Even the Rich Wondery

Geri Halliwell always wanted to be famous. She dreamed of escaping her life of poverty and being as well-known and loved as her favorite entertainers. So when she finds an ad for an all-new girl group, she's convinced it's her one shot at fame.

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After finding a manager who knows what they've got, Geri and the other Spice Girls watch in awe as their fame skyrockets over night. But all that attention means non-stop work — appearances, performances, and finally recording their second album. As the Spice Girls take on the world, Geri feels locked in her own life. And she's going to have to make a big move if she wants that to change.

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When Geri realizes she's outgrown "Ginger Spice" she knows that things have got to change. But looking out for herself means hurting her friends. And the hurt might be too big to cut through.

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Drag queen and actor Ella Vaday joins Brooke and Aricia to dish on all things Spice Girls! While competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Ella performed a girl group number in front of Emma Bunton (a.k.a. Baby Spice), and served a Sporty Spice look that was so good, Mel C. herself called Ella one of her all-time favorite Sporties. Ella’s telling us more about that competition, and the connection between the Spice Girls and drag culture. Plus, she spills her true feelings about the Viva Forever musical…it’s a spicy good time.

Céline Dion has been quietly battling Stiff Person Syndrome - a disorder that’s affected her ability to sing - since revealing the diagnosis in 2022. But this week, she sat down for a very candid interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb, in which she opened up about her intense struggle with SPS, her upcoming documentary, “I Am: Céline Dion,” and whether she’ll ever sing live again. There’s no denying she’s got a tough road ahead of her, but Céline is proving she’s a fighter. And she’s got the heart to go on.

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From her goth girl beginnings to her headline-grabbing love life, Angelina was always too edgy for Hollywood. But when Hollywood leaves her disappointed, she discovers a deeper purpose outside the industry as a humanitarian and adoptive mom. 

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