“Black kids in America can’t look to Britney for how to do their hair and make-up or anything like that,” she says. “It’s great for them to have someone to look up to for fashion and make-up tips because it’s different. I think it’s definitely something that helps me over there.”

Meanwhile, Mumba’s movie debut in The Time Machine has been postponed until next year due to the US terrorist attacks.

“The ending is being reshot because the current version features the moon exploding and falling over New York,” says a Hollywood insider. “The producers think that the original ending is somewhat inappropriate considering the events of the last week.”