Mel C’s New Self-Titled Album Represents a ‘New Chapter’

Our beloved Mel Chisholm AKA Sporty Spice from the greatest 90s pop group ever, The Spice Girls, has officially come into her own. The 46-year singer has released a new album all about self-empowerment and fans couldn’t be more delighted.

Not Just a Spice Girl

Mel C shot to fame in 1996 at 22 when she, along with the rest of the group released their instant hit “Wannabe.” While Mel C had a great run with the group, she was the only one truly determined to set herself apart from the group when they ended in 1998. In 1999 she released her debut album “Northern Star,” she then went onto release six more solo albums.

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The Reunion

Recently Chisolm reunited with Ginger, Scary, and Baby for a reunion tour (sadly Posh couldn’t make it.) After the experience, the singer commented on the incredible response from her fans saying ″When I went on stage with the girls, it was such an incredible experience,″ Melanie says in this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday. ″It made me feel very reflective. I loved being Sporty Spice again, and I realize that she’s such a huge part of who I am as a person and who I am as a performer. I wanted to really celebrate that.″

The New Album

With that behind her, Mel C couldn’t be in a better place emotionally to promote her new solo album which is all about self-love and self-empowerment. In the coming year, the pop star will be gearing up for a European tour. She has also even expressed her interest in another Spice Girls reunion, this time hopefully with Posh on board. She told People ″the whole world supported us back in the ’90s, so I would love to get back and perform everywhere,″ she says. ″Beyond touring my solo music, I would love to do more Spice shows. I think there’s room for both.”

The Wisdom Segment - People

Attila the Hun

I Attila, most commonly known as Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the nomadic people called the Huns in the 5th century. During his reign, he became one of the more feared enemies of the powerful Roman Empire.

II There isn't a lot that is known about the origins and early years of Attila the Hun. The earliest descriptions of him, when he was well into adulthood, suggest that his ancestors were likely East Asian or Scythian.

III The name that was given to him, Attila, is believed by scholars to be of Germanic origins and formed from the Gothic noun "Atta" which means "father". When combined with the suffix "ila", the name translates to "Little Father".

IV Other historians related the name Attila to the Turkic languages, with two possible translations to the name. One name purportedly translated to "the oceanic universal ruler" while the other means "Provider of Warhorses".

V Prior to Attila's rule, the Huns were actually recruited by the Roman Empire to fight in their Civil War in 424 AD. A decade later, after the death of their ruler, Attila and his brother met with the Roman legions and negotiated a peace treaty.

VI After a few years under the radar, the Huns began their attack on the Roman empire. In 447 AD, under the sole leadership of Attila the Hun, they rampaged through both the Eastern and Western Roman settlements.