Mel B's display of affection with husband in hotel bar

Former Spice Girl Mel B and husband Stephen Belafonte have never been shy about displaying their love for each other.

But even die-hard romantics might have been left queasy by their performance last night as they pawed at each other in a hotel bar.

Fuelled by a glass or two of champagne, they indulged in a number of very passionate public clinches.

Embrace: Mel B and husband Stephen Belafonte kiss passionately at the May Fair hotel last night

Cheeky! Stephen Belafonte grabs his wife's bottom as the pair share a kiss at the May Fair hotel bar

The pair were seen kissing in the middle of the May Fair hotel in London last night – with Mr Belafonte at one point cheekily grabbing his wife’s bottom.

They were socialising with friends – who could be forgiven for feeling awkward as the couple openly enjoyed each other’s company.

However, Mel B, 34, looked as though she may have been enjoying herself a little too much – and could be feeling worse for wear today.

Kiss: Mel B and Stephen Belafonte get intimate

The former Scary Spice was seen heckling and shouting as she spent a few hours quaffing bubbly.

Embarrassingly, she was also seen attempting to seductively devour a strawberry while standing at the hotel bar.

Mel B was obviously in an affectionate mood - also grabbing musician Mark Ronson for a hug when she bumped into him on the way to the bar.

Affectionate: Mel B grabs Mark Ronson for a hug

Mel B's hips disappear in new advert

Mel B's slimmed down body may be noticeably leaner than her Spice Girl heyday, but these newly released photos from Ultimo seem too good to be true.

The 33-year-old's hips appear out of proportion with the rest of her toned and trim body, leading to suggestions than the picture may have been airbrushed.

The line-free face and stretch mark-clear body of the mother-of-two may also lead to the suggestion that some computer work may have been done on the photograph.

Is this the worse piece of air brushing ever? Mel B looks fabulous, but not natural, in her new photo shoot for Ultimo

Mel, aka Scary Spic, threatened to sue Loaded magazine eight years ago when they airbrushed out her bikini from a cover shoot and replaced it with a swarm of bees over her private parts.

Today her body is looking better than ever, and she recently said she was 'seriously considering' a £1 million offer to pose for Playboy.

But first she plans to renew her wedding vows with husband Stephen Belafonte this month in Egypt.

And with curves: Singer Mel shows off her figure on the red carpet

Mel B took over from Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding as the face and body of Ultimo in May after signing a reported £500,000 deal.

The couple married during a secret ceremony in Las Vegas in June 2007 but are planning to invite family and friends this time around.

Ultimo also released pictures of model Melinda Messenger in a shoot for their D to G cup range.

The 36-year-old's perfect skin and flawless appearance suggest her photos may have also been retouched.

Has this been retouched? Melinda messenger in a sultry pose from the promotional photoshoot

Mel B does a Geri as she flaunts her newly toned figure in a white bikini

As she walks on the Malibu beach in her tiny white bikini Mel B flaunts a toned figure that any new mother would be proud to own.

But the photos, released by publicists as she launched her new fitness DVD, seem strangely familiar.

The former Spice Girls's outift and pose are reminiscent of those of her former bandmate Geri Halliwell after her dramatic weight loss in 2001.

Mel B shows off her newly toned body on a Miami beach as she launches her first ever fitness DVD, Totally Fit, which will be released on December 29

Geri's photos were a sensation, with people clamouring to find out how she had lost her weight. She put it down to yoga, and launched a successful Yoga DVD to cash in on the interest.

Perhaps Mel B is hoping for a similar effect as she walks her dog in Malibu.

The 33-year-old mother of two has announced the launch of her first fitness DVD, Totally Fit, which will be released on December 29.

Mel B's beach photo is similar to one of Geri, right, taken at her thinnest

Melanie Brown turn to shine at Fashion Week

The Spice Girls are causing quite a stir at New York Fashion Week.

First Victoria Beckham set tongues wagging when she revealed her daring new haircut.

Then Mel B turned heads when she dazzled in sexy Ultimo underwear... but unlike Posh Spice Mel B actually got to strut her stuff on the catwalk.

Strutting her stuff: Mel B models a corset with Ultimo creator Michelle Mone at New York's Metropolitan Pavilion today

Wearing a skintight purple corset from the lingerie range the 32-year-old revealed her stunning figure and plenty of her ample cleavage.

But the former Spice Girl stopped short of modelling the undergarments - opting instead for a tight-fitting black pencil skirt and high heels.

Husband, 32-year-old film producer Stephen Belafonte, looked on proudly as she took her turn with the models on the runway.

Michelle Mone, 36, co-founder of MJM International and creator of Ultimo, said: 'The show was a huge success and Mel looked incredible.

Revealing: The underwear showed off Mel's shapely figure

'The auditorium was jam-packed and everyone was really impressed with the collection, so I couldn’t be happier. I just can’t believe it’s all over.'

Mel B, the current face and body of Ultimo, said: 'The show was fantastic. I was so nervous, but as soon as I stepped out on to the catwalk the nerves went out the window.

'All the girls looked great in the lingerie and did Ultimo and Michelle proud - it was a great day.'

Guests of honour: Mel and husband producer Stephen Belafonte

Other highlights of the show, attended by the crème de la crème of the fashion world, included a guest appearance from US Olympian swimmer Amanda Beard and models clad in mini-tartan kilts.

The show took place at New York’s historic Metropolitan Pavilion.

Other designers to appear at this week’s event include DKNY, Philip Lim, Diesel Black Gold, Hervé Léger and Rock & Republic.

Since launching in 1999, Ultimo has become the biggest designer lingerie brand in the UK.

Picture perfect: Mel and her film producer husband

Mel signed a deal with the underwear label in April this year, following in the footsteps of ex-Ultimo stars Sarah Harding, 26, of Girls Aloud, and Penny Lancaster, 36.

Of course Victoria Beckham made sure she got her share of the limelight at New York Fashion Week.

As well as shocking onlookers with her new ultra-short hairstyle, she launched her first fashion collection based entirely upon her own personal style to a handful of fashion's elite editors.

Pixie crop: Victoria Beckham revealed her new haircut at the Marc Jacobs show

Mel B:Does my bum look big in this?

It's the question every man dreads, but some more than most.

But maybe it's one that Mel B's husband Stephen Belafonte may have had to answer upon occasion - especially if she insists on wearing such skin-tight leggings.

The former Spice Girl showed off her gravity-defying form in the lycra pants last night as she dined out in Hollywood.

Does my bottom look big? Mel B reveals her gravity-defying bottom in a pair of skin-tight leggings in Hollywood last night

Round as a pound: Mel's well-honed derrière makes for an arresting sight

Mel's honed physique is one of the reasons why she was chosen to replace Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, 25, as the face and body of Ultimo.

A source from the company said: 'We were blown away by the great shape she is in and desperate to land her.

'Mel B has never been bigger.'

At the time, the mother-of-two Mel said: 'I am over the moon to become the Face and Body of Ultimo lingerie.

'When Michelle Mone asked me, I was ecstatic.

'I was so excited, but slightly nervous. I had never modelled lingerie before.

'The photoshoot in LA was fantastic. Ultimo lingerie gives you a superb shape and is so comfortable with sexy styles in every collection.

'I took every set home with me.'

Let's hope it included a thong!

Mel B turns her back on Britain as she admits she prefers US soaps to Corrie and 'Enders

After living in Los Angeles for five years, Mel B has turned her back on British soap operas EastEnders and Coronation Street in favour of the US counterparts.

The former Spice Girl gushes about her love for daytime soap opera All My Children in a brief promo for American TV network ABC.

Dressed in a skin-tight, plunging black dress and heels, the 33-year-old Leeds native dances around and gesticulates as she describes the theme of the soap.

Soap fan: Mel B reveals her love for All My Children in the quirky TV advert

Throwing around words such as 'lover', 'cheater', 'unfaithful', 'brat' and 'playmate', Mel B admits her weakness for the cheesy soap.

To a backdrop of Nikka Costa's song Everybody's Got Their Something, Mel B admits - in her broad Leeds accent - that her 'something' is All My Children, affectionately known as AMC.

She said: 'Everybody's got their something... and my something is All My Children.'

All My Children has been going for more than 37 years and has featured such Hollywood stars as Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mischa Barton and Kelly Ripa.

Unfaithful: An enthusiastic Mel B shouts about one of the soap opera's themes

While Mel's appointment to advertise a soap may be a surprise to some, it could be seen as fitting given the dramatic events of her life over the past two years.

In December 2006, pregnant Mel was humiliated when her ex-boyfriend Eddie Murphy publicly questioned the paternity of their daughter Angel Iris, who was born the following April.

On Dutch TV show TRL, he said: 'I don't know whose child that is until it comes out and has a blood test. You shouldn't jump to conclusions, sir.'

Kiss off: Mel B blows a kiss to demonstrate the romantic storylines of the show

Following Angel's birth and a DNA test, Eddie publicly acknowledged he was the baby's father.

Just weeks after announcing they were no longer together, Eddie went public with his new girlfriend Tracey Edmonds, who said they had been dating for several months.

While Mel soon moved on to find happiness with her now-husband Stephen Belafonte, who she married in June 2007 after a whirlwind romance, Eddie's marriage to Tracey lasted just two weeks.

Mel's career is continuing to go from strength to strength since Angel's birth.

After appearing on US talent show Dancing With The Stars, Mel is now hosting reality show The Singing Office and recently launched a fashion line Catty Couture.

Eyeful: Mel B reveals her impressive cleavage as she rants about 'cheaters'

Skinny Spice: Mel B reveals her dramatic weight loss

Former Spice Girl Mel B cut a lean figure in Hollywood yesterday as she arrived for an appearance on US chat show Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Despite coming off tour months ago, the singer looks to have kept up her fitness regime, her toned physique neatly wrapped in a daring black frock.

Lean: Mel B, stepping out in Hollywood, has slimmed down since 2007

The 33-year-old sees a personal trainer for a 90-minute training sessions six days a week and also practises Capoeira - the Brazilian martial art - and yoga.

Aside from her punishing exercise schedule, Mel B is also working on a solo album, a clothing line and is considering taking a role in a Broadway version of Legally Blonde on Broadway.

And there's another project in the works too - a baby with husband Stephen Belafonte.

She says: 'We definitely want children. Not just yet - I think in a few years, definitely.'

Mel already has a nine-year-old daughter Phoenix with ex Jimmy Gulzar and a 15-month-old daughter Angel with actor Eddie Murphy.

Turning heads: The singer looked glamorous in a plunging black frock

Forgotten something, Mel B? Lingerie model wears revealing dress... but no bra

As the face of a lingerie firm, one would expect Mel B to be more diligent about her choice of clothing.

But the former Spice Girl today threw caution to the wind and decided that she didn't need the support for her full figured bust line.

Melanie, 32, arrived in Monte Carlo for the 38 Film Festival wearing a gorgeous fitted white satin mini dress that put her cleavage on display.

Bra-less: Mel B poses during the 48th Monte Carlo television festival but it appears as if the lingerie model has forgotten her bra

However, with no bra under her very low cut dress her breast could give any glamour model a run for their money.

Only a few weeks ago, Melanie became the new face for lingerie company Ultimo and was featured in a sexy lingerie and swim wear campaign, but it appears as if she had forgotten this.

Let's just hope that the bra was the only piece of lingerie that she forgot to put on this morning.

Although not a major fashion faux pas, her heaving bust were clearly noticeable on her slim body.

Mel B as the new face and body of Ultimo lingerie

With dollar bills poking out the top of her trousers, Mel B takes lap-dancer look too far

With a few dollar bills tucked into the top of her revealing jogging bottoms, Mel B could be taking the lap-dancer look a little too far.

Or the low-rise, clingy, pocketless trousers could just be another way of showing off her slim figure which she's managed to keep since starring on US TV show Dancing With The Stars.

Hands full: Mel B puts her money on display after buying coffees in LA yesterday

Either way, the Spice Girl certainly had her hands full – juggling two cups of coffee while talking on the phone – in Los Angeles yesterday.

Although the sun was shining, the 32-year-old could have needed the sunglasses and such a major caffeine boost after having a late one with husband Stephen Belafonte.

The couple were snapped the night before leaving Madeo restaurant after having dinner together.

Caffeine fix: The Spice Girl shows off her slim waste with low-cut jogging bottoms

But the morning-after-the-night-before, Mel B – who had baby Angel Iris with ex-boyfriend actor Eddie Murphy - looked a little bit worse for wear – opting for comfy black Ugg boots rather than heels.

Perhaps they were awake until the early hours planning their second wedding which is apparently taking place next month after their “quickie” ceremony in Las Vegas last year.

'Smoking hot' Mel B heats up Miami in a skimpy white bikini

After a gruelling world tour, Mel B is kicking up her heels on a romantic getaway with her husband Stephen Belafonte.

With her sequinned costumes and vertiginous heels a thing of the past, the former Spice Girl slipped in to a simple skimpy white bikini for a day of lounging by the pool.

The 32-year-old, who is staying at an exclusive resort in Miami, spent the sun-drenched afternoon sipping champagne, smoking and cosying up to the Hollywood producer.

Smoking hot: Mel B enjoys a cigarette and a glass of wine as she soaks up the sun in Miami yesterday

Miami vice: Mel B relaxes pool side with a cigarette and a glass of champagne

Kicking up her heels: the singer lounges by the pool in a luxury resort

And if she was concerned about her ongoing child support battle with former lover Eddie Murphy, it didn't show.

The singer has been locked in a public feud with the Beverly Hills Cop star, who has refused to have any contact with their 11-month-old daughter Angel.

The row has surfaced again with new reports claiming the comedian believes he was trapped into having a baby.

Summer loving: Mel cosies up to her husband Stephen Belafonte

During their short lived relationship, which ended in 2006, Mel B assured the star she was on birth control, according to a US publication.

"What was supposed to be a casual relationship ended with her having his baby and taking him to court for millions," a source told The National Enquirer.

Despite the bitter split, Mel B waisted no time moving on - she married Belafonte in August last year in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas.

Spice Girls cancel their world tour 'after both the Mels quit

The Spice Girls have cancelled their world tour after just two months of performances and two continents amid reports of poor ticket sales.

So far, they have performed in the UK, Canada, the US and in Madrid and Cologne in Europe.

But instead of playing dates in Australia, Argentina, and China the five will finish the reunion tour in Toronto on February 26.

Mel B and Mel C are said to be fed up of the reunion tour

In the run up to the tour Victoria reportedly tried to eat more to deal with the group's dance regime

However, despite citing family commitments as their reason for cutting the tour short, sources close to the group say the two Mels did not want to continue.

After they were presented with a new tour schedule the friend said to the Daily Mirror: "Mel B wasn't having any of it. She misses her husband and children and said she couldn't go on. She's also been flooded with US offers after her success on Dancing With Stars.

"Mel C agreed it was time to call it a day. She was the least excited about it. She also feared it might jeopardise her solo career."

Officially, a spokesman for the girls said: "Sadly the tour needs to come to an end by the end of February due to family and personal commitments for Emma, Geri, Mel B, Melanie C and Victoria.

The groups stuck loosely to the characters they had when they first formed: Ginger, Sporty, Baby, Posh and Scary

"It was announced in June that, as well as the Europe and the US, the girls planned to visit Australia, China, South Africa and Argentina.

"Due to the phenomenal demand for tickets in the UK and the US along with the touring logistics for such a massive production it was not possible to fit everything in.

Sparkling: The Spice Girls' London shows were sold-out show in London

"As the girls return to normal family life and the kids go back to school they are reviewing all the options. Who knows what the future might bring."

The Spice Girls said: "We've had such an amazing time over the last three months.

"It's been incredible being back together and seeing our fans again.

"We want to thank everyone who came to see us. It was all so mad the first time round, so we've really been able to appreciate it properly this time.

The Spice Girls will be dissapointing fans in three continents by cancelling the rest of their tour dates

"There have been so many highlights and good times that we know it will be hard to be apart after Toronto.

"Really sorry if we didn't get to see you this time round. We all have other commitments in our lives now but who knows what will happen next."

The tour was originally meant to last until June but the dates in Cape Town, Buenos Aires, Beijing and Sydney were first cancelled apparently so the group could play extra nights in London. They had not been rescheduled.

The spokesman told the Mail then: "The plan is for these dates to happen."

But last night the spokesman admitted: "The decision came out of America. The girls want to get back to their families - it's not about lack of demand.

"Sorry - we appear to have been duped."

Mel B grabs a handful of Victoria's breast assets

Mel B spiced up the girlband's latest show by getting hands on with Victoria Beckham.

The 32-year-old singer grabbed a handful of her bandmate's boob at last night's show at the London O2 Arena.

Mel B goes in for a quick squeeze

The newly wed also declared to a startled audience that she had enjoyed 'lots of sex' over the Christmas break. "So that's why you are walking like that," Mel C quipped in response.

Scary Spice also performed a sexy solo brandishing a whip and writhing over a man plucked from the audience.

Meanwhile Geri Halliwell shocked the Sunday family audience by declaring 'F*** Mondays' during a chat between songs about the end of the Christmas holidays. When the other Spice Girls admonished her that there were children in the audience she responded: 'F*** school!'

The Girls are back on stage after a Christmas break

But the 99 per cent female audience still screamed their appreciation for the fading pop legends, singing along to their mid-nineties classics and dancing in the aisles.

The breakthrough single Wannabee got the biggest cheer towards the end of the two hour set. The humming atmosphere was in marked contrast to the Spice Girls' previous shows in Las Vegas, where they played to half-empty arenas.

Despite this Mel C said they are still enjoying being on tour: "In fact, the show has got even more exciting, we are having a ball and our audiences seem to be getting better and better," she said.

Mel C believes the Spice Girls latest performances have been even more exciting

The crowds also queued in their hundreds to buy over-priced 'official' merchandise including £15 programmes and £30 t-shirts.

After the London dates, the tour will move on to Manchester and then back to the US.

Spice Girls have creche installed at the O2

The Spice Girls have had a creche installed at the O2 ahead of their 17 nights of sell-out gigs.

The group - who, with the exception of Melanie Chisholm, are all now mothers - have requested the facility so their small army of child-minders can keep the children occupied during their two-hour concerts, which start tomorrow.

An insider said: "They all want their babies close by and looked after, so their nannies also come with the package."

Baby Spice: Mel carries Angel Iris who will be part of the Spice Girl entourage along with Posh, Geri and Emma's children

Promoters have also had to hire a doctor to keep an eye on Emma Bunton's ankle which she sprained in Las Vegas.

Among the audience for the opening night will be David Beckham and Sir Richard Branson, who lent them a plane - dubbed Spice One - to fly in from the US.

All five have submitted a rider asking for a regular supply of light salads, steamed fish and fresh fruit.

Spice mums: The Spice Girls - with the exception of Mel C - want to bring their Spice Babies to the show - so have had a creche installed at London's O2 arena for their 17-date run

Geri Halliwell has asked for Evian and Melanie Brown will have sparkling spring water.

Chisholm wants a kettle in her dressing room, Emma Bunton will have scented candles, slippers and flowers while Victoria Beckham's fridge will be replenished daily with edamame soya beans.

Mel B kicks up her heels after landing another perfect score

Mel B landed yet another perfect score during her latest turn on Dancing with the Stars, and while she was straight back into rehearsals the following day, she still managed to kick up her heels in celebration.

The Spice Girl playfully practised her new routine with partner Maksim Chmerkowskiy, entertaining onlookers as she laughed and joked her way through the session.

Nice legs, shame about the outfit: Mel B is proving to be a hit on the US version of Strictly Come Dancing after she attained another perfect set of scores

Her casual look - Ugg boots, sweat pants and a vest - was in stark contrast to her get up on the show just hours earlier.

She was dubbed "Dominatrix Spice" after she took to the stage in black bra and barely-there hot pants to perform the Bossanova.

Fooling around: Mel enjoys some downtime on the set of the US TV show with hunky partner Maksim Chmerkowskiy

It wasn't just her outfit that was impressive - she scored full marks for the routine, her second perfect score for the series.

The 32-year-old admitted she was struggling to juggle her Dancing with the Stars sessions with her Spice Girls rehearsals.

Dominatrix: Mel took to the stage in black bra and barely-there hot pants to perform the Bossanova

She said: "I've got Dancing with the Stars and then in addition to that I'm learning 20 songs and 20 routines for the Spice Girls tour.

"I think because we're training late at night it's a little more difficult to grasp hold of the steps.

"The expectations are really high. I just hope that we can do it."

Mel B has won over legions of U.S. fans with her appearance on the popular show, and she is now tipped to win the competition.

Mel B blasted by dance judge for having 'mouth like a trucker

The scariest of the Spices, Mel B, was left open-mouthed and after Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie-Ann Inaba said the Leeds beauty had a 'mouth like a truck driver'.

Mel B looked less than her best in the matronly outfit she was given for her performance in this week's heat of the dance competition.

Gobsmacked: Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie-Ann Inaba said Mel had a 'mouth like a trucker' but that her dancing was 'womanly and graceful'

Matronly Mel: The Spice Girl won praise from the judges for her performance but her matronly outfit did little to flatter her fabulous post-baby figure

The full length overly-fussy dress did her fabulous figure no favours, and the grandmother hairstyle aged her by ten years.

And to add insult to injury judge Carrie-Ann Inaba said of Leeds-born Mel: "When you open your mouth you're just kind of like a truck driver".

The Spice Girl's face visibly dropped and she was left open-mouthed. But Inaba quickly added: "But when you dance out here you bring together this sensual elegance, you are very womanly and graceful.

"What I love about you is that you've made this incredible transformation".

All smiles: Mel and Maksim scored a high 26 points out of 30 for their Viennese Waltz

Mel and her dance partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy were awarded 26 points for their Viennese waltz.

After the dance Mel revealed that if she is not eliminated from the show during the results show she will take Chmerkovskiy to the U.K. with her while she shoots the new Spice Girls video later this week.

"I think they'll like him," said Mel.

"He's a nice guy. He has to be submissive and he'll be fine."

Happy couple: Mel with husband Stephen Belafonte

Mel B is set to appear in court with former lover Eddie Murphy - on the eve of the Spice Girls' first reunion performance.

The hearing, to determine how much maintenance he'll pay for their daughter Angel Iris, is scheduled in Los Angeles on November 14.

The next day the Spices are booked for a Victoria's Secret fashion gig which will act as a warm-up for their world tour.

But despite her packed schedule, mother-of-two Mel, now wed to producer Stephen Belafonte won't postpone the hearing.

A friend said: "Eddie refuses to see Angel so this is important to her."

Court date: Mel will face ex-boyfriend Eddie Murphy in court next month to determine maintenance payments for their daughter Angel Iris

Geri and Mel B in weight war

As Spice Girls Geri Halliwell and Melanie Brown prepare to return to the stage after almost a decade, it's clear they are both determined to be in better shape than ever.

Last night, mother of one Halliwell showed off the amazing results of her exhausting daily training session as she sashayed down the red carpet at a charity bash.

The 34-year-old, who is regularly seen pounding the pavement with her personal trainer in London's Highgate, made the most of her toned physique in a plunging, figure-hugging gown.
Glamour girl: Geri showed off her trim and toned frame last night

A touch of Ginger: Geri worked her red carpet maging at a fashion show organised by Breast Cancer Care

Not to be outdone, the usually buxom Mel B, who gave birth to daughter Angel in April, stepped out in Beverly Hills that same day looking incredibly trim.

The star reportedly lost two stone following the birth of her child through dieting and regular 90-minute workouts, but her weight appears to have plummeted even further in recent weeks thanks to daily vigorous training sessions for Dancing With The Stars.

Her shrinking waistline may be a welcomed benefit of the intense lessons, but Mel B admits they are taking their toll on her body.



Asked where she feels pain after training sessions, she has said: "My feet, my trunk, my arms, my lats and my stack. I could go on and on."

The Spice Girls are preparing to return to the stage after almost a decade, and have just added two new London dates - January 15 and 16 - to their tour due to "phenomenal public demand".

Tickets for their December 15 show sold out in just 38 seconds and were appearing on eBay, asking fans for as much as £750

The way they were: Mel B (centre) and Geri during the Spice Girls heyday

Tickets for the US leg of the tour also go on sale on Saturday and are expected to sell out immediately, organisers said.

Geri and Mel B will be joined by fellow bandmates Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm and new mother Emma Bunton as they launch their world tour in Vancouver, Canada, on December 2.

They will also perform in cities including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, San Jose, Shanghai, Madrid, Beijing and Cape Town.

Tickets for the new shows will go on sale from 10am on Saturday from the 02 Arena on a "first come, first served" basis.