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Archives • October 2000 News 31st October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> #1 In US Melanie C's official site is reporting that "I Turn To You" has gone to #1 in the US Dance Charts. This is not reflected on the Billboard online dance charts yet. Congratulations Mel! 30th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Spice Update! The Official Spice Girls Homepage has been updated with the following message: N..N...N...N...Number 1 for the Ninth Time!! 'Oh-my-god! We're so pleased we're number 1, we want to say a massive thanks to all our fans for being so loyal. It's always fantastic to be number 1 and we'll all be celebrating with friends. This time it is a little bit extra special, because we've been out of the public eye for a little while. We were really nervous as you never know if you're going to be welcomed back - but you lot are great!!! Emma on getting to Number 1 this week-end. The Spice Girls are moving up that league of number 1's with more than even the Rolling Stones! Only the Beatles (17), Elvis(17) and Sir Cliff Richard (14) to go! The number 1's so far : Wannabe, Say You'll Be There, 2 Become 1, Mama/Who Do You Think You Are, Spice Up your Life, Too Much, Viva Forever, Goodbye and now Holler/Let Love Lead the Way. 30th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel Bashes 'Life After getting their new single to #1, Mel C was asked (as were the other girls in separate interviews), what she thought of the Westlife "competition", and their remarks that the Spice Girls are "finished". Mel said: "They said we were finished. Well, how do they like them apples? We're as big as ever. All they do is get their marketing men to work out what it takes to get to number one. It doesn't mean anything any more. For me, it's all about the music." 29th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Holler! "Holler" has entered the Australian Singles Chart at #2. It was beat out by Spiller's "Groovejet" - yep, that song AGAIN! 29th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Holler is #1!!! "Holler/Let Love Lead The Way" has entered the UK Singles Chart at #1!!! This is the Spice Girls' 9th #1 single and first in two years! Around 150,000 copies of the single were sold this first week. 29th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Eating Disorder In the December issue of Q Magazine(UK), Melanie C admits that she has had an eating disorder that has led her into depression(Story). Melanie would be a binge-eater, and would run six miles and go to the gym for two to three hours most days. If she was too busy with recording to find time for the gym, she wouldn't eat that day. It finally became so severe that she had to go to her doctor for help and the other Spice Girls became increasingly worried by her thin appearance. The disorder was the real reason she was prescribed the anti-depressant Prozac. Mel now says that she realizes she is overweight. She says: "I'm not happy with my weight. I am overweight for my frame and height but I've got a healthier mind and I'd rather have that. I always felt not good, or not pretty enough, or I didn't have a good enough body, to be a Spice Girl. Not good enough to be famous. I've never liked myself, and I've always had self-doubt, so I thought if I'm as fit as I can be and thin then maybe I'll be good enough. Eventually I was just living on fruit and vegetables, steamed or raw. There was no fat in my diet, no protein, no carbohydrates. I even stopped eating potatoes and didn't drink alcohol for three years. Then it all started catching up on me, I was so severely underweight. And I would avoid going out to dinner because I had this horrible secret to hide." 27th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Forever More There is apparently a new Spice Girls DVD coming out on November 13th called Forever More. No info as to what it is exactly, maybe the Earl's Court Christmas concert DVD that they said was going to come out. Either way, you can order it now at Amazon.co.uk. Thanks bok. 27th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Japan Forever will be available for purchase in stores in Japan on November 1st. Thanks Dmitri. 25th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Lyrics The master of lyrics, MikeMGMVE of Girls On Film, has already transcribed the whole Forever album which was released this past Monday on the Internet. Here is the link to the lyrics. 23rd October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Holler/LLLTW Released/ Site Update The Spice Girls' first single in two years - Holler / Let Love Lead The Way - is officially released as of today in the UK!! It is available for purchase right now in most of Europe, Asia, and Australia! Go get it.... This was mailed out on the official mailing list: Hey everyone!!! It's your friendly neighbourhood Spice Girls here! How's things with you? Life couldn't be more hectic at Spice HQ these days... Melanie C's tour is finally finished and she's just getting used to being in the same city two days running... Melanie B's back from a quick trip to Japan promoting her gorge new album... and now we're all together again with a stack of TV shows to do... and our single's finally coming out in the UK on Monday!! To celebrate we've got a fab new website under wraps... you'll be able to see it at the normal address that's http://c3.vmg.co.uk/spicegirls/ from the end of next week (27 October)... and we've got loads of goodies to give away, plus mixes to play, Spicey wallpaper to show you... and of course vids, music and mixes aplenty--so please join us!! Next week also sees the last of our current stash of webchats taking place -- yep, Ms Victoria Beckham will be at your beck and call next Wednesday at 6pm (UK time), so send her a question now... or enter our special competition to eavesdrop on the whole thing, by travelling up to our record company to meet Vic at the chat! http://c3.vmg.co.uk/spicegirls/ Don't forget you can also check out whether we answered yours or your mates' questions during our other chats... click thru to see the sessions the rest of us have already done. You've asked some amazing questions--you lot must have weird dreams that's all we can say! but we've really enjoyed answering them... thanks to everyone who's taken part and sorry to everyone whose question went unanswered... believe us, we had the best time ever reading them http://c3.vmg.co.uk/spicegirls/ Apart from online, this is where you'll be able to catch us in the next couple of weeks... in the meantime, hope you enjoy the single... thanks for letting us into your lives... you're a very special bit of ours!! Spice on your net and tv set! 21 October CD:UK, Holler performance/ also Pepsi Pop TV
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love peace and girl power! melanie b, melanie c, emma and victoria x x x x 21st October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel at G.A.Y/ Chart Melanie C will be performing at London club G.A.Y. on November 25th. Thanks Neil W. Also, Melanie C's dance hit, "I Turn To You", is at #2 this week in the US Billboard Dance/Club chart!! 21st October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> TFI SpiceDay Spice Girls will be replacing Chris Evans as hosts of Channel 4's TFI Friday talk show for the first of the last six episodes on November 10th! 18th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> TMF Awards Mel B and Mel C are both scheduled to perform at this year's TMF Awards(Belgium) on October 28th. Mel C is also nominated for Best International Singer (Female) and "Never Be The Same Again" is up for Best Video. Other performers at the event will be Ronan Keating, Five, Westlife, Bomfunk MC's, Kylie Minogue, and more. Thanks Stijn. 17th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> TOTP Chat/ New Tattoos Melanie C had a webchat on the Top Of The Pops website just a little while ago. You can go read the transcript there. Here is a local copy of it as well: Thanks to Angie Hung. Looks like Melanie C has added two new tattoos to her collection. Each tattoo is a Chinese symbol on the inside wrist of each of her hands. The one on her left wrist means love and the one on her right means happiness. She told this to everyone the first time at her Amsterdam concert. Thanks Margot. 15th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> NS Chart Melanie C's album Northern Star is at #25 this week, whilst Melanie B's solo debut album Hot has entered the UK charts at #28- on it's first week of release... 13th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel C Treated For Depression Last night it was revealed that Melanie C is being treated for depression. She went to see a doctor and has been on prescription drugs for about a month. Melanie told The Mirror (UK):
Causes of the depression are said to be recent scrutiny over her weight, her love life, and the pressures of fame. Sources close to Melanie said:
A spokesperson for Spice Girls was asked about the situation and responded:
13th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> New Tour Dates/ Charts The Offical Melanie C Homepage has posted new tour dates for January & February of 2001. "I Turn To You" continues to rise in the US Dance/Club charts, this week at #5 from last week's #8! Thanks Crazy Boricua. 12th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel C Chat Transcript Incase you missed the chat last night with Melanie C on the official Spice Girls website, here is a local transcript of it. Don't forget to stop back at the official site next Wednesday for the Emma chat! 8th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel C On Weight Melanie C talked to University of East Anglia's student magazine about her weight gain allegations saying:
4th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> New Boyfriend ::Rumour Warning:: Sporty Spice Melanie C has a new boyfriend! She's pulling the famous go-out-with-someone-on-tour-with-you routine :P Her new boyfriend is supposedly lead singer of Tomcat, the band that opens for Melanie C on her tour. His name is Dan Williams(22) and the two have allegedly been inseperable since the third day of the tour, which started four weeks ago. A "close friend of Dan" said:
::Rumour Warning:: 4th October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel C Fat Claims The British press is once again all over Melanie C about her supposed weight gain recently. They apparently all noticed this at the same time when at her concert in London on Sunday, and at the MTV Europe Music Awards Nominations on Monday. Mel has denied allegations of weight gain saying that she is the same weight as she always was. Here are some of the nice (sarcasm) things the British press have been saying over the last couple days:
2nd October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Nominations/ Charts/ Re-release Melanie C along with Robbie Williams lead in the number of nominations for the 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards. It was revealed that she is nominated for three categories this morning at a ceremony at the Mayfair Club in London. Here are the categories with nominees that Mel is in:
Best Female Artist
Best Song
Best New Act Melanie C's song "I Turn To You" is up a few notches this week to #19 on the Billboard Dance/Club Chart, from last week's #27. Thanks Nate. Melanie C's debut album Northern Star will be re-released in the United States on October 10th with a bonus track and "I Turn To You" & "Never Be The Same Again" will be the single mixes. 1st October 2000 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Concert Webcasts Today's Melanie C Concert in London will be webcast on Tuesday (Oct 3) at 7pm(UK) on this VirtueTV page. --End Of News-- |
