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Posted by: Joe. Apr 29 2015, 10:57 PM

Thought it would be good to open one of these - as its best not to clog up the Fire thread with unrelated talk.

(As far as I can see there isn't already one?)

Posted by: April Apr 29 2015, 10:59 PM

There's never been a general discussion thread here.

Let's kick us off:

https://instagram.com/p/14A5R3k2Do/

Her dancing to BBHMM has been giving me life for days.

Posted by: Joe. Apr 29 2015, 10:59 PM

Everyone follow Leona on snapchat: iamleonalewis

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 29 2015, 11:00 PM

I was just looking back through the forum to see if there had ever been an off-topic thread!

I haven't seen that Instagram video yet, love it! heart.gif

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 29 2015, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(April @ Apr 29 2015, 11:59 PM) *
There's never been a general discussion thread here.

Let's kick us off:



Her dancing to BBHMM has been giving me life for days.



Best video i have seen off Leona biggrin.gif

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 29 2015, 11:06 PM

Great idea! Pinned it as I'm sure this thread will be active a lot!

Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 29 2015, 11:10 PM

Hey bitches!

So exciting to be on a new forum! biggrin.gif

Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 29 2015, 11:11 PM

Was hoping we might of got another snapchat today!

Anyone have any guesses as to when we'll get the second part of the I AM video!?

Posted by: Iluzionista Apr 29 2015, 11:11 PM

This migration is real cool.gif

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 29 2015, 11:12 PM

Great to see you here Isthishappiness & Iluzionista! Can't believe the migration is real tbh. Been trying to make this happen ever since I became a mod lol. cheer.gif

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 29 2015, 11:13 PM

Maybe we'll get the next I Am video next week, maybe with one final teaser of Fire before the following Monday?

Posted by: Joe. Apr 29 2015, 11:13 PM

I only just followed her on snapchat - had been meaning to for a while. Hoping for some sneak peaks...

Posted by: Iluzionista Apr 29 2015, 11:14 PM

I am so done with those passive aggressive bitches of mods on DS. I have enough of those at home already lol

Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 29 2015, 11:15 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Apr 30 2015, 12:12 AM) *
Great to see you here Isthishappiness & Iluzionista! Can't believe the migration is real tbh. Been trying to make this happen ever since I became a mod lol. cheer.gif


biggrin.gif

Only been here half an hour and can already tell it's much more relaxed! Still gonna keep an eye on DS cause ive kept an eye with even for years before becoming a member, but this does seem much better!

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 29 2015, 11:15 PM

QUOTE(Iluzionista @ Apr 30 2015, 12:14 AM) *
I am so done with those passive aggressive bitches of mods on DS. I have enough of those at home already lol


Lol.

Also, I hope we get the next I Am teaser soon Ryan! Really hoping a longish snippet of "I Got You" is featured on it - the song sounds like it's going to be amazing! (Heck the whole album sounds as if it's going to be amazing).

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 29 2015, 11:15 PM

It's great to be a part of new forum where the people seem lovely smile.gif dspy will have a very silent forum now cool.gif

Posted by: Iluzionista Apr 29 2015, 11:16 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ Apr 30 2015, 01:13 AM) *
I only just followed her on snapchat - had been meaning to for a while. Hoping for some sneak peaks...


I hate that bloody application. I got so frustrated a few nights ago when I was trying to figure it out. Plus my front camera is a mess and I look as a mess and this is the end of my rant. But yeah, isn't Fb+tw+insta enough? huh.gif Or it could be like some kind of a deal with snapchat? She certainly got quite a few of us to start using it.

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 29 2015, 11:17 PM

QUOTE(Iluzionista @ Apr 30 2015, 12:16 AM) *
I hate that bloody application. I got so frustrated a few nights ago when I was trying to figure it out. Plus my front camera is a mess and I look as a mess and this is the end of my rant. But yeah, isn't Fb+tw+insta enough? huh.gif Or it could be like some kind of a deal with snapchat? She certainly got quite a few of us to start using it.


I think Snapchat is easier for her to show us snippets of her life (as she has been), although the app itself has been so finniky to work out! Love it though as she's shared snippets of music, videos backstage etc. I think it's great she's using it (she seems to enjoy using it too!).

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 29 2015, 11:17 PM

Luckily I was persuaded by a couple of mates to sign up to Snapchat a few weeks ago. I don't really use it that much but I'm glad I have it now as Leona and presumably more celebrities start to make use of it.

Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 29 2015, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Apr 30 2015, 12:15 AM) *
Lol.

Also, I hope we get the next I Am teaser soon Ryan! Really hoping a longish snippet of "I Got You" is featured on it - the song sounds like it's going to be amazing! (Heck the whole album sounds as if it's going to be amazing).

That's my favourite clip so far! Everything sounds brilliant though it's so hard to decide a favourite properly!

Posted by: Iluzionista Apr 29 2015, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Apr 30 2015, 01:17 AM) *
I think Snapchat is easier for her to show us snippets of her life (as she has been), although the app itself has been so finniky to work out! Love it though as she's shared snippets of music, videos backstage etc. I think it's great she's using it (she seems to enjoy using it too!).


I know, it's great.
I'm just on a rant because I could use a new phone. angel.gif

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 29 2015, 11:22 PM

Also don't forget to vote in the current rate for Leona's most underrated track:

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=177045

We do rates of discographies every now and again, so with a lot more fans here things should be interesting for future rates! biggrin.gif

Posted by: LeeWallace Apr 29 2015, 11:22 PM

i think leona is gonna be dropped.

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 29 2015, 11:23 PM

QUOTE(LeeWallace @ Apr 30 2015, 12:22 AM) *
i think leona is gonna be dropped.


Not before The Saturdays


Posted by: Iluzionista Apr 29 2015, 11:23 PM

QUOTE(LeeWallace @ Apr 30 2015, 01:22 AM) *
i think leona is gonna be dropped.


Gurl, bye.

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 29 2015, 11:24 PM

QUOTE(LeeWallace @ Apr 30 2015, 12:22 AM) *
i think leona is gonna be dropped.


kink.gif

P.S: Ignore Lee guys he's just trolling - he's actually really nice usually. teresa.gif

Posted by: Joe. Apr 29 2015, 11:27 PM

USUALLY/OCCASIONALLY

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 29 2015, 11:31 PM

Didn't know this thread had been started, Wonder how many people from digitalspy will join? All the regulars i hope, Whats soe and cassie's usernames?

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 29 2015, 11:33 PM

QUOTE(BrookeOlivia @ Apr 30 2015, 12:31 AM) *
Didn't know this thread had been started, Wonder how many people from digitalspy will join? All the regulars i hope, Whats soe and cassie's usernames?


Brooke w00t.gif wub.gif

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 29 2015, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(FireUnderMyFeet @ Apr 30 2015, 12:33 AM) *
Brooke w00t.gif wub.gif


Girl, How are you finding buzzjack's compared to DS? ohmy.gif

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 29 2015, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(BrookeOlivia @ Apr 30 2015, 12:35 AM) *
Girl, How are you finding buzzjack's compared to DS? ohmy.gif


It's very different in a massive good way dance.gif

Posted by: LeeWallace Apr 29 2015, 11:38 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Apr 30 2015, 12:24 AM) *
kink.gif

P.S: Ignore Lee guys he's just trolling - he's actually really nice usually. teresa.gif


<3

Posted by: Cameron Apr 29 2015, 11:38 PM

All this Leona hype *.*

Posted by: April Apr 29 2015, 11:38 PM

QUOTE(LeeWallace @ Apr 30 2015, 12:38 AM) *
<3


You're cute Lee. Clearly scared about The Saturdays being dethroned from the top of the Artist Forum chart. heart.gif

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 29 2015, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(FireUnderMyFeet @ Apr 30 2015, 12:37 AM) *
It's very different in a massive good way dance.gif


You'll love it here yahoo.gif hope the forum stays active like it was on digital spy heart.gif

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 29 2015, 11:41 PM

QUOTE(BrookeOlivia @ Apr 30 2015, 12:39 AM) *
You'll love it here yahoo.gif hope the forum stays active like it was on digital spy heart.gif

Me too it's a lot better forum then DS that has gone down the nick only thing good on there is the posters and the ones with the inside info!

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 Apr 29 2015, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(April @ Apr 29 2015, 11:59 PM) *
There's never been a general discussion thread here.

Let's kick us off:

https://instagram.com/p/14A5R3k2Do/

Her dancing to BBHMM has been giving me life for days.

I adore that video wub.gif And even better Gogglebox is in the background cheer.gif

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 29 2015, 11:43 PM

QUOTE(FireUnderMyFeet @ Apr 30 2015, 12:41 AM) *
Me too it's a lot better forum then DS that has gone down the nick only thing good on there is the posters and the ones with the inside info!


Well most of the DS regulars from the Leona thread are moving over to here anyway dance.gif

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 Apr 29 2015, 11:48 PM

Also now we have a Leona general discussion thread, lets remember this perfect album track


One of my favourite Leona tracks, so perfect, euphoric and amazing cheer.gif

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 29 2015, 11:49 PM

QUOTE(Ultraviolence1989 @ Apr 30 2015, 12:48 AM) *
Also now we have a Leona general discussion thread, lets remember this perfect album track


One of my favourite Leona tracks, so perfect, euphoric and amazing cheer.gif


I love this from Echo wub.gif and Naked heart.gif

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 29 2015, 11:49 PM

'Love Letter'! wub.gif

'Echo' is my favourite Leona album though, incredible from start to finish! I think my favourite album track would be 'Broken' but this comes close!

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 29 2015, 11:50 PM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Apr 30 2015, 12:49 AM) *
'Love Letter'! wub.gif

'Echo' is my favourite Leona album though, incredible from start to finish! I think my favourite album track would be 'Broken' but this comes close!


Dont be forgetting Cant Breathe and Naked darling unsure.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 Apr 29 2015, 11:50 PM

I'd also say echo is probably my favourite Leona album now. I used to prefer spirit when I was younger but nowadays I go back to echo a lot more heart.gif

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 29 2015, 11:51 PM

QUOTE(BrookeOlivia @ Apr 30 2015, 12:50 AM) *
Dont be forgetting Cant Breathe and Naked darling unsure.gif laugh.gif


Both of those are fabulous too! Especially 'Naked' heart.gif

Posted by: April Apr 29 2015, 11:51 PM

Sorry to sound like a broken record, but there's loads of 'Echo' songs in the underrated tracks rate: http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=177045

Please submit some votes and support your faves heart.gif

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 29 2015, 11:53 PM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Apr 30 2015, 12:51 AM) *
Both of those are fabulous too! Especially 'Naked' heart.gif


Can't breath and naked are my faves

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 29 2015, 11:53 PM

Ye stan for Echo in the rate if you wish kink.gif

I really love "Alive" too. Echo had such great material.

But I think I Am is going to be Leona's best album by far. Critically and musically. It seems she's had a lot of input in it, written on every song and even played the instruments in some! cheer.gif

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 29 2015, 11:53 PM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Apr 30 2015, 12:51 AM) *
Both of those are fabulous too! Especially 'Naked' heart.gif


Thats better cool.gif Echo had loads of great songs, Syco just messed up with singles.

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 29 2015, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(FireUnderMyFeet @ Apr 30 2015, 12:53 AM) *
Can't breath and naked are my faves


Girl, We have the same taste cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 29 2015, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Apr 30 2015, 12:53 AM) *
Ye stan for Echo in the rate if you wish kink.gif

I really love "Alive" too. Echo had such great material.

But I think I Am is going to be Leona's best album by far. Critically and musically. It seems she's had a lot of input in it, written on every song and even played the instruments in some! cheer.gif


I think this aswell, I cant wait for it!! w00t.gif

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 29 2015, 11:57 PM

QUOTE(BrookeOlivia @ Apr 30 2015, 12:54 AM) *
Girl, We have the same taste cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif


When I heared can't breathe live I was blown away Syco was a mess had the wrong singles mad.gif

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 29 2015, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Apr 30 2015, 12:53 AM) *
Ye stan for Echo in the rate if you wish kink.gif

I really love "Alive" too. Echo had such great material.

But I think I Am is going to be Leona's best album by far. Critically and musically. It seems she's had a lot of input in it, written on every song and even played the instruments in some! cheer.gif


Amen to this wub.gif

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Apr 30 2015, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(FireUnderMyFeet @ Apr 30 2015, 12:57 AM) *
When I heared can't breathe live I was blown away Syco was a mess had the wrong singles mad.gif


Syco messed up on everything since the Spirit era, Well they got One More Sleep right i guess.

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 30 2015, 12:03 AM

QUOTE(BrookeOlivia @ Apr 30 2015, 01:01 AM) *
Syco messed up on everything since the Spirit era, Well they got One More Sleep right i guess.

Well they just about got that right they could of went and made her have a cover as the lead they really are a horrible label to be with the death label

Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 30 2015, 12:16 AM

QUOTE(BrookeOlivia @ Apr 30 2015, 12:35 AM) *
Girl, How are you finding buzzjack's compared to DS? ohmy.gif


WE ALL love it! It's so fun! Seems much more upbeat too! An upbeat forum for an upbeat Leona album!

WERE NO LONGER IN CHAINS, WE DANCING OVER THESE FLAMES!

Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 30 2015, 12:18 AM

I love that all my faves are here - almost all! Where's Soep?! sad.gif

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 30 2015, 12:20 AM

He's definitely posted here before (he has the same username here as on DS) although it was a long while ago, hopefully he recognises all of you have moved here! I guess you can still read the DS Forums even if you are banned so hopefully he'll be aware of what's gone on.

Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 30 2015, 12:21 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Apr 30 2015, 01:20 AM) *
He's definitely posted here before (he has the same username here as on DS) although it was a long while ago, hopefully he recognises all of you have moved here! I guess you can still read the DS Forums even if you are banned so hopefully he'll be aware of what's gone on.


Hopefully he does reappear! He's lovely!

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes Apr 30 2015, 12:49 AM

Glad all of the DSers are on here. I've been on both forums since 2008. It is a shame DS Forum Support are being completely unreasonable but they're the ones who are losing out - it is sad it is an end of an era since the LLAT has been very active for the past 9 years but Buzzjack is a great alternative. biggrin.gif

I hope soulmusic, saxman, ariella etc join.

Posted by: Jonjo Apr 30 2015, 01:27 AM

Hello to all the DSers (again tongue.gif) how about taking a trip to the Pop Forum and helping Leona out in the "Buzzjack's Ultimate Album" contest? (P.s. if you don't like it there or anywhere else, you can always head back here kink.gif)

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=177490&pid=5052973&st=0&#entry5052973

'Echo' and 'Spirit' have both managed to succeed to the latest round! Go show your support and rank biggrin.gif

Oh and YESSSSSS at the 'Naked' and 'Can't Breathe' appreciation *.*

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 30 2015, 01:38 AM

Ooh good idea Jonjo, I should've thought of linking to that myself!

Leona and Taylor are my favourite artists that have made it through (poor Diana Vickers sad.gif) so I'll definitely be ranking their albums at the top!

Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 07:46 AM

Leona's Rabbit. *.*

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 30 2015, 08:00 AM

QUOTE(Joe. @ Apr 30 2015, 08:46 AM) *
Leona's Rabbit. *.*

Melrose is a little cutie wub.gif

Posted by: Alansturge Apr 30 2015, 08:10 AM

A few people have mentioned that she is confirmed to go on Graham Norton soon, does anyone know where its filmed and how you get tickets?

Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 08:14 AM

QUOTE(Alansturge @ Apr 30 2015, 09:10 AM) *
A few people have mentioned that she is confirmed to go on Graham Norton soon, does anyone know where its filmed and how you get tickets?



Ohh if that's true that's just another amazing potential promo slot lined up.

BGT
Sunday at the Paladium
John Bishop
Graham Norton.

Real money is being spent on the era. If this is true, with airplay, the album has no reason not to sell 200k minimum.

Posted by: Alansturge Apr 30 2015, 08:18 AM

QUOTE(Joe. @ Apr 30 2015, 09:14 AM) *
Ohh if that's true that's just another amazing potential promo slot lined up.

BGT
Sunday at the Paladium
John Bishop
Graham Norton.

Real money is being spent on the era. If this is true, with airplay, the album has no reason not to sell 200k minimum.


I'm really uncertain if the BGT performance is going to happen. Im sure it was just a fan that sent the initial tweet. It would make sense to me that she wouldnt do a Cowell show to show that she can sell music without him. People will still link her to the X factor and Syco if she does keep doing those programmes. Dont get me wrong I would love a big performance of fumf but think maybe she would be better off saving that for billboard or vmas etc

Posted by: Kath ♡ Apr 30 2015, 08:29 AM

hi.gif and welcome new Leona fans

Please feel free to stop by and say hi at Buzzjack's Lady Gaga Forum as well: http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/Lady-GaGa-f154.html

Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 10:22 AM

The Leona forum digital spy impact:

QUOTE
haha I DO NOT understand that buzz jack thing so will not be joining.
QUOTE
this thread will die and every one will have moved over to the buzzjack forum.


QUOTE
Yes some savvy buzzjack mod made a general Leaona thread so it can be the same structure as here.
teresa.gif

QUOTE
I think i'll join that buzzjack forum. It'll be nice to be in a relaxed forum with genuine fans....



Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 30 2015, 10:30 AM

QUOTE(Joe. @ Apr 30 2015, 11:22 AM) *
The Leona forum digital spy impact:
teresa.gif


Buzzjack snatching all the DS members xD We've swamped here so quickly in the past 24 hours!

Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 10:32 AM

New members, I encourage you all to partake in any games we have here - Lots of them are really fun.

Currently we have this one open - http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=177045 - get involved!

Posted by: HaHa2011 Apr 30 2015, 10:50 AM

I'm really into Better in Time again after couple years of not feeling it due to all her remixes of it during her live performances. It is a really great song.

I definitely think that I Am will be her best album yet.

BTW anyone on here from ATRL? we need more Leona fans over there.

Posted by: ┌ ╫ ┘ Apr 30 2015, 11:17 AM

i love 'better in time' too ohmy.gif

welcome all new ppl

i am jake and i've posted here for 10 years nearly. hope you enjoy as much as i do and have.

what's everyone been doing today? i've just come back shopping from oxford street ohmy.gif

Posted by: Soeplepel Apr 30 2015, 02:52 PM

Let me start posting and educating my fellow buns here

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 03:00 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Apr 30 2015, 03:52 PM) *
Let me start posting and educating my fellow buns here


Yes please Soe! Spill the tea cheer.gif

Posted by: Alansturge Apr 30 2015, 03:05 PM

OOOH is tea spilling on the way?

Posted by: Soeplepel Apr 30 2015, 03:16 PM

QUOTE(Alansturge @ Apr 30 2015, 03:05 PM) *
OOOH is tea spilling on the way?


Not yet tongue.gif I'm waiting for reply

Posted by: Alansturge Apr 30 2015, 03:18 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Apr 30 2015, 04:16 PM) *
Not yet tongue.gif I'm waiting for reply


you tease w00t.gif

Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 03:23 PM

What tea is there to spill?

Posted by: Soeplepel Apr 30 2015, 03:25 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ Apr 30 2015, 03:23 PM) *
What tea is there to spill?

Green tea, black tea, ... whatever you want cheer.gif

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 03:28 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Apr 30 2015, 04:25 PM) *
Green tea, black tea, ... whatever you want cheer.gif


Fire red tea please. cheer.gif

Posted by: #BJSCSLAYERRRRRR Apr 30 2015, 03:30 PM

Tea sloshin over its cup???

coffee.gif

Posted by: LuukLewis Apr 30 2015, 03:43 PM

So I decided to join here as well (mainly because of all the drama over at DS). Won't be posting too much but I'll read it all smile.gif

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes Apr 30 2015, 03:45 PM

I get the feeling the video will premičre on the same day as the single. I think Florence's team did that strategy with 'What Kind of Man'. Anyway so potentially 11 more days to go until the premičre. The wait is killing me. drama.gif

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes Apr 30 2015, 03:49 PM

Soe and Cassie - DS Forum Support posted this in the LLAT.

QUOTE
Soeplepel and Cassie.. are more than welcome to send an email to forum@digitalspy.co.uk appealing their bans. We don't gain anything by banning our users but those that continuously flout the rules with little regard to any warnings sent to them isn't something we can allow.

We're not unreasonable and will be more than happy to look at the situation in-depth, but sending our social team (who have nothing to do with the forums) abusive tweets probably isn't the way to go about it.

Please remember that while you (or us) may find the language that sometimes occurs in this thread fine, that our forums are accessible to people of all ages. There are users as young as 10 years old reading and contributing in this thread and they shouldn't have to put up with such language.

If you are in contact with Soep or Cassie please show them this message and ask them to get in touch if they would like to appeal their ban and we'll find a resolution for this issue: again, we gain nothing by banning users - especially those that have shown support for Leona for the past 7+ years in this thread - but if they have no intention of taking heed of our warnings, that is when we have to act. That is to say receiving a ban for inappropriate, vulgar and crude language and then coming back and making the exact same posts isn't something we can allow.

Can we get back to discussing her new era now, please?

Posted by: Ariella Apr 30 2015, 03:50 PM

Hi. I decided to register here as well. It seems a shame to be separated with the new era upon us. I can follow both here and DS for now and see how things develop. smile.gif

Posted by: Soeplepel Apr 30 2015, 03:51 PM

Thanks, lemme email them

Posted by: Ringo46 Apr 30 2015, 03:56 PM

Not surprised members are getting banned on DS.

One particular member of the LL Appreciation thread who has been banned is the Nastiest poster I have had the misfortune to come across.

Fine is you agree, but if you dont or if you dare critisise Leona he spits out his bile.

Posted by: Soeplepel Apr 30 2015, 03:56 PM

Should I spill now? Or wait until DS decides to unban me already after my email?

Posted by: Soeplepel Apr 30 2015, 03:57 PM

QUOTE(Ringo46 @ Apr 30 2015, 03:56 PM) *
Not surprised members are getting banned on DS.

One particular member of the LL Appreciation thread who has been banned in the nastier poster I have had the misfortune to come across.

Fine is you agree, but if you dont or if you dare critisise Leona he spits out his bile.


You're talking about me?

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 04:00 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Apr 30 2015, 04:56 PM) *
Should I spill now? Or wait until DS decides to unban me already after my email?


Spill now we could all use it! biggrin.gif I'll forward your message to the DS thread.

Posted by: Jonjo Apr 30 2015, 04:01 PM

Well, thankfully we're not like that over here on Buzzjack! But here, as you can see we have a full forum dedicated to her, so don't feel like you just have to post in certain threads etc.. As long as threads aren't duplicated, we appreciate any thread/any sort of discussion! biggrin.gif

P.s. GO COMMENT IN THE 'ALIVE' APPRECIATION THREAD *.*

Posted by: #BJSCSLAYERRRRRR Apr 30 2015, 04:02 PM

Spill that tea guuurl!!

coffee.gif

Posted by: Alansturge Apr 30 2015, 04:04 PM

Spill spill spill please, DS could take ages blink.gif

Posted by: HaHa2011 Apr 30 2015, 04:05 PM

Tell us Soe

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes Apr 30 2015, 04:06 PM

Please spill. drama.gif

Posted by: #BJSCSLAYERRRRRR Apr 30 2015, 04:06 PM

HAs anyone got the cheese man on his knees gif?

Posted by: April Apr 30 2015, 04:08 PM



Spill pls x heart.gif

Posted by: #BJSCSLAYERRRRRR Apr 30 2015, 04:10 PM

Thanks, Hex Kitten!!

Spill!!

I bet it's gonna be something like she just got her weave done ready for the campaign or she was seen in a car or walking down a street


Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 30 2015, 04:28 PM

Waiting for tea 😜😜

Posted by: #BJSCSLAYERRRRRR Apr 30 2015, 04:33 PM

Our tea's getting cold

coffee.gif

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 30 2015, 04:34 PM

QUOTE(#BJSCSLAYERRRRRR @ Apr 30 2015, 05:33 PM) *
Our tea's getting cold

coffee.gif

My milk has gone off wacko.gif

Posted by: #BJSCSLAYERRRRRR Apr 30 2015, 04:36 PM

EVERYBODY STOP!!!

PUT DOWN YOUR TEA AND MILK!!!

THE MILK HAS BEEN OUT OF DATE NOW FOR 24 HOURS!!!

THE INFECTED DAIRY PRODUCE MUST NOT GET WELL INTO OUR SYSTEMS!!

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 04:42 PM

My tea has mold now. sick2.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Ariella Apr 30 2015, 04:48 PM

I love the humour and emojis on this forum. dance.gif

I just posted this on DS.

Billboard update.

Quote:
Leona Lewis: Toby Gad, who captured Song of the Year honors for co-writing John Legend’s smash “All of Me,” just wrapped work with a re-invigorated Leona Lewis, whose next album, I Am, will come out on Def Jam in the U.S. Lewis parted ways with Syco/RCA after the relatively disappointing performance of her last album, 2012’s Glassheart. “She has a completely new team. When she left the old team, she was angry and upset and that was great to write songs about that and that led to amazing songs,” Gad says. “The two of us wrote most of the album together and just put our feelings into songs.” Lewis will perform “emotion” first single, “Fire (Under My Feet),” on television in the U.K. next week, with the single going to radio in two weeks. The U.S. roll out will begin shortly thereafter, with the album expected to come out later this year.


I tried to post a link. But not allowed yet.

Dated 30 April. Not sure about TV performance refered to? But comment on US roll out and seems to confirm 11 May for radio.

Posted by: #BJSCSLAYERRRRRR Apr 30 2015, 04:50 PM

OMG Britain's Got Talent premiere!!

She's also doing a cover of Ariana Grande's Emotions??

Posted by: Ariella Apr 30 2015, 04:56 PM

QUOTE(#BJSCSLAYERRRRRR @ Apr 30 2015, 05:50 PM) *
OMG Britain's Got Talent premiere!!

She's also doing a cover of Ariana Grande's Emotions??


Sorry. Misplaced emoticon wacko.gif



Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 04:59 PM

Wow performance next week?!

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 30 2015, 05:02 PM

Interesting, either they've got confused or we are getting the Palladium performance earlier than we think. I can't see the Graham Norton or the other mentioned appearances happening that quickly?

Posted by: Ariella Apr 30 2015, 05:02 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ Apr 30 2015, 05:59 PM) *
Wow performance next week?!


That's what the article said. But it may depend when it was put together. She performed last weekend. Dates may be shaky?

Posted by: Iluzionista Apr 30 2015, 05:05 PM

QUOTE(Ariella @ Apr 30 2015, 06:48 PM) *
I love the humour and emojis on this forum. dance.gif

I just posted this on DS.

Billboard update.

Quote:
Leona Lewis: Toby Gad, who captured Song of the Year honors for co-writing John Legend’s smash “All of Me,” just wrapped work with a re-invigorated Leona Lewis, whose next album, I Am, will come out on Def Jam in the U.S. Lewis parted ways with Syco/RCA after the relatively disappointing performance of her last album, 2012’s Glassheart. “She has a completely new team. When she left the old team, she was angry and upset and that was great to write songs about that and that led to amazing songs,” Gad says. “The two of us wrote most of the album together and just put our feelings into songs.” Lewis will perform “emotion” first single, “Fire (Under My Feet),” on television in the U.K. next week, with the single going to radio in two weeks. The U.S. roll out will begin shortly thereafter, with the album expected to come out later this year.
I tried to post a link. But not allowed yet.

Dated 30 April. Not sure about TV performance refered to? But comment on US roll out and seems to confirm 11 May for radio.


Just posted in the Fire single! I don't know where to comment on what here laugh.gif
I'm glad that we have some new info. We'll wait two more weeks somehow cheer.gif

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 30 2015, 05:07 PM

Just keep posting everything in this thread if its easier I would say, and then when we actually hear the song we can post our opinions in the 'Fire' thread!

Posted by: Iluzionista Apr 30 2015, 05:08 PM

The John Bishop Show is that thing on BBC where they booked her performance, not sure if they meant that or they meant about Palladium performance.

Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 05:10 PM

I hope they don't do an on air release for this.

Posted by: Iluzionista Apr 30 2015, 05:11 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ Apr 30 2015, 07:10 PM) *
I hope they don't do an on air release for this.


No, I don't think they will. It's already set for June 21st release and I think the album won't be out before September so that would be too big of a gap.

Posted by: #BJSCSLAYERRRRRR Apr 30 2015, 05:12 PM

QUOTE(Iluzionista @ Apr 30 2015, 05:05 PM) *
Just posted in the Fire single! I don't know where to comment on what here laugh.gif
I'm glad that we have some new info. We'll wait two more weeks somehow cheer.gif



Don't worry, Buzzjack is like a maze puzzle - you can post it anywhere on the seet, even in old Announcement threads, and we have to try and track it doon.

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 05:34 PM

Wow so exciting! So it's being released in the US at the same time too?! cheer.gif

Posted by: Iluzionista Apr 30 2015, 05:36 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Apr 30 2015, 07:34 PM) *
Wow so exciting! So it's being released in the US at the same time too?! cheer.gif


US will probably be on air on sale, so I suppose around the same time as it's released in UK (the end of the June)?

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 05:46 PM

QUOTE(Iluzionista @ Apr 30 2015, 06:36 PM) *
US will probably be on air on sale, so I suppose around the same time as it's released in UK (the end of the June)?


I would think they'd release it earlier in the US - maybe mid-late May, if they plan to release the album everywhere at the same time.

Posted by: Soeplepel Apr 30 2015, 06:14 PM

Sorry for the wait! biggrin.gif I'm gonna wait until DS replies me again. I used different emailaddress than my account so I had to verify first and blabla.

Uhm, don't expect too much though. Basically what we know, but confirmation and those who live in England can start taking days off work dance.gif

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 30 2015, 06:16 PM

Some confirmation! ohmy.gif cheer.gif

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 06:16 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Apr 30 2015, 07:14 PM) *
Sorry for the wait! biggrin.gif I'm gonna wait until DS replies me again. I used different emailaddress than my account so I had to verify first and blabla.

Uhm, don't expect too much though. Basically what we know, but confirmation and those who live in England can start taking days off work dance.gif


Better not have an exam on the day LOL!

Posted by: BunnySince2006 Apr 30 2015, 06:20 PM

Hiiiii

I finally made it over here but I kinda prefer LLAT as everything is one thread tongue.gif

Posted by: esesohsam Apr 30 2015, 07:16 PM

You mean the Hopefield thing or something else?

Posted by: esesohsam Apr 30 2015, 07:20 PM

Edit: I don't know how to quote but this is in response to Soe

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 30 2015, 07:21 PM

QUOTE(BunnySince2006 @ Apr 30 2015, 07:20 PM) *
Hiiiii

I finally made it over here but I kinda prefer LLAT as everything is one thread tongue.gif


Hey!

It'll take a little getting used to like you do with anything that changes, but once you (and everyone else) have adjusted I'm sure you'll recognise the benefits of being able to spread conversation out a bit more.

But then again if not, then you can just use this thread as the direct replacement/accompaniment to the DS thread!

Posted by: Ryan. Apr 30 2015, 07:22 PM

QUOTE(esesohsam @ Apr 30 2015, 08:20 PM) *
Edit: I don't know how to quote but this is in response to Soe


All you need to do is click the Quote button in the bottom right of the post you want to quote (ignore the quote+ to the left of it as that's quite complicated) and then it'll take you to the next screen where you can add your message and reply!

Posted by: Soeplepel Apr 30 2015, 07:27 PM

QUOTE(esesohsam @ Apr 30 2015, 07:16 PM) *
You mean the Hopefield thing or something else?


FUMF has been serviced to the radios, like I mentioned before. All the major radios will start playing FUMF from May 12th. (or May 11th, maybe they messed up the dates?) Unless May 11th is the first play, but I don't know who gets the first play.

There's also a radio tour planned, probably in the same week. Details not known yet.

If someone can post this on DS smile.gif

Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 07:30 PM

Buzzjack is the best place to be for first news on Leona sales/midweeks etc. It'll be the place to be when her new music has actually been released biggrin.gif

Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 30 2015, 07:32 PM

Ahh, so nice to see even more DS people joining! yay biggrin.gif


Posted by: BunnySince2006 Apr 30 2015, 07:33 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Apr 30 2015, 08:27 PM) *
FUMF has been serviced to the radios, like I mentioned before. All the major radios will start playing FUMF from May 12th. (or May 11th, maybe they messed up the dates?) Unless May 11th is the first play, but I don't know who gets the first play.

There's also a radio tour planned, probably in the same week. Details not known yet.

If someone can post this on DS smile.gif

Yay I'll post it biggrin.gif

Posted by: IsThisHappiness Apr 30 2015, 07:34 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Apr 30 2015, 08:27 PM) *
FUMF has been serviced to the radios, like I mentioned before. All the major radios will start playing FUMF from May 12th. (or May 11th, maybe they messed up the dates?) Unless May 11th is the first play, but I don't know who gets the first play.

There's also a radio tour planned, probably in the same week. Details not known yet.

If someone can post this on DS smile.gif


Yay!!! So exciting! SO happy bout the radio tour. They're hugely underrated in promo campaigns!

Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 07:41 PM

Ohhh interesting. Hopefully she does Call or Delete on R1

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 08:15 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Apr 30 2015, 08:27 PM) *
FUMF has been serviced to the radios, like I mentioned before. All the major radios will start playing FUMF from May 12th. (or May 11th, maybe they messed up the dates?) Unless May 11th is the first play, but I don't know who gets the first play.

There's also a radio tour planned, probably in the same week. Details not known yet.

If someone can post this on DS smile.gif


Sounds good! biggrin.gif Thanks for the update.

Posted by: esesohsam Apr 30 2015, 08:24 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ Apr 30 2015, 08:41 PM) *
Ohhh interesting. Hopefully she does Call or Delete on R1


Yes! And has to call Simon Cowell dance.gif

Posted by: Joe. Apr 30 2015, 10:43 PM

I can't wait another week for new music. I was expecting something on Monday sad.gif

Posted by: Alansturge Apr 30 2015, 11:05 PM

You're gonna have to wait a bit longer.....,, it's only 11 days 😊

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 30 2015, 11:16 PM

I can see us singing one more asleep on the 10th laugh.gif

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 Apr 30 2015, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(FireUnderMyFeet @ May 1 2015, 12:16 AM) *
I can see us singing one more asleep on the 10th laugh.gif

I may have to break my rule of not listening to Christmas songs outside of October-December for that, that sounds like a really good idea kink.gif

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 11:19 PM

Haha I'm totally going to do that now as well. kink.gif

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 30 2015, 11:20 PM

QUOTE(Ultraviolence1989 @ May 1 2015, 12:18 AM) *
I may have to break my rule of not listening to Christmas songs outside of October-December for that, that sounds like a really good idea kink.gif

Well to be fair.. One more sleep deserves to be played all year around even more when there's a countdown involved angel.gif

Posted by: WoolyBun Apr 30 2015, 11:24 PM

Eleven more sleeeeeeps hithead.gif

hi.gif

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 30 2015, 11:26 PM

Hey woolyBun, welcome to the forum!

That reminds me, I hope with Leona's comeback that "One More Sleep" will do really well again this Christmas and go top 40! biggrin.gif

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 30 2015, 11:27 PM

QUOTE(WoolyBun @ May 1 2015, 12:24 AM) *
Eleven more sleeeeeeps hithead.gif

hi.gif

hey thereeee 😜 11 more sleeps till we get the beauty of a smash

Posted by: #BJSCSLAYERRRRRR Apr 30 2015, 11:29 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Apr 30 2015, 11:26 PM) *
Hey woolyBun, welcome to the forum!

That reminds me, I hope with Leona's comeback that "One More Sleep" will do really well again this Christmas and go top 40! biggrin.gif



It makes Xmas for me now!

Posted by: WoolyBun Apr 30 2015, 11:30 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ May 1 2015, 12:26 AM) *
Hey woolyBun, welcome to the forum!

That reminds me, I hope with Leona's comeback that "One More Sleep" will do really well again this Christmas and go top 40! biggrin.gif

Thank you guys smile.gif

Yeah, it'd be great if she gave it some promo this year, unlike last xmas. It could still be a Christmas classic!

Posted by: FireUnderMyFeet Apr 30 2015, 11:32 PM

QUOTE(WoolyBun @ May 1 2015, 12:30 AM) *
Thank you guys smile.gif

Yeah, it'd be great if she gave it some promo this year, unlike last xmas. It could still be a Christmas classic!

I think if she has a good year with singles etc the radio will play it simple because Well Leona is amazing and the song is too

Posted by: hopehere May 1 2015, 07:31 AM

Hi everyone, I have finally managed to log in.
Good to see everyone posting here, I will post here and DS. You will know me as soulmusic on DS and Paulette on twitter.
Good news about the radio tour and we are now in the actual month of radio premiere. My excitement levels have hit the roof. cheer.gif

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes May 1 2015, 10:44 AM

QUOTE(hopehere @ May 1 2015, 08:31 AM) *
Hi everyone, I have finally managed to log in.
Good to see everyone posting here, I will post here and DS. You will know me as soulmusic on DS and Paulette on twitter.
Good news about the radio tour and we are now in the actual month of radio premiere. My excitement levels have hit the roof. cheer.gif


Hey Soulmusic! Glad to see you've managed to join.

Posted by: Envoirment May 1 2015, 03:38 PM

Great to see you've managed to join paulette! Hope you enjoy what buzzjack has to offer. smile.gif

Posted by: Joe. May 1 2015, 07:12 PM

WELCOME!

Posted by: Dmdr May 1 2015, 08:59 PM

Wow, this forum got busy the last few days. I have been on here a while but rarely post, I am Dave on DS. I think I will try and contribute more on here now too, but won't be leaving DS completely just yet. laugh.gif

Posted by: Joe. May 1 2015, 11:27 PM

The banner looks amazing on the forum April/Environment !

Posted by: IsThisHappiness May 2 2015, 12:25 AM

Banner is amazing!

Posted by: Envoirment May 2 2015, 02:05 AM

Wait did the banner update?!

Posted by: Casa May 2 2015, 07:40 PM

Wow at the amount of people who joined here cos me & Soe were banned from DS. Amazing. Im so ready for FUMF

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes May 2 2015, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(Casa @ May 2 2015, 08:40 PM) *
Wow at the amount of people who joined here cos me & Soe were banned from DS. Amazing. Im so ready for FUMF


Did you see my post about appealing your ban to DS? Soe's already unbanned.

Posted by: JSG May 2 2015, 10:11 PM

I've had to not listen to the live version so the first version I hear will be the studio version! I am excited thoug, it's been too long sad.gif

Posted by: Joe. May 2 2015, 10:25 PM

That's why everyone disappeared from the (better) forum then? Or is it because there's been no solid news.

Posted by: April May 2 2015, 10:27 PM

Newswise, everything's gone quiet. DS has gone a little quieter as well. I guess thing's will liven up next week with the premiere.

Posted by: Casa May 3 2015, 02:23 PM

QUOTE(SceneofSIXCrimes @ May 2 2015, 09:46 PM) *
Did you see my post about appealing your ban to DS? Soe's already unbanned.


Yeah i did but not sure im gonna appeal tbh ill just get banned again for being myself.

Posted by: Envoirment May 3 2015, 05:08 PM

Ye it's quite quiet atm, but it's only 8 days until the premiere (perhaps even sooner who knows!).

Posted by: Joe. May 5 2015, 01:15 PM

Well done everyone for getting Leona forum to the top of the AF charts this week.

Posted by: Joe. May 8 2015, 02:52 PM

heat radio ‏@heatradio 20m20 minutes ago
NEW TWITTER HEADER ALERT!!
HUGE @LeonaLewis news with @imjamesbarr after 4
http://radioplayer.heatradio.com pic.twitter.com/zdnur3e8tI

Posted by: Envoirment May 8 2015, 02:58 PM

Listening now, so excited! cheer.gif cheer.gif

Posted by: Joe. May 8 2015, 03:01 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ May 8 2015, 03:58 PM) *
Listening now, so excited! cheer.gif cheer.gif


They'll probably long it out.

Posted by: Envoirment May 8 2015, 03:05 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ May 8 2015, 04:01 PM) *
They'll probably long it out.


Just said in a few minutes so after this song I hope! cheer.gif

Posted by: Joe. May 8 2015, 03:10 PM

4:45....

Posted by: Envoirment May 8 2015, 03:10 PM

He has 3 bits of Leona Lewis news with the first bit of news at 4:45pm laugh.gif

Posted by: Joe. May 8 2015, 03:14 PM

My theory is that whatever it is, if it's big, won't be exclusive to just Heat Radio, and that the announcement will be in more than 1 place at 4:45 which is when they're allowed to announce.

Posted by: Envoirment May 8 2015, 03:17 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ May 8 2015, 04:14 PM) *
My theory is that whatever it is, if it's big, won't be exclusive to just Heat Radio, and that the announcement will be in more than 1 place at 4:45 which is when they're allowed to announce.


I know heat has always supported Leona, so maybe the label plan on letting the announce the premiere + 2 bits of info that we already know (she's doing sunday night at the palladium etc)? smile.gif Or maybe one is about her coming to heat radio next week as a part of her raido tour?

Posted by: Joe. May 8 2015, 03:20 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ May 8 2015, 04:17 PM) *
I know heat has always supported Leona, so maybe the label plan on letting the announce the premiere + 2 bits of info that we already know (she's doing sunday night at the palladium etc)? smile.gif Or maybe one is about her coming to heat radio next week as a part of her raido tour?


I think it'll be this. If it's big exclusive news, it's pretty worrying if Heat are the only radio station they can get interested, because it gets hardly any listeners. :eyes:

Posted by: Joe. May 8 2015, 03:22 PM

At least they're playing 'Ugly Heart' while we wait heart.gif

Posted by: Casa May 8 2015, 03:44 PM

Cant believe i got a shoutout while i had it muted lol

Posted by: Joe. May 8 2015, 03:45 PM

Monday first play! Yaaaaaaas! (guess all the radios will be doing it at the same time) They said 'First Heat Play' so it's not exclusive.

Posted by: Joe. May 8 2015, 03:50 PM

Radio tour on Monday too - Heat confirmed.

Posted by: Ryan. May 8 2015, 04:19 PM

So glad it's finally confirmed!

Posted by: Envoirment May 8 2015, 04:25 PM

I'm so excited! And I just can't hiide it.... cheer.gif cheer.gif

Posted by: hopehere May 8 2015, 04:52 PM

I am going to need to celebrate Monday, it is finally happening. I don't think I have ever been this excited about a premiere before. Brong it on Leona.

Posted by: Joe. May 13 2015, 09:07 AM

Private Party - Pool party remix has been added to Spotify. It sounds so fresh, I'm loving it.

Posted by: Envoirment May 13 2015, 03:43 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ May 13 2015, 10:07 AM) *
Private Party - Pool party remix has been added to Spotify. It sounds so fresh, I'm loving it.


Same, I did not expect it to be so good! Just in time for the summer biggrin.gif

Posted by: Joe. May 13 2015, 04:37 PM

I've listened to it more than FUMF over the past two days! Obsessed.

Posted by: Karma May 13 2015, 08:15 PM

Obsessed - love it.

Video is #1 on iTunes...HELLO. dance.gif

Posted by: Hagarthy May 14 2015, 03:36 PM

I have this feeling she will log 13 weeks on the US Billboard chart once the song takes off. I also have another 3 week vibe and another 16 week vibe I can't correctly determine. Will wait and see if I have a hunch on anything. wink.gif

Posted by: Joe. May 18 2015, 07:33 PM

How many singles do you reckon we will get this year? One June, One September and one to impact December?

Posted by: Envoirment May 18 2015, 08:00 PM

I'd assume so. I know they said a while back they planned on two singles before the album so I suspect the second single will premiere late July/Early August with a release date in early-mid september to cooincide with the album.

Posted by: Joe. May 21 2015, 01:28 PM

Private Party has been featured on the "new dance hits" spotify playlist, and has jumped to her 5th most listened to song currently. Such a jam. Private Party >>>>>>

Posted by: Envoirment May 21 2015, 05:09 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ May 21 2015, 02:28 PM) *
Private Party has been featured on the "new dance hits" spotify playlist, and has jumped to her 5th most listened to song currently. Such a jam. Private Party >>>>>>


Omg laugh.gif That's actually a lot of streams considering it's only been available for 10 days.... Song of the summer tbh.

Posted by: Envoirment May 24 2015, 04:03 PM

A new playlist called "Ballads" has been added on Spotify and "Run" is the first song. Nice little bit of promo there. happy.gif

Posted by: Joe. May 25 2015, 08:23 PM

Leona will be performing at GAY on the 13th of June. My first time ever seeing her live!

Posted by: Envoirment May 25 2015, 09:06 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ May 25 2015, 09:23 PM) *
Leona will be performing at GAY on the 13th of June. My first time ever seeing her live!


Omg you going? I am defo going to go too! cheer.gif

Posted by: hopehere May 26 2015, 05:37 AM

Brill that you are both going to GAY. Leona usually goes down a storm there.

Posted by: pes May 30 2015, 09:33 AM

We know Leona has the record for most top 5 singles by a British female solo artist, but she also have the most Top 3 with six cheer.gif

http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/ask-official-charts-your-questions-on-the-x-factor-spice-girls-and-more-answered__9485/

Posted by: Envoirment May 30 2015, 05:10 PM

Yes Leona! cheer.gif

Posted by: Joe. Jun 4 2015, 01:32 PM

I just listened to her interview on Radio 5 live. It was a really good interview and they asked a lot of really good stuff. She's going to be singing FUMF live in a bit. Hopefully it'll give it a pre-order boost, as it gets lots of listeners!

Posted by: Joe. Jun 15 2015, 02:32 PM

http://www.directlyrics.com/leona-lewis-drops-new-song-essence-of-me-and-its-an-empowering-ballad-but-is-it-something-fresh-listen-now-news.html

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/leona-lewis-single-flops-number-5886357

poor Leona sad.gif This is precisely why I didn't want Island to bring this forward, she could have avoided this negative press if she stuck to impact and release date on the same day.

Posted by: Envoirment Jun 15 2015, 03:00 PM

Eh I don't really care. Lots of acts have songs which don't trouble the top 40 first week. It's getting Leona more press and it's free promo for "Fire Under My Feet". cheer.gif

Posted by: Karma Jun 15 2015, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(Joe. @ Jun 15 2015, 03:32 PM) *
http://www.directlyrics.com/leona-lewis-drops-new-song-essence-of-me-and-its-an-empowering-ballad-but-is-it-something-fresh-listen-now-news.html

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/leona-lewis-single-flops-number-5886357

poor Leona sad.gif This is precisely why I didn't want Island to bring this forward, she could have avoided this negative press if she stuck to impact and release date on the same day.


I find these hilarious...were there any when florence and machine missed top 40 initially? or any other big acts for that matter? People literally love to build people up to bring them down in the press it's so pathetic.

No where to be seen on the TOP 50 uk tv or radio chart? Why are they not supporting this? So bizarre... i thought tv would at least get behind her, one more sleep was played quite a lot and even collide when radio ignored it iirc

Posted by: Joe. Jun 21 2015, 02:50 AM

I met Leona tonight smile.gif

She seemed really friendly but some of her 'friends' were a bit rude.

Posted by: GTH Jun 21 2015, 08:18 AM

QUOTE(Karma @ Jun 15 2015, 08:45 PM) *
I find these hilarious...were there any when florence and machine missed top 40 initially? or any other big acts for that matter? People literally love to build people up to bring them down in the press it's so pathetic.

No where to be seen on the TOP 50 uk tv or radio chart? Why are they not supporting this? So bizarre... i thought tv would at least get behind her, one more sleep was played quite a lot and even collide when radio ignored it iirc

One More Sleep really only got decent support AFTER the X Factor performance and it looked set to be a hit. Before that there was very little support.

Posted by: Envoirment Jun 23 2015, 03:54 PM

Leona was in the studio yesterday recording her part of a collab for someone else's album!! Thinking it might be Disclosure/Frank Ocean perhaps?

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes Jun 23 2015, 04:06 PM

It probs won't be Frank. He's very particular with who he works with. He wouldn't include an artist just for the sake of it. Nonetheless it would be a dream if they collaborated. heart.gif

Posted by: April Jun 23 2015, 07:55 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Jun 23 2015, 04:54 PM) *
Leona was in the studio yesterday recording her part of a collab for someone else's album!! Thinking it might be Disclosure/Frank Ocean perhaps?


Disclosure would be great! She might get a hit after all - even their Eliza Doolittle collab went top 10!

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 28 2015, 03:06 PM

The Poet - Catch Me When I Fall (Feat Leona Lewis) - Expected September 2015

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Catch-When-feat-Leona-Lewis/dp/B00XO5EQTY?tag=skim0x83940-21&SubscriptionId=AKIAI3FTSIOZQ7GOWL4Q&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00XO5EQTY

I remember tweets about them working together last year, he apparently worked a lot with the Black Eyed Peas, can't wait to hear it. Hopefully its a great song. I think he is just a producer, not a rapper or singer, so Leona will be doing the main vocals throughout.

Also I hope this will be a different collab to the one she recorded last week.

Posted by: Envoirment Jun 28 2015, 04:59 PM

Yes leona give me that dance/club song!! Can't wait! cheer.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 29 2015, 02:14 AM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Jun 28 2015, 05:59 PM) *
Yes leona give me that dance/club song!! Can't wait! cheer.gif


We might get to hear a snippet of this really soon.

QUOTE
love u guys, a teaser tonight! I think this song and yes Leona are so beautiful;did about 20 diff versions and 3d print art ..


https://twitter.com/poetnamelife/with_replies

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes Jul 1 2015, 07:55 PM

Interesting interview with Digital Spy:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a656010/leona-lewis-interview-stevie-nicks-gave-me-the-biggest-pep-talk-of-my-life.html#~phdMWKN1LL6YDg

A few other labels wanted to sign her before she signed with Island and she mentions how single choices were usually set by Syco before the release of her previous albums and public reception wouldn't change things.

Posted by: Envoirment Jul 4 2015, 01:11 AM

Leona's instagram is FINALLY certified! Hope that'll help her gain some followers happy.gif

Posted by: Envoirment Jul 4 2015, 06:16 PM

Snippet of "Catch Me When I Fall" that she recorded with poet for his album and will be out August 29th:


Posted by: Dmdr Jul 4 2015, 06:42 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Jul 4 2015, 07:16 PM) *
Snippet of "Catch Me When I Fall" that she recorded with poet for his album and will be out August 29th:



I love that and I can't wait for the proper hq album version.

Posted by: Envoirment Aug 16 2015, 02:58 PM

New snippet of "Catch Me When I fall" a collab she did with DJ poet:



Sounds good! biggrin.gif

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes Aug 22 2015, 12:40 AM

To carry on the discussion from the Singles Rate thread...

QUOTE(tintin @ Aug 21 2015, 09:48 PM) *
I appreciate you're reply but you misunderstand. I've watched Leona very very closely for at least the last 5 years. One more step and I'll be classed as a stalker fan. I know through being completely besotted by her for so long how much she wants this to work. But the fundamentals are all wrong. Who she has been marketed as over the past 8 years is exactly what I have said previously. Sometimes she does indeed come out of her shell, but in honesty, it's not regular and it's not 'known' that she has her wacky fun side. Every time she stepped foot on that Xfactor stage (after she won) she could hardly speak, it's like when put under pressure she can't find the words. She said herself she's a better singer than a speaker. Although she has come a long way that hasn't changed people's perception. She has a long long way to go before the British public see her as we do as dedicated fans. Because we only really see that from YouTube clips. I think people get excited for her to sing, because of her incredible voice. But they don't expect a great song and they don't expect or get a bubbly Leona. Mainly because she doesn't offer that out. Look at her singing Thunder on Kelly and Michael America. She isn't enjoying herself she looks like she's terrified. Why?!! What has she got to be scared about? She's singing about coming back with the THUNDER and with Fire under her feet. For god sake convince us and America of that. Otherwise it looks like she doesn't get what she's singing about. Where was the emotion that fits with the lyrics? Sometimes she completely connects to a song. She gets enveloped in it. Like FTEISYF in Dublin. Amazing!! But It's rare. Next. Her depression, which she said in Stella magazine she definitely wasn't depressed as she wouldn't want to offend people who are. I don't want some deep fan interpretation. I take it as it is. She's obviously hurt and felt used BUT, at face value people aren't going to stop and feel sorry for her. And that's what she needs. In order for people to take on her 'empowerment' and root for her they first have to sympathise. That's hard when she makes it quite clear shes not in much pain at all. No one is asking her to break down, but being so guarded doesn't help. All the interviews I've heard she doesn't say a bad word against anyone it's like HAVE AN OPPINION PLEASE!! Get angry, show us enough to believe this drama. Instead it's just all lovely and she still loves Cowell and Syco. Yawn!! Yawn!! This album was her chance to break the mould and she isn't doing that! At all. I'm sure she isn't oblivious to what the general public think. And she knows she needs them on her side to be commercial but she just can't connect it. Song choices in the past have been insanely off point both lyrically and for her brand. This is the break, her to her brand. She's made herself become this limbo solo artist who is still looking for who she is. And even if she does indeed know who she is, it's not believable because she won't make it believable. Maybe I'm wrong and maybe my marketing knowledge is backward. But I believe this won't connect to the public anymore than Glassheart. I'd bet my bottom dollar that if a poll was put out, the public would want a brilliant deep ballad from her. Not just another ballad, a brilliant one! I hope America takes her back because the UK seem to have had enough. I don't need educating. Don't talk down to me. Thanks.


Okay firstly - for every Kelly & Michael performance there are a lot of more lively performances (the US radio tour, the Palladium, the CWL era). Secondly, she was talking about not being clinically depressed - not the natural (if that's the right word) kind of depressed. She clearly was depressed - everyone gets depressed from time to time. She said in her open letter how she never experienced such lows and how she realised its okay to be 30 and to still need to phone her parents at night while crying down the phone. My point is that regardless of what brought on the depression, it's depression. Dismissing it by effectively saying "some people have real problems" is quite ignorant. It's like when someone says "and people are starving in Africa". It's all relative and everyone has the right to feel low.

Thirdly, she does have opinions - just like everyone. She just chooses a classier way of airing them. It's not in her nature to slag someone off publicly and to "get angry". Also, it's hypocritical to demand for her to have an opinion when earlier in the Singles Rate thread you said you're starting to find her infuriating because of her OPINIONS regarding Syco: As my friend put it "Leona went from a 5 million pound record deal to one of the biggest record labels in the world, my heart bleeds for you Leona". He is right. I can't buy into her story because its lacks so much depth and meaning. Yes she might have felt hurt, yes she may have felt lost, but nobody is going to stop and listen to you because it clearly didn't hurt that much, or last that long! She is getting totally infuriating..."

I'm surprised you are a fan to be honest - you're not a fan of the musical direction she's taken for the past 4 years and you seem to find fault with her personality? If you're a fan of "Leona the diva" then I think you'll be disappointed since that's more Syco than Leona herself.

Posted by: Hagarthy Aug 22 2015, 07:17 AM

This is just in response to the "Leona Brand Critque' above. My question is, if Adele and Ed Sheeran were able to take off on the basis of their music alone, why can't we accept that Leona can't apply the same strategy re: I AM. What will lashing out at Simon on national tv/print help with? You know, there's always another side of the story. I'm sure 'the mistake's' she references in her songs are things she may have inadvertently done to compromise her success in previous eras.

She is doing fine. Her Thunder performance on Kelly and Michael has been my best so far. Don't like the acoustic dos, tbh. Guitars just don't capture the sentiment of the song in my opinion. My worry with Leona, though, as that she may be to cavalier about success...like it doesn't really matter...like a part of her is too doubtful of her prospects. I hope this isn't the case. I hope she wakes up daily believing millions of album sales for I AM or her singles...WITHOUT ANY RESERVATION AT ALL. Otherwise we are just wasting our time with overeager support of the kind of success we envision for her isn't really a desired REALITY. I think she has her moments of doubt: if someone asks you when your song/album comes out...simply saying September doesn't cut it. There's is something wrong with that, be it behind the scenes second-guessing by her label or 'shyness.'

The release so far may be ok. I haven't looked at enough examples from the past to see how things work in US. If it had all been in my hands, I would have overlapped a lot of promo, including targeting Top 40 and HAC. As things are not in my control, I simply hold out on the hope for success. Hopefully it is in alignment with Leona's wishes.

Posted by: Hagarthy Aug 22 2015, 07:18 AM

To success!! cheer.gif

Posted by: tintin Aug 22 2015, 11:39 AM

QUOTE(SceneofSIXCrimes @ Aug 22 2015, 01:40 AM) *
To carry on the discussion from the Singles Rate thread...
Okay firstly - for every Kelly & Michael performance there are a lot of more lively performances (the US radio tour, the Palladium, the CWL era). Secondly, she was talking about not being clinically depressed - not the natural (if that's the right word) kind of depressed. She clearly was depressed - everyone gets depressed from time to time. She said in her open letter how she never experienced such lows and how she realised its okay to be 30 and to still need to phone her parents at night while crying down the phone. My point is that regardless of what brought on the depression, it's depression. Dismissing it by effectively saying "some people have real problems" is quite ignorant. It's like when someone says "and people are starving in Africa". It's all relative and everyone has the right to feel low.

Thirdly, she does have opinions - just like everyone. She just chooses a classier way of airing them. It's not in her nature to slag someone off publicly and to "get angry". Also, it's hypocritical to demand for her to have an opinion when earlier in the Singles Rate thread you said you're starting to find her infuriating because of her OPINIONS regarding Syco: As my friend put it "Leona went from a 5 million pound record deal to one of the biggest record labels in the world, my heart bleeds for you Leona". He is right. I can't buy into her story because its lacks so much depth and meaning. Yes she might have felt hurt, yes she may have felt lost, but nobody is going to stop and listen to you because it clearly didn't hurt that much, or last that long! She is getting totally infuriating..."

I'm surprised you are a fan to be honest - you're not a fan of the musical direction she's taken for the past 4 years and you seem to find fault with her personality? If you're a fan of "Leona the diva" then I think you'll be disappointed since that's more Syco than Leona herself.
She wasn't depressed Jesus do you know what depression is? It's a huge mental and emotional disorder which ruins people's lives. I don't think categorising her as depressed helps any argument. She was low. She was stuck. But that's all. The public (and this my point) are not going to have any real empathy for her story. The reason being its not relatable enough. It's similar to that idea of someone being rich and then being upset because they lost all their money. People are going to be like "so what?!". She's landed on her feet after not really falling. She has a great family, a great upbringing, quite a privileged upbringing by the sounds of it, great friends, a wealth of 12 million quid and a gorgeous boyfriend. And then she releases an album about empowerment. Huh?!! And she wants the public to connect. It's no surprise there isn't yet a connect. And not yet any sales of any single at all. I love her, I love that she found her strength but that's for a fan to love. Not a marketing tactic (which is what it's being used as) to get people to buy into. The real problem is, and I find this with a lot of fans is the understanding that she is a brand, a business. She wrote her signature on a contract to say she is going to represent a label and bring in the cash. Hence artists being dropped if this doesn't happen. So, with this in mind there needs to be a question of, what's the middle ground between Leona and who she is, what she represents,what's true to her and what do the public want, what will they instantly connect to. What's the theme?! This theme is off, it's story is shallow and it's not really something she can strongly communicate. She does not exude strength, power, fire, Thunder or any of these words. Line up Adele, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Jessie J, Taylor Swift, etc etc, does Leona own or represent a place in the market which Joe Bloggs wants a piece of? No she doesn't!! I may love her music but I see that she is irrelevant. Leona needs rebranding. Especially for the UK. Also. Aside from her shyness which I find deeply irritating, when I say Leona I'm talking about the brand. Because in all honesty, even a hardcore fan doesn't know the first thing about Leona as a person. she has to be the most guarded person in history. Which is great, but not if you're wanting people to connect to you and but your music. If this is her and she is happy then I'm happy for her. But she needs to openly tell her label she's in it for her own wants and isn't interested in being a brand which will be future proof. Fair play to her, she doesn't want to be a product. The sad thing is, a few fans are yet to realise she already is one. Waiting for a collaboration which helps her and the inevitable ballad that will find its middle ground between her and the public.

Posted by: Soeplepel Aug 22 2015, 12:49 PM

Well damn, that is taking ignorance to a higher level. Never have I ever seen someone saying someone can't be depressed because she has friends, family and money. There are so many levels in being depressed, one can so depressed that suicide is their only way out or one can be depressed in life when they for example see no light at the end of the tunnel and don't know what to do. You have absolutely no idea what Leona has been through and it's so disrepectful and disgusting to even read that. Just because you don't see it or read about it in the papers doesn't mean she's been having it difficult behind the scenes. Not everone shows their emotions, you know? It actually affected her vocals and her body.

In the other post you're saying you miss her love songs.. Well who made Leona the relation therapist? What does she know about love or heartbreak when she's happy with her boyfriend for the past 5 years? How should people connect with someone who is singing about bad relationships when she's actually in a healthy realtionship?

Why does the empowerment not connect with the public? Do you think everyone knows her story? The fact you actually think people listen to Leona to connect with her story. No they try to connect with personal stories in their life. There have been so many songs about empowerment and I couldn't give a shit about the artist, if the songs makes me feel happy and strong, then mission accomplished.

Just because you haven't been through enough in your life to connect with empowerment doesn't mean others can't connect with empowerment songs. Really shaking my head to this nonsense.

Posted by: tintin Aug 22 2015, 01:23 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Aug 22 2015, 01:49 PM) *
Well damn, that is taking ignorance to a higher level. Never have I ever seen someone saying someone can't be depressed because she has friends, family and money. There are so many levels in being depressed, one can so depressed that suicide is their only way out or one can be depressed in life when they for example see no light at the end of the tunnel and don't know what to do. You have absolutely no idea what Leona has been through and it's so disrepectful and disgusting to even read that. Just because you don't see it or read about it in the papers doesn't mean she's been having it difficult behind the scenes. Not everone shows their emotions, you know? It actually affected her vocals and her body.

In the other post you're saying you miss her love songs.. Well who made Leona the relation therapist? What does she know about love or heartbreak when she's happy with her boyfriend for the past 5 years? How should people connect with someone who is singing about bad relationships when she's actually in a healthy realtionship?

Why does the empowerment not connect with the public? Do you think everyone knows her story? The fact you actually think people listen to Leona to connect with her story. No they try to connect with personal stories in their life. There have been so many songs about empowerment and I couldn't give a shit about the artist, if the songs makes me feel happy and strong, then mission accomplished.

Just because you haven't been through enough in your life to connect with empowerment doesn't mean others can't connect with empowerment songs. Really shaking my head to this nonsense.

Ok so you clearly have a desire for her to be depressed when she's clearly said she wasn't. That's fine. And as for the rest of your comments let's see what the sales say come September.

Posted by: SceneofSIXCrimes Aug 22 2015, 02:22 PM

QUOTE(tintin @ Aug 22 2015, 12:39 PM) *
She wasn't depressed Jesus do you know what depression is? It's a huge mental and emotional disorder which ruins people's lives. I don't think categorising her as depressed helps any argument. She was low. She was stuck. But that's all. The public (and this my point) are not going to have any real empathy for her story. The reason being its not relatable enough. It's similar to that idea of someone being rich and then being upset because they lost all their money. People are going to be like "so what?!". She's landed on her feet after not really falling. She has a great family, a great upbringing, quite a privileged upbringing by the sounds of it, great friends, a wealth of 12 million quid and a gorgeous boyfriend. And then she releases an album about empowerment. Huh?!! And she wants the public to connect. It's no surprise there isn't yet a connect. And not yet any sales of any single at all. I love her, I love that she found her strength but that's for a fan to love. Not a marketing tactic (which is what it's being used as) to get people to buy into. The real problem is, and I find this with a lot of fans is the understanding that she is a brand, a business. She wrote her signature on a contract to say she is going to represent a label and bring in the cash. Hence artists being dropped if this doesn't happen. So, with this in mind there needs to be a question of, what's the middle ground between Leona and who she is, what she represents,what's true to her and what do the public want, what will they instantly connect to. What's the theme?! This theme is off, it's story is shallow and it's not really something she can strongly communicate. She does not exude strength, power, fire, Thunder or any of these words. Line up Adele, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Jessie J, Taylor Swift, etc etc, does Leona own or represent a place in the market which Joe Bloggs wants a piece of? No she doesn't!! I may love her music but I see that she is irrelevant. Leona needs rebranding. Especially for the UK. Also. Aside from her shyness which I find deeply irritating, when I say Leona I'm talking about the brand. Because in all honesty, even a hardcore fan doesn't know the first thing about Leona as a person. she has to be the most guarded person in history. Which is great, but not if you're wanting people to connect to you and but your music. If this is her and she is happy then I'm happy for her. But she needs to openly tell her label she's in it for her own wants and isn't interested in being a brand which will be future proof. Fair play to her, she doesn't want to be a product. The sad thing is, a few fans are yet to realise she already is one. Waiting for a collaboration which helps her and the inevitable ballad that will find its middle ground between her and the public.


Don't insult my intelligence. Of course I know what depression is. It seems that you are the one who doesn't understand depression - just because she has fame and fortune and a stable family, that doesn't mean she has nothing to be depressed about. I'd dread to hear your opinion on Robin Williams... Soe said it perfectly - music fans generally like songs because they can relate to them - not because they think the artist can relate to them. Using your way of thinking, Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful' shouldn't have connected with the the public since she was a worldwide superstar at the time and had an extremely sexy image. Well that song became one of her biggest hits ever... Her singles this era haven't done much simply because the big radio stations - Heart, Capital and Radio 1 - haven't given them their support. How can people buy songs they don't even know exist?

Posted by: Soeplepel Aug 22 2015, 02:37 PM

QUOTE(tintin @ Aug 22 2015, 01:23 PM) *
Ok so you clearly have a desire for her to be depressed when she's clearly said she wasn't. That's fine. And as for the rest of your comments let's see what the sales say come September.


Not only are you clueless about depression you clearly don't know how to read. Leona said she felt depressed but not as deep like people are. You know the "levels of depression" I talked about in my previous post? I don't want her to be depressed, another disturbing thought of you, but if she said she was then she was and your lack of knowledge won't deny that as you don't know her in person.

The rest of my post has nothing to do with sales but you go girl, it's simply another way to avoid my points.

I appreciate you think Leona is still that big diva that will sell millions with her album, but there is no way she can after 3 years of absence (exluded CWL), and especially in the US where she hasn't released in 5 years. There's no way she'll chart high, it will take long way to get her back out there and they're doing a good.

Posted by: burbe Aug 23 2015, 08:28 PM

Catch Me When I Fall sounds really good. Leona should do more dance collabs, her voice always sounds great on them!

Posted by: Dmdr Dec 1 2015, 09:06 PM

QUOTE
Pop superstars Adam Lambert and Leona Lewis will celebrate Little Big Town with a once-in-a-lifetime performance of the band’s controversial hit “Girl Crush” during the CMT Artists of the Year special airing live Wednesday (Dec. 2) at 8 p.m. ET/PT.


http://www.cmt.com/news/1760733/cmt-artists-of-the-year-adam-lambert-leona-lewis-to-perform-little-big-towns-girl-crush/

Posted by: Liаm Dec 3 2015, 04:39 PM



wub.gif wub.gif

Posted by: Karma Dec 3 2015, 04:42 PM

Smashed it

Posted by: Envoirment Dec 3 2015, 05:13 PM

Gave a really great vocal and Adam did really well too! wub.gif

Posted by: Soeplepel Dec 3 2015, 08:14 PM

Mirror link: https://cdn.phoenix.intergi.com/1003055/videos/4363476/video-sd.mp4?hosting_id=1003055

Posted by: Envoirment Dec 6 2015, 09:20 PM

Rita Ora just confirmed that Leona is duetting with Louisa next week on the X-factor final! cheer.gif

Hopefully that means Leona is performing a song as well (duet partner normally performs original material too right?).

Posted by: Joe ho ho! Dec 6 2015, 09:22 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Dec 6 2015, 09:20 PM) *
Rita Ora just confirmed that Leona is duetting with Louisa next week on the X-factor final! cheer.gif

Hopefully that means Leona is performing a song as well (duet partner normally performs original material too right?).


She confirmed she herself (Rita) is dueting with Louisa...Not Leona...

Posted by: Envoirment Dec 6 2015, 09:36 PM

QUOTE(Joe ho ho! @ Dec 6 2015, 09:22 PM) *
She confirmed she herself (Rita) is dueting with Louisa...Not Leona...


Ye sorry completely misread a post as Rita confirmed she's duetting with Louisa as Leona (they both start with L and end in A) laugh.gif

Posted by: Karma Dec 6 2015, 11:08 PM

How did I know Rita would make it about herself rather than actually have a killer vocal performance with her idol Leona... disappointing.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! Dec 8 2015, 08:27 AM

XF final confirmed !

No idea if she will be doing I Am or Christmas!

Posted by: Karma Dec 8 2015, 09:09 AM

QUOTE(Joe ho ho! @ Dec 8 2015, 08:27 AM) *
XF final confirmed !

No idea if she will be doing I Am or Christmas!


what!?! w00t.gif

Posted by: Hagarthy Dec 8 2015, 09:26 AM

Do we know what she will perform? I hope You Knew Me When. That could really light up sales if physical albums are out. And right before Christmas? It would be a superb sales boost especially now Adele-mania has started to fade and fans are looking for refills.

Posted by: Karma Dec 8 2015, 09:29 AM

QUOTE(Hagarthy @ Dec 8 2015, 09:26 AM) *
Do we know what she will perform? I hope You Knew Me When. That could really light up sales if physical albums are out. And right before Christmas? It would be a superb sales boost especially now Adele-mania has started to fade and fans are looking for refills.


Thats what i'm thinking! w00t.gif w00t.gif

Posted by: Joe ho ho! Dec 8 2015, 09:30 AM

You Knew Me When is incredibly bland. She needs to do something big and powerful like I Got You or Power to make people notice her again.

I'd Love if she did One More Sleep with the contestants biggrin.gif

Posted by: pes Dec 8 2015, 11:16 AM

GMB interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzUyLTYRG7M

Posted by: Joe ho ho! Dec 8 2015, 11:42 AM

Louisa Rita no longer dueting. Leona is performing with Louisa, quite obvious. They'll do Bleeding Love or Run.

Posted by: Hagarthy Dec 8 2015, 11:52 AM

YKMW is only bland because of the arrangement for the album. I think they planned for it to be a very strict-ballad and did not thus go big with instrumentals or final chorus. A different arrangement of the song and more amplification of instrumentals could make it something else. I can even imagine how beautiful a duet would sound. I doubt IGU could impress on a first-listen, unless production is big and lively. Power is a no-no live, for me. As a song, it goes by too fast and doesn't leave you wanting to come back to it right away.

Posted by: pes Dec 8 2015, 12:01 PM

QUOTE(Joe ho ho! @ Dec 8 2015, 12:42 PM) *
Louisa Rita no longer dueting. Leona is performing with Louisa, quite obvious. They'll do Bleeding Love or Run.


source?

Posted by: Joe ho ho! Dec 8 2015, 12:04 PM

QUOTE(pes @ Dec 8 2015, 12:01 PM) *
source?


grimmy said on radio apparently. The first part, about Louisa not performing with Rita anymore.

Posted by: Envoirment Dec 8 2015, 12:21 PM

Leona said she was asked a couple weeks ago for this performance though, so it can't be a duet with Louisa as they already confirmed Rita. Although with Eita not duetting with her anymore maybe Leona will do the special performance and duet with Louisa, so she gets two performances?

Posted by: Joe ho ho! Dec 8 2015, 12:22 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Dec 8 2015, 12:21 PM) *
Leona said she was asked a couple weeks ago for this performance though, so it can't be a duet with Louisa as they already confirmed Rita. Although with Eita not duetting with her anymore maybe Leona will do the special performance and duet with Louisa, so she gets two performances?



The celebrity duets get asked in advance anyway. They need to be tentatively booked quite far in advance, they busy people!

Posted by: Envoirment Dec 8 2015, 12:25 PM

QUOTE(Joe ho ho! @ Dec 8 2015, 12:22 PM) *
The celebrity duets get asked in advance anyway. They need to be tentatively booked quite far in advance, they busy people!


Rita wouldn't of confirmed herself as duetting with Louisa though if that were true. I think Leona will duet with Louisa and perform something else (maybe a group performance or something).

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Dec 8 2015, 12:53 PM

I don't think Rita ever did confirm it did she? If your all talking about xtra factor this weekend just gone, It seemed more jokey then anything, Simon said are you going to duet with Louise and she was like yes i'll be up for that I couldn't of done it if both my girls was in final wouldn't be fair, Something along them lines I wouldn't class it as set in stone though it seemed more jokey and Rita put on the spot which could of been to hide the fact Louisa will actually be dueting with Leona I don't know we will see I suppose.

Louisa as been stanning for Leona for some weeks now, So it would be abit stupid if she didn't get to duet with her. But we will see.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! Dec 8 2015, 01:04 PM

Yes exactly. Plans change all the time anyway. I think it's pretty obvious that it's a Leona Louisa duet now. And I find it very doubtful that she'll be singing on her own too. But maybe a mini xtra factor performance of something would be nice?

Posted by: Karma Dec 8 2015, 01:13 PM

Leona HAS to perform with Louisa. Makes perfect sense. That could be one of the best duets the show has ever seen.

Posted by: Frootincense Dec 8 2015, 01:37 PM

Leona ha split personality.

Posted by: Karma Dec 8 2015, 02:06 PM

QUOTE(Frootincense @ Dec 8 2015, 01:37 PM) *
Leona ha split personality.


haha i also want to see Leona perform something from I Am wub.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Dec 8 2015, 03:29 PM

It's great that she has a slot, but I hope it;s more than just a duet.

I'd love a group performance of One More Sleep with Leona too, rather than a duet, and a solo slot.

I was convinced she would be performing the cover she recorded a few weeks back.

Posted by: Envoirment Dec 8 2015, 03:43 PM

Louisa & Leona to sing "Run" then please. cheer.gif

Leona said it was something special though and I can't really see a duet with Louisa being something special? Maybe Leona and Alexandra will sing something together and give everyone a Mariah & Whitney moment on X-factor *_*

Posted by: Karma Dec 8 2015, 07:13 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Dec 8 2015, 03:43 PM) *
Louisa & Leona to sing "Run" then please. cheer.gif

Leona said it was something special though and I can't really see a duet with Louisa being something special? Maybe Leona and Alexandra will sing something together and give everyone a Mariah & Whitney moment on X-factor *_*


Lol pretty sure Alexandra Burke won't be involved. Little Mix is the only relevant other winner surely?

Posted by: Joe ho ho! Dec 9 2015, 08:26 PM

Sounds like Leona, Little Mix and 1D will be doing a medley and possibly Leona & Louisa too.

Posted by: Envoirment Dec 9 2015, 08:35 PM

Sounds good! I guess Leona will do "Bleeding Love" in the medley and "Run" with Louisa. Or at least I hope so! cheer.gif

Posted by: Gingerbread Cam Dec 9 2015, 08:43 PM

I don't care if this is unpopular, but Leona and Louisa should do Fire Under My Feat, it could be incredible...

Posted by: Karma Dec 9 2015, 08:45 PM

QUOTE(Gingerbread Cam @ Dec 9 2015, 08:43 PM) *
I don't care if this is unpopular, but Leona and Louisa should do Fire Under My Feat, it could be incredible...


Yes. Yes. That could be big. Suprise hit of 2016? laugh.gif

Won't happen but nice idea i think.

Posted by: Envoirment Dec 9 2015, 09:16 PM

He's said Leona is performing solo and not in a medley! And that there may be another performance which could be spectacular. ohmy.gif

Posted by: Karma Dec 9 2015, 10:29 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Dec 9 2015, 09:16 PM) *
He's said Leona is performing solo and not in a medley! And that there may be another performance which could be spectacular. ohmy.gif


who said? i cant take this need saturday now.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! Dec 10 2015, 10:27 PM

So Leona is just helping out Ben Haenow with his new single? Eew

Posted by: Envoirment Dec 10 2015, 10:42 PM

QUOTE(Joe ho ho! @ Dec 10 2015, 10:27 PM) *
So Leona is just helping out Ben Haenow with his new single? Eew


No, he's performing his new single solo and Leona/Ben are doing a duet - what they'll be singing I have no idea.

Posted by: GTH Dec 10 2015, 11:45 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Dec 10 2015, 10:42 PM) *
No, he's performing his new single solo and Leona/Ben are doing a duet - what they'll be singing I have no idea.

Probably second hand heart. mellow.gif

Posted by: Karma Dec 11 2015, 12:48 AM

QUOTE(GTH @ Dec 10 2015, 11:45 PM) *
Probably second hand heart. mellow.gif


I'm pretty sure it won't be that.

I NEED a Leona & Louisa duet please, i highly doubt they would put Louisa's idol on the show and not have her perform with her...

Posted by: Soeplepel Dec 12 2015, 09:24 AM

QUOTE(Karma @ Dec 11 2015, 12:48 AM) *
I'm pretty sure it won't be that.

I NEED a Leona & Louisa duet please, i highly doubt they would put Louisa's idol on the show and not have her perform with her...

Leona won't be duetting Che or Louisa

Posted by: PaulM1983 Dec 12 2015, 10:44 AM

Judging by the audio on her latest snapchat story update it sounds like Leona/Ben might be doing Run.

Posted by: Karma Dec 12 2015, 11:09 AM

I'd love Run! wub.gif

Posted by: Hagarthy Dec 15 2015, 10:17 AM

Wow, a lot of discussion about Leona's voice on DS. I personally think her voice is perfectly fine. I'm just going by her Jason Derulo duet and even O Holy Night a while back. Both came at a time when we thought she had suffered deterioration. What I believe about professional singing is - save your voice for studio recording. Live performances do not ever have to be perfect for ALL PERFORMANCES. The voice is very very delicate - one 'wrong' meal and it get's clogged with mucus; excess strain and there's risk of damage. Then there's the effect of weather, nerves, all of which will especially impact the chest voice. You can't resonate on chest, for example, if you're tired. It simply won't work. I was watching the Labyrinth Tour the other day and I can only say it's sheer brilliance she was able to sustain her voice throughout. Not the easiest thing at all.
I don't think there's any reason to worry about her voice. I wondered why she performed some songs on lower keys live, until I did some research. Preserving a singing voice, especially one you may be called upon to use impromptu, its a particular regimen.

Posted by: Dmdr Jan 8 2016, 12:55 PM

I don't know if this is the right place but Catch Me When I Fall is out to download on iTunes right now.

Go get it! Haha


Posted by: Envoirment Jan 8 2016, 05:02 PM

I kind of love it! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Ryan. Feb 22 2016, 10:22 AM

Leona has co-wrote one of the entries for the UK Eurovision national final called 'Shine A Little Light', which is performed by Bianca formerly of Parade!

Listen here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03k9vmz

Do I hear Leona doing the "woah" backing vocals in the verse?

Posted by: JoeTheSats Mar 11 2016, 10:03 AM

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=188075&hl=

Come stan for Leona over at the Little Mix forum guys biggrin.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Mar 13 2016, 12:24 AM

So Leona popped up on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.


Posted by: Envoirment Mar 13 2016, 02:24 AM

Loved it! laugh.gif Shame Leona couldn't belt it out properly though. tongue.gif

Posted by: Karma Mar 14 2016, 11:40 AM

Nice surprise. Everyone saying how hot leona looked, lavleyyyy.

Posted by: Envoirment Mar 14 2016, 03:15 PM

Leona will be performing at the Cique Du Soleil One Night One Drop on the 18th March (this Friday) which'll be great! It's a charity event. smile.gif

Posted by: burbe Mar 20 2016, 07:29 PM



Best she's sounded performing this in a long time!!

Posted by: Envoirment Mar 22 2016, 03:21 PM

"Dip Down - Sildelmann radio edit" is part of an advertised playlist on spotify! It's now her 10th most streamed song at the moment and has gathered over 500k streams so far. Nice to see some of her music being advertised even if it is decade old songs that have been remixed.

Posted by: Envoirment Mar 25 2016, 07:46 PM

So based on her snapchat/info from a fan, Leona's going to be on MTV's ridiculousness! biggrin.gif



QUOTE
On set for @ridiculousness today w/ special guest @leonalewis


Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/BDY8VRItIMQ/

Posted by: Joe. Mar 29 2016, 10:51 PM

QUOTE(JoeTheSats @ Mar 11 2016, 11:03 AM) *
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=188075&hl=

Come stan for Leona over at the Little Mix forum guys biggrin.gif


Thanks to those of you who came and rated and looked after Leona. She's done rather well, without giving away too much. But the results have started now on the Little Mix forum so come and join in!

Posted by: Envoirment Apr 1 2016, 11:39 PM

You can view the Kissnails photoshoot here - http://leona-pictures.com/thumbnails.php?album=1660

Leona looks stunning in the pics!

She's the cover of 3 magazines with the Kiss nails ad campaign for their April issues:







Great to see her getting exposure with the Kiss Nails campaign! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Apr 30 2016, 07:08 PM

Looks like we are getting a new song soon, written by Diane Warren for the Stop Yulin Forever campaign.

QUOTE
LisaVanderpump
@leonalewis darling I thank you and Diane Warren for helping us, this is unbelievable... A voice for the voiceless.

We have been given a song for #stopyulinforever And @leonalewis has performed it exquisitely. It will be coming very soon.

The song and visuals @leonalewis @Diane_Warren Are an incredible motivation to #stopyulin forever I thank you both.
https://twitter.com/LisaVanderpump/with_replies

QUOTE
LeonaLewis
With every1's support we will do all we can to save these innocent creatures @LisaVanderpump @Diane_Warren #StopYulinForever

Posted by: GTH May 2 2016, 12:11 PM

Hopefully with Diane Warren involved we will get a powerful ballad

Posted by: Hagarthy May 4 2016, 09:11 AM

OT: I was reading about Leona's current situation with Def Jam on Digital Spy and thought I would chime in here. Can't get a DS account for one reason or another - bad browser? I don't mind if someone decides to share this on DS.

Anyway, while some people maybe enthusiastic about it, I am strictly of the opinion that she moves away from them completely. To me, it would be quite naive of her team to resign with DJ knowing how HELPLESS they turned out to be re: I AM. For starters, a major label is useless to anyone if they cannot push their music to Top 40. DJ had I GOT YOU and even ANOTHER LOVE SONG, but somehow heldback...on top of choosing a single, 'Thunder' that was bound to struggle without airplay. Here's why that's a problem and why I wouldn't let them off the hook: Epic Records successfully broke Meghan Trainor into the market; Columbia essentially succeeds with anyone on their roster...Universal pushes Nick Jonas so hard despite only moderate chart success? So why couldn't DJ roll their sleeves and get things going for I AM? It's either they wanted as limited financial expense as their deal allowed (I actually don't think she signed onto them as Island licensed the album for them in the North American market; kinda how Adele doesn't have an American label but releases there via Columbia. This is probably why there is a chance to renegotiate a new deal altogether. There never was a concrete one to begin with. I still don't think it's a good idea, but keep reading...), did not have a strong strategy including how to rebound from bad choices, never believed in the album's sales potential in the first place or couldn't bring themselves to take it as a priority. I don't know. I'm just venting here.

Now, why would I think it's a bad idea to sign with them. For starters, DJ is primarily an urban label. It's what they are good at - catering to that demo. Artists like Bieber granted take care of the pop side of thing, but then again, Bieber's following is so massive an organic he is bound to sell no matter who he is with. Secondly, DJ just isn't strong at breaking out new talent. They've pushed Alessa Cara quite hard but they don't seem to have the right music to really propel her to the top. Here just wasn't catching on as strongly, and yet it has been their sole play with the artist for almost a YEAR. A WHOLE DAMN YEAR. Sure, they finally got that song to No 5. on the charts, but is it really the kind of strategy an artiste wants for an ALBUM launch? I don't think so.

Last and most importantly is the fact that kind of big sales an artiste like Leona enjoyed in the past seem to happen based on large, organic followings. A label's input into any artiste's success these days is quite little if non existent. Look at any big sellers the past two years, their success is almost entirely dependent on the pre-release publicity (more management and PR than the actual label) and their fanbase. That's pretty much it, I would say.

So what would I propose for her moving forward:
1) Awaken to the changed music landscape. It's not a bad thing, if anything, it's an opportunity for more control for one's career. Labels are a very traditional way of sustaining a music career these days, and while some are still effective, they almost offer no guarantees of success. Case in point: I AM. Would have still sold as much without any label input (just strong management and PR) and only increased her royalty share.
2) Take a moment to consider how you might expand your fanbase. Easiest route is of course collabos, even with DJs. That's totally a right move. One hit is all it would take to quadruple things and restore the necessary visibility. I really hope this could be her play for the rest of the year...a hit from wherever and in whatever context (DJ collabo, movie song, etc).
3) Go for whatever gajillions you can mint from your voice. I could be wrong, but I always get the sense that Leona is a bit success-shy when the criteria is money. There's nothing wrong with being ultra-rich, especially if you're simply exploiting your talents. No more being happy as long as someone's touched by the music...that's not a sustainable business model. You go for a killing when the potential is there.

Posted by: Dmdr May 4 2016, 03:11 PM

Look I like I Am, but let's not kid ourselves it had no real huge smashes. You pick out I Got You and Another Love Song, they are good songs but that is it. They gave it a shot with Thunder and really put her out touring radio stations and got her some on big shows, the song just failed to do well on iTunes and it would have been crazy to keep spending money on it.

You pick out certain artists from each label to prove their success, every label has success stories but they have tonnes of failures too. Prior to Meghan breaking through Epic were really struggling to launch any new acts and were in the shit financially too apparently.

Nick has been successful and it makes sense to continue to push someone on the verge of really breaking out into a huge star. It's simple if you start to have success they invest more into you to build on it.

Perhaps Def Jam were more interested in Leona than they were I Am, it's entirely possible they never truly loved the album and just pushed Thunder as a sort of token that they care about Leona and were willing to try with the album. Once Thunder failed to sell they wanted to focus on a new strategy of breaking her again, collabs, it's perfectly plausible they have been arranged by Def Jam, the only one we know about so far is with a Def Jam artist. And personally I like that DJ are more of an urban/R&B label as I want Leona to head in an R&B/Pop direction.

And personally I can't actually with you criticising Def Jam for working tirelessly to break a song, okay it took a year for Here to do well, but it got Top 5, how can you criticise that? It took Rolling In The Deep something like 18 months to top the Billboard charts, not every song takes off quickly some really need to be pushed at almost every stage until they finally succeed and now the rest is history.

I personally think we are very lucky that a hugely successful US label want to sign Leona, she had one big hit and a big album and has flopped ever since, she isn't a sure investment.

Posted by: Soeplepel May 4 2016, 03:17 PM

You can't simply switch labels until someone gets you in top 40... Lovebird didn't chart in top 40 either, yet OMS did. It's only a matter of the right music. Which brings me to my second point. DefJam hopped on board because they applauded Leona not being a puppet anymore and went recording an album on her own. That's why Thunder was first single too, Leona picked it. Hence Island wanted different singles too, but this era it was all about Leona. It's her album with no label intervention, or minimal. Single choices would have been different, I think, if DJ/Island financed the whole album.

I believe Leona has a huge fanbase all over the world, but not die hard fans. Leona needs a hit that will be played all over the world again, that's when her fans will realise she's releasing. It's what's been the problem last couple of years.

The fact she doesn't have die hard fans like Rihanna, Adele etc have is because Leona is versile. She has done all kinds of genres in music and that might have confused them.

DefJam has done so many things for Leona in the last year that Syco has failed to do so since Glassheart.

Posted by: Scene May 4 2016, 07:10 PM

I don't agree that Def Jam are a bad label. I think they're very prestigious in the music industry. The fact that a UK X Factor star managed to get signed to them in the first place is remarkable. I really like I Am but there really wasn't any commercial single on the album - and that's including 'I Got You' and 'Another Love Song'. I think 'Fire Under My Feet' had the best chance to do something in the US but I guess the UK reception put them off.

I believe that Def Jam did a lot more for the campaign than Island did. But to be honest, this is when her working relationship with Island and Def Jam begins to be tested - their A&R teams should hopefully get Leona the best producers and writers around.

Posted by: Karma May 5 2016, 11:16 AM

Being a part of Def Jam and Island is MILESSSSS better than being part of Syco. Without a doubt. I'm very happy with where she is at the moment, just needs radio back on her side, which she can do with featuring on big, current artists of the moment. Very happy with the Alesso team up for example.

Posted by: Envoirment May 5 2016, 12:11 PM

Leona will be performing at the event where Diane Warren is receiving humanitarian of the year award. Wonder what she'll sing?! It's in 2 days.

Posted by: Dmdr May 5 2016, 12:41 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ May 5 2016, 01:11 PM) *
Leona will be performing at the event where Diane Warren is receiving humanitarian of the year award. Wonder what she'll sing?! It's in 2 days.


I imagine she'll be doing the song Diane wrote for Yulin, would make the most sense.

Posted by: GTH May 6 2016, 08:17 AM

I am really looking forward to what comes out of Leona working with Def Jam. As has been stated many times, the only song on I Am that was made after signing was You Knew Me When, the rest was all Leona independently. The fact they let her put it out under them and gave her the platform to push it and control the singles was great. Although it wasn't reflected in chart positions there was a lot of US promo behind it which got her name out there again.

Now they are involved in the album creation process from day one I imagine things will be a bit different this time. That is not me expecting another bleeding love, but they know how important a hit single at this point in Leona's career is and will get/make something with her that provides the best chances.

Hoping Island up their game as they didn't really seem to do much for her here, which considering this is her biggest market made no sense.

Posted by: Hagarthy May 6 2016, 12:21 PM

Island got stonewalled by UK Radio. There was nothing they could have done about it except shift things to another territory, something it doesn't look like they had planned well. I AM's UK promo looks like it was going to build around strong radio play, and when that failed to materialized, things just came to a halt. I wouldn't lay any blame on them except wonder why they didn't immediately move to Germany/Switzerland where FUMF was gaining some traction. Worst of all, we saw the UK radio snub coming for a mile - a lot of people mentioned it as something to be wary about, and yet that is where the campaign was launched. I remain proud of them for letting Leona exercise her writing more and for seeing the sense in FUMF as a lead single. I really have no problem with them.
A lot of you seem contented with her positioning at Def Jam, but I'm wary, especially if they're just fishing for the same kind of control a label can have over an artiste...for a considerable duration of time. In her position, I would hold off on any new deals until they succeeded in getting her back in the spotlight with a collabo. To me, it's the only way they can make up for a botched (half-hearted, if you ask me) release of I AM - failing to capitalize on FUMF's ascent on the charts)...as well as prove to Leona why they are the perfect fit for her moving forward. Otherwise, she'll just get strung along Syco style where your label appears to be doing something for you (those endless radio tours) but won't pull strings where it matters the most. Business is business, you know.

Posted by: Dmdr May 6 2016, 01:01 PM

QUOTE(Hagarthy @ May 6 2016, 01:21 PM) *
Island got stonewalled by UK Radio. There was nothing they could have done about it except shift things to another territory, something it doesn't look like they had planned well. I AM's UK promo looks like it was going to build around strong radio play, and when that failed to materialized, things just came to a halt. I wouldn't lay any blame on them except wonder why they didn't immediately move to Germany/Switzerland where FUMF was gaining some traction. Worst of all, we saw the UK radio snub coming for a mile - a lot of people mentioned it as something to be wary about, and yet that is where the campaign was launched. I remain proud of them for letting Leona exercise her writing more and for seeing the sense in FUMF as a lead single. I really have no problem with them.
A lot of you seem contented with her positioning at Def Jam, but I'm wary, especially if they're just fishing for the same kind of control a label can have over an artiste...for a considerable duration of time. In her position, I would hold off on any new deals until they succeeded in getting her back in the spotlight with a collabo. To me, it's the only way they can make up for a botched (half-hearted, if you ask me) release of I AM - failing to capitalize on FUMF's ascent on the charts)...as well as prove to Leona why they are the perfect fit for her moving forward. Otherwise, she'll just get strung along Syco style where your label appears to be doing something for you (those endless radio tours) but won't pull strings where it matters the most. Business is business, you know.


Yeah because that is how the music industry works, labels out the good of their heart put you back on top with a collaboration only for you to walk away and sign a better deal at another label after you have had some success again.

I really don't understand these points you are making, what strings should Def Jam have pulled that mattered more than an extensive radio tour and great TV promo spots?

I don't see how you can criticise Def Jam but excuse Island, Def Jam fought for Leona to have the creative freedom to choose her singles, Island didn't want FUMF, they wanted Ladders to lead, so they were on Leona's side. I believe Island had Leona's best interests at heart too, but personally I feel Def Jam done a hell of a lot more for Leona than Island.

Posted by: Soeplepel May 6 2016, 02:10 PM

Def Jam was 100% right in giving Leona a 5 week during radio tour. Leona hasn't released anything new since Happy on the radio in the US. They had to build that up again, but it simply didn't take off.

They've done so much better than Island, all the latest gigs like Taylor, Pitbull concert, Adam Lambert, Fifa gig ... that's all Def Jams work. Now they're arranging collabs, I wonder what Islands plans are.. Unless there's an agreement DJ is taking care of the album.

Posted by: Dmdr May 6 2016, 05:53 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ May 6 2016, 03:10 PM) *
Def Jam was 100% right in giving Leona a 5 week during radio tour. Leona hasn't released anything new since Happy on the radio in the US. They had to build that up again, but it simply didn't take off.

They've done so much better than Island, all the latest gigs like Taylor, Pitbull concert, Adam Lambert, Fifa gig ... that's all Def Jams work. Now they're arranging collabs, I wonder what Islands plans are.. Unless there's an agreement DJ is taking care of the album.


I personally would love Def Jam to take a more controlling roll over Island. Ideally it will be Def Jam who A&R this album. It would be great if Def Jam had control over the rest of the world too and they focus on the US and Europe, especially Germany before heading to the UK, as there isn't much Island can do here until she has success again elsewhere imo.

Posted by: Dmdr May 8 2016, 09:52 AM

Leona performed I Was Here at a Humane Society awards dinner in which Diane Warren was being awarded.

http://www.pikore.com/m/1245443368944316240_2087814778

https://twitter.com/MarcoMcClendon/status/729153226537242625

She sounds amazing, really hope a full recording surfaces.

Posted by: Envoirment May 8 2016, 02:21 PM

Wow, just wow........ Best I've heard her belts in ages....

The "everything that I wanted and it was more than i thought it was be" was sublime. She was effortlessly phrasing D5s (the whole line was belted D5s I believe) and sustaining that phrasing all on one breath. Her voice is definitley back in tip top shape, no doubt. She keeps her tonal quality perfectly as well. So exicted for the next album and the vocals she's going to deliver!

Posted by: pes May 9 2016, 02:34 PM

Leona is nominated for a CMT country award with adam lol http://www.mjsbigblog.com/carrie-underwood-adam-lambert-nominated-cmt-music-awards.htm

Posted by: Envoirment May 9 2016, 03:04 PM

QUOTE(pes @ May 9 2016, 03:34 PM) *
Leona is nominated for a CMT country award with adam lol http://www.mjsbigblog.com/carrie-underwood-adam-lambert-nominated-cmt-music-awards.htm


LOL Amazing! Would be amazing if they somehow won.

Posted by: Scene May 9 2016, 03:45 PM

Who needs a BRIT when they can get a CMT. laugh.gif

(hope she wins now)

Posted by: Hagarthy May 10 2016, 05:10 PM

Guys, THICK SKIN has been used in the trailer for QUEEN OF KATWE, Lupita Nyong'o and Disney's new movie. I remember a while back someone posted a quote from Leona saying one of her songs would be used in a movie. Could be this one. I hope she's participates in the movie's promo smile.gif

Posted by: Envoirment May 10 2016, 05:28 PM



Would be great if this boosted the song a bit and helped I Am shift some more units. The film is out in September. smile.gif

Posted by: Dmdr May 10 2016, 06:43 PM

QUOTE(Hagarthy @ May 10 2016, 06:10 PM) *
Guys, THICK SKIN has been used in the trailer for QUEEN OF KATWE, Lupita Nyong'o and Disney's new movie. I remember a while back someone posted a quote from Leona saying one of her songs would be used in a movie. Could be this one. I hope she's participates in the movie's promo smile.gif


She actually said a few of her songs were being used for movies, be interesting to see if anything more comes of it.

Posted by: Karma May 10 2016, 07:46 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ May 10 2016, 06:28 PM) *


Would be great if this boosted the song a bit and helped I Am shift some more units. The film is out in September. smile.gif


Loveeeeeeee this. Very happy with that. wub.gif Thick Skin is actually brilliant as well.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 17 2016, 05:02 AM

WOW she slayed the DWTS performance!
Already top 1000 on iTunes cheer.gif

Posted by: Karma May 17 2016, 09:29 AM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ May 17 2016, 06:02 AM) *
WOW she slayed the DWTS performance!
Already top 1000 on iTunes cheer.gif


Any more movement for it?

She sounded great.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 17 2016, 10:15 AM

QUOTE(Karma @ May 17 2016, 12:29 PM) *
Any more movement for it?

She sounded great.

Yes it moved from 967 to 862 in the last 3 hours but I think that's it.
i was really hoping they would declare FUMF as a US single or at least send to the radio. Doesn't look like that tho.

Posted by: Dmdr May 17 2016, 10:20 AM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ May 17 2016, 11:15 AM) *
Yes it moved from 967 to 862 in the last 3 hours but I think that's it.
i was really hoping they would declare FUMF as a US single or at least send to the radio. Doesn't look like that tho.


I just don't see the point now, I Am is done. If they really do have several features coming up, they might just want to focus on getting those played on radio.

Posted by: Karma May 17 2016, 10:21 AM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ May 17 2016, 11:20 AM) *
I just don't see the point now, I Am is done. If they really do have several features coming up, they might just want to focus on getting those played on radio.


Definitely - move on - next projects 100%

Posted by: Hagarthy May 17 2016, 10:50 AM

That was nice. I love how the production balanced showing Leona and the dancers throughout the performances. They really treated her as a special guest even though the show is not a singing competition. I also suspect Dennis or her management to have had more to do with the slot than anyone else. So far, it doesn't look like it was part of some strategy, e.g. sending the song to radio. It would be lovely if she got a full-fledged performance on The Voice. Looking through itunes, it seems so many performed songs chart. It would be so lovely.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 17 2016, 12:51 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ May 17 2016, 01:20 PM) *
I just don't see the point now, I Am is done. If they really do have several features coming up, they might just want to focus on getting those played on radio.

It didn't really look like we're getting something soon from Leona by that 30sec interview she did few days ago, And FUMF can easly smash in the US with radio support.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 17 2016, 12:53 PM

780 Leona Lewis Fire Under My Feet (US)
Doing good so far

Edit: 757

Posted by: Scene May 17 2016, 01:08 PM

Get those dollars Leona. heart.gif

Posted by: Dmdr May 17 2016, 02:19 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ May 17 2016, 01:51 PM) *
It didn't really look like we're getting something soon from Leona by that 30sec interview she did few days ago, And FUMF can easly smash in the US with radio support.


Well Soe has told us something might be coming relatively soon, just needs confirmed to be on the persons album.

Leona herself has said she has worked on a few collabs, and she posted a snippet of a track on Snapchat, I doubt she'd do that if she wasn't confident in us seeing it relatively soon.

Posted by: Karma May 17 2016, 03:38 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ May 17 2016, 01:51 PM) *
It didn't really look like we're getting something soon from Leona by that 30sec interview she did few days ago, And FUMF can easly smash in the US with radio support.


FUMF was over a long time ago, sadly it just never kicked off. Should be left now and new songs needed please.

Alesso collab would be amazinggggg. Maybe after the nico & vinz collab he has out now.

Posted by: Envoirment May 17 2016, 04:12 PM

The performance was really nice and Leona looks amazing. Good to see the song get a boost on iTunes! smile.gif

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 22 2016, 12:38 PM

Leona has been offered to replace Nicole Scherzinger in the broadway musical - "Cats"!

Posted by: Dmdr May 22 2016, 01:24 PM

Here is the little article.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjDh6K9XIAE_wXj.jpg:large

I don't know, I would love to hear her sing Memory but 6 months is quite a long time for her to be away from her own music and would stop her promoting these collabs she apparently has coming.

She would really need to take care of her voice though, singing night after night for 6 months is quite the commitment.

Posted by: Scene May 22 2016, 01:45 PM

I don't want her to do Cats. It's great she's apparently first choice (but this is The Sun...) for a Broadway show but I'd rather she just stuck to music. If she did Cats, I doubt we'd get another album until 2018.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 23 2016, 06:49 PM

Sarah Jabbari is no longer representing Leona.

Posted by: Dmdr May 23 2016, 06:58 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ May 23 2016, 07:49 PM) *
Sarah Jabbari is no longer Leona's representing Leona.


You missed out the more significant part, she is now apparently being managed by Nicola Carson (she managed Leona back during Spirit/Echo) who has since left Modest too and works for Global, which also run Capital and Heart. This will hopefully help her radio situation in the UK.

Posted by: Dmdr May 23 2016, 06:59 PM

There is also some more news breaking soon according to Soeplepel.

Posted by: Envoirment May 23 2016, 08:09 PM

Good to see Nicola back, although sad to see Sarah go. Nicola being involved with Global is good news in terms of her UK radio prospects - now she just needs to release a radio friendly single. smile.gif

Posted by: Dmdr May 23 2016, 09:18 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ May 23 2016, 09:09 PM) *
Good to see Nicola back, although sad to see Sarah go. Nicola being involved with Global is good news in terms of her UK radio prospects - now she just needs to release a radio friendly single. smile.gif


Should definitely help the Pitbull track out even more if it does indeed see a single release.

Posted by: Karma May 23 2016, 11:02 PM

Wow okay so where did these changes come from??

Coming back with Nicola ... Love that.

Still with def jam and island I hope?

Posted by: Scene May 24 2016, 12:54 PM

Poor Sarah but I think I'm glad Nicola is Leona's manager again. I don't really follow what her managers do and achieve tbh but I know that Leona and Nicola had a great professional and personal relationship. Also any change that may help the UK radio situation is good. biggrin.gif

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 25 2016, 04:11 PM

Do you guys think Leona will perform at the CMT awards?

Posted by: Scene May 25 2016, 04:12 PM

I don't think she would because she's not really a Country artist. But who knows, maybe?

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 25 2016, 04:28 PM

QUOTE(Scene @ May 25 2016, 07:12 PM) *
I don't think she would because she's not really a Country artist. But who knows, maybe?

Well I saw on ATRL that 5H are performing and they aren't really country artists as well lol.
Plus Leona is also nominated

Posted by: Scene May 25 2016, 04:54 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ May 25 2016, 05:28 PM) *
Well I saw on ATRL that 5H are performing and they aren't really country artists as well lol.
Plus Leona is also nominated


Oh really? Maybe then! That might be the news Soe knows about but won't spill yet. laugh.gif

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 25 2016, 10:27 PM

Few articles about Leona in Cats:
http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/showbiz/leona-lewis-to-replace-nicole-scherzinger-in-broadway-revival-of-cats/
http://www.justjared.com/2016/05/23/leona-lewis-to-play-grizabella-in-broadway-revival-of-cats/
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/184920/could-leona-lewis-play-grizabella-in-broadway-revival-of-cats/
I guess she's really doing it.

Posted by: Dmdr May 26 2016, 11:27 AM

Yeah Soe said it will be officially announced later but she has landed the role of Grizabella on a 4 month (extendible) contract.

I am just going to look at the positives, its only 4 months and she will potentially garner a lot of praise from this. Plus she will be working with some of the best vocal coaches available who will help her perfect her technique so she is capable of singing Memory night after night, that is what excites me the most, this could really help her vocally.

Posted by: Karma May 26 2016, 11:34 AM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ May 26 2016, 12:27 PM) *
Yeah Soe said it will be officially announced later but she has landed the role of Grizabella on a 4 month (extendible) contract.

I am just going to look at the positives, its only 4 months and she will potentially garner a lot of praise from this. Plus she will be working with some of the best vocal coaches available who will help her perfect her technique so she is capable of singing Memory night after night, that is what excites me the most, this could really help her vocally.


I guess for Leona its another incredible achievement to add to her list. She will still release another studio album in 2017. I'm sure of it.

It is quite funny though, she has CATS, a song with Pitbull & a song with Alesso premiering. It either shows her diversity or lostness, I'd go with diversity.

Posted by: .MIKE. May 26 2016, 03:01 PM

I think it's brilliant news.. It gets her name out there again.. And it does it in the US.. And I think Broadway is an amazing achievement and it helps with credibility/losing that X factor tag

Posted by: Envoirment May 26 2016, 04:11 PM

I'm happy about it! I didn't realise that the role doesn't sing as much. So it shouldn't strain her voice and she could still record for the album whilst doing the show. Hope Leona will get that Tony nomination. <3

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 26 2016, 04:14 PM

At first I really didn't want her to do it but now it's sounds like an amazing ofter and i'm sure she will be amazing!

Posted by: *Tim May 26 2016, 04:54 PM

QUOTE(.MIKE. @ May 26 2016, 03:01 PM) *
I think it's brilliant news.. It gets her name out there again.. And it does it in the US.. And I think Broadway is an amazing achievement and it helps with credibility/losing that X factor tag

Playing in this musical isnt gonna help her sell albums tho, especially when she has songs with Pitbull and Alesso. They are not your typical Musical-visitor-faves

Look what it did for Alexandra. Yes she got praised, but she is currently onto her next musical

Posted by: SeanGrey May 26 2016, 05:09 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ May 26 2016, 05:54 PM) *
Playing in this musical isnt gonna help her sell albums tho, especially when she has songs with Pitbull and Alesso. They are not your typical Musical-visitor-faves

Look what it did for Alexandra. Yes she got praised, but she is currently onto her next musical


He wasn't saying it would sell albums, he said it would help her name. Any exposure is good exposure!

Posted by: pes May 26 2016, 05:55 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ May 26 2016, 06:54 PM) *
Playing in this musical isnt gonna help her sell albums tho, especially when she has songs with Pitbull and Alesso. They are not your typical Musical-visitor-faves

Look what it did for Alexandra. Yes she got praised, but she is currently onto her next musical


Exactly same for Brandy

Posted by: Envoirment May 26 2016, 06:17 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ May 26 2016, 05:54 PM) *
Playing in this musical isnt gonna help her sell albums tho, especially when she has songs with Pitbull and Alesso. They are not your typical Musical-visitor-faves

Look what it did for Alexandra. Yes she got praised, but she is currently onto her next musical


Leona can still record whilst doing the show - she'll be based in NYC and her role shouldn't require her to use her voice that much. I doubt Leona will be going from musical to musical as Def Jam likely have a set time when they want the album to be recorded by. Hopefully with the show and collabs with other aritsts, she'll be able to get herself name back out there in the US. smile.gif

Posted by: Karma May 27 2016, 12:26 PM

I'm actually excited about this now, great seeing so many sites reporting on it - i'm seeing her everywhere, billboard, guardian, yahoo, rolling stone, new york times, bbc etc - Leona needs to make sure shes on the health and fitness to ensure shes mentally and physically ready for a Broadway show!

Posted by: Scene May 27 2016, 12:55 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ May 26 2016, 05:54 PM) *
Playing in this musical isnt gonna help her sell albums tho, especially when she has songs with Pitbull and Alesso. They are not your typical Musical-visitor-faves

Look what it did for Alexandra. Yes she got praised, but she is currently onto her next musical


Jennifer Hudson has been on Broadway and her collaboration with Iggy was a moderate success - and I doubt musical theatre fans are usually rap fans. This will only widen Leona's fan base.

And the difference between Leona's and Alexandra's situations is that Leona actually has a record deal so she has a platform to have a decent music career. Alexandra doesn't.

Posted by: Hagarthy May 27 2016, 01:42 PM

I'm laughing a little at all the concern about Leona's career trajectory. All I can say is, just because things worked one way for one artiste does not mean it will apply for everyone. What matters at the end of the day is how much anyone works towards THEIR personal objectives - not their fans, but only what they desire. The future is always unwritten. Alexandra may appear 'over' today to some but a sensation tomorrow with just one song. Cheers.

Posted by: Karma May 27 2016, 02:04 PM

QUOTE(Hagarthy @ May 27 2016, 02:42 PM) *
I'm laughing a little at all the concern about Leona's career trajectory. All I can say is, just because things worked one way for one artiste does not mean it will apply for everyone. What matters at the end of the day is how much anyone works towards THEIR personal objectives - not their fans, but only what they desire. The future is always unwritten. Alexandra may appear 'over' today to some but a sensation tomorrow with just one song. Cheers.


hahahah Cheers

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 27 2016, 02:18 PM

Leona is apparently rehearsing Happy for something

Posted by: Soeplepel May 27 2016, 05:04 PM

I don't get these Leona fans sometimes... She's doing Broadway in a month, of course she's not selling albums or were we expecting a new album already? confused.gif

She will have plenty of time to record in the meantime.

The amount of exposure she'll be getting is huge, I think some fans just don't know how big of a deal this is. Recording a new album has always been so boring as a fan because she literally is gone, but now we have so much to look forward to.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm May 27 2016, 05:46 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ May 27 2016, 08:04 PM) *
I don't get these Leona fans sometimes... She's doing Broadway in a month, of course she's not selling albums or were we expecting a new album already? confused.gif

She will have plenty of time to record in the meantime.

The amount of exposure she'll be getting is huge, I think some fans just don't know how big of a deal this is. Recording a new album has always been so boring as a fan because she literally is gone, but now we have so much to look forward to.

I agree! And it's freaking broadway man!

Posted by: Scene May 27 2016, 09:36 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ May 27 2016, 06:04 PM) *
I don't get these Leona fans sometimes... She's doing Broadway in a month, of course she's not selling albums or were we expecting a new album already? confused.gif

She will have plenty of time to record in the meantime.

The amount of exposure she'll be getting is huge, I think some fans just don't know how big of a deal this is. Recording a new album has always been so boring as a fan because she literally is gone, but now we have so much to look forward to.


I agree. Although I was sceptical at first, I'm now fully on board for this.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 3 2016, 09:03 AM

Pitbull is performing on GMA's summer concert series today which is sometimes few songs.
Do you think he will do Only Ones To Know? And since Leona's in NY it kinda makes sense?
Idk I really hope so tho

Posted by: Soeplepel Jun 3 2016, 09:37 AM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Jun 3 2016, 10:03 AM) *
Pitbull is performing on GMA's summer concert series today which is sometimes few songs.
Do you think he will do Only Ones To Know? And since Leona's in NY it kinda makes sense?
Idk I really hope so tho


They're performing at CMT awards next week

Posted by: Scene Jun 3 2016, 11:44 AM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Jun 3 2016, 10:37 AM) *
They're performing at CMT awards next week


Great news! Is it televised?

Posted by: Soeplepel Jun 3 2016, 12:15 PM

QUOTE(Scene @ Jun 3 2016, 12:44 PM) *
Great news! Is it televised?


Yeah I think it is, it's live

Posted by: Karma Jun 3 2016, 12:19 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Jun 3 2016, 10:37 AM) *
They're performing at CMT awards next week


Who Leona & Pitbull?

Posted by: Scene Jun 3 2016, 12:20 PM

QUOTE(Karma @ Jun 3 2016, 01:19 PM) *
Who Leona & Pitbull?


Yes but apparently it is a cover rather than OOTK.

Posted by: Karma Jun 3 2016, 12:21 PM

QUOTE(Scene @ Jun 3 2016, 01:20 PM) *
Yes but apparently it is a cover rather than OOTK.


Ah thats a shame, what would Pitbull be covering though? hmm i'm guessing we will be hearing this soon if its out next month?

Posted by: Envoirment Jun 3 2016, 03:07 PM

Exciting! Wonder what song they'll perform? Especially with Pitbull. Hope Leona delivers some amazing vocals at least. wub.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 3 2016, 03:17 PM

QUOTE(Envoirment @ Jun 3 2016, 04:07 PM) *
Exciting! Wonder what song they'll perform? Especially with Pitbull. Hope Leona delivers some amazing vocals at least. wub.gif


Hope she is styled like she was at his show in Vegas too, she looks smoking there.

Posted by: Scene Jun 3 2016, 06:00 PM

QUOTE(Karma @ Jun 3 2016, 01:21 PM) *
Ah thats a shame, what would Pitbull be covering though? hmm i'm guessing we will be hearing this soon if its out next month?


His album is apparently released on July 8th so I guess that will be the day we hear OOTK.

http://www.capitalfm.com/new-music/albums/

Posted by: Joe. Jun 3 2016, 06:14 PM

I've booked tickets to see this in New York while I'm visiting in September, really excited - always wanted to see Cats anyway!

(Knowing my luck Leona will have a day off)

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 3 2016, 06:14 PM

QUOTE(Scene @ Jun 3 2016, 07:00 PM) *
His album is apparently released on July 8th so I guess that will be the day we hear OOTK.

http://www.capitalfm.com/new-music/albums/


We should definitely get to hear at least a snippet before hand, when the previews go up and we can't rule out any instagrat tracks he releases.

Posted by: Scene Jun 3 2016, 06:36 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Jun 3 2016, 07:14 PM) *
We should definitely get to hear at least a snippet before hand, when the previews go up and we can't rule out any instagrat tracks he releases.


Oh I hope it is an Instant Grat. Then it can fly up the charts pre-album release and then Pitbull is forced to release it as a single. kink.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 6 2016, 01:31 AM

QUOTE
There’ll be plenty for fans to like about on Wednesday’s telecast, which will feature several all-star (and all-genre) performances -- including one that Billboard can exclusively announce. “I’m thrilled to tell you that we have Pitbull performing with Leona Lewis and Cassadee Pope. They’re going to perform his new single ‘Messin’ Around,’ which he recorded with Enrique Iglesias, and we’re having Leona and Cassadee do the Enrique part. That’s a classic example of different worlds colliding that is unexpected, but when you see it, it fits. It works.”


http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/7393607/cassadee-pope-pitbull-leona-lewis-cmt-music-awards-2016

Cannot bloody wait.

Posted by: Scene Jun 6 2016, 12:04 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Jun 6 2016, 02:31 AM) *
http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/7393607/cassadee-pope-pitbull-leona-lewis-cmt-music-awards-2016

Cannot bloody wait.


Great news. Hopefully the performance will boost that song up the US chart which should lay the ground work for OOTK to smash. kink.gif

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 6 2016, 12:19 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Jun 6 2016, 04:31 AM) *
http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/7393607/cassadee-pope-pitbull-leona-lewis-cmt-music-awards-2016

Cannot bloody wait.

Ok i'm 100% sure OOTK is the next single.
Like what other reason Leona will perform with him? He could easily get any other artist he collabed with on the album who are way bigger in the US than Leona

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 6 2016, 02:19 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Jun 6 2016, 01:19 PM) *
Ok i'm 100% sure OOTK is the next single.
Like what other reason Leona will perform with him? He could easily get any other artist he collabed with on the album who are way bigger in the US than Leona


But they need to tie the guest performers back into the show, Cassadee Pope is Country, so that is why she is part of it and Leona is nominated, hence she has been asked to sing too.

I don't think this guarantees Leona's track as the next single.

Posted by: Karma Jun 6 2016, 02:48 PM

I'm pretty sure the Leona track will be a single too. Exciting times, just want to hear it. I'm not a pitbull fan in the slightest but if it gets her back on the radar where she needs to be I'm happy. I am all for Leona collaborating with other artists, been saying it for yeaaaaars that she needs to feature on other artists material. Very excited for the Alesso collab though - that really excites me! dance.gif

Posted by: Scene Jun 6 2016, 07:19 PM

QUOTE(Karma @ Jun 6 2016, 03:48 PM) *
I'm pretty sure the Leona track will be a single too. Exciting times, just want to hear it. I'm not a pitbull fan in the slightest but if it gets her back on the radar where she needs to be I'm happy. I am all for Leona collaborating with other artists, been saying it for yeaaaaars that she needs to feature on other artists material. Very excited for the Alesso collab though - that really excites me! dance.gif


Same! Between Echo and Glassheart, Leona should've featured on a David Guetta or Calvin Harris track.

I hope Leona's performance creates a lot of buzz.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 6 2016, 07:30 PM

QUOTE(Scene @ Jun 6 2016, 10:19 PM) *
Same! Between Echo and Glassheart, Leona should've featured on a David Guetta or Calvin Harris track.

I hope Leona's performance creates a lot of buzz.

Not really sure about how much buzz it will do
I mean, The CMT awards isn't THAT huge like BMA or the VMAS

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 7 2016, 05:01 PM

Leona is also presenting at the CMT Awards.

Posted by: Envoirment Jun 7 2016, 05:33 PM

Nice to see Leona presenting as well. The CMT awards get a decent amount of viewers a year so it's a nice platform to showcase Leona on. Hoping the performance works out - will be interesting to see how it goes.

Given that this is the second time Leona will be performing with Pitbull, I think there could be a high chance OOTK becomes a single. Not long until we hear it!

Posted by: Scene Jun 7 2016, 07:27 PM

1. Being nominated for an award
2. Being a performer
3. Being a presenter

Leona dominating an awards show - never thought I'd see the day. kink.gif

Posted by: Karma Jun 7 2016, 08:19 PM

QUOTE(Scene @ Jun 7 2016, 08:27 PM) *
1. Being nominated for an award
2. Being a performer
3. Being a presenter

Leona dominating an awards show - never thought I'd see the day. kink.gif


I know! Only Brits 2008 when she should of won an award cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif the disrespect.

Posted by: Scene Jun 7 2016, 10:36 PM

QUOTE(Karma @ Jun 7 2016, 09:19 PM) *
I know! Only Brits 2008 when she should of won an award cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif the disrespect.


Oh God that really wound me up. To give Kate Nash of all people the Best British Female award over Leona was ridiculous. Maybe if the BRITs happened after she shot to #1 in the US, she might have won the award. dry.gif

Posted by: Karma Jun 8 2016, 07:42 AM

QUOTE(Scene @ Jun 7 2016, 11:36 PM) *
Oh God that really wound me up. To give Kate Nash of all people the Best British Female award over Leona was ridiculous. Maybe if the BRITs happened after she shot to #1 in the US, she might have one the award. dry.gif


I know I literally will never forget how angry I was laugh.gif like the shade?! Kate Nash?????? Bizarre. Mika winning breakthrough as well was ridiculous. Bleeding Love should of won single too it was so close sad.gif Cant remember who won best album that year?

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 8 2016, 08:51 AM

I thought we were going to get the One Drop performance in HD yesterday?

Posted by: Scene Jun 8 2016, 09:37 AM

QUOTE(Karma @ Jun 8 2016, 08:42 AM) *
I know I literally will never forget how angry I was laugh.gif like the shade?! Kate Nash?????? Bizarre. Mika winning breakthrough as well was ridiculous. Bleeding Love should of won single too it was so close sad.gif Cant remember who won best album that year?


Arctic Monkeys won best album which is fair enough to be hoenest. The award usually goes to an alternative band.
Take That won best single with Shine only because they had just reunited and their fans were going crazy.
Kate Nash winning BBF is just an insult to the other 4 nominees - and actual singers.
And Mika... eurgh.

Posted by: Karma Jun 8 2016, 12:07 PM

QUOTE(Scene @ Jun 8 2016, 10:37 AM) *
Arctic Monkeys won best album which is fair enough to be hoenest. The award usually goes to an alternative band.
Take That won best single with Shine only because they had just reunited and their fans were going crazy.
Kate Nash winning BBF is just an insult to the other 4 nominees - and actual singers.
And Mika... eurgh.


Yeah - exactly my thoughts laugh.gif

Wasn't expecting album, knew that would go to Arctic - but the other three were hers cry.gif

Looking forward to seeing her tonight at CMT dance.gif

Posted by: Scene Jun 8 2016, 12:41 PM

I hope she trends on Twitter. kink.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 8 2016, 02:07 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Jun 8 2016, 09:51 AM) *
I thought we were going to get the One Drop performance in HD yesterday?


Where did you read that? It got a 1 day cinema release yesterday, that was all.

Posted by: Karma Jun 8 2016, 09:38 PM

Looking forward to seeing pics & everything tomorrow - really want her to win the award too laugh.gif dance.gif

Posted by: PAJ88 Jun 8 2016, 09:47 PM

What award is Leona nominated for & what with?

Thanks

Posted by: Scene Jun 8 2016, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(PAJ88 @ Jun 8 2016, 10:47 PM) *
What award is Leona nominated for & what with?

Thanks


Best Country Performance by a Duo/Group I think. It's for her performance of 'Girl Crush' with Adam Lambert.

Posted by: PAJ88 Jun 9 2016, 05:13 AM

QUOTE(Scene @ Jun 8 2016, 11:08 PM) *
Best Country Performance by a Duo/Group I think. It's for her performance of 'Girl Crush' with Adam Lambert.


Thanks, had no idea it existed. Will you tube it once I'm home from work.

Posted by: Scene Jun 9 2016, 09:19 AM

Messin' Around performance here:

http://perezhilton.com/2016-06-08-cmt-music-awards-2016-pitbull-cassadee-pope-leona-lewis-performance?ph_header=perezhilton#.V1k0b5ErLIV

Posted by: Dane Jun 9 2016, 07:27 PM

Don't know whether it's the quality but was a bit of a mess tbh! Leona looked a bit out of place, and as gorgeous as that black suit is I think something else would have been better. But she still sounded good. I'm praying this new song with pitbul is good, not a fan of his current new one.

Posted by: Hagarthy Jun 10 2016, 09:05 AM

Huh, that Pitbull performance. Just okay, but makes me wonder whether OOTK is another risque number Leona would look totally out of place singing. So far to me, CATS looks like the main highlight for the rest of the year. The I AM era seems effectively over and now till the next album could just be a segue whatever happens. Will see what happens.

Posted by: GTH Jun 10 2016, 10:37 AM

It was a bit dissapointing but i won't count out her other song with Pitbull just yet based on that yet. An Enrique/Pitbull song was never really going to suit Leona. Hoping Only Ones To Know will be much more suited to Leona.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 12 2016, 07:35 PM

Leona will be going to the tony awards tonight!

Posted by: pes Jun 14 2016, 07:38 AM

Leona dropped by Island https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1278109/leona-lewis-binned-by-her-record-label-ahead-of-her-debut-on-broadway-in-cats/

Posted by: .MIKE. Jun 14 2016, 07:46 AM

😰

Posted by: GTH Jun 14 2016, 08:09 AM

I honestly think this is a good thing. Was extremely disappointed by how things were handled regarding I Am' s UK release. There was zero buzz surrounding the album with little done in this country to promote it. I think the label assumed Leona's name would be enough to make the album a hit, which quite frankly it isn't.

At least it does say that Universal still have great interest in her so she has options, but for now it is probably best she focuses on Broadway and working with Def Jam to make the next album a commercial hit. They did and have done so much for her US public image in the last couple years I am sure they are the right team to make her a popular artist again.

Posted by: Joe. Jun 14 2016, 08:35 AM

So sad. It's their own fault though, they made so many shit decisions with her, it really was frustrating to watch it unfold. The album could have easily sold if they put her out there a bit more. I hope she's not too upset ending it with another label already.

I hope she can get back on a major label. sad.gif



Posted by: *Tim Jun 14 2016, 09:02 AM

I guess now we know why she signed up for Cats. Hope she finds success there

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 14 2016, 09:49 AM

Not mad at this at all
WORST case she'll go back to SyCo in the UK but she still has DJ which did a better job last era than Island

Posted by: Hagarthy Jun 14 2016, 10:06 AM

Not disappointed, but I hope Leona takes some time to just breathe before she jumps forward with a decision. I think HOME, as much as it is a charity single, could do wonders for her profile if it is really promoted and she remains prominent in its video. Charity singles do well in the charts, and an artist can always be to credit. Now were this to be combined with a formal release (and Disney push) of Thick Skin ahead of Queen of Katwe, then she could have two bid/moderate hits before the year is out. Optimistic, but also very probable, IMO.

Posted by: Karma Jun 14 2016, 12:34 PM

eh? Is this actually true? mellow.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 14 2016, 01:46 PM

I don't mind, she still has Def Jam in her corner who seem to be invested in her. Hope they keep seeking out collabs for her.

Posted by: Hagarthy Jun 14 2016, 02:41 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Jun 14 2016, 01:46 PM) *
I don't mind, she still has Def Jam in her corner who seem to be invested in her. Hope they keep seeking out collabs for her.


We never really got to know the details of her deal with Def Jam, to be honest. For all we know, they could merely have been distributor for I AM and nothing more. Doesn't make this a bad situation overall, just perhaps an opportunity to really shift gears. I'm optimistic, whatever the case.

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 14 2016, 05:36 PM

Well it turns out Leona's new manager, who was her old manager, Nicola Carson is no longer at Global anymore and has actually moved to Red Light Manangement (Leona's same management).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-carson-94a4b868

I must admit I am disappointed, I thought finally her UK airplay situation had been solved.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 14 2016, 06:13 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Jun 14 2016, 08:36 PM) *
Well it turns out Leona's new manager, who was her old manager, Nicola Carson is no longer at Global anymore and has actually moved to Red Light Manangement (Leona's same management).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-carson-94a4b868

I must admit I am disappointed, I thought finally her UK airplay situation had been solved.

Oh no sad.gif
She still has her connections tho doesn't she?

Posted by: Karma Jun 14 2016, 07:48 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Jun 14 2016, 07:13 PM) *
Oh no sad.gif
She still has her connections tho doesn't she?


Probably not... I did have my suspicions that she'd left.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 14 2016, 08:11 PM

QUOTE(Karma @ Jun 14 2016, 10:48 PM) *
Probably not... I did have my suspicions that she'd left.

Well the highlight of Nicola being in Universal was the UK radio support right? Well I think Leona's team is trying to focus more on the US so it shouldn't be such a problem is it?

Posted by: pes Jun 15 2016, 09:39 AM

Also Home is coming this week. Song and video

Posted by: Scene Jun 15 2016, 06:05 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Jun 14 2016, 10:02 AM) *
I guess now we know why she signed up for Cats. Hope she finds success there


Wrong way around. Island let go of her because she signed up to Cats.

Posted by: Jimbo Jun 18 2016, 11:27 PM

Is it true that Island dropped Leona???

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 21 2016, 11:23 AM

US iTunes:
897. Leona Lewis - The Best and the Worst

How did this even happen

Edit: Was meant to go on FireInc oops

Posted by: Scene Jun 21 2016, 03:08 PM

QUOTE(Jimbo @ Jun 19 2016, 12:27 AM) *
Is it true that Island dropped Leona???


Yeah. From what Soe has said, it seems like Leona choosing to do Cats was the deciding factor. They clearly didn't work well together in hindsight. She's still with Def Jam in the US though and will be looking into signing with another Universal label in the UK.

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Jun 21 2016, 12:23 PM) *
US iTunes:
897. Leona Lewis - The Best and the Worst

How did this even happen

Edit: Was meant to go on FireInc oops


I think it was featured on Hip Hop Atlanta or whatever it is called haha.

Posted by: pippa Jun 22 2016, 03:14 PM

The Leona situation is not ideal. I really believe she will struggle to have any further mainstream success. Everything just appears to have gone wrong and it truly has her work cut out to solve it. With Leona, it is hard to see where she belongs or what would be the best record company for her.

Posted by: Hagarthy Jun 26 2016, 08:12 PM

I think her management should approach The Queen of Katwe producers (or director) about shooting and releasing Thick Skin as the movie's official promotional song. Everyone's been doing promotional songs this year, JT for Trolls, Pink for Alice in Wonderland, Suicide Squad also just released a video. It would really fit today's movie-marketing trends. I'm just envisioning this video of Leona in African attire (those big headwraps and patterned dresses), singing with intermittent shots of Lupita and the rest of the cast acting out the theme of the movie one way or another. Simple video that could do wonders for the movie's release. Here's to wanting this to happen.

Posted by: pes Jun 27 2016, 08:23 PM

Does featuring with other artist goes into her total record sales ??..I just discover Little Mix had now overcome Olly murs and sit at 3 with 11M record sold as the biggest x factor selling acts. So I did my research and basically it's since 2011 that when they announce leona they say 20M but I am pretty sure she should be at least at 25M now based on this receipts http://atrl.net/forums/showthread.php?t=959765 I thought maybe they do not upload until it reaches a round figure like 30M but then I (re)discover a 2015 article by DS where they were quite picky e.g. they put Olly 10.5 M and leona still 20

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 27 2016, 08:26 PM

QUOTE(pes @ Jun 27 2016, 11:23 PM) *
Does featuring with other artist goes into her total record sales ??..I just discover Little Mix had now overcome Olly murs and sit at 3 with 11M record sold as the boggest x factor selling acts. So I did my research and basically it's since 2011 that when they announce leona they say 20M but I am pretty sure she should be at least at 25M now based on this receipts http://atrl.net/forums/showthread.php?t=959765 I thought maybe they do not upload until it reaches a ound figure like 30M but then I (re)discover a 2015 article by DS where they were quite picky e.g. they put Olly 10.5 M and leona still 20

I'm pretty sure Leona sold more than 30M records WW.
Spirit + Bleeding Love alone sold close to 20M WW and if we add BIT that sold like 3M~ WW and Run that sold 2M in the UK and Germany alone its really close to 30M even without Echo

Posted by: pes Jun 27 2016, 08:33 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Jun 27 2016, 10:26 PM) *
I'm pretty sure Leona sold more than 30M records WW.
Spirit + Bleeding Love alone sold close to 20M WW and if we add BIT that sold like 3M~ WW and Run that sold 2M in the UK and Germany alone its really close to 30M even without Echo

So why she is still stated to 20M after all these years..alsoo with recent articles where they write down all the total sales of each X factor alumni

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jun 27 2016, 08:45 PM

QUOTE(pes @ Jun 27 2016, 11:33 PM) *
So why she is still stated to 20M after all these years..alsoo with recent articles where they write down all the total sales of each X factor alumni

I don't know but we didn't get new sales update in a while and we never got SPS update.
Also I rememeber when there was that football event she was preforming on few months ago, The host said she sold 30M albums. Her label needs to release offical numbers

Posted by: Envoirment Jun 27 2016, 08:55 PM

QUOTE(pes @ Jun 27 2016, 09:33 PM) *
So why she is still stated to 20M after all these years..alsoo with recent articles where they write down all the total sales of each X factor alumni


Spirit has sold ~8 million WW and Echo ~2 million. Glassheart/Christmas, With Love/I Am would add another ~250k. So 10.25 million albums.

"Bleeding Love" has sold at least 8 million copies WW (Almost 5 million in US and 1.1 million in UK alone)
"Better In Time" has sold ~3 million WW (1.6 million+ US/250k+ UK although US figure is old so more likely around 1.8 million+)
"A Moment Like This" has sold ~1 million in UK + Ireland
"Run" is likely around 1.5 million WW with 850k+ in UK (Did well in Ireland/Germany/Switzerland/Austria and has some decent sales in the US)
"I Got You" has sold ~80k in the US/120k in the UK so ~200k WW
"Happy" has sold 500k+ in the US, 250k+ UK and likely around 1 million+ WW
"I Will Be" has sold 150k+ in the US
"One More Sleep" has sold ~200k WW (~160-180k in the UK in sales - no including stream sales)
"Forgive Me" sold ~150k in the UK
"Collide" sold ~110k+ in the UK

So she's sold at least 15 million+ singles WW. She should easily be at or above 25 million records sold now. I guess the reason why she hasn't had it updated when lists and stuff come out is because she's not as relevant/selling as much anymore?

Posted by: pes Jun 27 2016, 09:09 PM

The other question .. are songs having leona featuring on counts in her total sales..and about streams, does the total streams divided per 100 goes into her total sales too ??

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 27 2016, 09:11 PM

I remember on DS a couple years back we had roughly estimated 28 million records sold and actually once Daybreak said she had sold over 28 million.



1min 8sec.

Posted by: Envoirment Jun 28 2016, 02:13 AM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Jun 27 2016, 10:11 PM) *
I remember on DS a couple years back we had roughly estimated 28 million records sold and actually once Daybreak said she had sold over 28 million.



1min 8sec.



Ye, once you take into account album track sales and such Leona should be at or near 30 million now.

I'm hoping she'll have a string of successful collabs. I don't think collabs count towards an artists' sales total though - Rihanna's single certifications announced at 100 million were all hers as a lead singer and didn't include all her collabs as well. Although I guess you could include the sales especially if the singer has a big part in the song.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jul 2 2016, 03:29 PM

Any updates?

Posted by: Envoirment Jul 2 2016, 04:09 PM

Nope, just a quiet period as Leona gears up for the start of the Cats broadway show in a couple weeks time. Not sure when "Only Ones To Know" will drop as well, but should be soon - likely this month.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jul 9 2016, 02:37 PM

I was just looking through ASCAP for the first time (Saw people talk about this site on ATRL) and I saw a song called Dangerous under Leona as the performer. I looked the song title on google and found nothing. Also looked up on the Leona's unreleased songs wiki page and didn't found the title. Do you think it's a new song?

Edit: Eh nvm just saw that the song was already reported back in 2014

Posted by: Dmdr Jul 9 2016, 03:21 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Jul 9 2016, 03:37 PM) *
I was just looking through ASCAP for the first time (Saw people talk about this site on ATRL) and I saw a song called Dangerous under Leona as the performer. I looked the song title on google and found nothing. Also looked up on the Leona's unreleased songs wiki page and didn't found the title. Do you think it's a new song?

Edit: Eh nvm just saw that the song was already reported back in 2014


Yeah its old, I am pretty sure that is the track that was written by one of the Run writers plus a couple others.

Posted by: Karma Jul 11 2016, 08:20 AM

When is her first performance for CATS? Hope we get some video footage posted here!

Posted by: Soeplepel Jul 11 2016, 09:12 AM

QUOTE(Karma @ Jul 11 2016, 09:20 AM) *
When is her first performance for CATS? Hope we get some video footage posted here!


July 14th, but it's press only I think. Doors open for public is end of July.

However, you might see footage this week or just after first show.

Posted by: Dmdr Jul 11 2016, 12:56 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Jul 11 2016, 10:12 AM) *
July 14th, but it's press only I think. Doors open for public is end of July.

However, you might see footage this week or just after first show.


It's actually the opposite, previews are for the public and it allows time for the directors and cast to sort out any little issues and really get into the flow of the show before it officially opens at the end of July, that way the critics are hopefully seeing a flaw free show.

Posted by: Soeplepel Jul 11 2016, 01:38 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Jul 11 2016, 01:56 PM) *
It's actually the opposite, previews are for the public and it allows time for the directors and cast to sort out any little issues and really get into the flow of the show before it officially opens at the end of July, that way the critics are hopefully seeing a flaw free show.


Ah really? Didn't know that

What stops critics from going to the early dates though?

Posted by: Dmdr Jul 11 2016, 05:08 PM

QUOTE(Soeplepel @ Jul 11 2016, 02:38 PM) *
Ah really? Didn't know that

What stops critics from going to the early dates though?


I don't really know, I presume when critics get invited initially they are given free tickets, so they might as well wait.

Posted by: Karma Jul 14 2016, 03:34 PM

Good Luck to Leona w00t.gif yahoo.gif dance.gif wub.gif

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Jul 14 2016, 11:59 PM

Just saw a little video posted by a fan of Leona balting to Memory and WOW she sounds like she's at her peak honestly, Broadway is doing wonders to Leona's voice!
The show should start any minute now also

Posted by: Karma Jul 18 2016, 08:53 AM

I'd love an official video of Leona singing Memory on one of the nights, ahhh imagine. wub.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Jul 26 2016, 08:19 PM

If you want to hear a snippet of an unreleased song then vote Leona on this poll.

https://twitter.com/chasethathigh/status/758031239848787969

Posted by: PaulM1983 Jul 26 2016, 10:10 PM

It's 30 seconds of her demo for Shine A Little Light, the song she co-wrote and submitted to be the UK's Eurovision entry this year:

https://twitter.com/chasethathigh/status/758060726963625984

It's nice. I really liked the song.

Posted by: Dmdr Jul 27 2016, 01:56 PM

Here is the snippet.


Posted by: Dmdr Aug 11 2016, 09:00 PM

Snippet of an unreleased I Am track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsCp67DqZh0

This came from Soeplepel on DS.

QUOTE
The song is called (It's) The Love, which is written by Stephen Booker, Rebecca Hill, Tobias Gad and Leona. It was originally called Love Child, but Island had it remixed and left out the lyrics "love child" ... It's a radio friendly, drum & bass song that Island didn't want on the album


I really like the sound of it.

Posted by: Dmdr Sep 15 2016, 09:01 PM

QUOTE
In an exclusive interview, he said: “We’ve got this new YouTube channel where stars all over the world are going to do an Amy track and however many hits we get after the first 2million, we start making money for the Foundation.

“Leona Lewis is going to do one, Lady Gaga will do one, and a few other stars


https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/1792206/lady-gaga-to-cover-classic-amy-winehouse-track-to-support-late-singers-foundation/

Posted by: Envoirment Sep 15 2016, 10:49 PM

^ Cannot wait to see what song of Amy's she covers! A great bit of exposure and for a great cause. smile.gif

Posted by: Scene Sep 16 2016, 01:54 PM

Omg she's going to cover an Amy song. ohmy.gif ohmy.gif ohmy.gif I know it isn't one of her most famous ones but if Leona did Wake Up Alone, I think I'd cry. It's so relatable.


Posted by: Karma Sep 21 2016, 01:37 PM

QUOTE(Scene @ Sep 16 2016, 02:54 PM) *
Omg she's going to cover an Amy song. ohmy.gif ohmy.gif ohmy.gif I know it isn't one of her most famous ones but if Leona did Wake Up Alone, I think I'd cry. It's so relatable.



Yes love that.

What is this for?

Posted by: Dmdr Sep 22 2016, 08:20 PM

QUOTE
I'm be having a twitter Q&A tomorrow 1pm EST, let's chat! Send questions with #AskLeona 😘✌️🏾


We should tweet and ask her about what is next.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Oct 8 2016, 10:58 AM

I was thinking for a while now that it might be a smart move for Leona to re release CWL in the US I feel like it's honestly the best career move she can do. Now that she got a bit of exposure and some new fans in the states, I feel like a US rerelease of the XMAS album will be alot more successful than a normal commercial album and if the re release is a success it can build hype for a new studio album.

Posted by: Dmdr Oct 8 2016, 12:23 PM

She isn't with RCA anymore or even Sony, so I don't see how she could re-release CWL.

I don't think it would do anything anyway.

Posted by: Karma Oct 9 2016, 02:02 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Oct 8 2016, 11:58 AM) *
I was thinking for a while now that it might be a smart move for Leona to re release CWL in the US I feel like it's honestly the best career move she can do. Now that she got a bit of exposure and some new fans in the states, I feel like a US rerelease of the XMAS album will be alot more successful than a normal commercial album and if the re release is a success it can build hype for a new studio album.


I'm going to be honest, I can't see that happening and think it would be really random? CWL is good as it is and its out there to buy every Christmas every year haha

Posted by: Dmdr Oct 10 2016, 03:16 PM

QUOTE
Leona will be featuring two nights in a gig at the Hollywood Bowl this week (or next week)


Kygo is apparently doing two nights, so hopefully it will be with him. Be cool if they could work on music together too.

Posted by: Karma Oct 10 2016, 09:33 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Oct 10 2016, 04:16 PM) *
Kygo is apparently doing two nights, so hopefully it will be with him. Be cool if they could work on music together too.


Yes please.

Posted by: GTH Oct 12 2016, 09:10 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Oct 8 2016, 11:58 AM) *
I was thinking for a while now that it might be a smart move for Leona to re release CWL in the US I feel like it's honestly the best career move she can do. Now that she got a bit of exposure and some new fans in the states, I feel like a US rerelease of the XMAS album will be alot more successful than a normal commercial album and if the re release is a success it can build hype for a new studio album.


If anything I don't see why Glassheart has still not even had a digital release in the US. Even Cheryl Cole has had most of her albums made available in the US and she doesn't even have a core US fan base like Leona.

Not saying it would be a chart hit or anything like that now, but it could definitely invigorate a bit of interest in her. Something to at least give the fans that haven't listened to it before something else to get into, while we wait for her next album.

Posted by: Scene Oct 13 2016, 07:28 PM

And they need to unblock the Happy video worldwide. It would have far more views by now if her team did something about it. It's by far her best visual to date so it's a bit "wtf".

Posted by: Dmdr Oct 15 2016, 11:54 AM

Leona performed with Kygo last night on his tracks Oasis.



https://www.instagram.com/p/BLlFK94g_iHR6PUkXIkh1C0evJBLybWcN8EkDk0/

I don't think the song suits Leona but happy she has worked with him, hope that leads to a proper collab.

Posted by: GTH Oct 15 2016, 05:53 PM

QUOTE(Scene @ Oct 13 2016, 08:28 PM) *
And they need to unblock the Happy video worldwide. It would have far more views by now if her team did something about it. It's by far her best visual to date so it's a bit "wtf".

It makes zero sense to me why things like that are still an issue. The track is 7 years old now!

Definitely one of Leona's finest videos as well. heart.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Oct 16 2016, 03:32 PM

Full performance of Oasis with Kygo from night 2.



She sounds more comfortable singing it there than night 1.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Oct 25 2016, 01:36 PM

Leona was @ DWTS All Access yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQzclY1JCAA
(Starts @ 1:38:00)
She looks SOO good!

Posted by: Envoirment Oct 25 2016, 03:48 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Oct 25 2016, 02:36 PM) *
Leona was @ DWTS All Access yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQzclY1JCAA
(Starts @ 1:38:00)
She looks SOO good!


So cute <3 And ye she looks amazing *_*

Posted by: Dmdr Oct 28 2016, 07:10 PM

Leona just posted a new performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow to mark the 10 years since her win.



She sounds beautiful.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Oct 30 2016, 01:09 PM

Leona has reached 3,000,000 Spotify Monthly Listeners! I'm pretty sure its the first time shes done it since last Christmas!

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Nov 5 2016, 09:30 AM


Bleeding Love

iTunes:
#88 Greece (-8)
#146 Lebanon (-10)
#179 Sweden (-31)
#188 Qatar (-24)

Spotify:
#72 United Kingdom (NE)
#85 Ireland (NE)
#153 Philippines (-5)


The Spotify update huh.gif I don't think i've seen BL so high before

Posted by: Dmdr Nov 5 2016, 02:36 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Nov 5 2016, 09:30 AM) *
Bleeding Love

iTunes:
#88 Greece (-8)
#146 Lebanon (-10)
#179 Sweden (-31)
#188 Qatar (-24)

Spotify:
#72 United Kingdom (NE)
#85 Ireland (NE)
#153 Philippines (-5)
The Spotify update huh.gif I don't think i've seen BL so high before


Yeah I had noticed that too, wonder what caused it. Must have been added to a new playlist that has proven popular.

Posted by: Karma Nov 7 2016, 12:18 PM

Performing on dancing with the stars (memory) tonight i believe

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Nov 7 2016, 01:27 PM

QUOTE(Karma @ Nov 7 2016, 03:18 PM) *
Performing on dancing with the stars (memory) tonight i believe

20M Americans are about to get SNATCHED!

Posted by: Karma Nov 7 2016, 02:50 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Nov 7 2016, 01:27 PM) *
20M Americans are about to get SNATCHED!


Wow is that how big that show is?

Posted by: Dmdr Nov 7 2016, 03:05 PM

It is more like 10 million.

Posted by: Karma Nov 7 2016, 05:12 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Nov 7 2016, 03:05 PM) *
It is more like 10 million.


Still nice

Posted by: Dmdr Nov 8 2016, 03:52 AM


Posted by: Karma Nov 8 2016, 10:27 AM

smashed

beautiful

Posted by: GTH Nov 8 2016, 08:34 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Oct 30 2016, 01:09 PM) *
Leona has reached 3,000,000 Spotify Monthly Listeners! I'm pretty sure its the first time shes done it since last Christmas!

Gained another 125,000 since this! One More Sleep is definitely helping, although I think her dancing with the Stars stint has provided her a good few extra followers since the performance. Pretty certain it wasn't even over 3,050,000 a couple days ago.

Posted by: BrookeOlivia Nov 9 2016, 11:34 AM

Stunning performance.

Posted by: Dmdr Nov 17 2016, 10:37 PM



I wonder what this is for, hopefully a big movie soundtrack.

Posted by: Envoirment Nov 18 2016, 02:44 AM

Oo interesting and exciting! biggrin.gif

Posted by: tommie Nov 18 2016, 11:13 AM

lionsgate produces nashville

coming 4 that country albem x

Posted by: Dmdr Nov 19 2016, 01:56 AM

And now she is having meets at Sony.



https://twitter.com/leonalewis/status/799787690153545728

First Lionsgate and now Sony, I wonder why. unsure.gif

Posted by: pes Dec 14 2016, 03:40 PM

Leona cover Now we are free


Posted by: Envoirment Dec 14 2016, 08:44 PM

Wow, so beautiful!

Posted by: Dmdr Dec 14 2016, 09:06 PM

I am proper addicted to that.

Posted by: Soeplepel Dec 14 2016, 09:32 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Dec 14 2016, 10:06 PM) *
I am proper addicted to that.


That part starting from 0:58 is pure heaven

overall it's so mesmerizing heart.gif

Posted by: Hagarthy Dec 15 2016, 07:43 PM

I see it now, Soe. Thanks. I wish they would have added as much reverb as in the original. Would have really added to the atmosphere.

Posted by: Dmdr Dec 21 2016, 02:09 PM


Posted by: pes Jan 18 2017, 05:30 PM

https://twitter.com/leonalewispolls/status/821771213529825281

Edit
http://www.wmagazine.com/story/leona-lewis-signs-with-wilhelmina-models-commits-to-a-cleanse

Posted by: Envoirment Jan 18 2017, 05:53 PM

Great to see Leona getting into modelling! wub.gif

Posted by: Hagarthy Jan 19 2017, 07:51 AM

Wow, I hope this doesn't mean more weight loss. That tends to be the modeling world. She's back to her ideal weight and would be really misguided to shed some more. Also, I don't know if the headline is overblown or being misinterpreted. I feel as though there is a difference between signing 'with' and signing 'to' an agency. Wilhelmina is probably in to take care of a few promotional stuff - I really hope so, maybe a Bulgari ad (like Julianne Moore) or something else. She's not launching a full-scale modeling career, is she now?

ETA: I guess there's no reason to fuss. Looked around at some campaigns, and there are A-Listers all around. This could be good!

Posted by: Soeplepel Jan 19 2017, 07:53 AM

QUOTE(Hagarthy @ Jan 19 2017, 08:51 AM) *
Wow, I hope this doesn't mean more weight loss. That tends to be the modeling world. She's back to her ideal weight and would be really misguided to shed some more. Also, I don't know if the headline is overblown or being misinterpreted. I feel as though there is a difference between signing 'with' and signing 'to' an agency. Wilhelmina is probably in to take care of a few promotional stuff - I really hope so, maybe a Bulgari ad (like Julianne Moore) or something else. She's not launching a full-scale modeling career, is she now?


Ofcourse not.. Lots of artists are signed with them, doesn't stop them from doing what they're supposed to be doing

Posted by: Karma Jan 20 2017, 11:43 AM

This is great news.

Posted by: pes Feb 9 2017, 02:30 PM

Finally BL has reached 100M streams on Spotify cheer.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Feb 23 2017, 09:32 PM

So Leona did a Style Diary thing for People Magazine for Fashion Week and one of the photos said this,

QUOTE
In the middle of Fashion Week I had to run back to my hotel to film for a casting.


http://people.com/style/leona-lewis-nyfw-photo-diary/casting-time/

What does that mean? Is she audition for something herself or casting people for her own project, I'm confused.

Posted by: Envoirment Feb 24 2017, 03:26 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Feb 23 2017, 09:32 PM) *
So Leona did a Style Diary thing for People Magazine for Fashion Week and one of the photos said this,
http://people.com/style/leona-lewis-nyfw-photo-diary/casting-time/

What does that mean? Is she audition for something herself or casting people for her own project, I'm confused.


She most probably recorded a video at home auditioning for something. Sounds exciting though! Can't wait until we get concrete news about all she's been up to biggrin.gif

Posted by: Karma Feb 24 2017, 04:42 PM

Hopefully something more successful than the last film she was involved in...

I want her to belt out a tune for a film - I See You Pt 2 please (and actually be available everywhere to stream/download/buy!!!!)

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Feb 24 2017, 07:56 PM

Wasn't here for a while tho I see there's really nothing new. Glad the Pitbull collab is finally coming
I refuse to believe Leona isn't releasing this year. Nicola wouldn't say 2017 will be HUGE for nothing

Posted by: Dmdr Feb 25 2017, 01:35 PM

I see Dennis posted on Snapchat he was going to pick up his Tuxedo for the Oscars, so I wonder if that means Leona is attending or if he is part of the show in some capacity as a dancer, he seems to be doing quite a lot of TV, in front and behind the scenes.

Edit: Just checked her instagram story and looks like she is going to the oscasr, she was picking out dresses yesterday too.

Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Feb 25 2017, 02:34 PM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Feb 25 2017, 03:35 PM) *
I see Dennis posted on Snapchat he was going to pick up his Tuxedo for the Oscars, so I wonder if that means Leona is attending or if he is part of the show in some capacity as a dancer, he seems to be doing quite a lot of TV, in front and behind the scenes.

Edit: Just checked her instagram story and looks like she is going to the oscasr, she was picking out dresses yesterday too.

Yesss! Do you think it means something? like a soundtrack or something? She didn't even go the Grammy's there has to be a reason for her going.

Posted by: Dmdr Feb 25 2017, 05:12 PM

QUOTE(LeonaLewisIAm @ Feb 25 2017, 02:34 PM) *
Yesss! Do you think it means something? like a soundtrack or something? She didn't even go the Grammy's there has to be a reason for her going.


Not necessarily, it could just be they weren't able to get into the Grammy's but have managed to source some tickets for these.

Posted by: Dmdr Feb 26 2017, 01:11 PM



Posted by: LeonaLewisIAm Feb 26 2017, 02:07 PM

bit OT but the new Alesso track is FIRE I hope the Leona collab has similar production.

Posted by: Dmdr Feb 26 2017, 06:58 PM


Posted by: pes Feb 27 2017, 11:07 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRAfSOCFfwo/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRAbwwJj3z5/

Posted by: Scene Feb 27 2017, 01:44 PM

QUOTE(pes @ Feb 27 2017, 12:07 PM) *
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRAfSOCFfwo/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRAbwwJj3z5/


Wow she's styled amazing. If I were to nitpick, I would've like to see her hair down. Like this:



Dmdr where was she performing in that video?

Posted by: Hagarthy Feb 27 2017, 05:36 PM

That is one of my favorite Leona looks ever, Scene. This was during the Echo era, I think. The curls or pulled-back hair also works for me. I'm just not used to seeing Leona so skinny. The pic on her twitter with the gown and her dogs is perfection. That dress fit her like a doll smile.gif

Posted by: Scene Feb 27 2017, 05:50 PM

QUOTE(Hagarthy @ Feb 27 2017, 06:36 PM) *
That is one of my favorite Leona looks ever, Scene. This was during the Echo era, I think. The curls or pulled-back hair also works for me. I'm just not used to seeing Leona so skinny. The pic on her twitter with the gown and her dogs is perfection. That dress fit her like a doll smile.gif


I feel like it was 2011 Glassheart era (or the Collide era kink.gif) due to the star under her eye. I may be wrong though.

Posted by: pes Feb 27 2017, 05:59 PM

It was 2010 milano fashion week

Posted by: pes Mar 7 2017, 10:42 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DESvNgMblc&spfreload=10

1208 on US itunes as of right now

Posted by: Scene Mar 7 2017, 01:00 PM

QUOTE(pes @ Mar 7 2017, 11:42 AM) *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DESvNgMblc&spfreload=10

1208 on US itunes as of right now


Crazy to think 'Happy' is nearly 8 years old. ohmy.gif Just watched the video again. Still makes me emotional.

Posted by: Karma Mar 7 2017, 10:06 PM

Happy, wow. Such a great song. Should of been so much bigger than it was. Its just so beautifully written and sung. heart.gif Glad she chose to sing it on The Voice, and great to see the interaction on twitter with her and Leona. She's obviously a big fan.

Posted by: Envoirment Mar 9 2017, 10:42 PM

Should get a lot more info about new music from Leona next week - she's doing an interviews and Q&A on Monday.

She also vlogs on youtube now about her recent lifestyle changes as well if anyone's interested:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3BG1nfIVqpCFL5UQlyWRg/feed

Hopefully she'll do some more substantial blogs about her life behind the scenes as well. smile.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Jun 3 2017, 06:23 PM

From Soe's twitter.

QUOTE
Leona is in the studio with Sebastien from Il Divo for his solo album. Classic song on the way!


From the Il Divo guy's instagram, a pic of the pair.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BU3SAMTFB6q/



Posted by: Dane Jun 6 2017, 09:56 PM

I To You was played at the end of Love Island yesterday.Still absolutely love it.

Posted by: Dmdr Jul 19 2017, 09:10 PM

They have uploaded Brave at the O2 to her Vevo. Hope that is the first of many live performnaces.


Posted by: Karma Jul 20 2017, 10:17 AM

QUOTE(Dmdr @ Jul 19 2017, 10:10 PM) *
They have uploaded Brave at the O2 to her Vevo. Hope that is the first of many live performnaces.



How random, but yes please more are welcome. (Brave not one of my favourite songs in all honesty).

Posted by: Dmdr Jul 21 2017, 01:27 PM

Dont' Let Me Down has now been uploaded.


Posted by: Envoirment Jul 21 2017, 04:17 PM

Hopefully they'll all be uploaded then! Can't wait for them to upload the live performance of "Can't Breathe" wub.gif

Posted by: Dmdr Jul 26 2017, 03:54 PM



Whatever It Takes should be next.

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