Leona Lewis

By Rap-Up Listen to 14 snippets from the U.K. edition of Leona Lewis’ sophomore LP Echo in advance of the album’s release next month. The disc features contributions from OneRepublic (“Lost Then Found”), Justin Timberlake (“Don’t Let Me Down”), Novel (“Broken”), Kevin Rudolf (“Love Letter”), and...

By Rap-Up Leona Lewis is feeling anything but “Happy.” The British pop star was attacked by a man at her book signing in the U.K. on Wednesday. The “Bleeding Love” singer was signing copies of her new autobiography Dreams and posing for photos with fans at Waterstone’s Piccadilly bookstore in London wh...

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By Rap-Up She’s worked with Akon and Cassidy and even performed with Lil Wayne, but it’s Jay-Z who Leona Lewis would most like to collaborate with. Although she admits to not listening to much hip-hop, the soft-spoken singer cites Jay-Z as the rapper she’d like to team up with. “I like Jay-Z, if any rap...

By Rap-Up Leona Lewis heightens the elegance factor on the slick cover of her sophomore album Echo, available November 17. “The X Factor” winner departs from her trademark ballads with dance cuts like “Outta My Head” produced by Max Martin.

By Rap-Up Leona Lewis’ new album will feature an all-star cast of contributors, but one name that will be absent is Timbaland. The “Happy” singer explains why. Lewis and the super-producer did log studio time, but don’t expect to hear the fruits of their labor on her sophomore effort Echo. “I went in th...

By Rap-Up Leona Lewis was inducted into the diva hall of fame on Thursday’s “VH1 Divas.” The “Bleeding Love” singer earned her stripes by being paired with Cyndi Lauper for an unforgettable duet and also received advice from the ’80s icon. Lewis and Lauper performed the latter’s 1986 hit “True Color...

By Rap-Up Go big or go home. That’s the approach Leona Lewis takes on her first single “Happy.” The booming ballad was produced by Ryan Tedder, who co-wrote her No. 1 smash “Bleeding Love.” The British songstress’ sophomore album Echo makes it way into stores on November 17. Leona Lewis – “Happy”

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By Rap-Up Leona Lewis is making her return to music loud and clear. The vocal powerhouse will release her sophomore album on November 17. The 24-year-old winner of the U.K.’s “X Factor” is back with Echo, the follow-up to her breakthrough debut Spirit, which has sold over 6 million albums worldwide, ea...

By Rap-Up Justin Timberlake puts his handprint on a midtempo cut from Leona Lewis’ sophomore album. While some sources are reporting this as a Timbaland production, The Y’s (Timberlake, James Fauntleroy, and Rob Knox) are actually behind the record. Leona shifts from her purely pop sound without...

By Rap-Up Leona Lewis has won talent competitions, topped the charts worldwide, and been nominated for three Grammys, and she’s setting out to do it all again. The winner of Britain’s “X Factor” has been in the studio with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Tedder, and John Shanks (Miley Cyrus, As...