Leona Lewis News

According to the U.K. Daily Mirror, Simon Cowell will be knighted on June 12, 2010. The American Idol judge will be honored by Queen Elizabeth II at her birthday celebration. Cowell will enter into knighthood thanks to his charity work with victims of the Haiti earthquake, as well as his many contributions to the music industry.

After whipping the studio audience into a frenzy with an electrifying performance of his hit single 'In My Head' on American Idol April 7th, red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo is gearing up to release his new single, 'Ridin' Solo,' to pop radio Wednesday, April 28th.

This year's breakthrough pop sensation Iyaz will release his eagerly anticipated debut album, Replay, on Beluga Heights/Reprise Records on June 8th, 2010. The album was produced by Beluga Heights founder J.R. Rotem, who has also produced scores of hits for Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Britney Spears, Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, Rick Ross, and many others.

According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, Liza Minnelli will be featured on the soundtrack recording for 'Sex and the City 2.' Liza has a small cameo appearance in the film as herself and will be featured on two tracks, Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and Cole Porter's 'Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye.'

New York's Public Theater, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, are delighted to announce that the Tony Award-winning Broadway cast of 'HAIR' have arrived at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End.

According to numerous published reports, Mariah Carey may be immortalized in a new musical about her life and, allegedly, the famous singer is hoping to be portrayed on Broadway by Leona Lewis. A spokesperson for Carey reveals: 'Mariah is in talks for a Broadway musical to be made about her life in 2009.'

'In My Head,' the latest single from red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for having sold more than one million digital downloads.

Singer Matt Gross premiered his new show at Caesars Palace on Friday, March 12. Among the guests walking the red carpet for the big event were Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Mel B, Rita Rudner, Lara Croft, Robin Antin and Frank Marino.

Red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo - the first artist signed to Warner Bros. Records' joint venture with multi-platinum songwriter and producer J.R. Rotem's label Beluga Heights - releases his eagerly anticipated self-titled debut album on Beluga Heights/Warner Bros. Records today. Derulo wrote or co-wrote each track on the album, which was produced by Rotem, who has also worked with Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Rick Ross, and many others.

Miss Polly Rae: The All New Hurly Burly Show is an collaboration between celebrated stylist and West End director, William Baker and Miss Polly Rae. The show will play through Feb. 28.

The first results show of 'Idol' brought about at least one unexpected decision from America's votes, as 'Idol' said goodbye to four of the Top 24 competitors. The night featured performances from two performers from last year's 'Idol,' as well as the four losing competitors.

Miss Polly Rae: The All New Hurly Burly Show is an collaboration between celebrated stylist and West End director, William Baker and Miss Polly Rae. With direction, music and production from the acclaimed creative team behind Kylie Minogue, Miss Polly Rae: The All New Hurly Burly Show, is set to revolutionise burlesque when it premieres for a limited season of 6 performances at London's Leicester Square Theatre from Fesbruary 23rd -28th.

The Royal Albert Hall is delighted to once again be awarded International Theatre of the Year at the prestigious Pollstar Concert Industry Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Miss Polly Rae: The All New Hurly Burly Show is an collaboration between celebrated stylist and West End director, William Baker and Miss Polly Rae. With direction, music and production from the acclaimed creative team behind Kylie Minogue, Miss Polly Rae: The All New Hurly Burly Show, is set to revolutionise burlesque when it premieres for a limited season of 6 performances at London's Leicester Square Theatre from Fesbruary 23rd -28th.

THRILLER - LIVE, the spectacular, high-octane concert-style show specially created to celebrate the career of the world's greatest entertainer and undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is celebrating its 1st birthday in the West End with a new updated version featuring 6 new songs, a new opening and stunning extra choreography.

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals of Harvard University has announced that Justin Timberlake is the recipient of the 2010 Man of the Year award. He joins Anne Hathaway, the recipient of the 2010 Woman of the Year award.

'Idol' closed out its fourth week of auditions with a 'Best of the Rest' episode, containing singers from each of the seven audition cities. In typical 'Idol' fashion, some of the singers were quite talented, while others were simply pitiful. Very few standouts were seen in this last episode; however, one of the more interesting stories to take place thus far on 'Idol' was featured.

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals of Harvard University has announced that Justin Timberlake is the recipient of the 2010 Man of the Year award. He joins Anne Hathaway, the recipient of the 2010 Woman of the Year award.

Earlier last week it was announced that Simon Cowell would helm a charity single Live Aid-style with proceeds going to the relief efforts in Haiti. International musicians are rallying to assist with the charity record, including Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, and Jon Bon Jovi (as announced by Perez Hilton yesteday), joining the previously announced Michael Buble, Rod Stewart and Leona Lewis. People Magazine reported that UK sensation Susan Boyle has also signed on to participate and is expected to record a version of REM's 'Everybody Hurts.'

Rod Stewart, Michael Buble and X-Factor alumni Leona Lewis and JLS have all agreed to take part in Simon Cowell's Haiti charity single. George Clooney is planning a fundraising Hope For Haiti telethon, with artists including Madonna, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J Blige, Shakira and Sting.