Stories about Melanie Brown

More Details Available About Melanie Brown's Second Wedding To Stephen Belafonte

Vera — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:05:00 -0400

In August, INO reported that Melanie Brown was planning a second wedding to Stephen Belafonte in order to sell the pictures and make some extra cash all thanks to a popular rag. Originally it was estimated that the Spice Girl would receive $400,000 for the exclusive shots.

New details have just been released and it turns out the couple plans on renewing their vows in Egypt later on this year. Melanie sent out "an 11-page invite" to friends, a source said. "It was very ornate and detailed."

Page Six is reporting that there is a clause in the invite saying guests must agree to have their picture taken and understand those pictures will be sold.

According to our source, the last page of the invite notes, "Everyone has to sign an agreement to be photographed and videotaped. Mel is going to be selling the pictures to a magazine for as high a price as she can get."

If you were Melanie's celebrity friend (aka Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell etc) would you go to this event knowing it's really all about the money?

Photos by Bauer Griffin

Melanie Brown Puts Together Fitness Video

Vera — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:41:00 -0400

I feel like I am on Melanie Brown overload every since my Fashion Week coverage leaned towards her too much. But, this story I could not pass up. The Spice Girl has completed a fitness video aimed at targeting our "jubbily bits".

Jubbily bits has officially become part of my vocabulary.

Melanie promises to tighten you up while making you laught at the same time.

"For anyone with jubbily bits, I'm going to tighten you up, make you laugh and enjoy your workout no matter what level of fitness you are," says the former Scary Spice.

According to People, Brown's three-disc set, Totally Fit, features a 28-day plan of aerobic and resistance workouts set to up-tempo and dance music, along with her own advice and tips on nutrition, including recipes and snacks.

The DVD will be available Feb. 3.

Afternoon Links

Kyle — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:14:00 -0400

Blake Lively, Joy Bryant, Mel B. and Agyness Deyn attend Fashion Week.

Check out what my cyber friends are writing about.

Matt Damon slams Sarah Palin! (Popeater)

There are some super hot plus sized models out there! (Asylum)

Russell Crowe begs Australia on behalf of Snoop Dogg. (Celebitchy)

Jessica Simpson makes a crazy face while performing. (Derek Hail)

No Celebrity Apprentice for Heather Mills. (ICYDK)

More on Jennifer Aniston's dinner with Brad Pitt! (Popbytes)

Speaking of Jen, she reveals more than intended. (Grumpiest)

Uh oh, guess who's going to jail! (Mollygood)

Nadine Velazquez sizzles in FHM. (Popoholic)

Photos by WENN.

The Russell Simmons Argyle Couture Runway Show

Vera — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:57:00 -0400

So far, this has been the best show I've ever been to as far as the energy in the room. The venue started to get ready for the event HOURS before the actual show began. People starting arriving at 4, I'm talking celebrities where typically, everyone jumps in at the tail end. The music was loud and jamming throughout and there was security EVERYWHERE. It was so GREAT!

Russell Simmons is a FORCE to be reckoned with. When he walks, I am TELLING YOU that people make room. It's like parting of the red sea. He has a power to him, a control like I've never seen. He gave everyone a moment of his time and then that was more than enough. A couple of pictures, moving on, a couple of really short interviews and then business. All business. No wonder he's done so much with his life.

I had trouble getting into the media suite even though I had two VIP bracelets and was repped by the biggest sponsor at the venue. Finally, I convinced the 400 pound bodyguard that YES, I was supposed to be in there!

I got in and took as many pics as I could of Russell before he left. Also in the room were Melanie Brown (are you sick of her yet), her husband Stephen, and the two singers that I saw perform live during the week (Shontelle and Kreesha). Both girls tried to introduce themselves to Melanie, and let's just say she wasn't that interested.

Then guess who we all spotted in the corner... Dwayne Wayne! OMG! I thought that was hilarious. I was like... Dwayne? Kadeem Hardison looks exactly the same doesn't he? The house photographers got him to go up to the media wall for photos and he shyly obliged.

In the audience was Aubrey O'Day and D Woods from Danity Kane, Laurie Ann-Gibson (Diddy's choreographer), Sean Paul and Petra Namcova. Last but not least, we have the Real Housewives of NYC. Click on the continue reading link to read a really funny store about Ramona getting snubbed.

Melanie Brown's Ultimo Runway Show (Post Show)

Vera — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:09:00 -0400

I figured there were enough Aubrey O'Day and Melanie Brown fans on the Internet to post the rest of my set from yesterday's shows. These pictures were taken after Melanie's Ultimo runway show. Few things I noticed.

Melanie Brown Presents Her Ultimo Line

Vera — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:57:00 -0400

Yeah... more beautiful bodies in lingerie. Exactly what I need for a Tuesday afternoon. I have to admit, Melanie Brown's Ultimo line is HOT! The lingerie pieces are so beautiful and feminine. I should have taken more pictures of their backsides because that is where the detail came in.

Take a look at the series and let me know what your favorites are.

Also in the mix was Amanda Beard, Olympic medal winner wearing a black number to die for!

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Dash And Smooch Runway Show Sponsored By Oral B Pulsonic (The Collection)

Vera — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:19:00 -0400

Olympic gold medal winner Amanda Beard walked the runway for Khloe and Kim Kardashian's clothing line Dash and Smooch. The show itself was sponsored by Oral B's Pulsonic toothbrush and Amanda had no problem showing off her pearly whites!

Take a look at Khloe's collection and let me know what you think.

In the audience were Aubrey O'Day, Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte.

Dash And Smooch Runway Show Sponsored By Oral B Pulsonic (Pre Show)

Vera — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:13:00 -0400

I have so many pictures from today that I am going to split this runway show up into several posts. Oral B Pulsonic sponsored Khloe and Kim Kardashian's Dash and Smooch Runway show. This was the best show I've been too yet. Khloe came fairly early and did some filming with a crew showing her organizing the seating. Richie Rich from Heatherette came with a friend and was SUPER nice. He spoke to everyone who requested an interview and was very playful with the camera which I loved.

Sadly, Kim was not in attendance which I truthfully found odd.

Also in attendance was Melanie Brown and her husband Stephen Belafonte. She is so animated!! Melanie's show with Ultimo was next (which I also have pictures of).

Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day walked in the show. She came in with about 5 people already prepped for the runway. She ended up wearing her own clothing line and little pooch. I was backstage when she came for a make up check and needed nothing.

The models walked down the runway holding the Oral B Pulsonic toothbrush which I thought was innovative.

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Melanie Brown To Renew Her Wedding Vows For $400,000

Vera — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:35:00 -0400

Spice Girl Melanie Brown is to renew her wedding vows - reportedly earning $400,000 for her trouble. The singer is said to have signed a lucrative deal with OK! magazine to cover the event, slated to take place at a high-class resort in Egypt. Brown wed film producer Stephen Belafonte 15 months ago in a low-key ceremony in Las Vegas. Now the couple is planning to celebrate their nuptials by throwing an expensive party packed with celebrity friends. A source tells British newspaper The Daily Mirror,

"Mel and Stephen wanted a lavish do to celebrate their relationship. They agreed to allow the event to be covered by a magazine but are obliged to fulfill certain requirements. One of these is a certain quota of well-known faces - family and close friends simply won’t do."

Isn't this... wrong? It's like a planned wedding with a planned audience. Is it as special this way? Are we going to ooh and ahhh at Melanie in her wedding gown knowing these details?

Photos by Bauer Griffin

Melanie Brown Is A Mom First

Vera — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:26:00 -0400

"Whenever I’m offered a job I tell them I will take it only if I can bring my children with me, that they provide a creche, and I’m home in time to put them to bed."

-- Melanie Brown discussing how she selects projects to work on

Photos by WENN