Posts Tagged ‘Melanie Brown’

Spice Girl Melanie Brown, 32, was spotted in the back lot with her daughters Phoenix Chi, 8 1/2, and Angel Iris, 6 months, as she prepared for the Dancing With the Stars live show last evening.

Photos by Pacific Coast News.

Spice Girl Melanie Brown, 32, was spotted out for a walk with husband Stephen Belafonte and kids Giselle, 3 1/2, and Angel Iris, 6 months on Wednesday. Oldest daughter Phoenix Chi, 8 1/2, seems to have spent the weekend with dad Jimmy Gulzar. Melanie hits the dance floor again tonight for her second week of Dancing With the Stars.

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Angel rides in a Cosatto Mobi stroller (£380).

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Update:  Gloria Allred, the attorney for Melanie Brown, complained Saturday that — contrary to yesterday’s statement, in which he vowed to ‘honor his responsibilities as a father’ — Eddie Murphy "has not indicated … to us that he plans to visit" the estranged couple’s daughter, 4-month-old Angel Iris.  Gloria added that Melanie’s primary desire is that Eddie "see his child, spend time with her, hold her, love her and bond with his daughter."

Originally posted Aug. 3: Eddie Murphy is refuting assertions by Melanie Brown that their 4-month-old daughter Angel Iris was "completely" planned, as well as claims by Melanie that Eddie has failed to pay "one penny" of child support in the wake of a DNA test confirming the baby’s paternity.

Eddie Murphy always has and will continue to honor his responsibilities as a father. Mr. Murphy and Ms. Brown dated very briefly and never made any plans of ANY sort. He acknowledges paternity of the child Angel, and has paid child support to Ms. Brown as well as covering the expenses of her pregnancy.

The statement, issued this afternoon, comes on the heels of a press conference held by Melanie and her attorney Gloria Allred on Wednesday.  Eddie said that he views the issue of child support for Angel Iris "as a private matter" and the actor "will not be making any further comments about it."

Sources:  The Insider, Metro

Melanie Brown, 32, takes her kids, Phoenix Chi, 8 1/2, andAngel Iris, 4 months, to the Grove shoppingcenter for dinner with boyfriend Stephen Belafonte and his daughter on Friday.

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Angel sucks on a Playtex Ortho-Pro Newborn Pacifier ($4.50 for 2).

She rides in a Cosatto Mobi stroller (£380).

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Melanie Brown, her daughter Angel Iris, 3 months, and her boyfriend Stephen Belafonte arrive at LAX on Thursday.

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Angel sucks on a Playtex Ortho-Pro Newborn Pacifier ($4.50 for 2).

Stephen holds an Evenflo Comfi bottle ($3.50).

Melanie Brown and new boyfriend, Stephen Belafonte visit a park in LA with their daughters last week. With them are Mel’s daughter, Phoenix Chi, 8, and Stephen’s daughter — does anyone know her name or age?

Source: New Idea, July 7th, p. 119.

Just Jared has photos of Melanie Brown arriving at Heathrow Airport with daughters Phoenix Chi, 8, and Angel Iris, 11 weeks, along with new boyfriend Stephen Belafonte (yes, he’s Harry’s grandson). The family met Melanie’s mother and sister at the gate.

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Angel sucks on a Playtex Ortho-Pro Newborn Pacifier ($4.50 for 2).

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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.

Update: Rest easy, Fortuna haters. Mel’s rep told the Associated Press on Friday that that is not the baby’s name. Apparently, she’s still waiting for one!

Other sites have reported the name to be Nadine Bibi – however, that’s Melanie’s publicist’s name, not her daughter’s.

Update April 6th: Brit tab The Mirror reports that the baby’s name may be Fortuna Daphne Bay. The Mirror also reports that older daughter Phoenix Chi, 8, brought mom Cadbury chocolates to eat while she nurses the baby!

Originally posted April 3rd:Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown (aka Scary Spice) welcomed her second daughter early this morning. The baby girl, who has yet to be named, was born at 12:11am at St. John’s hospital in Santa Monica. Baby Brown weighed in at 5 lbs, 4 oz and is 18 inches long.

According to her publicist,

Mel had driven herself to hospital after experiencing initialcontractions and breakage of waters at home. The birth was straightforward and withoutcomplication. The baby is completely healthy with a good head of hair. No name has been decided on yet, and she is purely known as Baby Brown.

Melanie’s mother and daughter, Phoenix Chi, 8, from her marriage to Jimmy Gulzar, were present at the birth. Melanie’s mother said,

She is looking forward to catching up on some sleep. Both mother and baby are expected to leave the hospital in the next few days and are looking forward to going back home.

A friend told US Weekly that,

It was an easy birth. The baby’s light-skinned and beautiful. Mel is thrilled!

Eddie Murphy is said to be the father of the little girl, but he disputes this claim. The baby was born on his 46th . The same source tells Us that,

Mel said, ‘He can read about it.’ The baby being born on his is purely coincidence – Mel had anatural birth, not a Cesarean section.

Source: Extra, News.com.au and PEOPLE

Thanks to CBB readers Jade, Michelle, Steffi and Katherine.

Voice of An Angel Charlotte Church is starting to dress the part of expectant Mama!  The 21 year old star spent some time on Due Maternity where she shopped for her new bump!  Her spree included:

• Due Kimono Maternity Top in Coral:    This exclusive to Due Maternity tops come in 4 colors (coral, black, ivory and mocha) is a perfect compliment to any growing bump.  We featured this top in our Steal Melanie Brown’s Look, Forty Weeks Style post yesterday.
• Japanese Weekend Cotton Maternity Dress/Skirt in Brown: This new item is the most versatile piece of the season- wear it as a strapless dress this summer or pair it with a tee as a skirt.  Also available in white.
• Momzee Linen Cargo Maternity Shorts in White: Linen maternity shorts with underbelly fit with elastic back, belt loops and removable sash tie.  Perfect for during and after pregnancy!