Spice Girls reunite to design T-shirt

The Spice Girls have reunited to design a T-shirt for charity.

The 'Wannabe' girlband have teamed up with the Hard Rock Cafe to create the T-shirt, which is to help raise money for Chickenshed, a charitable theatre company that offers performance education courses for young people.

The T-shirt features a butterfly print with each of the Spice Girls' signatures.

"Chickenshed offer such an amazing range of performing arts courses and give so many young people a direction and passion for theatre, which they will keep for the rest of their lives," Mel B explained in a statement.

"As a mum I know how important it is to give kids the best possible start in life and, for that reason, this is an amazing cause that I'm proud to be a part of as it gives so many disadvantaged children a chance to change their lives for the better."

Baby Spice Emma Bunton added: "I've been a big supporter of the Chickenshed Theatre Company for a while now and it's great news that they have teamed up with Hard Rock Cafe to launch a Spice Girls T-Shirt."

The T-shirts are on sale now exclusively at the Hard Rock Cafe.
The girls recently dismissed claims that they are divided over releasing a new album.

Saunders confirmed for Spice Girls musical

Jennifer Saunders has confirmed that she is writing the Spice Girls musical.

Last week, it was reported that Saunders had been signed up to pen Viva Forever, which will feature some of the group's biggest hits.

In a statement, the 52-year-old said that she was "thrilled and terrified" to work on the project, but added that it had been "great fun so far".

Judy Craymer, who produced the ABBA musical Mamma Mia!, said that the show will feature a "new contemporary story about friendship, celebrity and fame".

"Having Jennifer Saunders on board is the best possible start Viva Forever can have," she said.

Saunders added: "It is very exciting to be writing a musical that encompasses the music and energy of the biggest girl band of all time."

Producers are reportedly hoping that the show will open in London's West End in 2012.