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Mel B, born Melanie Janine Brown, is an English singer, songwriter, rapper, television personality, and actress who gained global recognition as a member of the Spice Girls, where she was nicknamed Scary Spice. Brown was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and grew up in a mixed-race family, with her father from the Caribbean island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and her mother English.

Her journey into the limelight began with the formation of the Spice Girls, a British girl band that dominated the late ’90s with their catchy pop tunes and the mantra of “girl power.” This successful band included Geri Halliwell, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, and Victoria Beckham. Their debut album “Spice” was a commercial hit worldwide and spawned number-one hits like “Wannabe,” “Say You’ll Be There,” and “2 Become 1.” Post Spice Girls, Mel B embarked on a solo career with her debut album “Hot,” which included the top five hit single “I Want You Back.” Along with her musical pursuits, Mel B also ventured into acting, making appearances in films such as “Spice World” and “The Seat Filler,” as well as starring in the Broadway musical “Rent” in 2004.

Mel B’s multifaceted career has led to numerous collaborations with renowned artists and personalities. In the music realm, she worked with Missy Elliott on the single “I Want You Back,” and with Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes on the track “Never Be The Same Again.” Her television career brought about partnerships with a variety of industry icons. On “Dancing With the Stars,” she performed alongside professional dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Later, she served as a judge on “The X Factor UK” and “America’s Got Talent,” working with other high-profile judges such as Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Cheryl Cole. In her acting pursuits, she shared the stage with esteemed Broadway performers such as Joey Fatone in “Rent,” and worked with actors like Duane Martin and Keshia Knight Pulliam in “The Seat Filler.”

Mel B’s contribution to the music and entertainment industry has been substantial. The Spice Girls’ debut album “Spice” is the best-selling album by a female group in history, earning multi-platinum certifications in various countries. Mel B’s solo career also brought her success with her debut single “I Want You Back” reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. In her stint on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2007, she secured the runner-up position. As an author, her candid autobiography “Brutally Honest” gained much public attention and was widely appreciated for its transparency.