August 2, 2007 1:04

Tabloid Hell: Scary Spice goes to court

Mel B wants child support from Eddie Murphy

Spice Girl Mel B has filed a petition in a Los Angeles court that could force actor Eddie Murphy to cough up thousands of dollars in child support.

A paternity test taken by Murphy in June proved that he is the father of Melanie Brown’s four month-old daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown, although the ‘Shrek’ star has yet to “legally acknowledge” that he is the father.

In court, Brown stated that the baby was mutually planned and conceived by her and Murphy during their four-month relationship. She is seeking “reasonable child support”.

Brown also has an eight year-old daughter named Phoenix Chi, while Murphy has five children with ex-wife Nicole Mitchell. He recently became engaged to producer Tracey Edmonds.

The Spice Girls recently announced they are reuniting for a world tour which is set to earn the five women millions of dollars each.

--By our New York staff.
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