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VICTORIA Beckham has shared a sweet message for Geri Horner as they spend time together after the Spice Girls reunion was cancelled.

Geri, 53, showed up to support Victoria’s son Cruz and his band The Breakers at their final gig in London on Friday night.

Victoria, 51, appreciated her pal’s support as she took to her Instagram stories to share a snap of the two of them.

In the picture, the two women are seen smiling while twinning in white t-shirts mid gig.

Posh Spice wrote across it: “Last night! @cruzbeckham @itsthebreakers. Love you @gerihalliwellhorner.”

The longtime pals also posed for a photo with Victoria’s other half David as they watched Cruz sing his heart out on stage.

GIRL POWER

Emma Bunton poses with Holly Willoughby after Spice Girls reunion was cancelled

FEELING SPICY

Mel B brushes off failed Spice Girls reboot as she channels Scary Spice

Their reunion comes after The Sun exclusively revealed that the Spice Girls’ 30th anniversary reunion has been cancelled as they failed to pull their plans together in time.

Victoria and Geri as well as Mel C, Mel B and Emma Bunton had been in talks to reunite for a string of concerts to mark three decades since the release of their debut single Wannabe.

The Sun understands they failed to reach an agreement and plans for a comeback tour in 2026 have been ditched.

Confirming the news during an interview on The Smallzy Show on Australia’s KIIS Radio, Mel C, 52, said: “No, there is no reunion.

“We are communicating all the time. We want to do something – who knows when.

“But I still feel very optimistic and I keep my fingers crossed that you will see the Spice Girls together at some point in the future.”

The Sun told last April how Geri was back in touch with the band’s former manager Simon Fuller and had flown out to Miami to try and agree on a deal.

As recently as January, Mel C had insisted they were still in active discussions about celebrating the milestone.

And even Victoria had prompted hopes she could return to the group, saying she “loves” the idea of a residency at Las Vegas venue Sphere.

She said in October of the prospect: “It would be tempting. But could I take on a world tour? No I can’t. I have a job…

“How good would the Spice Girls be at the Sphere! I love the idea of it. I mean I don’t know if I could even still sing, I mean I was never that great!”

However, in recent weeks, plans have fallen apart, with just a collectible coin from the Royal Mint being announced to mark the anniversary.

A planned Netflix drama based on the group was shelved last month amid reported tensions in the group.

The Spice Girls have not performed together as a five-piece since the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.

They last reunited without Posh in 2019 for a sold out 13-date stadium tour of the UK and Ireland, selling 700,000 tickets and making £4.4m each.

EMMA Bunton has been spotted beaming alongside pal Holly Willoughby at a Disney launch after the Spice Girls reunion was cancelled.

The singer, 50, attended the press day of Disney Adventure World and World Of Frozen at Disneyland Paris in France on Saturday.

She appeared to put her band’s woes to one side as she posed for pictures with her longtime friend Holly, 45.

Baby Spice got into the spirit of things by donning a pair of Mickey Mouse ears as well as a tie with the famous character on it.

She looked chic in a white shirt tucked into a pair of straight leg jeans and a cream wool coat.

Emma wore her blonde locks straight and opted for a subtle make-up look.

GIG-A-GIG AH

Geri Horner joins David & Victoria Beckham as they support son Cruz

FEELING SPICY

Mel B brushes off failed Spice Girls reboot as she channels Scary Spice

Meanwhile, Holly wore a black t-shirt tucked into jeans with a black coat and some brown boots.

She too got into the Disney spirit with a set of ears as the two put on their widest smiles for photos.

The two women have been firm friends for several years and are often spotted socialising with their group of friends, including Melanie Blatt and Christine Lampard.

Emma’s appearance comes after The Sun exclusively revealed that the Spice Girls’ 30th anniversary reunion has been cancelled after they failed to pull their plans together in time.

Emma, as well as Mel C, Mel B, Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell-Horner had been in talks to reunite for a string of concerts to mark three decades since the release of their debut single Wannabe.

The Sun understands they failed to reach an agreement and plans for a comeback tour in 2026 have been ditched.

Confirming the news during an interview on The Smallzy Show on Australia’s KIIS Radio, Mel C, 52, said: “No, there is no reunion.

“We are communicating all the time. We want to do something – who knows when.

“But I still feel very optimistic and I keep my fingers crossed that you will see the Spice Girls together at some point in the future.”

The Sun told last April how Geri, 53, was back in touch with the band’s former manager Simon Fuller and had flown out to Miami to try and agree on a deal.

As recently as January, Mel C had insisted they were still in active discussions about celebrating the milestone.

And even Victoria, 51, had prompted hopes she could return to the group, saying she “loves” the idea of a residency at Las Vegas venue Sphere.

She said in October of the prospect: “It would be tempting. But could I take on a world tour? No I can’t. I have a job…

“How good would the Spice Girls be at the Sphere! I love the idea of it. I mean I don’t know if I could even still sing, I mean I was never that great!”

However, in recent weeks, plans have fallen apart, with just a collectible coin from the Royal Mint being announced to mark the anniversary.

A planned Netflix drama based on the group was shelved last month amid reported tensions in the group.

The Spice Girls have not performed together as a five-piece since the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.

They last reunited without Posh in 2019 for a sold out 13-date stadium tour of the UK and Ireland, selling 700,000 tickets and making £4.4m each.

Kaleena Smith averaged 31 points, seven assists and four steals a game this season while playing for the No. 1 program in the Southland, but her expanded leadership role is what earns her the honor of The Times’ girls’ basketball player of the year.

The 5-foot-6 junior point guard marshaled Ontario Christian to the CIF state championships in Sacramento for the first time in the program’s history and along the way her voice spoke almost as loudly as her game — surprising for someone who is not talkative by nature.

“Her numbers speak for themselves but the biggest difference in Kaleena this season has been her leadership,” Knights coach Aundre Cummings, said. “She’s always coming to practice first and leaving last, which teammates respect, but also knowing when to speak up.”

Smith has been nicknamed “Special K” for her talent and charisma, traits that make her one of the top national recruits in the class of 2027. She is garnering attention from multiple college programs. USC women’s coach Lindsay Gottlieb was even on hand to witness Smith score 23 points and contribute six assists in the Southern California regional semifinals against Etiwanda on March 8 and the state championship game against Archbishop Mitty at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

“I’m being more vocal, yes, because I’m gonna have to do that in college,” said Smith, who spent countless hours refining her mid-range jumper this winter. “As captain it’s one of my responsibilities.”

One hundred games into her high school career, Smith is living up to the hype thrust upon her when she was named MaxPreps’ national freshman of the Year in 2024. She passed the 2,000-point plateau when she scored 51 points against Esperanza in November.

Smith paced Ontario Christian to the Southern Section Open Division title as a sophomore and although the Knights were denied a repeat (she had 30 points and five assists in a finals defeat to Sierra Canyon) her stats are better in every significant category. Intertwined with her competitive spirit and winning mindset is the maturity and confidence of an upperclassman.

“Her leadership is what stands out,” sophomore teammate Tatianna Griffin said. “She’s a very quiet person. I’m not sure it comes naturally or not but when she says something we listen.”

Griffin’s own game has blossomed because of Smith’s willingness to give her the ball in clutch situations, and Smith has been a mentor to freshman Chloe Jenkins, who led the team in rebounds (11.3 per game).

Adding leadership to her basketball IQ, court vision, defense, quickness, shooting, passing and dribbling has made Smith a complete player, one who is poised for a senior season worth talking about.

MEL B dropped a HUGE giveaway clue that the Spice Girls reunion had been cancelled with a “kiss my ass” post – hours before the official announcement was made.

It comes after The Sun exclusively revealed that a 30th anniversary tour had been scrapped, despite numerous hints from the five Spiceys that they were getting back together.

Mel B, AKA Scary Spice, 50, has become increasingly distant lately from bandmates Geri Horner, 53. Emma Bunton, 50, Mel C, 52, and Victoria Beckham, 51,

In her latest Instagram post she hinted that the possibility of a band reunion was off, when she shared a shady message.

It came when Mel posted a video of herself from behind in a bikini, and wrote: “I’m walkinn away from the NOISE… so if that’s what your bringing you can KISS MY (peach emoji).”

The Sun revealed there has been some tension behind-the-scenes, as plans were being put in place for a reunion tour.

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Mel B was notably absent from Emma’s 50th birthday celebrations at Soho Farmhouse in January.

She then was the only Spice Girl who was missing when the girls got together last month for a singalong at Victoria’s London home.

Fans couldn’t contain themselves when a video dropped of the girlband reuniting to sing Viva Forever.

The Sun revealed tonight how the tour, which would have celebrated 30 years of the Spice Girls, had been cancelled after they failed to pull their plans together in time.

All five women had been in talks to reunite for a string of concerts to mark three decades since the release of their debut single Wannabe.

But The Sun understands they failed to reach an agreement and plans for a comeback tour in 2026 have been ditched.

Confirming the news during an interview on Australia’s KIIS Radio, Mel C, 52, said: “No, there is no reunion.

“We are communicating all the time. We want to do something – who knows when.

“But I still feel very optimistic and I keep my fingers crossed that you will see the Spice Girls together at some point in the future.”

The Sun told last April how Geri, 53, was back in touch with the band’s former manager Simon Fuller and had flown out to Miami to try and agree on a deal.

However, in recent weeks, plans have fallen apart, with just a collectible coin from the Royal Mint being announced to mark the anniversary.

A planned Netflix drama based on the group was shelved last month amid tensions in the group.

The Spice Girls first got together in the early 90s before shooting to worldwide fame with their debut single Wannabe in 1996.

The fab five enjoyed a huge amount of success all over the globe with an army of fans following them everywhere.

In 1998, Geri shocked fans when she sensationally quit the band.

The group tried to continue as a foursome but ended up calling it a day in 2001.

All five Spice Girls then reunited in 2007 for a tour, and then again for the London Olympic Games in 2012.

However, Victoria chose not to join the band again when they went on tour in 2019.

Fans will now be hoping that this new video is a HUGE clue that the Spice Girls reunion tour WITH Posh will be now on the cards.

The Laguna Hills High girls’ basketball fan who was waving the sign, “Hawk Yea!” at the Golden 1 Center on Friday morning didn’t get much of a workout in the first half of the Division V state championship game against Woodland Christian.

The Hawks (21-12) made 15 turnovers and fell behind by 22 points at halftime. They were unable to overcome their slow start in a 63-30 loss. Woodland Christian scored the first 13 points of the second quarter and led at halftime 33-11.

The Sorbello sisters, Siena and Sofia, combined for 17 of the Cardinals’ 33 first-half points. Siena finished with 21 points and Sofia had seven.

Woodland Christian came in with a 32-3 record and was able to get the ball inside. Bailee Broward also made some outside shots, giving the Cardinals unstoppable inside-outside options. She finished with 17 points.

CIF STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

At Golden 1 Center, Sacramento

FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE

Boys

DIVISION I

Damien (31-7) vs. Folsom (29-6), 8 p.m.

DIVISION III

Birmingham (22-7) vs. Antioch Cornerstone Christian (28-8), 4 p.m.

DIVISION V

Sylmar (24-12) vs. San Marin (21-13), 12 p.m.

Girls

DIVISION I

Corona Centennial (23-5) vs. Clovis (26-10), 6 p.m.

DIVISION III

Placentia El Dorado (22-14) vs. San Jose Valley Christian (16-15), 2 p.m.

DIVISION V

Laguna Hills (21-11) vs. Woodland Christian (32-3), 10 a.m.

SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE

Boys

OPEN DIVISION

Sierra Canyon (29-1) vs. Richmond Salesian (29-3), 8 p.m.

DIVISION II

Bakersfield Christian (24-11) vs. San Joaquin Memorial (27-7), 4 p.m.

DIVISION IV

San Juan Hills (21-14) vs. Atherton Sacred Heart Prep (20-11), 12 p.m.

Girls

OPEN DIVISION

Ontario Christian (33-2) vs. Archbishop Mitty (28-2), 6 p.m.

DIVISION II

Santa Maria St. Joseph (17-15) vs. Sierra Pacific (24-11), 2 p.m.

DIVISION IV

Palisades (16-13) vs. Yuba City Faith Christian (33-1) 10 a.m.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONALS

TUESDAY’S RESULTS
FINALS

BOYS

OPEN DIVISION
#1 Sierra Canyon 63, #2 Harvard-Westlake 57

DIVISION I
#6 Damien 48, #4 St. John Bosco 41

DIVISION II
#3 Bakersfield Christian 59, #8 Palisades 57

DIVISION III
#3 Birmingham 73, #5 Colony 58

DIVISION IV
#3 San Juan Hills 74, #1 Tulare Union 66

DIVISION V
#2 Sylmar 66, #1 Coalinga 58

GIRLS

OPEN DIVISION
#2 Ontario Christian 73, #4 Sage Hill 51

DIVISION I
#5 Corona Centennial 81, #2 Rancho Christian 61

DIVISION II
#2 Santa Maria St. Joseph 60, #4 Saugus 55

DIVISION III
#2 Placentia El Dorado 61, #5 Leuzinger 56

DIVISION IV
#5 Palisades 54, #2 Godinez Fundamental 38

DIVISION V
#4 Laguna Hills 43, #6 Schurr 24

Note: State Championships are March 13-14 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS

WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS

BOYS

Open Division

#1 Sierra Canyon, bye
#5 Santa Margarita 75, #4 Redondo Union 71
#3 Santa Maria St. Joseph 66, #6 Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 60
#2 Harvard-Westlake, bye

GIRLS

Open Division

#1 Sierra Canyon, bye
#4 Sage Hill, bye
#3 Etiwanda, bye
#2 Ontario Christian, bye

Note: Quarterfinals in Division I-V are Thursday, March 5 at higher seeds; Semifinals in all divisions are Saturday, March 7 at higher seeds; Finals are Tuesday March 10 at higher seeds. State championships are March 13-14 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS

BOYS
Division I
#16 Mater Dei 86 #1 La Mirada 79
#9 JSerra 60, #8 Francis Parker 59
#5 Victory Christian Academy 71, #12 Rancho Christian 65
#4 St. John Bosco 65, #13 San Marcos 55
#3 Crespi 83, #14 Bishop Amat 66
#6 Damien 84, #11 Inglewood 65
#7 Crean Lutheran 68, #10 Santa Fe Christian 56
#2 Corona Centennial 42, #15 Hesperia 38

Division II
#1 Eastvale Roosevelt 106, #16 Bakersfield Centennial 68
#8 Palisades 80, #9 Mira Mesa 67
#5 La Costa Canyon 72, #12 Aliso Niguel 68
#13 Torrey Pines 54, #4 Olympian 53
#3 Bakersfield Christian 51, #14 San Pedro 44
#11 El Cajon Christian 51, #6 Cathedral Catholic 46
#7 Murrieta Mesa 66, #10 Cleveland 63
#15 Carlsbad 61, #2 Mission Bay 53

Division III
#1 Gahr 67, #16 Narbonne 51
#8 Shalhevet 56, #9 Rancho Bernardo 42
#5 Colony 90, #12 Norte Vista 69
#13 Atascadero 69, #4 Warren 62
#3 Birmingham 79, #14 Gardena Serra 67
#6 Trabuco Hills 55, #11 El Camino Real 47
#7 Poway 63, #10 Washington Prep 56
#2 Fairfax 65, #15 Pilibos 49

Division IV
#1 Tulare Union 60, #16 Salesian 51
#8 Placentia Valencia 67, #8 Ramona 62
#12 Vasquez 93, #5 Laguna Hills 79
#13 Moreno Valley 41, #4 Central Valley Christian 39
#3 San Juan Hills 64, #14 Pacific Ridge 57
#11 Venice 61, #6 Ramona 50
#7 Army-Navy 57, #10 Chatsworth 48
#2 Granada Hills Charter 55, #15 Rialto 52

Division V
#1 Coalinga, bye
#9 Verdugo Hills 52, #8 Colton 47
#5 Orosi 59, #12 Redlands Adventist Academy 35
#4 Rowland 78, #13 Pacific 48
#3 Canyon Country Canyon 83, #14 Franklin 66
#6 Victor Valley 72, #11 Edgewood 55
#7 Preuss UCSD 53, #10 South El Monte 48
#2 Sylmar 104, #15 Canoga Park 65

GIRLS

Division I
#1 Mater Dei 66, #16 Windward 46
#8 La Salle 50, #9 Westview 37
#5 Corona Centennial 67, #12 Valencia 40
#13 Moreno Valley 75, #4 Fairmont Prep 69
#3 Francis Parker 65, #14 Westchester 41
#6 Oak Park 72, #11 La Jolla Country Day 57
#7 JSerra 54, #10 Mission Hills 51
#2 Rancho Christian 102, #15 Bakersfield Christian 48

Division II
#1 Birmingham 68, #16 Misson Oak 60
#9 San Diego Cathedral 48, #8 Camarillo 47
#5 Grossmont 73, #12 LA Hamilton 57
#4 Saugus 46, #13 San Diego Lincoln 39
#3 Crescenta Valley 65, #14 La Costa Canyon 63
#6 Rosary Academy 58, #11 Victor Christian Academy 47
#10 St. Margaret’s 50, #7 Chula Vista Mater Dei 36
#2 Santa Maria St. Joseph 71, #15 Venice 62

Division III
#1 Murrieta Valley 62, #16 Burbank Burroughs 55
#8 King/Drew 58, #9 Imperial 46
#5 Leuzinger 49, #12 Torrey Pines 48
#4 Granada Hills 55, #13 Redwood 42
#3 Carlsbad 51, #14 Bishop Diego 41
#11 Anaheim Canyon 60, #6 Oxnard 57
#7 La Canada 43, #10 Shafter 42
#2 El Dorado 45, #15 Montgomery 43

Division IV
#1 Marina 57, #16 Escondido 55
#8 Savanna 53, #9 El Camino Real 39
#5 Palisades 61, #12 La Palma Kennedy 59
#13 Hillcrest 46, #4 Cleveland 42
#3 Tulare Union 47, #14 San Pedro 44
#6 Granada Hills Kennedy 64, #11 San Jacinto 47
#7 Oakwood 50, #10 Warren 19
#2 Godinez 57, #15 Ridgecrest Burroughs 38

Division V
#1 Rosamond 59, #16 University Prep 25
#8 Patriot 36, #9 Chadwick 31
#5 Bakersfield Foothill 55, #12 Sierra Vista 45
#4 Laguna Hills 48, #13 Wilmington Banning 24
#3 North Hollywood 53, #14 San Pasqual 36
#6 Schurr 52, #11 Santana 30
#10 Orange 51, #7 Washington Prep 47
#2 Vista 63, #15 Desert Hot Springs 46

WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE

BOYS
Open Division
#1 Sierra Canyon, bye
#5 Santa Margarita at #4 Redondo Union
#6 Sherman Oaks Notre Dame at #3 Santa Maria St. Joseph
#2 Harvard-Westlake, bye

GIRLS
Open Division
#1 Sierra Canyon, bye
#4 Sage Hill, bye
#3 Etiwanda, bye
#2 Ontario Christian, bye

Note: Quarterfinals in Division I-V are Thursday, March 5 at higher seeds; Semifinals in all divisions are Saturday, March 7 at higher seeds; Finals are Tuesday March 10 at higher seeds. State championships are March 13-14 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS
TUESDAY’S FIRST ROUND RESULTS

BOYS
DIVISION I
#1 Mater Dei 2, #8 Santa Monica 0
#4 El Camino Real 1, #5 Placentia Valencia 0
#3 Del Norte 4, #6 JSerra 1
#2 Orange Lutheran 3, #7 St. Augustine 2

DIVISION II
#8 Sultana 3, #1 Torrey Pines 2
#4 San Pascual 4, #5 Anaheim Canyon 0
#3 Fontana 4, #6 Hilltop 1
#2 Mira Monte 0, #7 Birmingham 0 (Mira Monte wins 4-1 in shootout)

DIVISION III
#1 Bishop Amat 1, #8 Godinez 0
#4 Palisades 1, #5 Bakersfield Liberty 1 (Palisades wins 3-2 in shootout)
#6 Los Alamitos d. #3 Bonita Vista, forfeit
#7 Mt. Carmel 2, #2 Newport Harbor 1

DIVISION IV
#1 Irvine University 4, #8 Animo Leadership 2
#5 Chatsworth 4, #4 Bakersfield 1
#6 Santa Ana Valley 3, #3 La Jolla 1
#2 Granite Hills 2, #7 Esperanza 0

DIVISION V
#1 Ontario Christian 2, #8 LA Roosevelt 0
#5 Kern County Taft 2, #4 North Hollywood 1
#3 Garfield 1, #6 Orange County Pacifica Christian 1 (Garfield wins 5-4 in shootout)
#7 San Diego Lincoln 3, #2 Pasadena Poly 1

GIRLS

DIVISION I
#1 Santa Margarita 2, #8 Eastvale Roosevelt 2 (SM wins 3-2 in shootout)
#4 Cleveland 2, #5 Redondo Union 0
#6 Oaks Christian 1, #3 Mt. Carmel 0
#2 Mater Dei 5, #7 North County San Marcos 0

DIVISION II
#8 Westview 1, #1 Newport Harbor 0
#5 Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 3, #4 Carlsbad 0
#3 Garces Memorial 1, #6 Granada Hills 0
#2 Westlake 1, #7 La Costa Canyon 0

DIVISION III
#1 Del Norte 4, #8 Palisades 3
#4 Quartz Hill 3, #5 El Diamante 0
#3 Ayala 7, #6 Crescenta Valley 2
#2 Millikan 7, #7 Tulare Western 0

DIVISION IV
#8 Segerstrom 1, #1 Birmingham 1 (Segerstrom wins 4-2 in shootout)
#5 Coachella Valley 3, #4 Ramona 2
#3 San Jacinto 1, #6 Mission Vista 0
#7 Del Sol 0, #2 Immaculate Heart 0 (Del Sol wins 4-3 in shootout)

DIVISION V
#8 Coastal Academy 1, #1 Ocean View 0
#5 Bravo 2, #4 Webb 1
#3 Delano Kennedy 2, #6 Marquez 2 (Kennedy wins in shootout)
#2 Santa Monica Pacifica Christian 4, #7 Sun Valley Poly 3

Note: Semifinals 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. Thursday at higher seeds; Finals 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. Saturday at host sites; State Championships March 13-14 at Matomas High in Sacramento (times TBA).

Iran has held a mass funeral for 165 schoolgirls and staff killed in what it has described as a United States-Israeli attack on a girls school in the southern city of Minab.

Saturday’s strike came on the first day of the joint US and Israeli attacks on Iran. It was the deadliest incident in the campaign against Tehran so far.

The Israeli military said it was not aware of any Israeli or US attacks in that area. Throughout its genocidal war on Gaza, however, Israel has repeatedly denied responsibility for deadly attacks on Palestinian civilians, only to later backtrack when evidence emerged, often describing such incidents as “accidental”.

The attack in Minab has been condemned by UNESCO and Nobel Peace Prize-winning education activist Malala Yousafzai.

Deliberately attacking an educational institution, hospital or any other civilian structure is a war crime under international humanitarian law.

On Monday, Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the two countries “continue to indiscriminately strike residential areas, sparing neither hospitals, schools, Red Crescent facilities, nor cultural monuments”.