Leona posted a new blog on her official site where she talks about reaching the #1 spot on the American Billboard chart:

Hi everyone

Well I really don’t know what to say, I’m so overwhelmed right now!

I’m getting to share my music with people around the world and its beyond my wildest dreams. From the bottom of my heart thank u all so much, its because of you that I am able to do this.

I called my family to share the news and my mum started crying it was so sweet. They’re coming to visit me in new york and were all going to celebrate because its also my birthday when I’m there!

I’m still in LA at the moment so I’m going to make sure I find time to celebrate here too !!

Once again I can’t thank everyone enough for this incredible support !!

Luv
Leona
-x-

Source: LeonaLewisMusic.co.uk

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Leona’s amazing number 1 spot on the American charts has surprised even mentor Simon Cowell, who admits he planned the 2006 X-Factor champ would rule the pop world, but didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.

“To say this happened quickly is the understatement of the year,” he said.

“We were getting calls saying: ‘This record is on fire,’ and: ‘It’s going to chart high.”

Cowell, 46, added: “Then we got one saying: ‘It’s gone in at No 1.’ Nobody expected that.

“The amazing thing is I would say that 98% of people in America still don’t know who Leona Lewis is!”

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Although Leona has now topped the charts across the world, the 22-year-old wasn’t able to buy a house that she really liked because the property is too expensive.

A pal revealed how she recently put in a £500,000 offer for a three-bedroom place in London’s East End. But when the seller found out it was from Leona, he upped the price by another £100,000.

The friend said: “She had her heart set on it. But the new price-tag was just too much and she had to back out.”

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A huge congratulations are in order for Leona!, she truly has achieved her dream of breaking America, by topping the US singles chart with Bleeding Love!

Leona released bleeding love in the US six weeks ago and with the promotional help of shows such as Oprah and The Tonight Show have helped her to the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and pushing Usher and Young Jeezy to second place.

Leona has become the fist British woman to reach the number one spot of the US charts for more than 20 years.

Leona said it was her “dream” to break America, and says “I’m so excited to be able to spend some time in the US and showcase my music to everyone here,” “Its been a dream of mine since I was a little girl and I can’t wait.”

‘Bleeding Love’ has already reached number one in more than 25 countries worldwide, including France, , Germany, Ireland, Australia and the UK.

Simon has lived up to his words when he said “We’ll do everything in our power to make her an international star.”

Many congratulations to the very talented Leona Lewis! We knew it was only a matter of time.

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“I can’t believe I’m actually getting the chance to release it over here (USA) – I’m really excited about it. I’m having lots of fun. I’m being able to travel and do music every day – do what I love. I’ve got this chance and opportunity that a lot of people would want to have, so I’m not taking anything for granted – I’m just enjoying it. In the UK, everyone’s been so supportive and receptive, and embraced it so much over there. They’ve just been amazing. Five years from now, I hope to still be creating albums, music, developing my style and trying new things. I have many hopes and dreams, but music is at the forefront of everything. I’d love to tour and do lots of live shows.”

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She said: “Jamie is super lovely and came to say hi and well done afterwards.

“I’m gonna have to try and get some good veggie recipes from him soon.”

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