Yesterday (May 23) Leona made an appearance to launch BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra’s Hackney Weekend. She performed a reggae remix of her Better In Time mixed with Rihanna‘s new single Man Down. She also performed Let The Sun Shine.I’ve added 35 MQ photos to the gallery.

GALLERY LINK:
- Appearances & Events > 2011 > BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra’s Hackney Weekend Launch (x35)

I’ve added 6 MQ candids of Leona from April 22, 2011 leaving Box Nightclub in London.

They were missing from the gallery. Enjoy!

Gallery Links:
- Candids > 2011 > Leaving Box Nightclub in London (x06)

Leona Lewis’s new album has been described as a “venomous ode” to her ex-boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa.

The pair split last summer in what was said to be an acrimonious break-up. The X Factor winner is now using the split as inspiration for her third record.

A source told the Sunday Mirror: “Leona was with Lou for over ten years and things ended very badly.

“But what you live through makes you stronger, and Leona’s throwing all her emotion into the music she’s working on. She means business. This album needs to be daring and innovative.”

Lyrics to a track she wrote with songwriter Emeli Sande called ‘Trouble’ include: “I told you never to get used to me, I stay awake while you fall asleep. I’m a whole lot of trouble, we’re in a whole lot of trouble. You shout louder than you used to, and you hold on tighter in the bedroom.”

She is recording with David Guetta and Beyoncé producer Rico Love for the album, as well as working on a track called ‘Mountains’ with former Blazin’ Squad members Flava (James Murray) and Mus (Mustafa Omer).

Simon Cowell is allegedly lining her up to perform on The X Factor USA just before Christmas to promote the album.

Lewis revealed in December that her upcoming LP will be influenced by her personal life.

(Source)

Former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi is lining up some top talent for her new reality competition show Platinum Hit, debuting on Bravo May 30.

Billboard reports that Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and Donna Summer will all serve as guest judges for the show.

As previously reported, the show features 12 aspiring songwriters who have to compete in challenges, with DioGuardi, who’s written a string of hits for the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Celine Dion, acting as head judge.

Jewel will host the show and give the contestants feedback. The winner receives $100,000, a publishing deal and a recording deal.

The contestants for the show have also been announced and USA Today reports that at least two of them previously appeared on DioGuardi’s old show — American Idol. They include Jes Hudak, who made it to the Hollywood round in season five, and Jackie Tohn, who was a top 36 semi-finalist in season eight, Dioguardi’s first year as a judge.

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Singer Leona Lewis has admitted she would love to go to Nashville and work with the writers there.
The 26-year-old star recently tweeted about her love for country music and said she’d love to take a trip out there.

She said: ‘I luv a good country song, I hope to get 2 go 2 Nashville one day & just write with the amazing song writers there & ride some quarter horses.’

It was rumoured earlier this year that Lewis was leaving her usual music style behind and going for something different.

Reports claimed Lewis is set to leave her ballads behind and make her dustup debut on her third album.

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Leona has joined the Humane Society International’s Cruelty-Free 2013 Campaign to end the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in the European Union. Leona says:

“It’s upsetting to think that right now thousands of animals are enduring painful tests for cosmetics that could end up being sold on EU shop shelves,” said Leona Lewis. “So I’m sending a plea to EU politicians to have a heart for animals by keeping their promise to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in 2013. If companies can’t sell their products, they’ll stop animal testing, and we’ll be one stop closer to the whole world being cruelty-free.”

Check out the beautiful new photos of Leona below:

Gallery Links:
- Photoshoots> CHRISTOPHER AMERUOSO – Humane Society Campaign (x02)

Leona Lewis, the winner of “The X Factor” U.K. Season 3 in 2006, has now signed on for another reality-show singing contest. Lewis will be a mentor on “Major & Minors,” which is open to contestants from the ages of 8 to 16. The TV series premieres in the United States on The Hub network at an autumn 2011 date to be announced.

The winner of “Major & Minors” gets a record deal with the RCA/Jive Label Group, a contract with Boardwalk Entertainment Group, a music publishing deal and a chance to become a featured star in a tour with the “Major & Minors” cast. BMI has partnered with Boardwalk Entertainment on “Major & Minors.”

There will be several mentors (called “majors”) on the show. In addition to Lewis, other famous music artists who are confirmed to be on “Major & Minors” include “American Idol” 2007 winner Jordin Sparks, Sean Kingston, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic.

(Source)

I’ve finally gotten around to adding the missing photos of Leona to the gallery. Check them out!

Gallery Links:
- Appearances & Events > 2011 > PRE-GRAMMY GALA AND SALUTE TO INDUSTRY ICONS (x55)
- Appearances & Events > 2011 > 25TH ANNIVERSARY GENESIS AWARDS (x76)
- Candids > 2011 > LEAVING HOTEL IN MIAMI (x27)
- Candids > 2011 > OUT TO LUNCH IN MIAMI (x10)
- Candids > 2011 > LEAVING THE W HOTEL WITH NICOLA (x23)
- Candids > 2011 > ARRIVING AT LAX AIRPORT (x07)

I just first want to apologize for the lack of updates on the site in the last month. I actually just lost interest in the site and then became too busy with my other sites. I still love Leona and I still love this site, so I will do my best to start updating again. I have a ton of picture updates to add, and hopefully new layouts for the site and gallery will be up shortly.

I could use some help on the site, so if you are a Leona fan and are interested in helping out, email us at staff.leonafan.org@gmail.com!

Last night (Feb. 11) Leona Lewis took part in the MusiCares Person Of The Year Tribute To Barbra Streisand and then she also made an appearance at a party. I’ve added both sets of photos to the gallery, be sure to check them out! Leona is still looking great!!!

Gallery Links:
- Performances > 2011 > MusiCares Person Of The Year Tribute To Barbra Streisand (x50)
- Appearances & Events > 2011 > Trickey Stewart Hosts Party For Redzone Entertainment (x8)