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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.

Mel B shot to fame in the 90s as one-fifth of the biggest UK girl band, Spice Girls, alongside Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Mel C and Victoria Beckham.After the girl group disbanded in 2001, the brunette beauty – whose real name is Melanie Brown – has gone on to release her solo album as well as establish herself as a television personality and talent show judge.But the northern singer, 46, isn’t just known for her impressive vocals, after she received an MBE from the Duke of Cambridge for her immense charity work with domestic abuse victims.She has quickly become a prominent domestic violence campaigner after she allegedly left a toxic 10-year relationship with her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte, who continues to deny her abuse allegations.As the songstress prepares to take part in the third series of the US version of The Circle with her fellow bandmember Emma, Daily Star have taken a look inside her lavish Hollywood Hills home which has recently been put up for sale.The property is reportedly priced at an estimated $3million (approx. £2.5million) and neighbours Hollywood stars such as Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake and Chris Pratt to name but a few.

Coronation Street actress Shelley King has explained she "thanked" singing star Mel B for her honesty in recent years, discussing her experience with domestic abuse.Melanie Brown MBE has spoken openly, claiming during her marriage to Stephen Belafonte, she suffered domestic abuse as well as coercive behaviour.Now, the Spice Girls star has been awarded an MBE for her services to charity after becoming a patron of the charity, Women's Aid.Mel, 46, has claimed she suffered a decade of both physical and mental abuse from Belafonte – he denies all claims.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, actress Shelley, 66, who fronted a domestic abuse storyline on the ITV soap says Melanie helped her.Talking at the Pride of Manchester Awards on May 10, she said: "I've met her and she helped me a lot, I went and talked to her and thanked her."Her sharing that she did, it was invaluable." The actress continued: "You must be strong, the thing I am most proud about and for Coronation Street is the amount of people who at the time of Covid.

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.

Prince William but added there were things said she will "never tell anybody".Mel has become a prominent domestic violence campaigner and received the award for her continued work with abuse charities.The singer was previously married to Stephen Belafonte but filed for divorce in 2017 after seven years of marriage.Mel has previously claimed she was in an "abusive relationship" - allegations her ex-husband has vehemently denied and stated he was never abusive towards her.The singer, best known as Scary Spice, spoke candidly with Piers Morgan on his TalkTV show Uncensored yesterday.The 46-year-old pop star was honoured during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday for services to charitable causes and vulnerable women.Real name Melanie Brown, Mel B first rose to prominence as Scary Spice in the Spice Girls and became a patron of the charity Women's Aid in 2018 after leaving what she described as an abusive relationship.She addressed the moment she received an MBE from Prince William to Piers.Mel explained: "It was really nice to see William again. I'm all grown up and I'm getting my MBE.

Mel B has claimed the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial shouldn't be used as "entertainment".Depp is suing his ex-wife for libel in the US state of Virginia over an article she wrote for the Washington Post in 2018 - and both have been making bombshell claims that they were both victims of domestic abuse during the case.Mel has previously claimed to be victim of domestic abuse during her marriage to Stephen Belafonte, allegations he vehemently denies. Now the singer has told Piers Morgan on his TalkTV show that the trial being televised upsets her and really made her "have a lump in her throat", after allegedly being in a similar situation.Mel also told how she fears airing the case on TV will put off victims of domestic violence from trying to bring their attackers to justice.She told Piers in last night's episode (May 9): "To me this trial is so not entertainment for me.

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 was willing to risk it all while receiving her MBE as the Spice Girls star has revealed she wasn’t wearing any knickers during the Royal occasion. The Wannabe singer was honoured with the medal at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday for her services to charitable causes and vulnerable women.In 2018, she became a patron of the charity Women’s Aid, after she was allegedly the victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her former partner Stephen Belafonte – claims which Stephen denies. Last year, she also starred in a harrowing film portraying a domestic violence victim who fought to leave her abusive partner. Well, it seems the true spirit of being a cheeky Spice Girl has never left Mel as she has made a naughty confession about the ceremony. The 46-year-old wore a striking red dress which was designed by her bandmate and bestie Victoria Beckham. However, what Prince William didn’t know is that Mel was ‘stark, b****ck naked’ underneath the outfit. ‘Victoria asked me, “Will you wear nipple covers?” I said, “Why bother?”’ the singer told The Sun. It seems Mel did manage to get a Royal blush from the Duke of Cambridge, as she revealed: ‘When it came to the part where Prince William had to pin the MBE on, he asked for a female official to do it.

Mel B can officially add MBE next to her name after being handed her award by Prince William in a stunning ceremony.The Spice Girls star was joined by her proud mum, Andrea Brown, as the pair made their way to Buckingham Palace, several months after it was announced Mel was being recognised.Melanie, 46, was left stunned when she received a letter from the Prime Minister informing her that he had spoken to Her Majesty The Queen about awarding Mel an MBE.The singer who is an ambassador for Women's Aid explained that her award is not for her but instead, for fellow victims of domestic abuse.Melanie said: "I never thought I would be here getting this MBE for the work I've been doing."It's amazing to have but it's not just for me – it's for all those other women."Especially because of Covid, there's been such an epidemic of domestic violence, that's been completely on the rise, and you know I've got an army of women behind me that need help and need to be heard."The mum of three continued: "So I'm their voice because we've all been through exactly the same story, so I don't take it as it's my award because it's our award because we've survived."While the songstress has racked up millions of fans over the course of her career, it appears that Prince William was starstruck as he handed her MBE to Mel."He commended me on all my work that I've been doing, and he goes, 'Im so sorry you went through such a horrible time'," she explained.The For Once In My Life songstress continued: "He did say, 'I can't believe I'm giving you one of these – I'm delighted', and I said, Aw thank you' and we had a giggle."Melanie claims that her turbulent marriage to Stephen Belafonte, plagued with claims of domestic abuse – which he denies, feels as

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.

Amber Rose and her partner Alex Edwards supported her friend Tyga at the launch party for The Wavy Baby Sneaker.Tyga collaborated with MSCHF on his new twist on the classic skater shoe, which will be available on the MSCHF app on April 18, with a retail price of $220.The 38-year-old Rose and her 35-year-old boyfriend were spotted at the Los Angeles event on Sunday, with Tyga, YG and Stephen Belafonte. Support:Amber Rose and her partner Alex Edwards supported her friend Tyga at the launch party for The Wavy Baby SneakerRose stepped out with a short-sleeved black leather one-piece pantsuit, with her signature oversized black sunglasses.She also carried a matching black leather handbag while accessorizing with silver necklaces and bracelets and silver earrings.

Mel B has said she still wakes up in the night "drenched in shame, sweat and fear" over her marriage with her ex Stephen Belafonte, who she has accused of being abusive. The Spice Girl split from Stephen in 2017 after 10 years of marriage and has since alleged that he was physically and emotionally abusive during their relationship – which he has vehemently denied.

Spice Girls star, 46, ended her marriage to Stephen Belafonte, 46, in 2017 after claiming he had emotionally and physically abused her during their 10-year union, which the producer has always denied.Mel revealed that while she has tried to block out the memories, they come back as flashbacks at night, causing her to lose sleep.She told The Sun: ‘Nearly five years on I still wake up in the early hours with terrifying fragments of sounds and images flitting into my brain.‘Things I’ve tried to block float to the surface — things that can still make me feel drenched in shame, sweat and fear.’Mel spoke out about her experiences in her book, Brutally Honest, in an attempt to raise awareness of domestic abuse and to help others who may be going through similar circumstances.While writing the book, Mel found that she was struggling to remember that time in her life due to having repressed so much of it, and was ‘horrified’ when she realised her daughter Phoenix, now 22, was able to fill in some of the details after having witnessed what her mother went through.Mel turned to drink and drugs to ‘dull the pain’ after finding she had nobody to confide in after being isolated from her loved ones.She added: ‘I didn’t realise, until after my book was published, that so many women follow this exact pattern.

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 says being separated from her youngest daughter during the coronavirus pandemic is the most difficult thing she's ever had to deal with.

Victoria Beckham has thrown her support behind Mel B after the singer bravely opened up about her experiences with domestic abuse.