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Lewis to sing Avatar theme song…
Nov 16th
Leona Lewis has recorded the signature song for upcoming science fiction film, Avatar.
The 24-year-old X Factor winner performs the tune that will accompany the closing credits. It’s called I See You.
Lewis could find herself with a global hit on her hands considering the anticipation around the film.
James Horner and Simon Franglen – the men behind Celine Dion’s Titanic hit My Heart Will Go On – are also on board to produce the song.
The much-hyped Avatar, directed by James Cameron, is being billed as an epic adventure with new standards of special effects. The director first conceived the film 15 years ago but back then the technology didn’t exist to make it happen.
Premiering in London in December, it tells the tale of an alien race defending their land against human invasion.
It features Aliens actress Sigourney Weaver, as well as Sam Worthington and Michelle Rodriguez from Lost.
Lewis meanwhile seems to be back on track after being badly shaken by her recent assault at a book signing.
The London born singer has just released Echo, the follow-up to her multi-million selling debut album, and also announced last week she’s setting out on her first UK tour next summer.
X Factor, Movie Week – Songs Revealed
Nov 6th
It’s movie week on the X Factor this week with performances from Leona Lewis & Black Eyed Peas to look forward to, you could be forgiven for forgetting that the X Factor Contestants are performing as well. But we can help you remember by giving you an exclusive peek at this weeks song list:
John and Edward – Ghostbusters by Ray Parker from the film Ghostbusters
Danyl Johnson – Purple Rain by Prince from the film Purple Rain
Stacey Soloman – Son Of A Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield from the film Pulp Fiction or Mad World by Tears for Fears from the film Donnie Darko
Olly Murs – Twist and Shout written by Phil Medley and Bert Russell from the film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Jamie Archer – Unchained Melody by Alex North from the film Unchained
Joe McElderry – Circle Of Life by Elton John and Tim Rice from the film The Lion King
Lucie Jones – This Is Me from the movie Camp Rock
Lloyd Daniels – Footloose from the movie Footloose
What do you think guys???
Leona & Black Eyed Peas to star on X Factor….
Oct 30th
Leona Lewis will return to the show that catapulted to her international stardom.
The Bleeding Love star will perform her new single Happy on the X Factor’s Sunday night results show on November 8.
It is her first live TV performance since she was allegedly struck in the face at a book signing at Waterstone’s in the Piccadilly area of London.
Peter Kowalczyk, 29, was charged with assaulting the singer and the case has been adjourned at City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court until November 23. He has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act and is being examined by psychiatrists.
After cancelling an appearance on BBC’s The One Show and a two-day promotional tour in Germany, Leona, 24, has vowed to carry on with her life as normal. She told Sky News: “I don’t like to dwell on the negatives, I’m a very positive person.”
It will be the star’s second live performance on The X Factor since winning the competition in 2006. Last year she performed her No 1 hit Bleeding Love.
Leona will be sharing the stage with US rappers The Black Eyed Peas, who have held the top spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the last six months.
This weekend’s X Factor will feature the first behind-the-scenes look at the making of the contestants’ new charity single You Are Not Alone, with proceeds going to Great Ormond Street hospital.
Twins John and Edward kept the production team amused in between takes by teaching them the moves to their Britney Spears dance routine for Oops I Did It Again.
Last year’s X Factor charity single Hero, for Help For Heroes, reached No 1 and became the fastest selling single of the year.
Leona Lewis ‘okay’ after attack….
Oct 15th
From bbc.co.uk
Leona Lewis is “shocked” but “okay” after an alleged assault at a book signing in London on Wednesday.
Police have arrested a man over the incident, which occurred at Waterstones bookstore at Piccadilly, London.
Lewis’s spokesman said the singer had been signing autographs for around 90 minutes when “a guy came up and punched her to the side of the head”.
“Leona would like us to convey her thanks to you all for your kind messages and your support,” he added.
Lewis was publicising her forthcoming autobiography, Dreams, at the event.
One fan at the scene told the BBC: “My brother saw the whole incident. He [the attacker] walked up there with the book, she signed it and, as she looked up, he just punched her.
“He [my brother] actually heard the impact.”
Another eyewitness added: “She was running out with her hand over her eye and I just saw a man on the floor.
“Suddenly the security all jumped on him and they were trying to pull him out and he was just laughing, he thought it was funny.”
Lewis’s spokesman added: “The police were called immediately and medical attention has been sought.
“Leona’s understandably badly shaken and apologises to the fans she was unable to meet and complete signings for.”
‘Professionalism‘
Waterstones said it took security at book signings “extremely seriously” and this was the first incident of its kind it had encountered.
“We would like to thank Leona for her professionalism and we are extremely sad that this event was ruined for her, and her fans, many of whom queued from the early hours of the morning to meet her,” it added.
Fellow X Factor alumnus Alexandra Burke told BBC Breakfast she had been in touch to offer her support to Lewis.
“I think it’s awful and I don’t know why someone would do this unprovoked,” she said.
“But when things like that happen, it can knock your confidence. I hope that doesn’t happen to Leona.”
Lewis’s second album, Echo, is scheduled for release in November.
The three-time Grammy Award nominee, released her debut single A Moment Like This, shortly after winning the ITV1 show.
She is due to play a gig in her native Hackney in east London on 2 November.
