Leeds superstar and Spice Girl Mel B celebrated her 50th birthday at a Leeds rooftop bar this weekend.
Mel B, otherwise known as Scary Spice, made an appearance at Habbibi in Leeds City Centre on Saturday 31 May as she celebrated her milestone 50th birthday bash.
In a video she shared via Instagram, Mel B is seen to be dancing the night away in style with fellow bandmates and friends Mel C and Emma Bunton who are all rocking leopard print, sparkly dresses.
Pretty iconic if you ask us.
Also in the video is another Leeds legend and comedian Leigh Francis, otherwise known as Keith Lemon alongside his wife Jill Carter.
Victoria Beckham and Gerri Halliwell, aka Posh Spice and Ginger Spice, didn't make it to the party but did wish Mel B a very happy birthday.
Geri Halliwell said: “#Happy 50th birthday @officialmelb wishing you a very wonderful year ahead.”
Whilst Victoria Beckham's post read: “Happy birthday @officalmelb!! Kisses xx.”
Emma Bunton posted three photos of her and Mel B over the years writing: "Happy 50th @officalmelb! I'm not far behind you!! From zig ah zig ah to belly laughs. Hope you have the best day. Sending love and birthday hugs."
Mel C wrote: "50 years on this planet my darling @officialmelb Oh the adventures we have had! I still remember the first day we met and thinking you were the coolest person I had ever seen, how is that over 30 years ago?!"
Mel B penned in the caption of her own post: "Here's to 50 !!! And allll thats to come!"
So it seems like Habbibi on top of Victoria Gate is the place to be, who knew?
Yard Act are back as they announce first round of UK headline dates since 2024.
We are so, so back.
It's been a few years, but Yard Act have just announced a small selection of UK gigs for later in the year including a homecoming gig at the O2 Academy on Friday 6 November.
The dates follow the band’s first show of the year at the 6Music Festival this Friday across The Pennines in Manchester.
After Leeds, the lads will be performing shows at the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Friday 13 November before making their way down south to the O2 Academy in Brixton on Thursday 26 November.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Yard Act completed the touring for their critically acclaimed second album Where’s My Utopia? with a victory lap back home at the 5000 capacity Millennium Square in Leeds in August 2024.
It was a record that brought a stark change of pace to the acerbic, post-punk of their debut, embracing something altogether more playful and bringing a different energy. It shifted the dynamic on stage too, with the addition of dancing backing singers and additional musicians and openly challenged listeners to reconsider who they thought Yard Act were.
Since then, the band have remained active, whether writing Where’s My Utopia’s follow-up on scratching the itch to get back on stage, heading out across the UK and Europe with The Hives, which was preceded by an intimate one-off show at Blackpool Tower last May.
Following a lengthy stint in the studio, the band now look to the Autumn for three big UK dates and we cannot wait.
Tickets go on artist presale from 10am on Wednesday 25 March before hitting general sale at 10am on Friday 27 March. Sign up here.
Viral brunch cafe Acai and the Tribe is coming to Leeds city centre this spring
Clementine Hall
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
Images: The Manc Group
Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Clementine Hall -
2nd June 2025 
