Play it again Sam as star vows to shine again

SEVERAL years ago, the world seemed to lie at Samantha Mumba’s feet - she had just starred in a Hollywood blockbuster, Time Machine, and was being tipped as the next Britney Spears.

Yesterday, another red carpet awaited the singer. But this time in Cork city. Outside Roches Stores.

Mumba - who was opening the Newbridge Emporium in Roches Stores - still seems to hold the public’s interest as a big crowd was soon spilling off the wide pavement outside the store.