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30-03-2008, 21:10
Music industry experts are reporting that a recording, concert and merchandising package could put the young former waitress from Hackney on par with music legend Madonna. The estimated deal is said to be worth £50 million over a five-year period.
Leona's US record boss, Clive Davis, famous for making stars of Whitney Houston and Kelly Clarkson, is believed to be "thrilled" to be able to tear up the £4.5 million, five-album deal Leona signed last year.
An invitation to appear on American Idol, watched by around 25 million people each week, signals the extent that the pretty 22-year-old has taken the States by storm.
Currently in New York, Leona is eagerly waiting for boyfriend Lou Al-Chama and her family to jet across the pond and join her for a champagne bash this week. Her mentor Simon Cowell is also expected to take part in the celebrations, says the Sunday Express.
"Everything's happening so fast, Leona's in a whirl right now. What she's really, really looking forward to, more than anything else, is her big reunion with Lou," a friend of the X-Factor star told the newspaper.
Simon Cowell has decided to splash out on a $5 million Los Angeles home for Leona Lewis.
The music mogul has told his protégé that she will need a permanent base in the States if she wants to capitalise on her recent international success.
"Simon thinks she is absolutely amazing so he wanted to treat her," a source told The People. "He's so pleased with how hard she works and what a massive success she's become. Even though Simon is very rich, he's careful with money and doesn't like to waste it."
Leona's single 'Bleeding Love' topped the US Billboard chart this week. She is the first British female artist to reach number one in America for more than 20 years.
The insider added: "Leona's a homely girl and isn't at all flash so Simon got the idea to buy her something practical she would use. He sees a bright future for her. He thinks she can become a global star like Shirley Bassey or Whitney Houston."
Leona's US record boss, Clive Davis, famous for making stars of Whitney Houston and Kelly Clarkson, is believed to be "thrilled" to be able to tear up the £4.5 million, five-album deal Leona signed last year.
An invitation to appear on American Idol, watched by around 25 million people each week, signals the extent that the pretty 22-year-old has taken the States by storm.
Currently in New York, Leona is eagerly waiting for boyfriend Lou Al-Chama and her family to jet across the pond and join her for a champagne bash this week. Her mentor Simon Cowell is also expected to take part in the celebrations, says the Sunday Express.
"Everything's happening so fast, Leona's in a whirl right now. What she's really, really looking forward to, more than anything else, is her big reunion with Lou," a friend of the X-Factor star told the newspaper.
Simon Cowell has decided to splash out on a $5 million Los Angeles home for Leona Lewis.
The music mogul has told his protégé that she will need a permanent base in the States if she wants to capitalise on her recent international success.
"Simon thinks she is absolutely amazing so he wanted to treat her," a source told The People. "He's so pleased with how hard she works and what a massive success she's become. Even though Simon is very rich, he's careful with money and doesn't like to waste it."
Leona's single 'Bleeding Love' topped the US Billboard chart this week. She is the first British female artist to reach number one in America for more than 20 years.
The insider added: "Leona's a homely girl and isn't at all flash so Simon got the idea to buy her something practical she would use. He sees a bright future for her. He thinks she can become a global star like Shirley Bassey or Whitney Houston."