People talk 1/22/04

Mother of Diddy's son wants more support

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend says their 10-year-old son should get the same amount in child support -- $30,000 a month, she claims -- as his other son gets. Misa Hylton-Brim testified Tuesday in Family Court in New Rochelle in her lawsuit seeking a raise from the monthly $5,000 she now gets for 10-year-old Justin. Hylton-Brim, a hip-hop fashion stylist who lives in Mount Vernon, has sole custody of the boy, although Combs has visitation rights. "I want to be able to provide everything my child needs," she said.

Perry named Cosmo Fun FearlessMale of 2004

NEW YORK -- Matthew Perry, "the epitome of a hot Cosmo male," has been named Cosmopolitan magazine's Fun Fearless Male for 2004. In a recent statement, editor-in-chief Kate White also described Perry, the 34-year-old co-star of NBC's "Friends," as "handsome, charming and incredibly talented. Plus, he's retained his optimism and sense of humor through difficult personal relationships."

Environmental group to honor Robert Redford

NEW YORK -- The Natural Resources Defense Council will honor actor Robert Redford and restaurateur Alice Waters for their leadership in environmental protection at a gala in New York City on March 29. Redford has been a member of NRDC's board of trustees for 28 years. His films include "Barefoot in the Park," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Sting" and "All the President's Men." Waters, owner of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Calif., is a strong advocate for farmer's markets and for sound and sustainable agriculture. Past recipients of the Forces for Nature award include Harrison Ford, James Taylor, Ted Turner, Jann Wenner and Ed Begley Jr.

-- From wire reports