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Singer, songwriterBirth Name :
Leona Louise LewisBirth Date :
April 03, 1985Birth Place :
Islington, London, England, UKClaim to fame :
"The X Factor" 3rd series winner
Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page at Olympic Closing Ceremony, the Video
August 25, 2008 09:08:41British pop songstress Leona Lewis gave her best performance during the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games held at the Olympic stadium in Beijing on Sunday, August 24. Teaming up with veteran guitarist Jimmy Page, both stars thrilled the audience, singing Led Zeppelin's classic hit "Whole Lotta Love." Their special performance was meant to mark the end of the 2008 games and the official handover ahead of the London 2012 event.
Lewis took the stage at the top of a metal podium, whereas Page started playing his guitar from below. Singing the first part of the song, Lewis then lowered down so that she and Page could sing the final section of the song together. Appearing on another part in the arena was soccer star David Beckham who kicked a ball into the crowd at the end of the track.
Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page's Play Set at Olympic Unearthed
August 21, 2008 09:08:36It has been reported sometime ago that Leona Lewis will appear at the closing ceremony of Beijing Olympic Games on August 24, performing a duet with Led Zeppelin's guitarist, Jimmy Page. It is now revealed that the spectacular collaboration will present a version of Zeppelin's 1969 song "Whole Lotta Love".
The play set was supposed to be a top secret but it was unveiled by one of the musicians who will support them in the performance. Bassist Guy Pratt who has worked with numerous rock stars, spilled on his blog, "You may also be interested to know that when Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis perform Whole Lotta Love at the end of the Olympics, that's me playing bass on it." Still, there is no confirmation from the show's organizer regarding the song.
Leona Lewis Charged 2 Million Dollar for Personal Shows
June 23, 2008 10:06:04Leona Lewis' success with her debut album "Spirit", not only putting her name among the top musicians list this year but also has raised her fee charges. Latest report in England stated that Leona will be paid about $2 Million for any of her performances.
The news surfaced after a source told the British newspaper, The Daily Mirror, that Leona has been offered $2 Million to play at a small and private gig. Revealing the news to the tabloid, the source said, "Leona is one of the most sought after stars around. She has little say in the fee charges - big money sponsors literally name their fee and her management respond accordingly."
Leona Lewis and RHCP's Anthony Kiedis Crowned PETA's Sexiest Vegetarians
June 19, 2008 02:06:40Giving up meat surely does the body good that they've been officially named Sexiest Vegetarians. British singer-songwriter Leona Lewis and Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis have both been crowned World's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2008 by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Lewis inclusion in the animal rights organization's annual list is her first time ever. To the largest animal rights group in the world, the pop songbird said "I am vegetarian so I don't have clothes, shoes or bags made from leather or suede or any animal products. ... I'm on a mission."
Leona Lewis Set to Sing the New Bond Movie's Theme
June 14, 2008 10:06:55After having the likes of Amy Winehouse and Beyonce Knowles being rumored to sing for the new James Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace", theme song another new name emerged on the media. Latest report suggested that Leona Lewis is the new and possible candidate to sing the movie's official theme song.
According to reports Leona is currently in talks with the movie's producer and looks set to sign the deal with them. Confirming the interest of Bond's movie producers on tapping the British pop singer, a source said, "She is seen as one of the few candidates who has the right profile both sides of the pond to do it."
Jesse McCartney Plans a Duet With Leona Lewis
June 03, 2008 01:06:21Jesse McCartney has become the latest artist struck by Leona Lewis fever. Following the footsteps of P. Diddy and Whitney Houston, the pop singer stated that he also wants to collaborate with Leona. Jesse confirmed that news to the press, saying, "I've tried to get my people talking to her people because I'd love to do something with her as a duet."
The young singer/songwriter also believes that the collaboration between him and Leona would be "something pretty fresh." "People have seen the ballad side of her and they know that she can sing," Jesse explained. "So I think she needs something a little more rhythmic and fun now."
P. Diddy Wants Leona Lewis on His New Album
May 31, 2008 11:05:05After Whitney Houston now P. Diddy has also joined the Leona Lewis fans club. The rapper stated to the press his admiration over the British pop sensation and also plans to collaborate with her on his new LP.
Diddy confirms his interest to Leona and praises the singer by telling the Daily Mirror, "I want that girl on my next album. I'm a huge fan. Not only is she so, so beautiful, she has a great voice." He also added that, "She is extremely talented, and it's great she's from England."
Whitney Houston to Team Up With Leona Lewis?
May 30, 2008 01:05:37To mark her comeback to the musical scene, Whitney Houston prepares something special for her fans. Whitney reportedly is planning to do a duet with current pop sensation Leona Lewis as a bid to lift up her music career again.
According to reports, the collaboration idea actually comes from Whitney's boss, record producer, Clive Davis. Clive believes that teaming-up with Leona, would be a great stepping stone for the "I Will Always Love You" singer to take her back on top.
Leona Lewis Engaged to Marry Boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa
May 27, 2008 12:05:45Is she or isn't she? Leona Lewis has sparked rumors of an engagement after she's been spotted flashing a ring on her engagement finger. The chart-topping singer was making her way out of London nightclub Crystal with former "X Factor" contestant Ashley McKenzie when she was seen wearing a diamond ring on her finger, only to fuel speculation that she's engaged to marry longtime boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa.
This isn't the first time that Lewis has been hit with engagement rumor. She previously was reported to have engaged to Lou, an electrician, November last year. She denied the report though, saying "Me and Lou are good friends and I think that's the important thing, that we're friends and that we have a laugh together."
Leona Lewis Joins David Beckham to Close the Beijing Olympics
May 27, 2008 11:05:31Appreciation for new British sensation Leona Lewis keeps on coming, the latest one to acknowledge her musical quality is the Olympics' committee which taps her to perform at the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Leona is being set to sing at the closing ceremony of the annual mega sports event, which will also be the official handover ceremony from Beijing to London as the next host in 2012.
Beside Leona, another England superstar that will also play a part on the ceremony is soccer player David Beckham. Confirming the two celebrities involvements on the event, a source from the London 2012 Olympics said, "Leona and Beckham have accepted the invitation to sprinkle some stardust on the show."
Leona Lewis Stays On Top of Lil Wayne
May 09, 2008 11:05:58British singer still manages to invade the U.S. music chart as Leona Lewis with her single "Bleeding Love" holds her throne on the Billboard 100 chart top spot this week. The pop singer keeps the #1 position for fourth non-consecutive weeks and the second week in a row.
Following Leona on second place is Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" that holds its last week's position. Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown's "No Air" also keeps its spot on #3, while Usher's "Love In This Club" feat. Young Jeezy climbed one step to #4 from its previous 5th position. Behind it is Ray J featuring Yung Berg's "Sexy Can I" which also rises up from its 6th position to #5 this week.
Queen Joins Leona Lewis at Mandela's Birthday Concert
May 07, 2008 02:05:33It looks like fans of rock legend Queen will be flooding the Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert after it has been confirmed that the band will be playing there. The rock band are set to perform at the event that will be staged at the Hyde Park in London on June 27.
Along with the rock band, other famous musicians are also set to light up the crowd. The likes of Leona Lewis, cAnnie and Sugarbabes are just a few among other names that have been confirmed to perform on the event. Meanwhile, the show organizers still plan to add more stars for the event. One of the names rumored to be added for the concert is Amy Winehouse, who reportedly was asked by Mandela himself to appear at the concert.
Video: Leona Lewis Performed on American Idol
April 24, 2008 12:04:23Leona Lewis made a performance for the first time on American Idol stage and for the umpteenth time in front of Simon Cowell. The winner of British reality show X Factor, that also sees Cowell as the judge, sang her #1 hit "Bleeding Love" on the result show on Wednesday, April 23.
While Lewis celebrated her performance, contestant Carly Smithson was cut off the show after receiving the lowest amount of vote on the Andrew Lloyd Webber week. On Tuesday, the Irish singer who lost her chance in the show's season 5 due to visa problem, performed "Jesus Superstar" and even got praised by the acid-tongue Cowell. She was put on the bottom two along with Syesha Mercado who managed to get into the top five along with David Archuleta, David Cook, Brooke White and Jason Castro.
Movie Bosses Fighting for Leona Lewis' Single Right
April 07, 2008 11:04:43Successfully crossing her music to American market, Leona Lewis is now the center of a biding war for the use of her music. Movie bosses in Hollywood reportedly are eying to gain the right to her single hit "Bleeding Love" as well as two others from her album "Spirit" to be used as movie themes.
"A number of huge offers are on the table for Leona's songs," an industry insider said. "The bids for 'Bleeding Love' are staggering. They are into seven figures. The offers are for major blockbusters - some just around the corner." The source also said that Lewis is considered to be the new Whitney Houston if the deal is through. "This could turn 'Bleeding Love' into the biggest song of the decade - like 'I Will Always Love You'. Last week, Leona became the first British solo female to top the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 21 years with 'Bleeding Love'," the source added.
'Forgive Me', New Pop/R'n'B Track From Leona Lewis
April 02, 2008 01:04:46With the U.S. version of "Spirit" ready to be released next week, a new track from Leona Lewis called "Forgive Me" has surfaced on-line. This would be one of the two the joints that is added to the original version so that it can appeal to American fans.
"Forgive Me" is produced by Akon and has the Pop/R 'n' B vibe that is not the major sound of the original U.K. version. Another track called "Misses Glass" has also been prepared to support the release. It is a piece produced by Madd Scientist and Rock City who was also contacted by Lewis' producer Clive Davis to revamp the album.
'X Factor' Winner Leona Lewis Received 5-Million-Dollar Home from Simon Cowell
March 31, 2008 10:03:07Leona Lewis reportedly received a $5 million Los Angeles home from Simon Cowell. The music mogul apparently was in his best giving mood that he decided to give his protege the special present to capitalize on her recent international success.
Lewis, who's the winner of the third series of British television music talent show "The X Factor", is having her single "Bleeding Love" tops the U.S. singles chart this week, making her the first British female artist to reach number one in America for more than 20 years since Kim Wilde's 1987 cover of The Supremes' "You Keep Me Hanging On." Simon perceives Lewis' chart-topping single as the start of her career stateside and thus is buying her a $5 million home in Los Angeles.
Leona Lewis Facing Throat Operation Scare
March 27, 2008 04:03:08Leona Lewis is advised by experts from both Britain and America who said that she will need to get her tonsil cut out if she wants to retain her voice. The top throat surgeons however, convinced Lewis that she may not have to endure a lost of voice that has produced mega-selling single "Bleeding Love".
The X factor winner is juggling numerous duties behind her debut release "Spirit" that will hit U.S. on April 8 but she has suffered from tonsillitis, a kind of throat infection, in the past few weeks. "She needs to try and rest because it tends to flare up when she is tired and run-down," a source said. "But that's really difficult with her current schedule. She suffered throat problems a few times last year and earlier this year. Leona's worried this may become a long-term problem and wants to sort it out."
Video Premiere: Leona Lewis' 'Footprints in the Sand'
February 28, 2008 09:02:35After the acclaimed "Bleeding Love", Leona Lewis pulls out "Footprints in the Sand" as the next single off her debut album, "Spirit" and premieres its music video on her official site. The X Factor winner will in March release it as a single together with "Better in Time" in the A-side.
Reports said that the video was directed by acclaimed director Sophie Muller and shot at London's Hampton Court Palace. The clip includes scenes where Lewis visited Africa as part of the relief campaign as well as shots that were taken in Los Angeles.
2008 BRIT Awards' Top 5 'Single' Nominees Announced
February 18, 2008 10:02:21The nominees of Single of the Year at the upcoming 2008 BRIT Awards have been downsized from ten to mere five. Those 'surviving' the cut are Mika's "Grace Kelly", Take That's "Shine", The Hoosiers' "Worried About Ray", Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" and Mark Ronson's "Valerie" feat. Amy Winehouse.
The five British singles have beat out five others that include James Blunt's "1973", Kaiser Chiefs' "Ruby", Mutya Buena's "Real Girl", Sugababes' "About You Now" and Kate Nash's "Foundation". Voting for the winner on this category has been opened for British public on the official site.
Leona Lewis' Debut 'Americanized' With Akon Duet
January 29, 2008 03:01:54British singer and X Factor winner Leona Lewis is on the verge of breaking the U.S. music industry with her 'Spirit' album. For that, she tapped the assistance of Akon and Madd Scientist and Rock City to revamp the album so that it would be 'Americanized'.
Lewis will add two new songs in the U.S. version, one is a duet with Akon called 'Forgive Me' and the other a collaboration with Madd Scientist and Rock City on 'Misses Glass'. The collaborators were contacted by producer Clive Davies who had helmed the successful U.K. version.
Sean Kingston Eyeing Collaboration With Leona Lewis
November 15, 2007 02:11:49Relatively new singer Sean Kingston has continued his collaboration hunt with talented and pretty women. This time, the Jamaican R'n'B star is finding ways to do a duet with Leona Lewis.
"I really like Leona," Kingston said. "My people were telling me just this week I'm going to be doing a song with her in the U.S. I really like her style and she has an amazing voice. We're gonna hook up and do something special."
The 2006 X Factor Winner, Leona Lewis, Signs Five-Album Deal with J Records
February 12, 2007 10:02:48
Leona Lewis, the winner of the 2006 X Factor contest, has secured a record deal with music mogul Clive Davis. The deal, reportedly worth for £5m ($9.7m), will make it possible for Lewis to release five albums worldwide on the label J Records.
Davis, 74, is the man who discovered singer Whitney Houston and also is the mentor for famous singers Alicia Keys and Justin Timberlake. Working with the music expert with Simon Cowell in hand to guide her career, there's no need to doubt Lewis will be an international star.
