Leona wrote the following message to us fans on her official site:

Feb 11 2008 - Grammy Party!

Hey All,

I’m writing this update for you from my hotel room in LA.

I’ve been over here to perform at Clive Davis’ legendary pre-Grammy party. I had rehearsals on Thursday which were so much fun - I had a full live band playing with me for this show (the MD is Rickey Minor who is truly incredible!) It feels so good to be performing live and being able to bring my music to America and perform over here. I feel really honoured to have this opportunity!

Oh yeah, Perez (www.perezhilton.com) came by my rehearsals too, it was great to see him – he’s been such a fantastic supporter of mine and is such fun – and he’s coming over to the UK for the Brit Awards on the 20th February so I look forward to seeing him again there and catching up properly!

For Clive’s party I had a stunning skirt and corset which was specially made by Kyri –the dress was flown from London and arrived in the nick of time with just a few hours to spare the afternoon before the party! It was made of goldish taupe satin, I love Kyri designs they are so elegant. I was given some beautiful Gina nude/crystal shoes to wear which were gorgeous! Thanks Kyri!

THE PARTY!

Last night was the party….which I don’t think I could have imagined if I tried! I met my all time musical hero Whitney Houston - who looked so incredible. Clive Davis introduced us. I don’t think I managed to say much though, I was overwhelmed! I was told afterwards that when I performed she had said to a friend at the record label “My God, she’s a baby me!” wow - what a huge compliment!

It’s been almost surreal and feels just so wonderful that I performed in front of so many people I admire – especially that Whitney even knows who I am and said that about me when I’ve been such a fan all these years! I cannot wait to hear her new material!

I performed ‘Bleeding Love’ and ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’. It was definitely one of the most nerve wrecking performances I have ever done! Amongst the audience and performers were Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, Usher, Daughtry, Slash, Fantasia, Akon.

Ryan Tedder who wrote Bleeding Love came too, it was great to see him, and we had a good dance to Akons set! One Republic are such a talented band and to have Ryan involved in my project is so much fun creatively.

The next single is ‘Better In Time’ and ‘Footprints’, and its the official single for Sports Relief. I am so proud to be involved with the charity as I’ve seen some of the great work they do and who they can help not only on our doorstep here in the UK but also in some of the poorest countries in the world.

I’ m going to visit South Africa soon to see some of the projects they work with there, I’ll be sure to report back to you. By the way have you all signed up to run a mile yet?!! www.sportrelief.com

I’m heading back to the UK now to get ready to shoot my new video, I always love this part as it means I get to be really creative and work closely with the directors to come up with some great ideas. Sophie Muller who is an amazing director will be directing for the videos, I’m so excited and really looking forward to working with her this week. Ill keep you posted and will take a few photos on the set for you!

I want to say big thank you to all the fans who have supported me and made it possible for me to be here now and for the support for my album which is No 1 in Australia, Germany, Switzerland and Austria at the moment – Thank you - I really hope to be able to visit you all very soon !!!

Love

Leona
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Source: Leona Lewis Music.co.uk