TMZ reports that Eddie Murphy skipped the London premiere of 'Dreamgirls' because he not only didn't want to run into pregnant ex Melanie Brown, but he was scared of her rabid British fans. Murphy's reps say he just had scheduling conflicts with the publicity for his new film 'Norbit'.

I'd be scared too after the public, and not so subtle, way he dumped her live on a Dutch talkshow, and at the same time denied he is the father of her unborn child.

Smooth moves, Eddie. You've got a way with the ladies, dude.

Labels: Dreamgirls, Eddie Murphy, Melanie Brown, Norbit