A source told The Daily Star: "When she does have the DNA test to prove Murphy is the father, she will spill the beans on American TV.

"And she’ll see how Eddie likes it when the boot is on the other foot.

"Her plans to do this have sparked a bidding war among US networks and they are all bending over backwards to hear her side of things.

"But at the moment Mel is focusing on carrying the child and looking after her seven-year-old, Phoenix Chi, before deciding which network and show she will choose to shame him on."

Mel B hires top lawyer? - Dec 21 2006
It seems Mel B wants a battle - she’s apparently hired a top Hollywood lawyer to fight Eddie Murphy in the courts.

The 31-year-old has apparently called in the services of Don Engel, who has previously worked with Cher, Fleetwood Mac and Meatloaf.

The former Scary Spice has vowed to get as much money as she can from the Tinseltown actor after he called off their wedding, dumped her, then publicly questioned the baby’s paternity on TV.

A friend told the Daily Mirror: "Mel is refusing to lie down and let Eddie walk all over her - and this is reflected in her choice of lawyer.

"She wants to hit him where it hurts... in the pocket and they don’t come much better than Don."

Sources have commented that she may be able to pocket up to £15 million in lifelong payments for their unborn kid.

A law source added: "Don’s services don’t come cheap but he is one of the best lawyers around. Most lawyers would relish taking on an A-List star and Don would surely be no exception."

Mel is determined to win and the friend concluded: "This is war - and if Eddie doesn’t know it, he will shortly."

Mel gets some Spice support - Dec 20 2006
It seems after all these years, the Spice Girls still stick together.

Former Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell has been comforting Mel B since her split from actor Eddie Murphy, according to the Daily Express.

Mel, 31, has apparently been dumped by the Beverly Hills Cop star after a whirlwind romance.

She claims to be carrying his baby but Eddie has publicly questioned whether he is the father.

Despite their turbulent friendship, it seems Geri, 34, who has a daughter, Bluebell, has offered former Scary Spice Mel a shoulder to cry.

A source said: "Geri believes this is the time to be kind and supportive and not to remember past conflicts."

The friend continued: "Mel has told Geri she felt scared and humiliated. Her daughter Phoenix Chi had met Eddie’s children and it was already like one big family.

"Geri - who feels settled and strong as a new mother - knows Mel is alone in LA and fears she will be ostracised. She has been in floods of tears - Geri has never seen her so bewildered."

Mel B: Eddie is the father - Dec 7 2006
Eddie Murphy has said he is not sure if he is the father of former Spice Girl Mel B’s unborn child. The singer, however, says she is quite certain he is.

"I am obviously upset and distressed at some of the comments made by Eddie Murphy to the media," the 31-year-old said in a statement released by her publicist, Nadine Bibi.

"I have no idea why anyone would want to conduct themselves in this kind of manner about such a personal matter in such a public way. My main concern is for the well-being of my daughter, Phoenix, and of course the baby. I was astonished by what Eddie said. There is absolutely no question that Eddie is the father."