At a bar in Brooklyn, two years ago, after a screening of a movie in which she played a small part, she sang backup on a few songs played by the band of one of the other actors.

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Former M People singer Heather Small, supported by a gospel choir, sang "Proud", the bid's campaign anthem.

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She sang the role of Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin and couldn't resist acquiring a small cache of merchandising (mugs, tree ornaments and the like) when the feature was released.

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