Spice Girls fans hoping for a reunion tour have been left let down by the group’s latest announcement.
A mysterious clip posted to the band’s Instagram account on Wednesday had fuelled speculation that live dates were on the way.
Instead, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Mel B and Mel C revealed on Thursday afternoon that they were releasing The Singles Collection, bringing together every single from their catalogue.
"The Singles Collection. ALL the singles. ALL the B-sides. And a few surprises from the vault...," the group announced on Instagram.
"For the first time ever, they're all together in THE SINGLES COLLECTION. 14-disc colour vinyl + CD box sets. Original artwork + B-sides."
Arriving on 6 November, the set will be offered on 7" colour vinyl and CD.
Alongside the singles, fans will find previously unheard songs and demos, including the early recording Do You Think About Me. Each member has also contributed a personal message celebrating the anniversary.
The news delighted some followers keen to add the release to their collections, but others had been expecting something different.
"I'll tell you what I want! What I really really want.....A TOUR WITH ALL 5!!" one fan wrote beneath the Instagram post.
"What a waste of excitement," another replied, while a separate comment cautioned, "millennials prepare for tears.... no tour."
Wednesday’s teaser featured a newspaper resting on the steps of London’s St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, the location used for the Wannabe video, with the hit playing over the footage.
The paper was The Stage, which had published the 1994 advert recruiting singers for the female group that became the Spice Girls.
The clip then moved to an inside page containing an advert addressed to the band’s most dedicated supporters.
"R U a Spice Girls fan with the ability to sing and dance? R U a superfan, a collector, a music lover?" the advert asked.
Mel C, Mel B, Emma and Geri last toured together in 2019. Victoria chose to sit out those performances, explaining that her priority was her successful fashion business.
With Wannabe and the group’s first album Spice turning 30 this year, many fans had hoped the milestone would bring another tour.
The US R&B artist appears on The Cover – hear his ‘Funky Buddha’ playlist featuring Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Outkast, Erykah Badu and more
Gabriel Jacoby takes the spotlight in this week’s edition of The Cover, sharing his story and a playlist put together exclusively for NME.
Oumar Saleh interviewed the American R&B musician for the feature, with Karis Beaumont handling the accompanying photography in London in July. His playlist, ‘Funky Buddha’, brings together songs from Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Outkast, Erykah Badu and others. Listen through Apple Music or Spotify.
Closing the selection is ‘Another Life’ by the late D’Angelo. Michelle Obama recently drew a comparison between Jacoby and the celebrated singer while appearing on Keke Palmer’s podcast. Addressing those comparisons in his Cover interview, Jacoby said: “I was never the type of artist to want to mimic anything… I want you to be able to experience something new.”
Born in South Carolina and brought up in Florida, Jacoby released his first EP, ‘Gutta Child’, in 2025. The project helped earn him a place in the NME 100 of 2026, which highlights emerging musicians to watch. Its sound blends R&B with funk, soul and backwoods blues. On ‘Bootleg’, he also draws from Tampa krank, the local dance style he grew up hearing.
Jacoby’s upcoming appearances include Austin City Limits and Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw. New material is also taking shape, and he offered NME a hint of his ambitions: “I’m gonna make something even more undeniable, to where you just can’t look away… It’s not gonna be metaphorical anymore.”
Explore Gabriel Jacoby’s full Cover profile here, or browse previous artists featured on The Cover.
NME publishes 50 Cover features each year, combining detailed interviews and original photography to introduce rising talent from across the globe. The coffee table book NME The Cover 2024-2025 collects features on artists including Underscores, YHWH Nailgun, Tiny Habits, Mustafa, Lambrini Girls, Saya Gray and Oklou, among others.
TLC’s Tionne Watkins has temporarily stepped away from performing while recovering from a recent health emergency.
Known professionally as T-Boz, the vocalist had been due to tour alongside TLC bandmate Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas as part of the It's Iconic tour featuring Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.
According to USA Today, Thomas has continued appearing without Watkins after her bandmate suffered a flare up linked to sickle cell disease.
Explaining the situation to fans at a recent concert, Thomas said, "I want to ask each and every one of you to help me hold her down tonight. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding. This is T-Boz."
A representative for Watkins shared further details about her condition with the publication on Wednesday.
"Tionne recently experienced a sickle cell crisis that required hospitalisation, and she is currently recovering and regaining her strength," the statement read.
"Because the It's Iconic tour is such an interactive show, we made the decision to continue with Chilli performing and receiving incredible support from Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue and, most importantly, the fans.
"The love shown for T-Boz has been overwhelming. Hearing audiences sing her parts, lift her up in prayer and surround TLC with so much love has meant more than we can express.
"Sickle cell is a serious illness," the statement concluded, "so we ask everyone to please keep the prayers coming as Tionne continues to recover. We are immensely grateful for the love and support."
Grammy Award winning international artist Miley Cyrus has revealed that her eagerly awaited tenth studio record, Bass Persuades, will arrive through Atlantic Records on September 18.
Together with the album news, the multiplatinum singer and songwriter announced her return to performing with two headline concerts at Los Angeles' iconic Hollywood Bowl on October 16 and October 18.
Photographer Mert Alas worked alongside Cyrus to shape the visual identity for Bass Persuades and its surrounding campaign. The announcement comes after the release of a special Wonderland Magazine edition overseen by Cyrus as guest editor, photographed by Mario Sorrenti and styled by Chief Creative Officer Alastair McKimm.
As the release approaches, Cyrus continues to celebrate the creative impact of her godmother, Dolly Parton. Their close personal bond and artistic relationship produced several major collaborations over the years, including their work together as hosts of Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party.
American Express cardholders will receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets for the Hollywood Bowl performances on Tuesday, September 8. A presale for Cyrus' fans follows on Wednesday, September 9, before tickets become available to the public through Ticketmaster on Thursday, September 10. Live Nation Hewitt Silva, the venue's exclusive promoter for nonclassical events, is presenting both concerts at the 18,000 capacity amphitheatre.
Cyrus has established herself as one of contemporary music's most adaptable artists by moving confidently between pop, rock, country and soul. After earning the 2024 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance with "Flowers," she secured another honour in 2025, winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Beyoncé.
Away from music, Cyrus remains dedicated to charitable work through the Happy Hippie Foundation, which she established to assist LGBTQ+ young people, as well as the Miley Cyrus Foundation. Bass Persuades can now be preordered and presaved through leading digital services ahead of its September 18 arrival.
Katseye have withdrawn from Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival just two days before the event begins.
The group revealed that vocalist Megan Meiyok Skiendiel had injured her ankle, leaving them unable to take the stage.
Sharing an update through Instagram, the band wrote, "We're so incredibly sorry to share that we are unable to perform at Daisy Chain Fields this Saturday.
"Megan sprained her ankle yesterday during tour rehearsal and after being evaluated by doctors, she has been advised to stay off it and allow it to properly heal so we can be ready for our upcoming tour. We know how much our fans were looking forward to seeing us, and it breaks our hearts to disappoint anyone who made plans to be there."
The first Daisy Chain Fields will be held in Irvine, California, on Saturday, with Rodrigo leading a lineup entirely made up of female artists. Chappell Roan, Doechii, Rachel Chinouriri, The Breeders, Garbage, Stevie Nicks, Karen O and Sarah McLachlan are also scheduled to appear. Every dollar raised will go toward organisations assisting women and girls.
"We were especially excited for Daisy Chain Fields because it's not just about music, but the greater mission of joy and community," Katseye’s message continued.
"We're sending all our love to Olivia and to all of the incredible artists, non-profit organisations and volunteers who have given their time to make this day so special."
The cancellation is another challenge for the act. Sophia announced in August 2025 that she was pausing her group commitments to concentrate on her mental health. Manon then began her own hiatus in February, reducing Katseye’s active lineup to four members.
Alternative pop singer and songwriter Devon Again will replace the group on the Daisy Chain Fields bill.
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