Rapper Vanilla Ice won’t be prosecuted for allegedly beating his wife, court documents show.

“The State declines to file criminal charges,” a Palm Beach County, Fla. prosecutor wrote. “There is insufficient credible evidence … due to the victim recanting her original statement and lack of an independent witness.”

The rapper, real name Robert Van Winkle, 40, was arrested April 10 in Wellington, Fla., after his wife, Laura, told sheriffs that he allegedly “struck” and “kicked” her.

“It was just a verbal argument. He didn’t physically harm his wife,” Winkle’s attorney Bradford M. Cohen told People.

A restraining order against the musician has also been lifted.

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You might recognize the gorgeous Robert Buckley from NBC’s Lipstick Jungle.

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The Spice Girls are unlikely to appear at a charity concert in honour of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday, according to band member Melanie Brown.

The Girl Power group had been thought likely to appear at the Hyde Park gig along with acts such as Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis due to having met the former South African leader at the height of the fame during the 90s.

But speaking to BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat program, Brown said the five-piece’s lengthy world tour probably represented the last occasion they would perform together.

“I did hear about that and we’re all big fans of Nelson Mandela but I don’t think we’re going to be doing that,” she said.

“I know we all have a lot of stuff going on. I know that I’m here working probably until the end of the year. But I know I don’t have a break.”

She added: “But he’s a great guy. I can’t believe he’s 90.”

The Wannabe stars earned millions from their recent series of concerts which saw them stage a residency at London’s O2 Arena as well as performing in North America, Spain and Germany, though originally-planned shows in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Cape Town and Buenos Aires were cancelled due to “personal and family commitments”.

“The tour wasn’t an abrupt end at all because we only started off to do ten shows and it just escalated,” Brown explained.

“There were more and more demands from here, there and everywhere. Our tour went on pretty long considering what we actually started out for it do be. But it was brilliant. We all had so much fun. It was great.”

Petitions for a commemorative DVD of the shows have sprung up on social networking sites such as Facebook and Bebo since the end of the tour.

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Tim McGraw has bagged a couple of nice developments for his career: He just set a precedent as the first country artist to hit No. 1 on the “Billboard” classic rock chart, and he has his own special corn chip flavor in a deal with Fritos.

Tim’s collaboration with Def Leppard on “Nine Lives,” a track from the band’s album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge, vaulted him to the top spot on the chart. Tim’s tour manager, Robert Allen, is the brother of Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, which led to an introduction to the group. The song came together after Tim made a guest appearance at the band’s 2006 show at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. Rick also performed at Tim’s Swampstock benefit concert in Louisiana back in 2004.

Tim’s Fritos agreement actually has his new flavor, Tim McGraw’s Spicy Jalapeno Fritos, in Wal-Mart stores today. Fritos has been signed as the official snack food for Tim’s Live Your Voice Tour, which kicks off in Tampa May 9.

Meanwhile, Tim’s latest Swampstock installment is set for Sept. 13.

Have you heard Nine Lives yet? If you’re not a fan of Tim, then at least check it out for the rockin’ sound. Coming from a major Def Leppard fan, I love it. And the song was added as downloadable content for Guitar Hero 3. It’s fun, check it out.

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