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Leona who is currently in Los Angeles after signing a $10 million US record deal has promised that she will not turn her back on UK fans, and also confirmed reports that she won’t be moving to America for good.
“I want to give something back to where I’ve come from. I love the place I grew up in - it’s my home - so I’m not going to turn into some diva and move away,” “With me, what you see is what you get. I’m not going to change and I’ll stay true to who I am.”
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Leona has signed a $10 million (£5 million) US Record deal with Clive Davis. Davis has been responsible for the brings the likes of Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys to the world. Leona will release five albums under J Records record label over the coming years.
Leona said, “It’s great news. I am just overwhelmed. I can’t believe everything has happened so fast, from winning ‘X Factor’ to coming to LA. It’s everything I ever dreamed of - and more.”
Leona looks like she is well on her way to becoming a true international super star, and she certainly has the right people behind her!
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X Factor winner Leona Lewis has told mentor Simon Cowell that she doesn’t want to move to the US.
The 21-year-old singer had been expected to base herself in the States as part of a long-term plan to launch an international career - but decided against the move after buying a new home in the UK with partner Lou Al-Chamaa.
Lou’s mother Anna told the Daily Star Sunday: “Everything is going really well for Leona - and Lou is right by her side. They have just moved in together.
“Obviously there were concerns about how things would work out for them if Leona moved to America. But after a number of heart-to-hearts Leona decided she didn’t want to go. Lou has always been right behind Leona - and will support her every decision. They’re both incredibly happy.”
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X-Factor winner Leona Lewis is moving to America to launch her career over the Atlantic - and is taking her parents with her.
The 21-year-old’s mum and dad have both quit their jobs to join Leona in Los Angeles when she moves their in March to record her debut album and pound the publicity trail.
Leona’s dad Jo tells the Sunday Mirror, “Leona is number one and we are a team. We’ve supported her all her life. We’re planning to go out to America to keep an eye on things.”
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Leona Lewis says she still doesn’t feel like a pop star depsite dominating the UK’s single charts for the last few weeks.
She says that even though she may have the trappings of fame she will never change and is still a down to earth London girl.
According to Digital Spy she said: “I’ll never change my personality no matter what happens to me or what I’m surrounded by. I’ll never be a diva, I’ll always stay true to my east London roots.
“I don’t feel like a famous pop star. I don’t think I ever will. Since X Factor ended I’ve had loads of people around me who come everywhere with me, which is strange and it took a while to get used to it.”
“But I’ve come to realise these people are all trying to help me. I’ve gone from being a normal working girl to this so it’s a bit hard to take it all in.”
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Gary Barlow from Take That met Leona when they performed together in the final of X Factor.
Gary said, “She is by far the best voice we’ve had from a talent show. So it would be a privilege to help her get started. “I already have an idea for the kind of track that would suit her.”
Gary wrote most of Take That’s greatest hits, including ‘Back for Good’ and ‘Never Forget’, and has had huge success as a songwriter ever since.
In response to Gary’s proposal, Leona said: “I hope Simon Cowell says yes to the idea as he is the boss.
“But this is beyond my wildest dreams. Gary Barlow wanting to write for me - wow!” insider said: “Gary offered there and then to help out.”
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