Mel B 'to appear at Melbourne Cup'

Mel B is to be a special guest at this year's Melbourne Cup, it has been reported.

The former Spice Girl, who is currently filming Mel B: It's a Scary World, is believed to be visiting the Australian horse racing event in October in a bid to promote her Style Network reality television series.

Mel B has reportedly been approached by several fashion designers hoping to dress her before an appearance in the prestigious celebrity Birdcage.

One of the event's promoters told The Daily Telegraph that the singer could "make $100,000 (£57,300) for a 40 minute set" if she decides to sing at the event.

Former international guests at the racing carnival have included singer Liza Minnelli, TV star Bear Grylls and rapper Snoop Dogg.