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Melanie Brown taking Eddie Murphy to court

Melanie Brown, 31, spoke to People and EXTRA and told them that although she loves motherhood and ‘would have another kid tomorrow if I could,’ the aftermath of Angel Iris‘ birth has been much more challenging than that of her first daughter, Phoenix‘s, as Melanie is having trouble getting Eddie Murphy to acknowledge paternity.

He’s not doing a DNA test and he’s not signing the birth certificate. So it’s going to have to go to court so hecan be forced to do it, which is strange since he was the one askingfor it.

I just think no woman should have to go through that and no baby shouldhave to go through that. Be responsible. What else can you say? I feel great! I’m happy. I was a happy pregnant woman and now I’m ahappy new mom. Life goes on, and I have two beautiful children.

Mel elaborates to EXTRA, saying,

I don’t know what happened and I still don’t know what happened…we had a few little disagreements and things that we were working though, but I didn’t think for one second it was completely over…my main thing now is I want him to be a responsible parent.

This baby was planned and he knows it’s his…this is what’s mind-boggling. Angel can’t speak, she can’t defend herself…and I’ve got a situation where I’m dealing with a father who won’t do a DNA test, who won’t sign the birth certificate.  So, now I have to go through lawyers and I think it’s really sad. I’m not quite sure, but I don’t think it’s a very good representation for a black father in 2007.

Be responsible…as simple as that! It takes two people to make a baby.  It takes two parents to be responsible for a baby. I’ve got no bad feelings.  I feel sorry that this baby isn’t seeing her dad and isn’t having the beautiful contact…I just want to get a move on and I just think it’s disappointing that it’s ended like this, so publicly.

Source: People and EXTRA.

Mel B puts Eddie Murphy's name on baby's birth certificate

The Mirror and People are reporting that Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown has listed her ex, actor/comedian Eddie Murphy as her newborn daughter’s father on the baby’s birth certificate. Melanie’s daughter, rumored to be named Fortuna Daphne Bay, was born on April 3, which also happens to be Eddie’s . A friend of Melanie’s says,

He’s definitely been named on the birth certificate.

Her rep tells Extra,

Yes it is correct. Eddie is down as the father.

Melanie and Eddie have been at odds over the paternity of Melanie’s infant since she announced her pregnancy.  The former pop star has insisted that Eddie is her baby’s father, while he has publicly said the baby ‘could be anyone’s.’ Friends say Melanie does want Eddie to step up and take responsibility, but doesn’t want the funnyman to be present in her or her baby’s life. The friend adds,

She doesn’t want him involved because he has hurt her too much. She just feels that he will have to accept responsibility at some point and there was no need for him to be so dismissive of their relationship.

Source: Mirror & People

Thanks to CBB readers Michelle and Mary Beth.

Mel C wants a Spice baby too

Now that all of her former bandmates either have children or are expecting, Melanie Chisholm is feeling the urge to start her own family with all the babies and baby talk around her.

Geri [Halliwell] lives near me now, so Emma [Bunton] and I spent the day with her and Bluebell [10 months] recently. Geri is just really enjoying motherhood and is happy doing that. Meanwhile, Emma is a glowing mum-to-be! We’re all in our 30s now so it’s a natural time to be focusing on family.

Still, although she would love to have children, Sporty Spice says she’s concentrating on her career for the time being.

I definitely want to be a mum and I’d like more than one child. At the moment my priority is my music, but I’m already 33, so I’d better get cracking!

While Mel is still close with Geri, Emma and Victoria Beckham, she has lost touch with Mel B, who is expecting her second child, and was not aware of Scary Spice’s paternity battle with Eddie Murphy. The two would get a chance to catch up should there be a Spice Girls reunion, but Mel doubts that would happen any time soon.

With the impending babies, family is the priority in Spice World right now! A one-off gig would be ideal, but we haven’t had any offers yet.

Source: The Metro