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Spice Girls

The Spice Girls burst onto the global music scene in the mid-90s with a blend of pop energy, catchy tunes, and a self-styled "Girl Power" philosophy that became emblematic of the era. Formed in 1994 in the United Kingdom, the group was comprised of five members: Melanie Brown ("Scary Spice"), Melanie Chisholm ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria Beckham ("Posh Spice"). They became a cultural phenomenon with the release of their debut single "Wannabe" in 1996, which catapulted them to international fame and became a defining anthem of the decade. Their debut album, "Spice", went on to sell over 31 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums by a female group in history.

As the millennium approached, the Spice Girls expanded their discography with albums like "Spiceworld" and "Forever", although the latter saw the group continue as a quartet following Halliwell's departure in 1998. Despite internal tensions and the shifting musical landscape, the Spice Girls remained a fixture in pop culture, embarking on sold-out tours and even starring in their own feature film, "Spice World". They briefly reunited in 2007, releasing the single "Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)", and once again in 2019 for a UK tour that reignited the spark of Spice Mania. Over the years, the Spice Girls have been celebrated for their contributions to music, fashion, and for being pioneers of female empowerment in the entertainment industry. With recent releases such as "Spiceworld (25th Anniversary)" and "Wannabe 25", the legacy of the Spice Girls continues to endure, reminding fans both old and new of the undiminished allure of their spirited pop and unwavering message of friendship and fierceness.

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