The Spice Girlshave given their fans what they really, really want — a new tour!
The big news came in the form of an elaborate video reveal shared to the Spice Girls’ Twitter account, in which the ladies staged a global television takeover.
XIX Entertainment
Geri Halliwell Horner,who famously split from the Spice Girls in 1998, also expressed her joy. “I am so excited, together we celebrate girl power with our fans and the next generation and everyone is welcome,” she shared in the announcement. “Hold tight it’s gonna be fun.”
However, the world-famous quintet will be a foursome this time around.Victoria Beckham(a.k.a. Posh Spice) is unable to participate due to other business commitments, including her fashion line.
RELATED VIDEO: Spice Up Your Life! London Opens Spice Girls Exhibition
“Being in the Spice Girls was a hugely important part of my life and I wish my girls so much love and fun as they go back on tour,” the 44-year-old mogul said in the statement. “I know they will put on an amazing show and the fantastic fans past and present are going to have a wonderful time!”
Beckham posted a longer note on Instagram, writing, “Today marks a special day for the girls as they announce the first tour dates since we performed together in 2012!”
Meanwhile, her palGary Madatyanchanneled Beckham’s husbandDavidin a soccer jersey and hoisted a sign that read “Please Please Please Do It for the Spice Fans Bitch.”
Pop singer Jess Glynne has been tapped to serve as the Spice Girls’ opening act on the upcoming tour.
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. British local time, 5:30 a.m. EST.
source: people.com
