Spice Girls, Jennifer Saunders Launch Jukebox Musical 'Viva Forever'

All five Spice Girls reunited for the first time since 2008 to announce the launch of jukebox stage musical Viva Forever, which is jam-packed with their 1990s' hits, a la ABBA's Mamma Mia!

Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) and Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) posed at the St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel, the site of their first music video "Wannabe," which was released (eek!) 16 years ago.

Helming Viva Forever is iconic gay fave Ab Fab's Jennifer Saunders; and producer Judy Craymer, who produced Mamma Mia! and is one of the wealthiest women in the U.K. as a result.

Viva Forever follows a talent competition and how a "Wannabe" star named Viva and her family are affected by the process. Viva applies for the talent contest with a group, but is faced with a decision about whether to go through to the next round solo or not at all. Of course, who cares about a plot: It's all about the music, right? All five Spice Girls were involved in creating the musical, which previews at London's Piccadilly Theatre in November. *

The Return Of No Doubt: Middlin' First Single 'Settle Down'

No Doubt was one of the signature pop/rock bands of the mid-1990s, with great tracks like "Just A Girl," "Don't Speak" and "It's My Life." Unfortunately, there were some real stinkers, too: "Hella Good" and "Hey Baby." In 2004, Gwen Stefani went solo and spewed out one of the worst songs of the year, "Hollaback Girl." (It's hard to believe that Stefani is 42 years old; she hasn't changed one iota.)

After nine years, the band has reunited, and first track "Settle Down" is an ode to its roots: framed in ska, with a sing-along pop chorus... and a lot of noise in between. (First listen: Song overall garners a B-. The chorus: A-. Breakdown section, which sounds like a Nicki Minaj mimic: D). No Doubt's sixth album, "Push and Shove," is scheduled for release September 25. I had hoped for better. See what you think... *