Spendy Spice - The Next MC Hammer?

The way Victoria Beckham is hemorrhaging her husband's cash, $250 million might not last. Enough, that is, to keep the Beckhams out of the company of such infamous money-sieves as Hammer, Jacko, and Mike Tyson.
Hammer and Posh.
Sure, a quarter of a billion dollars seems like a lot, but with Spendy Spice leaf-blowing her family's fortune all over Los Angeles, you never know how long it'll last. The formerly-employed singer, as TMZ reported, recently spent well over $100K on, well, toy planes and diaper bags, as well as custom-designed bedrooms for her boys. She's also looking at $15 million houses, and there's staff and a large entourage at all times with the Beckhams -- whose net worth is already a reported $100 million.

If you scoff at our suggestion that the Becks could flush $250 mil down the drain, we'd like to present to you one MC Hammer. The rap star had amassed a $30 million fortune in just a couple years, but six years, two helicopters, 17 cars, four solid-gold dog chains, and one bedroom-installed dishwasher later, it was bankruptcy time for the Hammer.



Of course, that was chump change compared to the champ, Mike Tyson. The gap-toothed heavyweight blew through a reported $400 million that he'd earned in the ring with such sensible investments as $8,000 Bengal tigers. And then, who can forget the King of Shop himself, Michael Jackson, who thrilled us all on national TV by spending $6 million in a matter of hours in Vegas -- on chess sets and glass urns and other chatch. Now, Jacko's got millions of dollars – in debt!

So, Victoria, we welcome you to the US. But, seriously – Hammer, Tyson, and Jacko are not the kind of financial company you want to keep.

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31. She and her husband are sooooooooo hot and soooooooo rich who cares what they do everyone is just jealous....................

Posted at 2:12PM on Jan 21st 2007 by suan clarke

32. let's face it, even being an average citizen, i was once lucky to get an enormous amount of money that seemed overwheming for a start, but before i knew it, I was counting the cents!

And if u consider that Posh is photographed shopping on bling evry week(and we all know her attire arenot much under $1000), dining in glam places, purchasing houses every place they root in and paying salaries to an entourage-of nannies,escort and security- i doubt it if money is making babies???

money

Posted at 2:21PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Miss Karma

33. let's face it, even being an average citizen, i was once lucky to get an enormous amount of money that seemed overwheming for a start, but before i knew it, I was counting the cents!

And if u consider that Posh is often photographed shopping on bling every week(and we all know her attire are not much bought under $1000), dining in glam places, purchasing houses every place they root in and paying salaries to an
entourage-of nannies,escort and security- i doubt it if money is
making babies???

And don't forget that with income and property like thos ehave, interest rates are indeed eating their asses like the rest of us...

Posted at 2:28PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Miss Karma

34. "This is something all sluts, sorry I mean all girls learn before the age of 10."- d-man

ahem.... never mind. Oh well, Vic. Welcome to the club.

Posted at 2:58PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Beef Stopper

35. I don't even have anything to say but, "Welcome to the club." If you happen to save up your cash, then you'll be dismissed from it, but until then... Will you please sign on the dotted line, Miss Posh?

Posted at 2:52PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Beef Stopper

36. Victoria brings in at least $2 million a year from royalties from her Spice fame. Also in England they had a charity to help disabled kids get so mobility, in fact one little girl couldn't work but was in ballet classes thanks to the Beckhams.

And if push came to shove, Victoria could just get re-certified in the States as a dance instructor, she is qualified to teach ballet, tap and modern dance in the UK, according to her.

Posted at 11:39PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Stephan

37. The American comments on here about Posh N Becks are just too silly and immature lol. Victoria Beckham made millions as a Spice Girl for many years and continues to draw royalties. She is also a very savvy business woman here in the UK. She has sold books, marketing rights, designed clothing for D&G and continues to make a lot of money. Unlike most of you who sit on your bums all day long she is a working mum and very business whilst putting her family first..she is a devoted mum and wife. If you don't like her that's your business..but get the facts straight before making such ridiculous comments.

Posted at 3:27PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Granny in Thorpe Bay

38. This is terrible. First and foremost I always enjoy reading TMZ and I know that I shouldn't believe everything I read from complete strangers, yet this has gone too far. Spice Girl selling in excess of 53 million records, they are one of the most commercially successful female groups of all time. They released three studio albums and ten singles and starred in the film Spiceworld, which grossed $75 million (US) globally at the box office. The Spice Girls are often cited as one of the most influential and successful girl bands of all time. This gives Victoria Beckham tons of money from the group and royalties etc etc. David Beckham himself has been making money since 1997 to be exact in which his name really went sky high. They are basically treated like royalty in the UK and to be fair having good friends in Hollyweird will take you places.

So she is spending money and this is bad because? When you have cash coming out of your _________ you can spend. Then the "fans" that believe everything they read, come out and call Victoria a "slut". Such a horrible word for a woman. Why is she a slut because she married a man and had a family? Oh sorry in your precious America, being married makes you a slut. While living together sleeping with somebody without being legally married is completely loved.

And another thing, why write such hurtful things as "David will fall for another woman here?" In the UK he didn't and believe me we shouldn't say things like that because it really shows how great the American dream is. How about trying this on for size. I really would like for them to stay together and have a great career here in the US. They are people just like us but they worked hard and earned their cash. Oh and by the way, good looks aren't hard to get if you actually step away from the TV and do something with yourself.

So TMZ this is very shameful to have such a story and they are not even here yet. Shame on you and please what happened to respected journalism?

Posted at 4:02PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Adrian

39. who cares? 25 American soldiers were killed in Iraq yesterday. Who gives a damn about these 2 or what they may or may not have?

Posted at 4:31PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Animom

40. Replying to #28, sure Victoria made millions years ago, but it
''s not like she pocketted all of the cash alone,considering she had to share the cash with all 5 band mates..and do u realise how much this woman continuously spends every month for what she made back made in the dayz?
As for royalties, com''on ! I haven't heard any song from Spice Girls since 2001, maybe theyr only paid royalties for the songs still playing in U.K Mc Donalds..??

Posted at 5:36PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Miss Karma

41. Victoria makes her own money and probably could make more if she wasn't married with children, however she loves her husband and family and does her best by them as a mom, wife and career woman.

Posted at 6:04PM on Jan 21st 2007 by dmumsie

42. This broad looks like a damn alien! I can't stand her ugly face and miserable personality! All she does is walk around with that scowl on her face all day. Go back to England you piece of sh*t, and take that a**hole husband with you! You both suck!

Posted at 7:11PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Posh sucks

43. Well why are Americans upset that these two Brits want to come and spend lots of money in America. Crap it's the illegal newbies that are bleeding us dry. These people are spending tons of money! Such mean messages. Walk a mile people. These people can't move for fear of having their kids stolen or weirdo photographers following them everywhere and saying mean things to get weird looks for a snap. I wouldn't want to be ffamous! No way because all that money makes for a prison.

Posted at 7:25PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Kim

44. First of all Cammi, I was defending the way d-man put all ladies down as tramps who only spread their legs for money. But I guess you have to be a lady to be hurt by those remarks. Secondly, d-man to throw a blanket on all women that they spread their legs for money is a personal thing for most ladies. No personal attack, but I know you couldn't bitch slap me. By the way, the term bitch slap has always made me wonder why more women aren't piss by that remark.

Posted at 8:15PM on Jan 21st 2007 by Lenn K

45. Lenn K

how do you know i cant bitch slap you? You dont know me? Not only can I bitch slap you,I cn shove a pole up your ass. You dont like my comment, that is your problem Jack. Free country, I can say what I want. And what I say is all c**t who are in show business are like that. They look for the dude with cash and bled them dry. They are not in it for love, They want money, but they do it smart. In stead of being a whore with many dates per day and per week, then find one asswipe to dry. The asswipes dude who get caught. it's their problem, They should have a pre-nup. Paul McCatney just got f*** for around 90 milion because he did not have a pre-up. and you are going to tell me his slut ho wife didnt plan on taking his money? Come on get real

Posted at 8:39PM on Jan 21st 2007 by d-man

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