Worldwide chart peaks:

 

#5 UK

#5 Ireland

#5 Turkey

#6 Bulgaria

#7 Sweden

#9 Italy

#12 Switzerland

#14 Poland

#14 Denmark

#15 Germany

#15 Austria

#26 Belgium

#28 World

#49 Australia

 

Hey Everyone,

 

The last two weeks have been a whirlwind. I've been lucky enough to visit two countries I've never been to before and never imagined that I would!

 

I headed to Australia straight from LA - it was so beautiful flying in and looking out of the plane window, what a stunning country.

 

I spent about a week there, it was really incredible, I went to the MTV Awards and presented an award with Brian McFadden -he was good fun. I also performed a live event for fans and media, sang on the live final of 'So You Think You Can Dance' (the dancers are so talented!) and also Sunrise (an early morning TV show)! It was super-busy but I got to perform for a lot of people and take my music to the world, which has always been my biggest dream!

 

I got to do a bit of sightseeing - I saw the famous bats in the..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O />

 

Botanical Gardens (there are literally hundreds and they are SO big!), I did a ferry trip across from Circular Quay harbour (where the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are!) and went for a walk and dinner at Bondi. Lou was with me so it was nice to experience it together.

 

I can't wait to go back to Australia and spend more time there. I only experienced Sydney on this visit but I hear the rest of the country is simply incredible!

 

I then flew onto Tokyo in Japan, which is where I'm currently writing!

 

I absolutely love it here- the people are so gracious and lovely. I've so enjoyed looking around and the shopping (especially in Shibuya & Harajuku!)

 

I've been fortunate enough to perform on some music shows here, Music Fair, Music Station and a breakfast TV called Mezamasshi, they were all incredible fun. I had a translator who came to all the shows with me called Hitomi, she was amazing and even taught me some Japanese words - Arigato!!!

 

I did a showcase in Tokyo where I performed 4 tracks - the night before there was an earthquake so we were all woken up by it at like 2am! We are staying in the tallest building in Tokyo and you could really feel it swaying! The following day there was another tremor while I was performing! Yikes!!!

 

I've had the most amazing experiences in these countries and I'm so excited about coming back and visiting more in the future, the support I have received is so overwhelming and I am so grateful and thankful to everyone who has made this trip so enjoyable.

 

So I now head back to LA to shoot my video for 'Forgive Me' - I'm not going to tell you the idea behind it, as I want it to be surprise, I'm super excited!

 

Luv

 

Leona

 

She posted that on MySpace!

Edited December 19, 200816 yr by Ethereal

It's not confirmed, artists film vids in advance at times like Kylie did with "In My Arms". The MW article said BIT was next in the US so this does imply FM is the next UK single but we'll have to see.

 

 

I got to do a bit of sightseeing - I saw the famous bats in the Botanical Gardens (there are literally hundreds and they are SO big!), I did a ferry trip across from Circular Quay harbour (where the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are!) and went for a walk and dinner at Bondi. Lou was with me so it was nice to experience it together.

Done both of those things!!!!

I can't wait to go back to Australia and spend more time there. I only experienced Sydney on this visit but I hear the rest of the country is simply incredible!

Come to Melbourne next time Leona!

 

 

oOo good I want this released but I'm still hoping for a Take A Bow release aswel. we should get a re-released album if she releases Forgive Me over here :D

I can't see her releasing Forgive Me in the UK at this moment. Surely Forgive Me will be the lead single off the re-release.

 

I think either Yesterday or Take A Bow will be the third (or fourth) UK single.

great choice!! cant wait for the vid and see her perform it live :cheer: :wub:

I think Misses Glass shoulda been released.

are we thinking its going to be a big american budget video????

are we thinking its going to be a big american budget video????

 

Definitely as she's filming it in LA. I hope it's really colourful as I think that would suit the song.

I'm really confused as to whether this song suits July/August time or November/December time. For me, I think it suits winter better.

I'm really confused as to whether this song suits July/August time or November/December time. For me, I think it suits winter better.

 

 

I think it would suit both, but it's more suitable for Summer IMO. Take A Bow/Misses Glass would be better for later in the year as they have more of a edgier appeal.

Ooh I'd love this as a single :o

forgive me is on the new US album yeah?

i gotta download it!

forgive me is on the new US album yeah?

i gotta download it!

 

Yep, it's only legally available atm via the US album.

I figured this would get a release, but it's not my first choice.

I think she will release take a bow or whatever it takes as the next single here (hopefully) and then re-issue the album and release forgive me :P I'm still praying for a homeless release and for her to single best you never had on a tv show... then i'd be satisfied LOL

I think she will release take a bow or whatever it takes as the next single here (hopefully) and then re-issue the album and release forgive me :P I'm still praying for a homeless release and for her to single best you never had on a tv show... then i'd be satisfied LOL

 

Lol, you mean TBYNH for a TV Theme tune?

Will she still be releasing Better In Time in the US? or is Forgive me going to be the official second single?

Will she still be releasing Better In Time in the US? or is Forgive me going to be the official second single?

 

BIT will be the US second single

 

I think Misses Glass shoulda been released.

I agree, as long as they remove that bloke barking!.