritage, which she very much has.  That was a very successful venture actually, went to number one in Christmas 2012. Beating X Factor contestant James Arthur. Another number one for Mel.  She did come into some hot water later on, actually, regarding the Hillsborough Disaster. So the city of Liverpool have managed to maintain an extremely powerful campaign refusing to buy, stock or sell the Sun Newspaper after strongly disparaging remarks were made about the Liverpool supporters just days after 96 were unlawfully killed in the tragic incident.  Whilst promoting an album - I believe Version of Me, she did some work with The Sun, and I think she was pictured touring on a big red Sun bus.... and this was at a similar time to the court trial exposing the Police cover up and lies around the incident; which sought to blame they players. Some negative press there. BUT, that is later on. 2012 - gooooooood.  2013 she starts still on tour with Jesus Christ Superstar in early 2013 - visiting Australia. Racking up the stamps on little Scarlets passport. Leading to a deservedly quieter 2013. We get a couple of musical moments. In the summer, she releases a sexy duet with X Factor alumni, Matt Cardle, called "Loving You". They had met at the Isle of Wight festival.... said he was looking for a great voice (VB, obviously unavailable). The video gets quite steamy.... so its a similar premise: both of them seen in seperate rooms of a house, missing each other. Then in the final shots.... we get a steamy kiss!  There were a lot of rumours flying around that they might be dating. Especially when they went on a promotional trip for the record, in Germany and Poland. I think that's a snatch. Well done Mel. She was single and fun. Be single and make a single.  It managed to chart at number 14 - her highest chart position in 8 years, and impressive for 2 artists on independent labels. Only released on digital downloads as well so.  Then at the end of the year, we get two of my fave Melanie C performances. So in the December she releases her first live album - Live from Shepherds Bush (done DVDs before but not a live tour album). I think she had been doing some work with Jools Holland around this time, guesting on a number of his live tour dates.  Its just a short little 7 tracker, with mostly singles and a couple of more recent album tracks but it was nice if you didn't care for stages. There is a great mix of Turn to you, and it actually made me like "Next best superstar".  But I fell in love with it after watching "Sporty turns 40". So, Melanie turns 40 in the January and to celebrate she throws a big concert party at the Shepheds Bush Empire singing all her hits, with a few exciting guests. So, its in full on YouTube. (Thank you Mel C fans brazil). She looks incredible. She has her hair in a pony. She is wearing a black leather vest jacket. She is glowing and buzzing and really having fun. Obviously she sounds great. Its a star studded crowd of 90s popstars. She duets with Nicole Appleton, Emma comes on. One of the guys from Starsailor..... its great to have on in the background. We'll listen over dinner or something; I can't believe I haven't showed you actually.  This is a nice little bit of business, do you know which Little Mix video she makes an appearance in?  Word Up - of course. The Children In Need charity single. Passing on the torch from their own CiN single. She was very complimentary about the girls at the time, who isn't. Would later get quoted saying she had banned her daughter from watching the girls in case she saw inappropriate content: 'They are getting more provocative. To me, they were kind of the closest thing to the Spice Girls we've seen. 'They are all gorgeous and great singers. But they weren't sexy and it's got more and more that way. I love them – but I just say, "Stay you". 'All young women want to look sexy and hot so I understand it's hard. But I think it's such a shame. We live in a narcissistic age – it's 100 per cent worse than when I was in the Spice Girls. It was a more innocent time.' She would later go on to clarify her comments saying: Why do young girls want to be portrayed in that way? 'In my experience, I wore tracksuits. I never felt that us girls as Spice Girls were never put under any pressure to be sexy. - I mean, it is arguable the Spice Girls were extremely sexualised. Victoria wore a catsuit or a bikini and skirt. Geris skirts never went much past her navel. Emma was made to look younger...... it didn't feel smutty though. Maybe because of the range, and personality.  - Little Mix are often portrayed as wearing less than they are. A leotard is not an inappropirate stage outfit, no matter how high cut. Its actually very smart. Noone can get in and nothing can get out. Twat guard.  - I think its the dance moves that are maybe more contentious. But these are young women. That are good dancers and singers and make good music. Why shouldn't they dance? And yes, sometimes writhing around on the floor isn't necessary in a heartbreak song.... but sometimes it feels good. In 2015, we get a somewhat surprising move from Melanie – if you were a big fan of her “Beautiful Intentions” album. She is confirmed as a judge on TV talent show – Asias got talent. It was the first time the show was launching in that territory – maybe she thought we wouldn’t notice. Trying to break it down from the inside, perhaps. It was done in multiple languages, so there was always translators on hand. First of its kind within the “Got Talent” brand. Melanie gave her golden buzzer to an acrobatic act, Gao Lin and Lui Xin. She only did one season, but it’s a nice little paid holiday. Experience a bit of culture properly. I think we have seen that in recent years from her – Global Spice – spending a bit of time. Because when they were Spice Girls they would have visited all of these places but not be there for more than a day or two. Can’t experience it. Get the passport stamped but no memories. After this, we get back to music. Proper music. She features as vocalist – rather unexpected – collaboration with Sons of Sonix a British production duo who pride themselves on creating timeless, unboxed music. (I took that from their official website, could you tell). It’s a stark departure from her earlier work. They’ve worked with Ty Dollar Sign, Wretch 32, Stormzy. So, something a little more urban. The track was called “Numb”. Digitalspy described it as a “massive tropical banger”. Its much more electronic…. Which is a big departure away from the guitars and string instruments Sporty likes. Which made for a good interlude for her first single proper from the new album, Anymore. Also produced by SOS, as was much of the album. I remember being stunned when this came out. If you thought numb was a massive banger. This is “Turn to you” 2point0. Its uptempo electro. It premiered on BBC Radio 2 with Chris Evans. I remember watching the video in the office and I turned to my friend Jo like, pause everything – Mel C has hit the dancefloor! It got to number 1…… on the radio airplay chart. And it got to number 1…… on the UK physical singles chart! But a number 1 is a number 1! The album, Version of me, followed in October. It took her two years to create. Started in 2014 but with all the other projects since then meant she couldn’t focus on the album solely…. Which she credits. Said it stopped the album getting stale and meant she could use real life scenaries to inspire the work. She describes this as her first fully electronic album. She’d dabbled in the past but this was the first time she became an electro-synth artist. And it suits her. We get the same Melanie C themes…. It break ups and heartaches. The bloggers loved it. We’re past the point when many main streams review but the Express said: When the producers calm down and her huskily powerful but always slightly vulnerable voice is allowed to soar, as on the closing quartet of tracks, the results are superb The Independent called it her most accomplished solo outing to date. Gave it 3 stars. Same as it Gave Lady Gagas Joanne. The Sydney Herald described it as -  Melanie C's version of Beyonce's Lemonade, taking on her very own "Becky with the good hair" and alluding to her relationship breakdown with partner of 10 years and the father of Scarlett, Thomas Starr, whom she split from in 2012.             A brave move into Electro led dance-pop – which finally paid off. It was easily her most successful album in over a decade. It CHARTED. Yes, at number 25. Much higher if you only look at physical sales.             Melanie C was out doing the promo for this. She did GAY appearances, talk shows, she did a prioper tour and into Europe. I got to see her at Hoopla; as you will remember from the last episode.             We’d get another 3 singles from this era – none of which chart, but do get a fair bit or radio – “Dear life” which is more of a ballad. A bit more akin to her earlier work but still with this new found dance edge. “Hold on” A collaboration with Alex Francis. And “Room for love” which gets a video made up of fan clips. Which is a lovely nod. We should discuss one track. The title track Version of Me…… This is not your playground, I'm not here for you to shoot me down Praying on my weakness, even when you're not around Nothing lasts forever but you're wrapped around my DNA And I'm hiding in the corner, the wounded kid I was Like it was yesterday, like nothing's changed All that you've done, you see Ever so quietly comes creeping back up on me Haunting me, goading me, why can't you let go of me? I don't have the patience anymore Version of me: "Unfortunately, being bullied can really damage people and even when you are stronger and over it, it can still be in the background – undermining you. I hope people will Identify with that track," she told Attitude. She continued: "It's been addressed, they were aware of what they'd done. They apologised." This is a good era for her. Making music that she likes; it soundsa fresh and exciting again. Couldn’t be more pleased. I had time for it. Still do. Good for at the gym; or cycling a commute. Then the final thing Melanie adds before the reunion – is she becomes DJ Spice. Doing sets at retro nights. There probably won't come a time when I'm not asked about the Spice Girls. Do I mind? It depends what mood I'm in. People want to know about our relationships now. When we first split, I went two years without speaking to some of the girls, but we're closer now than we've ever been. – Interview with the Guardian, 2011. Maybe Melanie is Live Spice…. Her mic is rarely switched off.  She’s released 3 live concert albums. She’s toured every album. She’s also done more musical than anyone else. She is a singer much more than she is a celebrity – which goes beyond what any of the other girls have done.

All the Spice Girls projects that lead us to the 2019 reunion tour. We actually get a lot at this time. They’re literally... "Giving us everything". Brits 2010 Spice Girls win best British performance of the past 30 years – for 1997 hit Who Do You Think You Are.Geri Halliwell and Melanie Brown (Scary Spice and Ginger Spice) attend to collect the Brit award. They look incredible. I don’t think these photos do Geri justice. I remember watching it on TV and thinking “Hell, how is this angel on earth”.2012 was a big year for the Spice Girls of course we get the 2012 Olympics.London 2012 Olympics was a huge deal in the UK. We had one of our most successful events on record, taking 65 medals. More than we had since 1908. But….. the real thing everyone cared about….. was the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.I had got confused. I believed they would be on in the opening ceremony. Frankly, they deserved tobe in both. Emelie Sande appeared twice. I felt like she was on it a lot. Was Dido there at all?12 August, 2012. The show was entitled “A symphony of British Music”. 23 million viewers in the UK, 750 million globally.Worst kept secret ever. It had been rumoured for some time and then a few days before the event, rehearsal footage leaked of the Spice Girls performing around taxis. They were apparently reluctant at first – believing the show was being staged at minimal costand only agreed after Simon Fuller convinced them. Missing out would be a mistake….. Whodid:  The Rolling Stones ,  David Bowie ,  Sex Pistols ,  Kate Bush  and  The LibertinesThey don’t appear until 20 minutes in, nearer the end of the music section. Everytime I saw ataxi I started screaming. Convinced it was them. Most tweeted moment of the year: 116,000 tweets per minute.By this point we had already had an announcement of a new musical in the works for the girls. So, in June 2012 the five girls reunited on the St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel where 16 years previously they had filmed the video for Wannabe. They announced a juke box musical will be made from the back catalogue with a book by Jennifer Saunders and production by Judy Craymer.Then we move into musical territory. Viva Forever! (written with an exclamation mark – presumably that was Victorias input – we know she loves a ! her Greatest hits thank yous were filled with them). Right choice of people to work with. All female. Felt very appropriate. Saunders can be linkedto Comic Relief, Ab Fab, The Movie.Open in London West End at the Piccadilly Theatre in Dec of that same year. Before we talk about the show – can we do opening night. Victoria nearly didn’t make it. Didn’t walk the red carpet with the girls; did with her familyo The look book. Geri is in a huge ballgown. Very similar to the one she wore at PrinceCharles Birthday Gala. All in upmarket dresses….. except VB. Who is in trousers, ashirt, and a jacket over her shoulders. (Maybe she was genuinely late).I had on platform trainers. My union Jack vest. My bottle of wine. It was very middle class,middle aged, middle mooded. Was not a lot of jumping and screaming. It felt like Mamma Miaaudience, to me. It felt…. Weak. And I wanted it to be good. The story was – well, X Factor felt tired at thatpoint, and it was centred on that. Also, they started as a group and then she left. Whereas theSpice Girls were about 5 girls forced together who had to get along. Bear in mind a yearearlier Little Mix had been put together as a winning group. THAT would have been a betterstory.o They used album tracks and solo stuff. Which I thought was strong. A nod to the fans,new music for some.o Staging – cool – with the houseboat that rose out of the stage.o Also, there was this complicated birth mother story that had an obvious conclusionthat never got resolved.o I lay the blame at Jennifer Saunders door. And the support she would have receivedin writing the book. She is known more for things coming together in improve andrehearsal – They never had a finished script when they went to film an episode of AbFab. The jokes in it were tight – hilar, but it didn’t feel slick and fully cohesive. - The reviews were savage:o Telegraph: "ll tell you what I wanted, what I really really wanted – I wanted thisterrible show to stop. I shall not dwell on the plot because, goodness knows,Jennifer Saunders, its writer, certainly hasn’t done.  Viva Forever! marks theWest End coming to an unequivocal dead end."o Guardian: The real problem is the songs. For one thing, there aren't enoughmemorable hits in a career that lasted for three albums to support two hours oftheatreo That’s the tone all the way through – bad script, lack of experience in Saunders,not enough hits to carry the show, gloomy story. We also get a documentary _ Spice Girls Story: Viva Forever! Another Christmas treat myfamily left me in a room with a bottle of wine to enjoy. - Announced on 2nd May that the show was to close after only 7 months, with a loss of£5million. Who takes that hit? That would have been a huge blow. They were looking at thatshow being their legacy…… they were thinking transferring to broadway, a soundtrack, amovie. Big things were planned for this.o How do you survive reviews like that? You just can’t really. Its not like a movie, wherepeople can just pop in. West End is expensive, and a travel, it’s a huge event.o Some satisfaction. I had written to Jennifer Saunders to appear in it…… Tell thestory. Then we get the Hot mess that was GEM.- July 2016: There is a website launched with a video stating they will be doing something forthe 20 th anniversary of Wannabe (watch). The video, they are sat in a bed with paper hats on.- Its just Scary, Baby and Ginger…… with the intials of Melanie, Emma and Geri spelling GEM.In the video, Mel B is wearing two hats….. makes you wonder if they were expectingsomeone else.- They don’t say what is happening, but they say something. Its highly speculated there will bea gig in Hyde park the following summer. Mel B has subsequently confirmed that…. But we never know what to believe with her, because a lot of the time she says things she wants tohappen. Shes obviously read The Secret. - November we get a leak of a single from the 3 – Song For Her – I think it could have been abanger. Its what you would expect from a grown up spice girls album actually.o Geris vocals are awfulo It obviously is pretty raw, needs a lot of production work. But that all comes in later.Get a Hex Hector remix. Call up Freemasons. You got a hit on your hands.o They said it was not a single. Emma said on Heart it was just the girls getting togetherand messing around. - This whole thing just got MESSY – There was some hot rumours they would perform at the XFactor final that year. Either as GEM, or the Spice Girls. But that never happened. That sameweek – Mel C and Victoria duetted on 2 Become 1….. They sang it at the Beckhams NewYears Eve party. (VB is always doing that, her Karaoke song is her OWN song. But she didn’tsing most of the vocals, so it’s a genuine treat and challenge!)- Then they were saying they weren’t called GEM, and still the Spice Girls. Then the other twosaid they weren’t the Spice Girls without all 5. Then they said the other two might join, and theother two said they wont. Then Mel said GEM wasn’t a thing, the tabloids made it up – eventhough the domain name is registered to them. It was messy messy messy….. and just fadedinto nothing. Much like another girlband acronym: Sugababes MKS

James and John have spicey guest, Anna Moghaddam, on this episode all about Viva Forever, the Spice Girl's fourth single release from their second album 'Spiceworld'. The last song released featuring Geri before she left Emma, Mel B, Mel C and Victoria in the lurch! So, because it's Anna's favorite song they decided to have her on to talk through the deep and meaningful lyrics, the whacky music video featuring the cute (and sometimes evil) looking fairies. They can agree the song itself is iconic, that sultry flamenco ballad but is the video iconic? Did Pavarotti direct it? Where did the little boy go? Why is there a robot chicken? SO MANY QUESTIONS. They also put Anna's Spice Girl knowledge to the test in a lyric battle. She won't be coming back on the show. Hasta Mañana!

Pod of the Pops: Geri Halliwell Leaves the Spice Girls Sunday, 31st May 1998. The Bangladeshi president had been assassinated, Manchester united had just won the world cup. John Prescott was celebrating his 60th birthday.  And Geri Halliwell officially announced she had left the Spice Girls.   Global front page headlines ensued. A whirlwind of media attention around their world tour. And some horrendous hair choices from Mel C. In this episode we relive and relove the Spice Girls break up. This is Pod of the Pops.   If you remember where you were when you found out, send us your story on our social medias. You can talk to us on Instagram, facebook, twitter @podofthepops – we’d love to hear your reaction to Geri Halliwell leaving the Spice Girls.   In the lead up to the announcement they had missed two shows in Norway, on their tour, and an appearance on the National Lottery. This was MAJOR BBC news. Like, when they performed alone that made ALL headlines. The BBC used the WORST image of Geri on their interview clip. She’s literally caught mid lyric gurning. Humiliating. The vultures started circling INSTANTLY.   This was all happening whilst they were on a 97 date world tour, which had started in february. So when Geri leaves the Spice Girls, they have to rechoreograph an entire production; and change up the vocals in 9 days. Because Geri left 9 days before their sold out 40 date, North American leg of the tour. Rumours of people wanting refunds on tickets. And their single, Viva Forever, featuring Geri was released in July – nearly 2 months later. Video had already been shot; not in it due to time pressures of tour. Video took 5 months to make (considerably longer than SpiceWorld the movie). And went to number 1 in the UK.   In this episode we go on to talk about: Their scrapped live album and animated Disney movie. Their SpiceWorld world tour success Them getting sued by a motorbike brand and setting legislation in the UK The Spice Girls on tour in America documentary which gave Aaron one of his favourite Victoria Beckham quotes: “The easiest things are the hardest to do”. The maligned Forever album produced by Darkchild which has been described for 10 years as a failure and a flop….. but do you know how many copies they sold? A lot. More than Dua Lipa sold last year. #fact. 3 more UK number one singles: Viva Forever, Goodbye and double A-side Holler/ Let Love Lead the way The 200 brit awards performance as they collect their Contribution to music award….. Geri was in attendance but DIDN’T join them on stage Two pregnancies and two wedding   Do you know which of these UK Girlbands had the most billboard charting albums in America? Spice Girls, Girls Aloud, Little Mix, Sugababes. We give you the answer in this episode.

It’s that time of the week again My Dears; our next episode is out! Join us at the movies this week as we discuss the 5th Taiwan International Queer Film Festival (TIQFF) with Kwan-Fan Su, the International Liaison. Because we all know it’s always better on the big screen. Also find out what Australia is doing to promote marriage equality in Taiwan, and how India is celebrating a milestone. Please listen, like, and share this episode, and as always we would love to hear from you.   Muah, Your Dears

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Spice Girls Viva Forever

Spice Girls Viva Forever

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Just for the podcasters - a little bit extra from the acerbic wit of London's longest-serving talkshow host!

I går var det verdenspremiere på Viva Forever, musikalen som er basert på sangene til Spice Girls, på Piccadilly theatre på Londons West End.