Tuesday 2nd June Spooky pals told Ginger to quit

SPICED-OUT Geri Halliwell became obsessed with the paranormal as she battled to decide what she really, really wanted to do with her life. Mixed-up Ginger sought guidance from psychics and stargazers but was taunted over it by the other Spice Girls. A source close to the pop babes revealed she even used a clairvoyant to ask her DEAD dad for advice. Geri plotted her departure for almost two months, consulting Chris Evans, PR guru Matthew Freud and lawyers, as well as her paranormal pals, before making the final decision to quit, the insider said. Her on-off relationship with Spice dancer Christian Horsfall added to the pressures. But it was her obsession with the supernatural that drove the final wedge between her and the other girls especially Scary Spice. No-nonsense Mel B taunted Geri about her "spooky" obsession and told her to get her act together. "Mel was always on Geri's case, saying some really cruel things," said the insider. "In the past, Geri would have sniped back but she just got more and more depressed." Stressed-out Geri became more emotional and tearful. She also broke the Girl Power deal by doing solo interviews and promoting herself, rather than the group. The source said: "Geri quitting wasn't a snap decision it has been building up for some time. The rest of the girls feared she was cracking up and reckoned her ego was out of hand. "They had no idea she was planning her future. Geri couldn't discuss this with anyone connected to the group. So she started seeing astrologers, psychics and others. "She's also been seeking advice through a clairvoyant from her dad, Laurence, who died nearly five years ago. "The rest of the girls thought she'd gone cranky, but she was just trying to decide what to do." Geri finally got the courage to quit after a lunch with Chris Evans. On Wednesday, she had her last bust-up with Mel B, Mel C, Emma and Victoria and made the break. She fled to Paris, but is now believed to have sneaked into Britain. "Geri couldn't have left at a worse time," said the insider. "The girls were set to make millions each from their American tour. "Now they've got to soldier on as a four-piece and could be sued for a fortune if the shows flops." © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Tuesday 2nd June Ginger's Going Spices Up Doll Sales

Geri Halliwell's departure from the Spice Girls might have broken youngsters' hearts but the makers of dolls featuring the pop group believes it will boost sales of its products. Chairman of Character Group, Richard King, said the company had received "substantial re-orders" for its Spice Girls world tour dolls from shops since the split became official. And the Ginger Spice doll is as popular as ever. He said: "Geri could become popular for fans who want to be reminded of the original five." © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Tuesday 2nd June Toronto's Mayor writes letter to Geri

TORONTO (CP) -- The 65-year-old mayor of Toronto, sounding like 12-year-old fans everywhere, is urging Ginger Spice to make up with the rest of the Spice Girls. Mel Lastman sent a letter Monday to Geri (Ginger Spice) Halliwell, begging the redheaded chanteuse to reconsider her decision to leave the British pop group. "I have read that your separation from the group is the result of 'differences' you have had with the other girls," Mel Lastman wrote in a letter addressed to Halliwell, misspelling her name "Gerri." "Please get over your differences and make your appearance in Toronto with the rest of the band members. I know you can work things out to make an appearance in Toronto." The outspoken mayor of Canada's largest city says he wants to see all five Spice Girls when the pop group plays a concert in the city July 11. He bought tickets to the concert for two of his grandchildren. Despite Halliwell's departure, the three-city tour in Canada will continue as scheduled, said promoters Universal Concerts, with the group performing as a quartet. "We've been given every indication that the show is happening," said Paul Corcoran, the general manager with Universal in charge of the Toronto stadium where the Spice Girls are scheduled to perform. But the assurances didn't seem to appease Lastman, whose letterhead features a cartoon sketch of the curly headed mayor tap dancing and singing above the maxim There's No Business Like Show Business. He reminds Halliwell of the cancelled Spice Girls visit to Toronto to promote their movie Spice World. "Many of your fans were devastated when you cancelled your appearance. I know the only bright part of the day was your promise to return during the world tour. "Now thousands of your fans, especially the youngest ones, have had their hearts broken again." Lastman closes with an admonishment urging Halliwell to keep her promises. "You made a commitment to your fans in Toronto to perform in July. People deserve it and I hope you will live up to your word." © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Tuesday 2nd June Spice Girls in Crisis talks

The Spice Girls are locked in crisis talks over the group's future at Sir Elton John's luxury villa in the South of France. Emma, Victoria, Mel C and Mel B flew to Nice after Sir Elton, 51, persuaded them they needed to "get away from it all". Meanwhile, Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell - whose decision to quit the group was officially announced on Sunday - is still in hiding. The four Spice Girls, who have vowed to continue with a US tour starting in two weeks, are relaxing at Sir Elton's £3.5 million pink mansion. The superstar, who is in Britain preparing for sell-out concerts at Wembley, has laid on nine staff to look after them. The secluded villa, set high on a hill with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, boasts a swimming pool for them to enjoy. The singer struck up a friendship with the group last year when they sang on the television show An Audience With Elton John. © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Monday 1st June Lawyers ready to battle it out over band of gold

PACKS of lawyers are now battling to solve the mystery of just who owns the Spice Girls' goldmine. The big question is whether Geri can still get a cut of band earnings which are more than £50million a year. The girls have personal fortunes of almost £18million each. At the launch of the Spiceworld movie in Istanbul, Mel B said: "It's not about making money. We want to spread the message of Girl Power." But it most definitely IS about the money now. After ditching their manager, Simon Fuller, the girls set up individual companies - Firecracker, now Geri Productions Ltd (Ginger), Fijou (Baby), Moody (Posh), Money Spider (Scary) and Red Girl (Sporty). They are paid via a holding company, Spice Girls Ltd, which owns the right to the band's name. In theory, it means Geri is forever entitled to a share of any money the band makes in the future. That could come to a cool £6million in the next few months alone, as they begin their US tour. But lawyers for Geri and the others are likely to strike a deal whereby she will forfeit her share of the cash from touring if the band promise not to sue her for the millions they might lose from her shock exit. Amid rumours of her splitting, EMI - who ultimately own the band's name - saw their share price drop by 4.5per cent to 518p. The City will be watching as the full effect of Geri's departure becomes apparent this week. And it may not just be legions of young fans shedding a tear. The split will worry a host of companies with product endorsements. Pepsi, Walkers, Polaroid, ASDA and Chupa Chups lollipops bought into the Spice Girls for £5million. But Geri can still expect a cash bonanza for years to come. All five girls are registered co-writers for their three biggest singles, Wannabe, 2 Become 1 and Say You'll Be There. Last year, Virgin paid them £10.7million in song-writing royalties for just those three hits, on top of £28.6million for royalties on world-wide album and single sales. They are now officially one of Britain's biggest exports, earning in excess of £200 million for the UK record industry. But Geri was definitely out of the spotlight when the wheeling and dealing over her future was underway over the past few days. Her departure was orchestrated by lawyer Julian Turton who has been trying to safeguard her future income and protect against law suits for damaging the Spice Girls brand image by walking out. The most marketed band in history make £103-a-minute for the brand name and are listed as the 32nd richest entertainers in the world by Forbes magazine. If the four sing on without Geri, merchandisers will rush out more products to cash in on the possible twilight of the Spice Phenomenon. © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Monday 1st June Mel B and Victoria parents speak out on Spice Girls Split

Geri Halliwell finally quit the Spice Girls yesterday - but told her fans: "I'll be back". Ginger Spice is already planning her future career - probably in television. The four remaining band members will continue with their 40-date American tour and their Wembley Stadium gigs. The split came after mounting rumours of clashing egos within the all-girl group since sacking their manager Simon Fuller late last year. The official end to the band, who have had six straight UK number one hit singles in a meteoric career, came yesterday afternoon. Media lawyer Julian Turton read a statement from Geri at London. It read: "This is a message to the fans. Sadly I would like to confirm that I have left the Spice Girls. "This is because of differences between us. I'm sure the group will continue to be successful and I wish them all the best. "I have no immediate plans. I wish to apologise to all the fans and to thank them." Geri stands to lose £5million in band earnings - and could be sued by the Stateside promoters if they feel the US tour has been undermined by her walk-out. But she has a new PR adviser Matthew Freud, who also works for Ginger > Media Group chief Chris Evans. Geri discussed her plans to leave the group, the biggest British pop phenomenon since The Beatles, with Evans at his home two weeks ago. It is understood they mapped out several career options - and singing was not one of them. One television executive said: "Geri wants to go solo - but that doesn't mean singing. "She has always said she is a jack-of-all-trades and now that she has money in the bank and a famous face she wants to spread her wings. "Geri really only wants to do interviews. She's exhausted with all the touring - it isn't really her. "At the moment she just wants to get out - but a telly career or managing other bands and passing on the Girl Power ethic is the future Geri will want to develop." Last night, Geri was still in hiding on the Continent after refusing to perform with the rest of the group on last Wednesday's National Lottery show and the last two concerts of their European tour in Oslo. Meanwhile, the spokesman for the other four Spices, Alan Edwards, gave a short statement: "The Spice Girls are here to stay - see you at the stadiums. "We are sorry to all our fans for having to go through all of this." The statement ended: "Friendship never ends" - a line from their 1996 debut hit Wannabe. Edwards added that the American tour, due to start on June 15 in Miami, would go ahead. The Spice Girls are also due to appear on June 9 in Medina, Italy, for a charity concert with Luciano Pavarotti for War Child. The band has always thrived on maximum publicity - and true to form kept the world's media waiting for 30 minutes before delivering their two sides of the story. The announcements ended a weekend of intense speculation when the only official comment about Geri's disappearance was that she had "gastro-enteritis". But what slowly emerged was that the five friends had argued in the worst row they'd ever had. Geri was very hurt by how her old pals had turned on her. The arguments began in Helsinki and carried on at the airport lounge and on the plane until they landed back in Britain - three hours later. At Heathrow, Geri stomped off- but the band expected her to be back for the National Lottery show. She didn't show up and before the show phoned them up on a mobile saying she would never sing with them again. The band's publicity machine went into overdrive to cover up the split - and it may have worked if it had been anyone else in the group. But the world knew that Geri, the spirit of Girl Power and the Spice Girl who desperately wanted fame, wouldn't skip a gig for a tummy bug. The four remaining Spice Girls then soldiered on without her in the Norway gigs. Now the question is how long the Spice Girls can continue as a viable group without Geri Halliwell. The father of Scary Spice, Mel Brown, hinted the long-term future of the band may still be in doubt. Dennis Brown said it remained to be seen what would happen after the band's American tour. Speaking at the family's semi-detached home in Burley, Leeds, he said: "They will be going ahead with the American tour, which takes them into August - after that we'll have to wait and see. "Mel is still a member of the Spice Girls and will be for the foreseeable future. "I am happy that she is carrying on with the group - that is her job." And Tony Adams, Victoria's dad, talked about the "awful strain" that a gruelling tour schedule had put on the Spice Girls prior to their split. He said: "They have all been working very long hours. "They have 42 concerts coming up in America and Canada, but knowing the girls I'm sure they'll go a head with them all." Posh's mum Jackie added: "I've spoken to Victoria and she is very sad. But there will still be a Spice Girls, won't there? They'll still go on. They are the hardest working group around." Geri was never one to boast of her singing and dancing abilities - and some reports over the weekend suggested it was Mel B's constant sniping about her two left feet which made her leave. What Geri has is a feisty personality which let her pat Prince Charles' bottom and flirt with Nelson Mandela. She was also said to be the main influence behind the sacking of Simon Fuller. The first rumblings that she was leaving began when she met Virgin Radio and Ginger Media Group boss Chris Evans. She already had a taste of life on the small screen as a Turkish game show hostess and loves interviewing fellow stars. A spokesman for the group's label, Virgin Records, said: "We're not in touch with any of the band just now." The band's spokesman Alan Edwards insisted: "There will be another album and everything else. "Spice will live for many years to come." What he still wasn't sure about yesterday was whether Geri will make one final appearance with the rest of the group. But for the band's young fans, the real question today is whether the Spice Girl's rift can ever be healed - or, like Take That before them, the split is for good. © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Monday 1st June Was Spice Girls Split On The Cards?

As the long-term future of the Spice Girls' music empire is left in question after Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell's recent departure, the group's lawyers and mangers are in the process of carving up the financial half of the SpiceWorld, which appeared to be strained in the weeks leading up to the break. Sunday's split only confirmed suspicions which had been mounting all week, both before and after Halliwell's no-show on a British lottery TV show. "The Sun" and other press sources reported that there had been a "blazing row" and described the girls as having an airport "tiff" followed by "sniping" on the plane and "flouncing off" after landing. Stories circulated that Halliwell was conferring with TV and movie agents followed by reports that she was retaining her own PR person and legal counsel. When she failed to appear with the band Wednesday in London, and Thursday and Friday for concerts in Norway, "The Daily Mirror" reported that Halliwell had walked out on the band and had left the country for an undisclosed location. Spokespeople for the group, however, steadfastly claimed that Halliwell's absence was due to exhaustion and a stomach ache, and denied reports of a split. Rumors of dissension had been dogging the Spice Girls since they fired manager Simon Fuller last September and began handling their own careers. Halliwell appeared to be at the helm, although the girls later told a TV audience (unconvincingly) that Posh Spice Victoria Adams had been the ringleader leading up to the decision to fire Fuller. The lawyers are currently hammering out the financial details of the pop music divorce. "The Mirror" reports that the girls own equal shares in Spice Girls Ltd, which owns the right to the band's name and image, and all five share songwriting credits on their major hits. According to the paper, The Spice Girls made $88 million US last year, Fuller was paid $25 million and the band split the rest to give them total personal fortunes of close to $30 million each. Their pending 40-city tour is expected to pull in another $10 million. © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Sunday 31th May STOP PRESS - Geri is to leave the Spice Girls we first reorted before any Spice Girl site on Thursday this week, Geri is to leave the Spice Girls, theews was finally announced this afternoon by Julian ton, Geri's Lawyer that tGeri Halliwell has left the Spice Girls because of "differences" with the other four members of the group but Geri wants to say to the fans: "I'll be back." In the statement read - Ginger Spice - wished the remaining four girls success for the future and was sorry about her decision to leave especially to the fans. Bookmakers have slashed the odds of Geri achieving a solo Christmas number one from 100-1 to 33-1. The four remaining Spice Girls were "upset and saddened" but will carry on and fulfil their commitments including the forthcoming American tour, their spokesman Alan Edwards said. CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE STATEMENT - Real Player 5 Required © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Sunday 31th May GINGER FACES £5M BILL FOR SPICE SPLIT

SPICE Girl Geri Halliwell's decision to quit the band halfway through their world tour could cost her as much as £5million. According to music industry experts, that's the figure Ginger Spice could have made from ticket sales, merchandising and sponsorship deals if she hadn't left on Wednesday claiming nervous exhaustion. She could be even more out of pocket if promoters of the 40-date US leg of the Spiceworld tour pull out having already sold a million tickets. That could lead to the band being sued and Geri being drawn into a legal wrangle with her fellow group members who may blame her for any possible loss of earnings. Last night promoters were insisting they would wait for confirmation of a split. That is likely to come today after a meeting in London between the girls, their financial team and their media adviser Alan Edwards. A spokesman at his office said that handling the Spice Girls was becoming 'a nightmare job'. He added: "With all the interested parties vying for control tension is inevitable, but I really believe this one can be resolved." The current unrest emerged on Wednesday when Geri failed to turn up for the girls' appearance on the National Lottery. It was later reported that she had walked out on the band and had vowed "never to sing with them again".One music biz insider, who worked with Take That when Robbie Williams left in similar circumstances three years ago, says that leaving a huge group like the Spice Girls is a bit like a divorce. "Take That's legal problems are still going on now. Geri needs to sit down and really consider what she might be letting herself in for," he said. The Spice Girls seemed to have ridden the storm which erupted after they sacked manager Simon Fuller last November. But insiders claim unrest has been brewing ever since Fuller went. One said last night: "There were a lot of rows on the tour and the well-oiled machine seemed to be breaking down daily. "They all knew they would split eventually. But the other girls desperately wanted their Wembley Stadium gigs in September to be the pinnacle of their career. What better stage could there be for the band to go out on top?" Now, with Geri's walkout, it looks like Girl Power will go out with a fizz rather than a bang. © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Sunday 31th May SPICY SEX JIBES WERE THE FINAL STRAW FOR GERI

AN amazing row between Geri Halliwell and her mum over sex before marriage triggered her decision to quit the Spice Girls, it was revealed last night. Geri turned to the rest of the band for a shoulder to cry on after the bust-up - and was shocked when the other girls simply laughed and taunted her. Ginger Spice decided it was the last straw and she had to quit. Geri, 25, clashed with her mum Anna-Marie over the sexy singer's plans to live with her new love, dancer Christian Horsfall. Anna, a deeply-religious Jehovah's Witness, was furious and told Geri that sex before marriage was "morally wrong in the eyes of God". The bust-up three weeks ago was too much for the exhausted singer - already under pressure trying to combine the band's gruelling schedule with her role as unofficial manager. She got no sympathy from the rest of the girls who thought it was bizarre that one of the world's sexiest singers should be lectured by her mum on morals. After failing to turn up for the band's appearance on BBC's Midweek Lottery Live on Wednesday, Geri phoned each of the Spice Girls to say she was quitting. Ginger Spice called them one by one on their mobile phones and wept as she said: "I'm sorry, it's all over. I've had enough. I'm out of here."The bombshell message was short and sweet and ended one of pop's most successful partnerships. Geri refused to give her friends a reason for her shock exit from the supergroup. But a friend revealed that the row with her cleaner mum over plans for Christian to move into her mansion at Berkhamstead, Herts, sent her over the edge. The friend said: "Geri was shocked that at the age of 25 she had to listen to her mum rant and rave about how wrong it was to have sex out of marriage. "This is a sexy young girl who has traded on her raunchy image to reach the top of the pop world. "And she's never made any secret of her affairs and how important a healthy sex life is to her, even if she did stop short of going into details with her mum. "Anna lives with her boyfriend but told Geri that they don't sleep together because they're not married. She adopted this strict line on sex with Geri's two sisters and brother as well but it was Geri who really blew her top about it. "Despite rumours to the contrary, Geri is still in love with Christian and told her family she wants him to move into her new home. "But Anna went beserk and said, 'Don't you know this is wrong? I haven't brought you up to behave like this'. "Things then got really nasty between them and Geri launched into her mum accusing her of being a hypocrite. " Ambitious Geri took control of the Spice Girls when they sacked manager Simon Fuller last friend. The friend said she was finding the extra responsibility hard to handle. "Geri's nerves were frazzled because she was finding it hard to cope. "The band work hard enough as it and on top of that she had the extra pressure ofbeing the virtual manager. To be lectured by her mum was just the last straw really. "She stormed out of Anna's house and hasn't spoken to her since. It's as if that row made her think, 'What the hell. It's my life and I'll do what I want'. Then of course she quit the group." Mel B, Victoria, Mel C and Emma were left reeling by her decision. Afterwards they convened an emergency meeting and remained at the BBC after the Lottery show to untangle the legal nightmare they face. All five share the same lawyers and are entitled to an equal share of the profits. Yesterday Geri was in hiding as her lawyers were locked in a meeting with the band's lawyers trying to hammer out the group's future. The Spice Girls divided their business interests into separate companies after sacking Fuller. Geri's was called Firecracker Productions, named after her sister Karen's dress company. But three weeks ago she changed the name of the business to Geri Productions in preparation for launching her solo career. The Spice Girls are now taking a week off at the end of the European leg of the Spiceworld tour. But all four remaining girls have vowed the band WILL continue - and they will go ahead with their upcoming tour of the US. One member of their production team said: "Geri is very much part of the brains behind the group but in fact she is easily the least competent musically." Geri has been credited as the driving force behing the Spice Girls since Fuller was sacked. A source revealed: "Geri decided not to go on the lottery show and when the girls were backstage afterwards, they all got a call from her. They were stunned." Yesterday Anna-Marie refused to comment on her daughter as she left her detached home near Watford, Herts, with her boyfriend. © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Saturday 30th May Its over for Geri

After we exclusively revealed early this morning before any other Spice Girl web site that Geri has confirmed she is to leave the other Spice Girls and go her own way, we have dug even deeper all day to find out more news. We can exclusively reveal Ginger Spice, 25, has hired a legal team for her split from the world's top pop band. A source said last night "The situation looks terminal. Geri has told the Spice Girls she does not want to sing with them again. She's had enough and wants out. Geri won't talk to them in person. Lawyers are handling everything." Geri has recruited Turton of top London firm Simkins to represent her. The bombshell was revealed as Mel B, Mel C, Victoria and Emma took to the stage without Geri for a second night running. The feisty redhead was still in hiding after refusing to join the others in Oslo, Norway. Last night she was at a secret bolthole on the continent. Lawyer Turton, who has already informed the others Geri wants to quit, was travelling to meet her. The source said: "Geri effectively sacked the group's lawyer and has appointed her own man. "It would be terrible if one of the greatest pop stories ended in this way." The remaining Spice Girls have vowed to carry on as a foursome if Geri does not return for the US leg of their Spice World Tour. But their lawyer Andrew Thompson and Virgin Records are battling to change Geri's mind. Last night a spokesman for the group continued to blame Geri's absence on a stomach bug. He said: " All I know is Geri is not well." Geri may decide NOT to launch a solo career - but to stay behind the scenes of her own production company. The source said; "right now she doesn't even want to think about singing. "She has not been well for a while but that's not the reason she has quit. "There have been tensions and problems within the group for some time. "Basically she feels she should be allowed to be her own person and to promote her own causes - like breast cancer." Geri was delighted with the positive response after she revealed her own cancer scare. Geri fled abroad after a blazing row with her fellow Spices when she refused to join them on BBC1's National Lottery show. She also wanted to film a TV interview about her cancer scare. That angered the other girls. Geri reacted by refusing to perform the final two dates of the European leg of their World Tour. © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Saturday 30th May Geri confirms that she will leave

"I will never work with the Spice Girls again", the last words to have been spoken by Geri Halliwell as she confirms that she is indeed to split from the rest of the group. Geri Halliwell, Ginger Spice has asked her lawyer to make it official to the other Spice Girl that she will leave the group. However the former Take That manager having heard this news said: " 6 months ago they said the Spice Girls would split when they fired the manager, now they say the Spice Girls will break up because Geri is leaving. Girl Power will continue without Geri and so will the Spice Girls. However it does start to ask the question why this has all come about. This straight out of the blue event seemed to start when it was revealed that Geri had a Breast Cancer scare at 18. Maybe this should have not been brought to light, who knows? Send us your views to our Back Chat team. We want to hear. © ABSOLUTE SPICE

Friday 29th May 5 become 4

THE Spice Girls were reeling last night at the threat of the Feisty Five cut to the Fab Four. As the mystery deepened over missing Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell, the rest of the girls were said to be "in the dark" about her plans. A source close to the band - whose hits include 2 Become 1 and Wannabe - confirmed: "They feel she seems to want to go off and do her own thing where as they like to do everything together" And an official spokesman said "The girls are obviously shocked by what has happened.

AOL Chat, May 14, 1997: Geri

OnlineHost: Your hosts tonight are Marilyn (AOLiveMC9) and Gary

(AOLiveMC10)

OnlineHost: Good evening! The Spice Girls take over America Online for their first-ever online conference this evening! Because of the band's astonishing popularity both in the U.S. and around the world, Virgin Recording Artists Spice Girls will use FIVE of AOL's conference auditoriums -- one for each girl!

OnlineHost: The unprecedented move coincides with the news that the UK acts' debut album, "Spice," has now sold over 11 million copies, certified double platinum in the U.S. alone! The Spice Girls' debut single, "Wannabe," topped the charts in 31 countries around the world, including a four-week stint at Number One in the USA. Their current single, "Say You'll Be There" appeared in stores May 6.

OnlineHost: In addition to live interaction with The Band, AOL members can also visit the Spice Girls area exclusively on America Online. The new area fully documents the rise and further rise of the all- girl British five-piece band with in-depth profiles of all the girls, excerpts from the album "Spice," exclusive audio and video downloadable treats, up-to-the-minute news of all their latest exploits and more!

OnlineHost: You are LIVE with Geri Estelle Halliwell, "Ginger Spice" of the SPICE Girls! Send your questions by selecting "interact."

AOLiveMC9: Welcome to AOL Spice Ginger!

SGGeri1: Hooray I'm in. Go on then, ask me anything.

Question: First, I just want to say you are a great artist. I was wondering do you ever get sick of promoting your record, when it already is a international hit?

SGGeri1: Not really we make it different every time. We always have a laugh.

AOLiveMC9: The next is from Xtreem:

Question: What are your fave TV programs?

SGGeri1: Come on don't be shy. I love old movies, but I love documentaries when they expose the real thing behind the scene, like world in action.

AOLiveMC9: Jazzman66 wants to know:

Question: Do you have a fan mail address? I would really like to send you something..

SGGeri1: I think send it to Virgin Records

AOLiveMC9: From Soccer258:

Question: Geri, I think you're the COOLEST Spice that ever lived! I wanted to tell you that I'm your #1 fan! I think your the greatest! Four of my friends and I chose which Spice we wanted to be, and right away I chose you! Your the greatest! Girls rule! Steff

SGGeri1: Well thanks, Steff. Come on people don't be shy. Oh you'll have to excuse that I'm a little slow a typing.

Question: From Coolyo: What is your favorite part of singing in the group? (the fans, the fame, the parties?

SGGeri1: Talking on the Internet, ha. Freedom of speech.

AOLiveMC9: LukeJEDI asks:

Question: Is it true that you are in the movie "Austin Powers?"

SGGeri1: That's a Mike Myers. No we're doing are own movie out in Dec.

AOLiveMC9: And Girlstar9 wants to know:

Question: Where do you get ideas for your songs?

SGGeri1: They based on our own experiences; love, friendship, sex ,life.

AOLiveMC9: From JerodF:

Question: How come we never see any of the musicians in your wonderful videos?

SGGeri1: We'll that's a good question cos we love playing with a band maybe next time.

AOLiveMC9: Skeri9088 asks:

Question: What did you do before you were a spice girl?

SGGeri1: Haven't you read the papers? My whole past is in them.

AOLiveMC9: Grlygrl19 asks about your next CD:

Question: Hi, I'm a big fan of Spice Girls, and I have the CD "Spice." I was wondering if y'all are coming out with another album soon, and if so, when?

SGGeri1: September

AOLiveMC9: This questions is from a big fan. It's from JspiceGir:

Question: Geri, how old were you when you started to sing?

SGGeri1: I guess I was kinda singing when I came out of my Ma's womb, or screaming girl power.

AOLiveMC9: From Lulu Spic:

Question: Geri, how do you feel about the way the press overreacted about the 'glamour modeling' shots that were printed in the tabs? I thought it was silly of them myself!

SGGeri1: Yeah, I agree completely. It's no big deal, it was my choice at the time. So long as you're in control of your destiny, then that's fine.

AOLiveMC9: BRC4EVER asks:

Question: Geri, can you tell us all about the movie, and will there be Spice Girls dolls (like Question: Barbies you know).

SGGeri1: Possibly the dolls will come, but they will be realistic that's for sure. As for the movie; yep, we've had a massive input on that, so hopefully you'll find it a blast.

AOLiveMC9: From MAT NOMIS:

Question: Who in the group is the most wild?

SGGeri1: Well that depends on when you catch us. Possibly Mel B, or me, as I am a professional bum pincher.

AOLiveMC9: From Erogers71:

Question: If you had the choice between love, money and fame, which would you choose? From Ethan, 17 in Baltimore.

SGGeri1: Well, fame and money, there's no guarantees, then again nor is there with love so I'll go with friendship, that's a little more reliable.

AOLiveMC9: Youngwons wants to know:

Question: And have you all been good friends for a long time?

SGGeri1: Yep I reckon we knew each other in a past life :)

AOLiveMC9: LSouza128 asks:

Question: What does Geri feel about other groups and media etc. picking on or making fun of the Spice Girls?

SGGeri1: I couldn't give a ****. Basically I've got a huge sense of humor and everyone's entitled to there own opinion, that's freedom of speech.

AOLiveMC9: And from Hot gem73:

Question: Where are you in the U.S.? Where are you performing your next concert?

SGGeri1: We're in New York doing Letterman, Rosie O'Donnell, touring 98. Oh balls, I've just been told off for swearing.

AOLiveMC9: From VsnOfLove:

Question: What is going to be the next single?

SGGeri1: At the moment were writing the new album. Come on you lot, ask me anything don't ask me milkshake questions. God, sorry my spelling has gone to pot.

AOLiveMC9: An interesting question from SAYAW:

Question: Geri, if you were given the chance to live forever, would you live forever?

SGGeri1: Yes, age is wisdom you'd best master. Life: how to be at one with every thing. Just like a Buddha sitting under a tree.

AOLiveMC9: ILCT1011 asks:

Question: How did you meet the other members in the group?

SGGeri1: Boring

AOLiveMC9: From Wotan01:

Question: Is the Spice Girl movie going to be a biography or what?

SGGeri1: Sorry, everyone, but time is of the essence, so lets talk. The movie is a celebration of movies, and is gonna take you up, down, its a thriller, comedy, adventure, its about us the fans.

AOLiveMC9: FellowLe asks:

Question: Any regrets in your career decisions so far?

SGGeri1: Je regret rien. Actually when your lying, on you're death's bed, it's only the things you didn't do that you regret. So, my advice to anyone is never think, if only just do it. Anyway, she who dares wins.

AOLiveMC9: From SF247:

Question: What do you look for in a Guy, age; preference; style; looks; schooling; things you want from him; your expectations.

SGGeri1: OK, I'm looking for the brain of Einstein, the body of Arnie, the wit of Rob Williams, and the style of Rudolph Valentino. Not a lot to ask. So, who are you? Are you sexy?

AOLiveMC9: DollyV197 asks:

Question: Hi, what other musicians do you admire?

SGGeri1: Elvis, Stevie Jackson, ABBA. I love anything and everything.

AOLiveMC9: Our next question is from SurfCrayz:

Question: Do you consider yourself a feminist?

SGGeri1: That's hard to say. Really I believe in female solidarity, "girl power." That's glamour with in. I respect anyone standing up for what they believe in, labels are dangerous. They breed preconceptions.

AOLiveMC9: Another from VsnOfLove:

Question: What are three words you would use to describe yourself?

SGGeri1: Well I'd like to keep my modesty, then again I'll be positive. So, eccentric, inquisitive, and psycho, friendly and loving. Oops that five words.

AOLiveMC9: We have time for one last question. It's from Groovy433:

Question: What is the most fun you have ever had on stage and where was it? Also, what happened that made it so fun?

SGGeri1: erm...erm I guess we made everyone do a Mexican wave the other day, but, there has been loads of times.

SGGeri1: I don't want to go, so, I'm gonna ramble on a bit.

SGGeri1: OK, do you lot spend your lives on the net? I have a PC at home and I surf for ages but no one ever believes me on who I am. Thanks for talking to me. I wish I could stay longer. You guys have been pretty cool. I would love to give you all a big kiss. I am sad to go.

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SGGeri1: Bye

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SGGeri1: Still here!

AOLiveMC10: Thank you Geri Estelle Halliwell for being here tonight, and special thanks to the audience members who sent in some GREAT questions!

AOLiveMC10: Good night, everyone!

SGGeri1: No, really gotta go.

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