Mel B marries in secret

Spice Girl Melanie Brown has married movie producer Stephen Belafonte.

Brown wed Belafonte, who produced 2005 comedy Thank You For Not Smoking, in a secret Las Vegas ceremony on June 6.

Brown's representative confirmed that a marriage licence filed in Clark County, Nevada is genuine, telling TMZ: "(They're) very much in love. They have had a deep friendship for a number of years that has developed into a loving relationship."

The representative also explained the reason for the wedding's secrecy, saying: "They just value their privacy."