Victoria
Beckham
Victoria Caroline Beckham (born as Adams, April
17th 1974-) is a British singer, originally in the girl band the
Spice Girls, where she was known as Posh Spice.
She was born in the county of Herefordshire as Victoria Adams.
Adams married the ex-Manchester United and present England footballer
David Beckham, on July 4, 1999, with whom she has two sons, Brooklyn,
born March 4, 1999, and Romeo, born September 1, 2002. The couple
is expecting a third child in March 2005.
An alleged plot to kidnap Victoria on November 1, 2002, was revealed
by the News of the World. The court case against the alleged kidnappers
collapsed after the original informant admitted that he "made
the whole thing up".
Her attempts at a music career have been mixed, despite being one
of the biggest celebrities in Britain, she has failed to convert
that into chart success. She is the only Spice Girl not to have
had a UK number one as a solo artist. She fought unsuccessful chart
battles for the top spot with Spiller featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor
in 2000 and Kylie Minogue in 2001. Her debut album made number 10
in the UK.
In 2003 she became involved with controversial Rap music producer
Damon Dash to reignite her career. Beckham also became a model for
Roc-A-Wear clothing along with Naomi Campbell.
In 2004 her happy image suffered when a string of women lined up
to claim having had affairs with David, including Rebecca Loos,
which were not fully denied, but she has been seen to Stand by Her
Man.
The Mirror reports October 20th, 2004 on Victoria's new fashion
lines and how she is scared of another failed music project. Also
in the article is a quote from Victoria's spokesman about the new
career focus: "This is the start of a new phase in Victoria's
career, combining two things she loves - business and fashion. She's
going to be more behind the scenes, but she is very excited."
She recently designed jeans for Roc & Republic clothing.
Discography
Singles:
Out of Ya Mind (2000) [with True Steppers and Dane Bowers] #2 UK
Not Such an Innocent Girl (2001) #6 UK
A Mind of Its Own (2002) #6 UK
This Groove/Let Your Head Go (2004) #3 UK
Album:
Victoria Beckham (2001) #10 UK
Learning
to Fly
Victoria Beckham wrote an autobiographical book called Learning
to Fly. In it, amongst other things, she detailed the first incident
of the football chant Posh Spice Takes it Up the Arse being sung
by the opposing fans at a Manchester United game. The fans chanted
this when David Beckham gained possession of the ball.
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