The Spice Girls arrived early at the GM Place arena in Vancouver to prepare for the concert, and the atmosphere backstage was very relaxed. We even spotted the girls wandering around in their specially-designed tracksuits and dressing gowns complete with their Spice nicknames on their backs. Before the show began, the girls sat down backstage with the world’s press for radio, television and print interviews so look out today and this week for those articles appearing in your national media. read more

Mel B breaks world record in Spice City
Mel B led a world record attempt in Spice City Toronto yesterday for the most mobile phones ringing in unison. Hundreds of Spice Girls fans flocked to the Eaton Centre in Toronto to see Mel B and join in the Virgin Mobile event. Smashing the previous record set in 2001, when 254 people rang their mobile phones, yesterday 558 fans with phones in hand took part; all playing the Spice Girls debut hit Wannabe as their ringtone. read more

HAVE YOU GOT HEADLINES YET?
There are just three days to go until BBC Children In Need but have you downloaded the Spice Girls new single yet? Every copy of Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) that is sold will help BBC Children In Need in its aim to top last year’s total of 33million. read more

WE RE IN ILLINOIS
The Spice Girls are in Chicago, ready for tonight s show at the United Center. The girls were impressed with the loud audiences in New Jersey, so the challenge is now on for the crowds in Illinois to match those cheers. There are just nine shows left on The Return Of The Spice Girls tour now. After Chicago, the girls head to Detroit and then return to New York City for their show at Madison Square Gardens. read more

SPICE GIRLS CROWNED ICONS
The Spice Girls were the toast of the 95.8 Capital Awards today, when they picked up the coveted Icon Award. Emma and Melanie C attended the ceremony to collect their trophy, and they told thespicegirls.com: We re really proud to be at the Capital Awards to support Help A London Child. It s really special to receive this award after all these years and be recognised by the industry for our achievements. read more

SEE THE GIRLS BACKSTAGE
Here s a chance to watch the Spice Girls backstage at The O2 Arena in London, preparing for The Return Of The Spice Girls show. Hear what they have to say in the make-up room and see them making their way to the stage. See more Spice Video

Geri writes this week from rehearsals
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FIRST LIVE CONCERT FOOTAGE
Earlier this week, TV news channels screened exciting clips of the Spice Girls s first show in Vancouver. The TV stations were only able to show limited parts of the footage, but thespicegirls.com can now exclusively show it all! Here are clips from the first concert, showing the pre-show press conference, plus parts of Spice Up Your Life and Stop live on stage.

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