LONDON (AP) -- Singer Melanie Chisholm says she is expecting a baby which will make her the last of the former Spice Girls to become a mother.

   The 34-year-old singer known as "Sporty Spice" in the British pop group announced the news Friday on her Web site. She is often referred to as "Mel C."

   She says the baby's father is Thomas Starr, her partner for six years.

   Among the other Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham has three sons, Melanie "Mel B" Brown has two daughters, Geri Halliwell has one daughter and Emma Bunton has a son.

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   On the Net: http://www.melaniec.net

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