the spice girls have finally realized that their respective (mostly unsuccessful) solo careers will never spark as much interest as a collaborative effort. they held a press conference earlier today to announce their world tour this winter, and the appearance marked the first time all five were seen together since geri halliwell abruptly left the group in 1998.

there’s no word yet whether or not the girls will be recording any new material, though really they’d be stupid not to. obviously their reunion involves a healthy payday or they wouldn’t have bothered, so why not cash in? a triumphant return to the top of the charts would really only sweeten the deal… and if they can come up with anything half as decent as “say you’ll be there,” i’m all about it.