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28 May 2012
Rita Ora has been confirmed as the next 'X Factor' guest judge. The 'RIP' singer will follow in the footsteps of Geri Halliwell and Leona Lewis by joining regular judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos on the panel during the…
25 May 2012
Leona Lewis is to be a guest judge on 'The X Factor' according to reports. The 'Bleeding Love' singer - who won the series in 2006 - will return to the show that made her famous as a guest panelist for tomorrow's (26.05.12) London auditions at the O2…
9 Apr 2012
James 'Arg' Argent helped 'Britain's Got Talent' hopeful Tony Roberts lose over nine stone after he was told by doctors he could die. The 'Only Way Is Essex' star - who has battled his own issues in the past - decided to help pal Tony by taking the…
27 Feb 2012
Flo Rida has joined the star-studded line up for BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012. The US rapper is one of a number of urban music acts including Sean Paul, Tinchy Stryder, Mindless Behaviour, Chip, Devlin, Boy Better Know Feat Skepta & JME and…
27 Jan 2012
Emeli Sande wants to be introduced to Simon Cowell before she writes any more songs for his artists. The singer-songwriter - who is the recipient of this year's BRITs Critics' Choice winner - has already penned hits for some of Simon's biggest acts…
6 Jan 2012
Leona Lewis thinks reality TV singers are "more talented" than other artists. The 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning the UK version of 'The X Factor' in 2006 - believes contestants in star-search shows have to rely more heavily…
5 Dec 2011
Leona Lewis will release new tracks before 2012. The 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker has pushed back the release of her third album, 'Glassheart' until after Christmas so she can continue working on new songs, but has promised to release some new material…
8 Sep 2011
Leona Lewis finds it "insulting" how sexy pop stars present themselves to young girls. The 'Collide' hitmaker wants to have a sexy image, but wants to go about it in the right way and be seen as a positive role model for youngsters. She told…
7 Sep 2011
Leona Lewis' wrote new track 'Glassheart' to make her "dance and jump around". The 'Collide' singer worked with Ryan Tedder - the OneRepublic singer and songwriter responsible for her biggest hit, 'Bleeding Love' - on the title track for her new…
17 Aug 2011
Leona Lewis has settled a legal dispute over her new single 'Collide'. Swedish DJ Avicii had attempted to block the track from release through a court ruling - as it uses music he created and was planning to release under the title 'Fade Into…
5 Aug 2011
Leona Lewis is facing a court battle to release her new single 'Collide'. The 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker and her record label, Syco, are facing legal action from Swedish dance music producer Avicii who claims 'Collide' copies his track 'Fade Into…
15 Jul 2011
Leona Lewis says her new album has been inspired by the upheaval in her personal life. The 26-year-old singer endured an acrimonious separation from her childhood sweetheart Lou Al-Chamaa in June 2010 and she admits the split has had an effect on her…
2 Jul 2011
Leona Lewis is "really happy" with her new boyfriend. The 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker has enjoyed showing German backing dancer Dennis Jauch around her home town of Hackney, east London, and says the pair are having a lot of fun together. She said…
29 Jun 2011
Leona Lewis wants to be a mentor on 'The X Factor'. The 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker - who rose to fame after winning the 2006 series of the ITV1 talent show - is keen to bag a "bigger role" on this year's series, but would also like to help the acts…
24 May 2011
Leona Lewis wants to get back to the top of the US charts by duetting with Adele. The British singer - who got to number one in the US singles chart with 'Bleeding Love' four years ago - wants to raise her profile stateside by collaborating with the…
13 Apr 2011
Leona Lewis is to be a guest judge on a new reality TV musical contest. The 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning UK programme 'The X Factor' in 2006 - will take a seat on the panel of new songwriting competition 'Platinum…
22 Feb 2011
Leona Lewis is ditching ballads for her new album. The UK singer - famed for her powerful voice and hits including global smash 'Bleeding Love' - is keen to change her image and has asked the management team at her label, Syco - owned by reality TV…
2 Dec 2010
Leona Lewis wants to work with Black Eyed Peas producer Will.i.am on her new album. The English 'Happy' singer is presently working on tracks for her third record, and is keen to get input from will.i.am - who has previously been behind hits for…
3 Jul 2010
Leona Lewis and Lou Al-Chamaa reportedly had a "trial separation" before ending their relationship for good. The 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker split from her long-term boyfriend last month, but pals admits the couple had been on the rocks for some…
20 Jun 2010
Leona Lewis has ended her decade long relationship with boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa. The 'Bleeding Love' singer and Lou - who met when they were just 10 - decided to call it quits after Leona's busy work schedule stopped them from being able to spend…
15 Jun 2010
Leona Lewis wowed fans with a stunning performance at London's O2 Arena last night (14.06.10) as part of her 'Labyrinth' tour. The 'Bleeding Love' singer showcased her powerful voice as she belted out a number of tracks from her first two albums…
30 May 2010
Leona Lewis was mortified when she accidentally flashed her underwear. The 'Bleeding Love' singer was in the middle of a performance which included some wind machines and admits they were a little too powerful for her liking. She said:"I was…
27 May 2010
Leona Lewis has splashed out £175,000 on animal friendly outfits for her debut world tour. The 'Bleeding Love' star has paid for the ethical clothes out of her own pocket, and has had the expensive items designed by Antonio Berardi. A source told…
3 May 2010
Leona Lewis isn't ready to have children The singer - who has been in a relationship with boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa for five years - wants to become a mother one day but wants to focus on her career at the moment. Leona, 25, told InStyle magazine…
1 May 2010
Leona Lewis won't ever strip off for sexy photo shoots. The 'Happy' singer wouldn't be comfortable posing in a flesh-flashing outfit and could never follow in the footsteps of her idol Madonna - who is known for her raunchy stage shows and released…
25 Apr 2010
Leona Lewis writes words of encouragement on her hands. The 'Bleeding Love' singer admits she gets nervous before she performs but has learned little tricks to help keep focused and stop letting her worries get the better of her. She said: "I try…
2 Mar 2010
Leona Lewis designed her own tattoo. The 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' singer recently got an etching on her back in tribute to her love of horses and she wrote the words for it herself. Leona - who has another tattoo on the inside of her left…
24 Feb 2010
Leona Lewis thinks sexy texting is a "dumpable" offence. The 'Bleeding Love' singer - who has been dating Lou Al-Chamaa for five years - is outraged by men who send raunchy messages to people other than their girlfriends, and thinks it is as bad as…
22 Feb 2010
Simon Cowell is becoming vegetarian for Leona Lewis. The music mogul has been persuaded by the 'Bleeding Love' singer - who he mentored on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' in 2006 - to support Sir Paul McCartney's Meat Free Mondays campaign, in which…
8 Feb 2010
Leona Lewis says people who wear fur make her "sick". The vegetarian singer - who is a public supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - thinks it is disgusting the way the fashion and music worlds still embrace clothing made…
15 Jan 2010
Leona Lewis feared for her life after being caught up in the middle of gun-wielding criminals. The 'Bleeding Love' singer was left "shaking like a leaf" after she stopped for coffee in Los Angeles with her manager Nicola Carson and entourage and…
18 Dec 2009
Leona Lewis is over her fan attack. The 'Happy' singer, who was punched in the face by Peter Kowalczyk as she signed copies of her autobiography 'Dreams' on October 14 at a London book store, was left upset and stunned at the time of the incident but…
14 Dec 2009
Leona Lewis believes in aliens. The 'Bleeding Love' singer is concerned for the future of the planet and believes it will only be saved when occupied by other "life forms". She told The Sun newspaper: "We've done so much damage I worry the world…
8 Dec 2009
Leona Lewis was reportedly paid $150,000 for a private concert. The 'Happy' singer was flown by private jet to Monte Carlo for the birthday party of Romania's richest man on Saturday (05.12.09). Leona sang a short set for 25 guests in the…
1 Dec 2009
Leona Lewis wants to write a film. The singer - who has a song included on the soundtracks to new films 'Precious' and 'Avatar' respectively - is a huge movie fan and would love to pen a script in the future. The 24-year-old singer said: "I love…
23 Nov 2009
Leona Lewis has reportedly been in talks with Stella McCartney on launching an animal friendly fashion range. The 'Happy' singer recently met with designer Stella - who shares similar views to Leona on the use of animal products in fashion - to…
20 Nov 2009
Leona Lewis says she is a "good diva". The British singer, who has a reputation for being one of the nicest people in pop, says she only has the good characteristics of a diva - which includes having a big voice. She said: "The term 'diva' has…
13 Nov 2009
Leona Lewis has admitted her relationship is "difficult". The ‘Bleeding Love' singer - who rose to fame after winning the 2006 series of British TV talent show 'The X Factor'- has known her boyfriend of five years, Lou Al-Chamaa, since she was 10…
12 Nov 2009
Justin Timberlake is too good looking for Leona Lewis. The 'Bleeding Love' singer enlisted the help of the 'SexyBack' star to work on material for her new album 'Echo' and says she was initially worried about working with Justin in case she was…
30 Oct 2009
Leona Lewis is staying positive after being attacked by a fan. The 'Bleeding Love' singer was left badly bruised after being punched in the face by a mentally imbalanced devotee, who had queued for hours to meet her at a London book signing two…
28 Oct 2009
Leona Lewis had a crush on Justin Timberlake. The British singer has confessed she was attracted to the 'SexyBack' star for a long time, but her crush went away once she met him. Leona - who worked with Justin on new track 'Don't Let Me Down'…
26 Oct 2009
Leona Lewis doesn't want children for at least five years. The 'Happy' singer, 24, says she would love to become a mother at some point but is too busy concentrating on her career at the moment. She said: "In the future definitely, but not within…
20 Oct 2009
Leona Lewis sought refuge at a police station after being followed. The 'Bleeding Love' singer - who was punched by a fan at a book signing last week - had ventured outside her London home for the first time since the attack yesterday (19.10.09) when…
15 Oct 2009
Leona Lewis cancelled a visit to Germany today (15.10.09) after being punched in the face by an attacker at a book signing. The 24-year-old singer had been due to fly out to the European country for a two-day promotional event, but pulled out at the…
10 Sep 2009
Leona Lewis keeps her long-distance relationship alive with web cameras. The British songstress - who is living in Los Angeles while she works on new material - admits it is difficult to be apart from her boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa, who works in London…
8 Sep 2009
Leona Lewis wishes she could "just sing" and forget about red carpets and promotional tours. The 'Happy' singer sometimes dreams about throwing away her celebrity lifestyle for a more normal existence, but will put up with almost anything if it will…
7 Sep 2009
Leona Lewis' cousin has been jailed for six years for his role in a brutal robbery. Adrian Henry, 27, and two accomplices broke into a north London drug den where they viciously attacked three men before robbing them on the Easter long weekend in…
1 Aug 2009
Leona Lewis wants to quit showbiz. The 24-year-old 'Bleeding Love' singer - who shot to fame after winning the 2006 series of UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' - is reportedly considering abandoning her celebrity lifestyle in Los Angeles to live a…
16 Jun 2009
Leona Lewis is set to buy a £1 million country home. The 'Bleeding Love' singer - who has been living in Los Angeles while she records her new album - is in negotiations to purchase a converted barn in a village in Hertfordshire, east England. A…
30 Apr 2009
Leona Lewis suffered facial injuries after being headbutted by her horse. The 'Bleeding Love' singer was thrown to the floor and suffered a split lip after the stallion - a present from friends - reared up and hit her during an early morning ride in…
20 Apr 2009
Leona Lewis would "love" to perform alongside Michael Jackson. The 'Bleeding Love' singer has fuelled reports she will join the pop superstar on stage during his London residency this summer by revealing she is a huge fan. When asked about the…
13 Apr 2009
Leona Lewis refuses to say more than a few words to people because she wants to protect her voice. The 'X Factor' winner is so terrified of losing her voice she never shouts and keeps small talk to a minimum. She said: "I get scared of things not…
19 Mar 2009
Leona Lewis was paid £1 million to sing at a billionaire's private party. The 23-year-old 'The X Factor' winner performed seven songs - her longest concert to date - for Phones4U founder John Caudwell's daughter Libby and 200 of her friends at her…
12 Jan 2009
Justin Timberlake is set to duet with Leona Lewis. The two pop superstars plan to collaborate for a cover of Whitney Houston's 1992 worldwide hit single 'I Will Always Love You' - originally penned by Dolly Parton. A source told Britain's The Sun…
18 Dec 2008
Leona Lewis has been named Person of the Year by PETA. The animal rights organisation - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - has recognised the vegetarian singer's commitment to animal welfare after she reportedly refused to open department…
9 Nov 2008
Leona Lewis can't wait to get married. The 23-year-old singer, who has been dating electrician Lou Al-Chamaa since she was 17, is looking forward to settling down with her boyfriend and starting a family. She said: "Of course I want to marry and…
6 Nov 2008
Leona Lewis says people who wear fur have "something seriously wrong with them". The 'Bleeding Love' singer, who is a staunch vegetarian, can't understand why anyone would want to wear a coat made from animal skin. She said: "It's such an old…
5 Nov 2008
Leona Lewis doesn't have girl crushes "that often". Despite saying she was flattered by 'I Kissed A Girl' singer Katy Perry's comments that she was "obsessed" with her, the 'Bleeding Love' singer insists the feeling isn't mutual. Leona said: "It's…
4 Nov 2008
Leona Lewis is buying an apartment in the area of London she grew up in. The 23-year-old singer was raised in the East End borough of Hackney and is proud of her working class roots, so has decided to splash out on a property in the area with her…
3 Nov 2008
Leona Lewis "definitely" wants to adopt. The 'Bleeding Love' singer says a trip to South Africa for charity campaign Sport Relief earlier this year has inspired her to give a disadvantaged child a home. She said: "I definitely want to adopt. My…
10 Oct 2008
Leona Lewis turned down a £1 million offer to open the Harrods sale. The 'Bleeding Love' singer was reportedly asked by the prestigious London store's owner Mohammed al Fayed to open the January sale but refused because they sell fur products. The…
20 Aug 2008
Leona Lewis has recorded a charity song with Mariah Carey and Beyonce Knowles. The British star has teamed up with 14 of the world's top female singers other top female singers - including Rihanna, Fergie and Sheryl Crow - for 'Just Stand Up' for the…
6 Aug 2008
Leona Lewis is set to launch her own fashion range. The 'Bleeding Love' singer is due to meet Sir Philip Green, the owner of British high street chain Topshop, about designing her own fashion collection. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper…
19 Jun 2008
Leona Lewis and Anthony Kiedis have been named the Sexiest Vegetarians of 2008. The 'Bleeding Love' singer and the Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman received the most votes in an online poll of fellow vegetarians conducted by animal rights group…
13 Jun 2008
Leona Lewis is set to record the new James Bond theme. The British singer is favourite to replace troubled singer Amy Winehouse in lending her vocals to the 22nd spy adventure, 'Quantum of Solace'. Bond bosses believe Leona is the ideal candidate…
12 Jun 2008
Leona Lewis would love to rub sun cream all over Shia LaBeouf. The 'Better in Time' singer admitted she has a crush on the 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' star, and described him as "lovely". When asked who she would like to…
30 May 2008
P. Diddy wants to work with Leona Lewis. The hip-hop mogul is desperate to collaborate with the British singing sensation on his next album because he thinks she is one of the hottest talents around. He said: "I want that girl on my next album.
22 Apr 2008
Leona Lewis has been told to shape up if she wants lasting success in the US. The 'Bleeding Love' singer, who recently topped The Billboard album and singles charts, reportedly needs a "sexier" image so her team have hired Mariah Carey's personal…
21 Apr 2008
Mariah Carey says Leona Lewis doesn't sound like her. The chart-topping singer insists she "didn't really hear any similarity" between Leona's music and her own, and claims there will never be a "new" Mariah. She said: "Honestly, there has been so…
18 Apr 2008
They say good things don't happen to nice people, but Leona Lewis has blown that theory apart. Not only did the shy, unassuming singer from Hackney, east London, become the first British female to top the US album chart with her debut LP 'Spirit' this…
17 Apr 2008
Leona Lewis has become the first British solo artist to top the US album charts with a debut record. The 23-year-old singing sensation - whose debut single 'Bleeding Love' topped The Billboard Hot 100 chart three weeks ago - has gone straight to…
28 Mar 2008
Leona Lewis has become the first British female singer to top the US singles charts for over 20 years. The star - who shot to fame when she won British TV talent show 'The X Factor' in 2006 - claimed the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with…
18 Mar 2008
Oprah Winfrey says Leona Lewis is going to take the US by storm. The 'Bleeding Love' singer appeared on Oprah's US talk show yesterday (17.03.08) and blew the audience away with her amazing performance. Afterwards, Oprah announced: "A star is…
4 Mar 2008
Leona Lewis has branded Jamelia insecure. 'The X Factor' winner was stunned when Jamelia described her as a "poor man's Mariah Carey" but believes she only made the hurtful comment because she is worried about her own career. She said: "If people…
12 Feb 2008
Leona Lewis was left "overwhelmed" when Whitney Houston said she was a "baby version" of herself. The 'Bleeding Love' singer met her "all-time musical hero" at producer Clive Davis' Annual Grammy Party in Los Angeles last weekend, but could barely…
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