{"id":1985962,"date":"2025-08-29T03:10:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T03:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1985962"},"modified":"2025-08-29T03:10:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T03:10:20","slug":"spice-girls-stars-to-reunite-for-surprise-performance-in-new-apple-tv-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/spice-girls-stars-to-reunite-for-surprise-performance-in-new-apple-tv-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Spice Girls stars to reunite for surprise performance in new Apple TV series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_2753c3\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The new show drops tomorrow<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Apple TV is preparing to broadcast a surprising <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/spice-girls\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Spice Girls reunionLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">Spice Girls reunion<\/a> through its latest competition programme.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">KPOPPED, which debuts on the streaming platform this Friday (August 29), showcases legendary Western artists as they reimagine their greatest hits in the style of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/tv\/netflix-kpop-demon-hunters-sequel-32356753\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"South Korean popLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">South Korean pop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The celebrities are matched with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/film-news\/bts-armys-wild-influence-explained-32170699\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Korean actsLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">Korean acts<\/a> and given time to rehearse ahead of a final performance, with a Seoul-based crowd serving as judges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The official synopsis states: &#8220;This energetic music series, starring PSY and Megan Thee Stallion, features surprising collaborations and behind-the-scenes moments of connection from iconic Western artists and top K-pop idols while they create genre-blending covers of their biggest hits.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-32368753\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32368753\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32368753.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_KPOPPED_Photo_010205.jpg\" alt=\"Spice Girls stars Mel B and Emma Bunton \" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32368753.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_KPOPPED_Photo_010205.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32368753.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_KPOPPED_Photo_010205.jpg 615w,&#10;          https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32368753.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_KPOPPED_Photo_010205.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Spice Girls stars Mel B and Emma Bunton feature in episode two<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Apple TV+)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_2753c3\">READ MORE: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/tv\/tsitp-episode-8-jeremiah-belly-32366100\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32366100\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">The Summer I Turned Pretty fans &#8216;gutted&#8217; as they complain about new episode<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_2753c3\">READ MORE: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/tv\/summer-i-turned-pretty-episodes-32364076\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32364076\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">Is there another episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Whilst PSY and Megan Thee Stallion are billed as the programme&#8217;s main attractions, the series also features Spice Girls icons Mel B and Emma Bunton, reports <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/kpopped-apple-tv-spice-girls-35807182\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">the Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The pair will take part in the second episode, collaborating with Korean girl band Itzy to reinvent their classic tracks &#8216;Wannabe&#8217; and &#8216;Say You&#8217;ll Be There.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Alongside modern renditions of these chart-toppers, audiences will witness exclusive backstage scenes of Emma and Mel as they gear up for the ultimate showdown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But the star-studded line-up doesn&#8217;t stop there, KPOPPED also features pop legend Kylie Minogue, R&amp;B sensation Patti Labelle and rapper Vanilla Ice.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-32368752\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32368752\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32368752.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_KPOPPED_Photo_010202.jpg\" alt=\"Itzy and Spice Girls \" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32368752.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_KPOPPED_Photo_010202.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32368752.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_KPOPPED_Photo_010202.jpg 615w,&#10;          https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article32368752.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_KPOPPED_Photo_010202.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">The pair will perform Spice Girls hits <\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Apple TV+)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Other performers gracing the stage include Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max, and Boyz II Men.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They are joined by K-pop groups BILLIE, Itzy, KEP1ER, JO1, Ateez, STAYC, Kiss of Life, and Blackswan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As the series premiere approaches, fans have taken to social media to express their excitement about the star-studded cast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContentsEmbed_affiliate-contents-container__oTiet\" data-testid=\"affiliate-contents-embed\">\n<div data-testid=\"affiliate-content\" class=\"AffiliateContent_affiliate-content-container__10EX_ affiliate-content\">\n<p>Get Apple TV+ free for a week<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateDisclaimer_affiliate-disclaimer__dG5ST\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateDisclaimer_affiliate-text__8nmDa\">This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/affiliates\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-container__JMDzM AffiliateContent_content-details__U6C2M AffiliateContent_has-content-img___LY95\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-content__QCkL9\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_content-image__FxPNL\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article30608113.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s510b\/0_Untitled-design-1.jpg\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_content-price-details__OpMC_\">\n<p>\u00a38.99<\/p>\n<p>\u00a30<\/p>\n<p>Apple TV+<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1561100&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftv.apple.com%2Fgb%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Get Apple TV+ here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-container__JMDzM\">\n<div id=\"product-description\" class=\"AffiliateContent_section-content__QCkL9\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">TV fans can get Apple TV+ free with a seven-day trial and stream acclaimed shows like Severance, Ted Lasso and Slow Horses. Just remember to cancel before the trial ends and you won&#8217;t pay a penny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One fan wrote on the trailer video&#8217;s YouTube comments, stating: &#8220;IT&#8217;S SOOOO INSANE to see Boys to Men, Kylie, Megan and Spice Girls, legends that have directly inspire K-pop be finally put together in a show with live K-pop performers!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another viewer gushed: &#8220;The show hasn&#8217;t even come out yet, but I already think it deserves another season.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A third chimed in with: &#8220;Never have I ever imagined Megan, Billie, Spice girls will do a show with K-pop groups! 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