Stephen Belafonte: Celebs Rumors

Geri Horner once found Melanie Brown 'crumpled up' in the shower, sobbing over her marriage torment. Spice Girl Mel, 48, was speaking to the Mirror about her 10-year 'abusive' marriage to ex Stephen Belafonte and her role as a patron for domestic abuse charity Women's Aid. Stephen has always denied the abuse.

It's no secret that Melanie Brown has been on a roller-coaster journey in recent years - from a 10-year emotionally abusive marriage to Stephen Belafonte – abuse which he denies - to subsequent drug abuse and suicide attempts. But when OK! caught up with the Spice Girl, she's here to tell us that she has risen from the ashes. “I was living a lie for 10 years.

Spice Girl Mel B has opened up about the financial struggles she faced after leaving her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte, revealing she was left with just £700.The 48 year old star has been open about her abusive relationship with Stephen, which he has always strongly denied.The pair secretly tied the knot in June 2007 and split a decade later. After their break-up, Mel B found herself short of money and had to move into her mum Andrea's bungalow, sharing a bed with her three kids - Phoenix, Angel and Madison. Despite her successful career, she felt she had 'nowhere to go' due to the impact of the relationship.

Mel B has hit out at former Kasabian member Tom Meighan being eligible for the 2024 BRIT Awards, despite him being convicted of domestic assault.The Spice Girls singer voiced her disappointment in a statement to The Independent – saying that she feels let down by the decision to have a singer convicted of abuse being eligible to win a BRIT Award.It comes after Meighan was among the acts included on the form for the voting academy for the 2024 edition.Meighan parted ways with the Leicester group in July 2020, shortly before being charged with assaulting his partner Vikki Ager – who he married the following year. He was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work.The BRIT buzz comes following the release of his solo album, ‘The Reckoning’, and he is eligible for Album of the Year, British Rock/Alternative Act, and Artist of the Year at next year’s ceremony.“I am deeply disappointed that an organisation so highly respected within the music industry should make a choice like this,” Mel B told the outlet.“You have to think what kind of message are you sending out to people when crimes of violence against women can be committed and then that person could be rewarded as part of a massively high profile awards event.

Mel B has opened up about her relationship with her eldest daughter Phoenix, saying they have a close bond and “have a laugh together, and discuss anything we want to discuss with full openness.” Speaking to The Mirror, the 48-year-old said: "Phoenix is always my daughter. We get on really well and we can have fun together, have a laugh together, and discuss anything we want to discuss with full openness but she is always my daughter.” Mel continued to gush about her daughter, who she shares with her first husband, dancer Jimmy Gulzar, telling the publication that she is “incredibly proud of her.” The Spice Girls singer said that the 24-year-old had been a “massive encouragement” to her as she wrote her memoir, Brutally Honest, about the abuse she alleges she suffered at the hands of her second husband Stephen Belafonte – which he vehemently denies – and her wider support of women’s charities.

Mel B detailed how she has created a new-found love for fitness after relying on exercise to give her respite from an abusive relationship. The Spice Girls star ended her 10-year marriage to Stephen Belafonte in 2017 citing emotional and physical abuse – something the film producer, 48, has always vehemently denied. The British singer, 48, has now admitted that she previously used exercise as a form of escapism from her ordeal, revealing how it was the “only time” she would leave her house.

Spice Girl Mel B hailed the launch of a £300,000 fund to help domestic violence victims a lifesaver.The 47 year old, who is a patron of Women’s Aid campaigns, said “Today is a great day” to see the fund going towards women fleeing domestic partners and situations. Last month, Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced the fund as part of a pilot scheme for women in England and Wales.

Melanie Brown, AKA Mel B, is getting married!

2 become 1! Melanie Brown (a.k.a. Mel B) is engaged to Rory McPhee, the Spice Girls singer announced.

MEL B is engaged to wed boyfriend of three years Rory McPhee after he proposed this week. The Spice Girl, 47, was “overwhelmed” when the Leeds-born hairdresser popped the question on Wednesday. And sources close to the star told how Rory, 36, and a long-time family friend, has helped repair the damage done by her ten-year domestic abuse hell.

Mel B’s daughter Phoenix has said that the Spice Girl leaving her marriage to Stephen Belafonte was a relief and one of the "best moments" of her life. Phoenix, 22, appeared on Kate Ferdinand’s podcast Blended, and also revealed that she will never forget the look of relief on her mother’s face when she stepped away from the troubled union.

Mel B's daughter Phoenix has candidly said she will 'never forget' the look of 'relief' of her mother's face when she finally left her 'abusive' marriage to Stephen Belafonte. Phoenix, 22, appeared on Kate Ferninand's podcast Blended where she claimed to have spent her teenage years living in a 'controlled' household while her mother, 47, was married to Stephen, 47. Spice Girl Mel split from Stephen in 2017 and claimed he had emotionally and physically abused her during their 10-year marriage - something which he has always vehemently denied.

Mel B today revealed how she 'felt suffocated' at the thought she could have spent the Covid lockdown with her ex-husband and admitted she may have taken her own life. Speaking at a fringe event at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, the Spice Girl told an audience how she 'would have died' if she had still been with her former spouse during the pandemic. The 47-year-old pop star is a patron of the Women's Aid charity, which campaigns on behalf of domestic abuse survivors.

Mel B says she was left feeling “completely powerless” by what she has branded her abusive relationship. The 47-year-old ex-Spice Girl held back tears as she gave an account of her life with ex-husband Stephen Belafonte, also 47, whom she divorced in 2017. She appeared before politicians at an event hosted by The Sun and Women’s Aid at the Conservative party conference in Birmingham on Sunday.

SPICE Girl Mel B took the Tory conference by storm last night as she demanded action on domestic abuse. Speaking at a Sun and Women’s Aid event in Birmingham, the star recounted her hell living with her abusive ex and asked: “How many more must die?” Spice Girl Mel B yesterday recounted her ten-year domestic abuse hell — revealing how her ex left her “powerless”.

TEA in hand, Spice Girl Mel B gossips with a group of mums while their children play happily nearby. Subjects include the England Lionesses’ spectacular Euros win and one little girl’s excitement over a visit from the tooth fairy.

Mel B's daughters, who in a hilarious Instagram clip mistook a classic hit by the band for a Lady Gaga song. The singer, 47, took to social media on Friday night, to share the funny moment with her 1. 5 million followers.

Mel B's ex-husband tried to get her dropped as patron of a domestic abuse charity by saying she had "lied" about her own experiences. The Spice Girls singer has insisted Stephen Belafonte was abusive and controlling during their marriage - which ended in December 2017 - and she went on to work with Women's Aid, but the 47-year-old producer contacted the organisation to urge them to sever ties with his former spouse. Speaking on the 'Private Talk' podcast, Stephen said: “I said, ‘Hey, Melanie is clearly telling you lies.

The Games have been taking place every night this week across ITV.The show follows a group of celebrities as they battle it out in a series of sporting challenges to see who comes out on top to be crowned the winner. Participating in this year’s challenge are a group of famous faces, including Phoenix Chi Gulzar-Brown. Phoenix, 23, is the eldest child of Spice Girl Mel B and her former husband dancer Jimmy Gulzar.

MEL B's daughter Phoenix Brown has opened up for the first time about the hell she suffered living with her abusive stepdad Stephen Belafonte. In a new interview, Phoenix, 23, has revealed the nasty names her former father figure called her, and how she felt when he rowed with her Spice Girl mum.

Mel B has been made an MBE in recognition of her services to domestic violence victims.The former Spice Girls singer is a Women’s Aid patron and has previously been open about her experiences with domestic abuse. Her campaigning efforts even took her to Downing Street in 2019.She received her MBE from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace yesterday (May 4) and dedicated it to victims of domestic abuse.“I never thought I would be here getting this MBE for the work I’ve been doing,” she told PA (via BBC News).“It’s amazing to have but it’s not just for me – it’s for all those other women.

Mel B received royal honours on Wednesday in the first major investiture at Buckingham Palace since the start of the pandemic. The Spice Girl, 46, who was accompanied by proud mum Andrea, was named in the New Year Honours for services to charitable causes and vulnerable women. On her special day at the Queen's London residence, where she was appointed an MBE by Prince William, the singer looked stunning in a red dress - designed by fellow Spice Girl Victoria Beckham - an accompanying headpiece and white heels.

MEL B has shared an emotionally charged photograph taken at her late father's graveside as she told him about her MBE. The Spice Girl, 46, has been awarded the prestigious gong for services to victims of domestic violence. Mel has been patron of the charity Women's Aid since 2018 and is a huge force in the organisation.

Mel B will reportedly be awarded an MBE in recognition of her services to domestic violence victims.The former Spice Girls singer is a Women’s Aid patron and has previously been open about her experiences with domestic abuse. Her campaigning efforts even took her to Downing Street in 2019.The singer split from ex-husband Stephen Belafonte in 2018 after a decade.

Mel B suffered night terrors after ending her marriage to Stephen Belafonte. The 46-year-old Spice Girls star revealed she had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after leaving Belafonte and says ending the relationship was "not the end point".

MEL B has accused her ex-husband of video-calling their daughter while women “in thongs” danced around him on a yacht. The Spice Girl, 46, has tried to persuade a judge to grant her more time with nine-year-old Madison.

Mel B is opening up about the hardest part of lockdown, as she was forced to separate from her 9-year-old daughter because of COVID-19 restrictions.The former Spice Girls star explained that after moving back home to England in 2019 and due to travel restrictions caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, she wasn’t able to fly back and forth to spend time with her daughter Madison.A post shared by Scary Spice Mel b (@officialmelb)The famous star lived in Los Angeles for over a decade with her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte, however they separated in December 2016, with Mel filing for divorce in 2017, after accusing him of emotional and physical abuse.She also declared that she is used to being a single parent, as she has been one for a long

MEL B's former nanny Lorraine Gilles has been spotted on FaceTime with the star's ex-husband Stephen Belafonte. It came mere hours after the 45-year-old singer was taunted online by her ex after 30-year-old Lorraine revealed she's writing a movie about their sex scandal.

MEL B has revealed she only wore white for a whole YEAR after splitting from her "abusive" ex. The Spice girl, 45, has revealed how her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte used to control her wardrobe during their 10-year marriage.

Warning: The video above contains scenes of domestic violence that some viewers may find distressing.

Good Morning Britain, ITV presenters Susanna Reid and Adil Ray were joined by the Spice Girls singer, who detailed how she was able to leave an abusive relationship - in the hopes of helping other people. It comes after the pop star, who is a patron for the charity Women's Aid, starred in a powerful video to highlight the horror of domestic abuse.

MEL B'S ex Stephen Belafonte has taunted the star on Instagram after the nanny who claimed they had a fling revealed she's spilling the beans. Lorraine Gilles, 30, alleged in 2017 that 45-year-old Mel would invite her to have filmed threesomes with herself and Stephen during a seven-year affair.

Spice Girl Mel B appeared bruised and beaten in a shocking new video to raise awareness for a domestic violence charity.The 45-year-old is seen being punched and chased around a house in the devastatingly realistic video, which is a collaboration with composer Fabio D’Andrea for Women’s Aid. Mel has previously claimed she was in a violent relationship with ex-husband Stephen Belafonte for years and how she struggled to break out of his “reign of terror”.

Mel B has teamed up with Women's Aid to star as a domestic violence survivor in a harrowing awareness video. The Spice Girls star became a patron for the charity, which aims to end domestic violence against women and children, in 2018, after she went public with allegations of domestic abuse against her now ex-husband Stephen Belafonte during their divorce proceedings in 2017.

MEL-B'S ex-nanny Lorraine Gilles has set pulses racing with her OnlyFans snaps. The 30-year-old is embarking on a "new chapter" and focusing on her future - four years after her explosive threesome scandal between the ex-Spice Girl and her former husband came to light.

MEL-B'S ex-nanny Lorraine Gilles has started an OnlyFans page to sell her sexy snaps and videos. The 30-year-old is embarking on a "new chapter" and focusing on her future - four years after her explosive threesome scandal between the ex-Spice Girl and her former husband came to light.