Leona Lewis - "Echo" Era (17th NOV 09)

[LeonaLewis]

Happy is released two months from this date!!

[Would've Been The One]

i'm not sure if i like the single. "bleeding love" was a lot better imo.

[rob17]

www.madametussauds.com/London/NewsAndEvents/leonalewisjoinsmadametussauds.aspx

[leafgal]

www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1212394/I-love-LA--long-distance-love-Lou-hard-admits-Leona-Lewis-poses-stunning-photoshoot.html

Leona Lewis has laughed off rumours she is lonely and miserable in Los Angeles, insisting she has gradually fallen for the City of Angels.

The X Factor winner, 24, has been based in California for most of this year, meaning she has spent little time in her beloved Hackney, east London with her long-term boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa.

But in a new magazine interview, the stunning singer insists she is happy with new life Stateside and denied reports her relationship with Lou was on the rocks.

Speaking of her home Stateside, she said: 'When I first came here I wasn’t sure if I liked it. It’s taken a while because I love being at home with my family and I miss them when they’re not here.'

Shrugging off recent media attention of her apparent weight gain, Leona insists she doesn't care what people think 'as long as I'm healthy.'

But despite her defiance over her weight, Leona covers up in the accompanying photoshoot wearing a black tuxedo jacket of a floor-length satin gown.

She explained: 'We’re all different and we’re all supposed to be different.

'When you’re famous, you can’t win - you’re either too skinny or not skinny enough.'

Addressing her good girl image, which some may find boring in the world of rock 'n' roll, Leona said she doesn't mind being seen as clean cut.

She said: 'People are always saying, "She’s really sweet" - and it’s like, I’ve been brought up properly by my parents and I’m respectful to people.

'So I think, "What, is it bad to be a good person?" I don’t think so.

'I’m quite quiet and it takes me a while to come out of myself and be comfortable. But just because I’m polite and nice doesn’t mean I can be pushed over. I know my own mind and I know what I will and won’t do.'

While Leona flies home to London every chance she can, she admits she finds it difficult conducting a relationship over a 5,000 mile distance.

She said: 'Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.

'You just have to keep the communication open - we Skype, we chat, we email. And he comes out when he can.'

Earlier this summer, it emerged some of her new album tracks had been leaked online.

The songs, entitled Brave and I Got You, were reportedly stolen by hackers who posted them on the internet.

The singer has recently completed her second album and is hoping to repeat the phenomenal success of her debut Spirit.

The full interview with Leona appears in the October issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, on sale now.

[©!nful]

I love the pics from that article, her hair & make-up looks great.

[S_Bunny]

Here's the cover

[coolmusicftw]

Leona performing Happy TOMORROW on AGT!?!?!?!?!?

www.ocatv.com/shows/show/142

[S_Bunny]

^Confirmed its Wednesday :)

According to a membe ron another forum, Leona has written a song with Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins called Unreachable and there's a good chance of it making the album.
I'm loving the fact Leona has alot more writing freedom on this album

[starr]

"Happy" is available for download at iTunes, Amazon MP3, and other digital music stores!

[EPG]

Downloaded!! Way better in HQ!!!

[S_Bunny]

I have to wait 'til November to get my copy :(

BTW Leona is duetting with Cyndi Lauper for Divas, cant say I'm particularly excited about this.

[©!nful]

[S_Bunny]

^Gorgeous!
I love her hair like that and blue really suits her.

[LeonaLewis]

Gloriously stunning.

[LeonaLewis]

Sept 14, 2009 12:43:55 GMT -5 S_Bunny said:

^Confirmed its Wednesday :)

According to a membe ron another forum, Leona has written a song with Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins called Unreachable and there's a good chance of it making the album.
I'm loving the fact Leona has alot more writing freedom on this album

He was a member on here too, but I think he got banned

[Cha Cha]

Simon looks pretty hot standing next to Leona.

[LeonaLewis]

^Is that some kind of dig?

Cannot wait for AGT tonight! She is gonna set the house on fire!!

[S_Bunny]

Sept 15, 2009 17:33:45 GMT -5 LeonaLewis said:

Sept 14, 2009 12:43:55 GMT -5 S_Bunny said:

^Confirmed its Wednesday :)

According to a membe ron another forum, Leona has written a song with Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins called Unreachable and there's a good chance of it making the album.
I'm loving the fact Leona has alot more writing freedom on this album

He was a member on here too, but I think he got banned

I thought the name looked familiar, aww thats a shame.

Leona have been getting amazing reviews on Twitter from people who were there at the pre-tape of AGT. I hope the performance is epic and pushes Happy up to the top15 on Itunes atleast, top5 for Canada hopefully

[tsw2008]

Rehearsing for Divas this afternoon:

Leona Lewis is just stunning. Gorgeous. Can't wait to see her on show day she looks like this at rehearsal!

twitter.com/Stacey_VH1

Holy crap. Leona Lewis sings like an angel. There is no other way but that cliche to describe how amazing she is. Hot damn.

twitter.com/Kate_TheFABlife


Happy is now 17 on iTunes and 6 on Canadian iTunes :)

[leafgal]

Can't wait for AGT tonight :)

[Cha Cha]

#14

[LeonaLewis]

#11! Go Girl!!

[S_Bunny]

Leona will be attendin a book signing in October.

Signing
Leona Lewis
Leona
WATERSTONE’S PICCADILLY
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 3:00PM
The multi-platinum selling artist will be signing copies of her illustrated autobiography ‘Dreams’. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Access to the queue is on a first come first served basis. Leona will be signing copies of ‘Dreams’ only. Due to time restrictions there will be no opportunity for posed photos. We thank you for your understanding in these matters.

Further details: 020 7851 2400

[Cha Cha]

And now back down to #13. =[

[Hefty Hanna]

I love the album cover.

Nevermind it's fanmade. :(

[S_Bunny]

Leona will be performing at this years EMA's!!

Sep 21 2009 - MTV Europe Music Awards - Nomination AND Performance!

We’re pleased to announce that Leona has been nominated at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards!

She’s up against Shakira, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and the almighty Beyonce in the Best Female category.

What’s more, Leona will also perform at the star-studded event in Berlin on 5th November.

Leona commented, “I’m thrilled to be able to perform at the EMAs and to share my new music with all my fans across Europe and the world. I’m excited it’s in Berlin – I have had such great support from everyone in Germany and I can’t wait to get there!”

[LeonaLewis]

Brilliant news! Just before the album's release!

[starr]

"Happy" debuts at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for issue date 10/3/09

"Happy" debuts at #22 on the Billboard Digital Songs chart for issue date 10/3/09

"Happy" debuts at #15 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart for issue date 10/3/09

[biltong]

I like "Happy" a lot, but I prefer "Bleeding Love".

[tsw2008]

Leona talks about Happy and her new album, interviews with Associated Press and MSNBC:

AP:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6KhN2yBNMo

"Echo is full of big emotional, dramatic songs broken up by hard-hitting uptempo songs."

MSNBC:
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33006874#33006874