Stop the lights.

Earlier this week, it was rumoured that the Spice Girls were getting back together. We, understandably, thought the news was too good to be true, until we were presented with the photo that sent half the internet into meltdown. Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Mel C, Victoria Beckham, and Emma Bunton were all together in the one room. It was happening. The Spice Girls were back together. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bes3RJJlc1D/?utm_source=ig_embed And now, it appears that the band are going to embark on a world tour. According to TMZ, the girls had a meeting with their former manager Simon Fuller this week and they've been in talks to get some "rough planning" going on a tour that will hopefully kick off late into the summer. So far, no dates or venues have been confirmed. A source did tell the publication that the group will at least be performing in the UK and the US. It's likely they will work in an Irish date or dates too - with Dublin and Belfast being the most likely spots their management will squeeze into the schedule. The Spice Girls were launched in 1994. Their 1996 debut single - Wannabe - proved an instant hit, hitting the No.1 spot in 37 countries - including Ireland. They've sold 85 million records globally, a tally that makes them the best-selling girl group of all time. Unfortunately, the group won't be recording any new music for this tour though. And while the plans are still said to be in the early stages, it's thought that everyone involved is absolutely dedicated to making sure all goes ahead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JD6ejmlpa8 In January 1998, the Spice Girls filmed the video for Stop in Dublin's city centre; the ladies decamped to Carnew Street in Stoneybatter - with residents reportedly paid around €125 for their trouble. Fans still flock to the location to recreate the music video's signature moves (as a search on Insta will confirm). And in February of the same year, the gals kicked-off their iconic Spiceworld tour in Dublin - playing two gigs in the Point. In total, the singers held almost 100 concerts in Europe and North America, concluding in September 1998 with a massive Wembley Arena performance in London.