Girl Power! Platform shoes, big hair, skimpy outfits and catchy songs – the Spice Girls defined the 90s. Everyone still knows the words to ‘Spice Up Your Life’ and ‘Wannabe,’ whether willing to admit it or not. Every girl, along with her friends, made up their own version of the Spice Girls. With their recently announced reunion and tour, here’s a quick recap of what the group has been doing since their 2001 break up.

Real Name: Victoria Beckham

Better Known As: Posh Spice

What’s been going on?: Half of international super couple, Posh and Becks, with her hubbie soccer star David Beckham, the duo invaded America. David recently attempted to make soccer popular in the States by joining the Major Soccer League and took Posh with him to Los Angeles. Attracting 4.9 million viewers with her NBC reality show called ‘Victoria Beckham: Coming to America,’ the international style icon instantly attracted the tabloids with her trendsetting style and ice queen stare. Sadly, the reality show sparked more buzz than David’s brief appearance on the soccer field.

Fact: In 24 hours, Posh met David Beckham and Prince Charles.

Real Name: Geri Halliwell

Better Known As: Ginger Spice

What’s been going on?: Blamed in the press for the breakup of the group, Ginger did not waste any time before releasing her first solo record. Titled ‘Schizophonic,’ not to be confused with schizophrenic, Ginger toned down her red and blonde hair, and it generated three number-one hits on the UK charts. Ginger then released two other albums resulting in only one major hit, a cover of ‘It’s Raining Men.’ In 2007, Ginger signed a six-book deal with Macmillan Children’s Books. Ginger has given up on a solo career; maybe she finally realized that she needed the Spice Girls.

Fact: Ginger needs those platform shoes – She’s 5-foot-2.

Real Name: Melanie Chisholm

Better Known As: Sporty Spice

What’s been going on?: Long gone are the days of track suits and ponytails for Sporty. After the break up, her first solo record, Northern Star, went triple platinum in the UK selling 900,000 copies and producing two number-one songs. She followed this with three more albums, all mediocre, with the last two released by her record company, Red Girl Records. Not much else is known about the past few years in Sporty’s life, other than a list of rumored beaus including Anthony Kiedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Fact: Sporty should change her name to Tattoo Spice with a total of 11 tattoos.

Real Name: Emma Bunton

Better Known As: Baby Spice

What’s been going on?: Most Americans have not seen Baby Spice in a while, except for watching her struggle to find another spice to add to Prego pasta sauce. Unlike the other Spices, Baby hasn’t been seen in the American spotlight in quite some time. Since the Spice Girls took their break from the limelight, Baby Spice released three solo albums in Britain, creating seven top 10 hits. And also she gave birth to her first son. The birth was announced via her official Web site under the headline ‘Baby had a baby!’

Fact: Don’t fight with this Spice Girl – Baby Spice has a blue belt in karate.

Real Name: Melanie Brown

Better Known As: Scary Spice

What’s been going on?: It’s hard to recognize Scary Spice now. Without her ‘scary’ hair, she has come a long way from her Spice Girl days. After the break up, Scary had two solo albums, an autobiography and numerous acting gigs in Britain. However, she gained the most recognition as Eddie Murphy’s baby’s mama. Also, Scary joined the fifth season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and took second place in the show. If a paternity lawsuit and a stint on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ do not signify the end of a career, nothing else can.

Fact: Scary stole toilet paper and rocks from Nelson Mandela’s house.

Published on January 14, 2008 at 12:00 pm