Mel B prepares for court showdown with Stephen Belafonte

It was claimed she begged a judge to seal her divorce and restraining order cases so her estranged husband Stephen Belafonte cannot play their sex tapes in an open court.

And Mel B and Stephen Belafonte looked stony-faced as they arrived at court in Los Angeles on Friday for the latest stage of their legal battle against each other. 

The 42-year-old former Spice Girl put on a chic display in an ivory pussybow blouse, over which she slung on a matching, black trimmed jacket.

 

Bold style statement: Mel B and Stephen Belafonte looked stony-faced as they arrived at court in Los Angeles on Friday for the latest stage of their legal battle against each other

Grim: Her estranged husband, 42, looked serious as he approached the courtroom alone, clad in a slate grey suit, with powder blue shirt and black tie

Grim: Her estranged husband, 42, looked serious as he approached the courtroom alone, clad in a slate grey suit, with powder blue shirt and black tie

Showing off her toned legs the star donned bold raspberry hued trousers with bow heels, teamed with a nude handbag.

Her statement cropped hairdo was styled sleek and slicked back while she kept her eyes covered with rose gold aviators.

She opted for a light dusting of make-up to accentuate her pretty features, including a slick of baby pink lipgloss as she strode up to court accompanied by members of her legal team.

The America’s Got Talent judge sat down for a relaxing cigarette, flashing a relaxed smile as she chatted.

Chic: The 42-year-old former Spice Girl put on a chic display in an ivory pussybow blouse, over which she slung on a matching, black trimmed jacket

Chic: The 42-year-old former Spice Girl put on a chic display in an ivory pussybow blouse, over which she slung on a matching, black trimmed jacket

Battle: Showing off her toned legs the star donned bold raspberry hued trousers with bow heels, teamed with a nude handbag

Divorce drama: Her statement cropped hairdo was styled sleek and slicked back while she kept her eyes covered with rose gold aviators

Divorce drama: Her statement cropped hairdo was styled sleek and slicked back while she kept her eyes covered with rose gold aviators

Focused: She opted for a light dusting of make-up to accentuate her pretty features, including a slick of baby pink lipgloss as she strode up to court accompanied by members of her legal team

In we go: Mel looked focused as she prepared for the latest battle in her divorce

In we go: Mel looked focused as she prepared for the latest battle in her divorce

Break: The America’s Got Talent judge sat down for a relaxing cigarette, flashing a relaxed smile as she chatted

Her estranged husband, 42, looked serious as he approached the courtroom alone, clad in a slate grey suit, with powder blue shirt and black tie.

Stephen, who shares daughter Madison, six, with Mel, was focused as he prepared for another day in court. 

Later in the day she threw herself into filming for an interview with Spice Girls superfan, rapper Amine.

Smile: The star cracked a relaxed smile as she sat outside the court building

Smile: The star cracked a relaxed smile as she sat outside the court building

Pensive: Stephen, who shares daughter Madison, six, with Mel, was focused as he prepared for another day in court

Thoughtful: In contrast to Mel's entrance, Stephen arrived at court alone

Thoughtful: In contrast to Mel’s entrance, Stephen arrived at court alone

Here we go: Stephen was expressionless as he strode into court

The star, known as Scary Spice, showcased her enviably toned figure in a skintight navy catsuit teamed with racy thigh-high boots for the chat in Pasadena,California. 

The mother-of-three showed off her statement cropped hairdo, which featured a multi-coloured tint and 90s-style crimping.

Injecting a dose of colour to her look, the star added a slick of scarlet lipstick and framed her eyes with smoky shadow.

Showcasing her cleavage in her sizzling one-piece, Mel accessorised with a sexy gold chain necklace.

Moving on:Later in the day she threw herself into filming for an interview with Spice Girls superfan, rapper Amine

Moving on:Later in the day she threw herself into filming for an interview with Spice Girls superfan, rapper Amine

Taking centre-stage: The 42-year-old singer showcased her enviably toned figure in a skintight navy catsuit teamed with racy thigh-high boots for the chat in Pasadena, California

Taking centre-stage: The 42-year-old singer showcased her enviably toned figure in a skintight navy catsuit teamed with racy thigh-high boots for the chat in Pasadena, California

Big fan: Mel B's chat with Amine is fitting considering the 23-year-old rapper has released a single titled Spice Girl - which is something of an ode to the girlband

Big fan: Mel B’s chat with Amine is fitting considering the 23-year-old rapper has released a single titled Spice Girl – which is something of an ode to the girlband

Mel B’s chat with Amine is fitting considering the 23-year-old rapper has released a single titled Spice Girl – which is something of an ode to the girlband.  

He first watched them live in concert when he was five, after being introduced to the group by his four older female cousins. 

‘That was my first concert ever. I got the merch tee, I was obsessed,’ he told Paper magazine.

‘Mel C was my favorite, Sporty Spice. I begged my dad to buy me a Sporty Spice doll. My dad wasn’t with it at first, but my mom said, “Just get him a doll”.’

Meanwhile Mel B harked back to her girl group days as she hashtagged ‘Spice Girls’ in her latest post about ’empowering other women’. 

Exciting: He first watched them live in concert when he was five, after being introduced to the group by his four older female cousins

Exciting: He first watched them live in concert when he was five, after being introduced to the group by his four older female cousins

Lovely in lace: Meanwhile, Mel B showed off her toned body in pink lace underwear sent to her by her 'partner in crime' Heidi Klum 

Lovely in lace: Meanwhile, Mel B showed off her toned body in pink lace underwear sent to her by her ‘partner in crime’ Heidi Klum 

Throwing some shapes: Admitting the supermodel's lingerie collection makes her 'feel soooo happy' she did a dance in her smalls for an Instagram video 

Throwing some shapes: Admitting the supermodel’s lingerie collection makes her ‘feel soooo happy’ she did a dance in her smalls for an Instagram video 

She wrote on Instagram: ‘Be the kinda women that supports respects and empowers other women ALLEAYS (sic) so when your feet hit the floor running on a morning the devil says “oh darn it she’s up” hahaha #lovetheskinyourin #loveyourself #womenpoweringwomen #womenpower #spicegirls.’

Mel’s outing comes amid claims there has been an application to seal her divorce and restraining order cases which, if successful, would mean, her husband Stephen Belafonte cannot play their sex tapes in an open court.

The singer, who is accusing her ex of ’emotional and physical abuse,’ is said to be terrified of the prospect that her estranged partner will enter 54 of their personal videos as evidence in their ongoing legal battle.

Oh dear: Mel's outing comes amid claims she has begged a judge to seal her divorce and restraining order cases so her husband Stephen Belafonte cannot play their sex tapes in an open court 

Oh dear: Mel’s outing comes amid claims she has begged a judge to seal her divorce and restraining order cases so her husband Stephen Belafonte cannot play their sex tapes in an open court 

According to TMZ, she admits in legal documents at least one of the videos ‘includes sexually explicit’ images of herself and her estranged lover.

She is also claiming that he is intending to disclose sensitive information in court, and asserts it has a duty to shield her children from the revelations.

DailyMail.com previously revealed a bombshell video filmed by America’s Got Talent judge showing her ex Stephen Belafonte having sex with another woman has been submitted as evidence in the couple’s divorce battle. 

Footage: The singer, who is accusing her ex of 'emotional and physical abuse,' is said to be terrified of the prospect that her estranged partner will enter 54 of their personal videos as evidence in their ongoing legal battle 

Footage: The singer, who is accusing her ex of ’emotional and physical abuse,’ is said to be terrified of the prospect that her estranged partner will enter 54 of their personal videos as evidence in their ongoing legal battle 

Mel has three children, including 17-year-old Phoenix Chi, whose father is her first husband Jimmy Gulzar and 10-year-old Angel Iris, who was fathered by her former lover, actor Eddie Murphy.

She also has a six-year-old daughter Madison with self-styled film producer Stephen.

The former couple are also battling for custody over their girl and Stephen has requested visitation rights to see his step-daughter Angel.

The couple’s marriage fell apart after she filed for divorce amid claims her husband had been sleeping with the family nanny Lorraine Gillies behind her back.

She has also alleged her husband impregnated the 26-year-old, paid for an abortion and set up a sham marriage so she could stay in the US. 

 

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