# Shirley Manson Apologizes for Spice Girls Attack | Music News

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Podcast: [Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114)
Published: 2026-07-17T18:56:53+00:00
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Shirley Manson’s infamous 90s rant against the Spice Girls — calling them “abhorrent” and wishing for their “complete and utter destruction” — is getting a major rewind. After Mel C gently called out the comments on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Manson issued a heartfelt apology, admitting her words were “reckless and cruel” and calling herself an “idiot.” Mel C, ever the gracious soul, responded with love and forgiveness, reminding everyone they were all just young and wild back then. Meanwhile, the Spice Girls’ legacy lives on — even as hologram tours are rumored — proving that even the most fiery critiques can’t dim their cultural impact. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4bf601ba34eff59d

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