Spice Girls was a British pop band. Spice Girls included: Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, and Emma Bunton. Victoria Beckham was born as Victoria Adams. The Spice Girls' motto was girl power. The nicknames of the Spice Girls were Posh Spice, Ginger Spice, Scary Spice, Sporty Spice, and Baby Spice. Victoria Beckham was Posh Spice. Geri Halliwell was Ginger Spice. Melanie Brown was Scary Spice. Melanie Chisholm was Sporty Spice. Emma Bunton was Baby Spice.

The Spice Girls sold over 100 million records. Auditioning happened then the band Spice Girls was created. Hundreds of women auditioned, but Victoria, Geri, Mel B, Mel C, and Emma were chosen to be the 5 Spice Girls. Spice Girls received a record deal with Virgin Records in July 1995. Spice Girls was formed in 1994. The greatest hit recorded by the Spice Girls up to date is "Wannabe". "Wannabe" was the first single released by the Spice Girls. "Wannabe" was released on 8 July 1996. Spice Girls released their first album Spice on 19 September 1996.

The album Spice sold 23 million copies worldwide. Five singles were released from the album Spice. They are in chronological order: "Wannabe", "Say You'll Be There", "2 Become 1", "Mama", and "Who Do You Think You Are". On 1 November 1997, Spice Girls released their second album Spiceworld. The album Spiceworld sold 14 million copies worldwide. Four singles were released from the album Spiceworld. They are in chronological order: "Spice Up Your Life", "Too Much", "Stop", and "Viva Forever". On 15 December 1997 Spice Girls released a film titled Spice World. In the film, the Spice Girls acted as themselves. At the worldwide box office, the film made $56 million out of a budget of $25 million.

The movie was a box office success. However, the film received negative reviews from critics. On 31 May 1998, Geri Halliwell left the band Spice Girls due to creative differences and depression. Next the 4 remaining Spice Girls recorded and released the single "Goodbye". "Goodbye" was released on 14 December 1998. "Goodbye" was a tribute to Geri Halliwell. "Goodbye" was later included in the album Forever, which is the third album by the Spice Girls. In 1998 Melanie Brown publicized that she was pregnant. Melanie Brown also publicized that she married a dancer named Jimmy Gulzer. Melanie Brown gave birth to her daughter, Phoenix Chi in February 1999. In 1998 Victoria Beckham publicized that she was pregnant. In 1999 Victoria Beckham gave birth to her son Brooklyn. Brooklyn's dad is David Beckham.

David Beckham was a footballer. Later that year Victoria Beckham married David Beckham in Ireland. Victoria's last name was changed to Beckham. By 1999 Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, and Melanie Chisholm became solo artists. Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell are solo artists as well. In 1999 Spice Girls recorded a song titled "My Strongest Suit" with Elton John and Tim Rice.

On 1 November 2000 Spice Girls released their third and last album, Forever. The album Forever sold 4 million copies worldwide. Three singles were released from the album Forever. They are in chronological order: "Goodbye", "Holler", and "Let Love Lead the Way". In December 2000, Spice Girls announced that they will be focusing on their solo careers. The band announced that they won't be disbanding. On 28 June 2007 all five Spice Girls announced that they will be reuniting.

On 5 November 2007 Spice Girls released their comeback single, "Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)". This single was included in the album Greatest Hits. The album Greatest Hits sold 1.7 million copies worldwide. Victoria Beckham is married to David Beckham, they have three sons and one daughter. Geri Halliwell has a daughter with screenwriter Sacha Gervasi. Geri Halliwell is married to Christian Horner, they have a son. Melanie Brown was married to Jimmy Gulzar they have one daughter. Melanie Brown was in a relationship with Eddie Murphy, they have one daughter. Melanie Brown was married to Stephen Belafonte, they have one daughter. Melanie Chisholm was in a relationship with Thomas Starr, they have one daughter

Emma Bunton is married to Jade Jones, they have two sons. Among greatest awards won by Spice Girls includes: three American Music Awards, four Billboard Music Awards and one MTV Video Music Award. Spice Girls are a pop culture phenomenon. Spice Girls are pop music goddesses. Spice Girls exude glamour. Spice Girls are impressively fashionable. The influence of Spice Girls over the world is evident.

Jamil Khan is an artist, photographer and journalist. He is also Creative Producer, Gallery Cosmos.

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