Leona US Number 1

X-Factor winner Leona Lewis has become the first British female artist to top the US charts in over 20 years.

Beating off competition from American Stars Usher and Madonna, the 22 year old was the first female Brit to make it to number once since Kim Wilde in the 1980’s.

Everyone is excited at the prospect, none more than Simon Cowell, the brains behind the beauty.

He was quoted by Now Magazine saying:

"I'm incredibly proud of Leona. What she has achieved in the past year is simply amazing…I am very, very happy for her."

Thorough out her time on the reality TV show, the singing sensation was compared to many huge stars.

James Hurley, MSN’s Music Editor agrees with the connections.

"She is arguably the first British singer able to compete vocally with the great American pop divas like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion. Leona always looked capable of global superstardom. This week she took one huge step closer to it."

She is also creating a huge fan base along the way, be it here in the UK, the US or the other 25 countries in which "Bleeding Love" soared to the top of the charts.

Online blogger, Dizzy, has been a supporter from the start.

"I don't care what people might think of that record, or that sort of R&B feel it has, I've said it before and I'll say it again, that girl has talent. Pure unadulterated singing ability. She is the next Whitney and Mariah and she was a receptionist in Hackney with a dream that came true...You have to praise Simon Cowell for creating a revival in the format. Breaking America is one hell of an achievement for the girl and her lungs."

However, others believe that Leona has had a helping hand along the way over the pond…in the form of US TV Queen Opera Winfrey.

Erin explains:

"Not only does this prove that the killer combo of a catchy song, a gorgeous face and the talent to back it up can bring you instant success, but it confirms my long-standing theory that Oprah is a deity. Not surprisingly, the Lewis surge to the top occurred just days after her appearance on Oprah. American Idol judge Simon Cowell introduced Lewis to Oprah and ergo, the world, on March 18th. Nine days later, "Bleeding Love" hits number one."

The future looks bright for the sexy young singer, with debut album ‘Sprit’ tipped for the top spot after it’s release in America on 8th April.

Good Luck Leona.

Pregnant Kerry Rushed to Hospital

Pregnant Kerry Katona was rushed to hospital yesterday with suspected pre-eclampsia.

The reality star, 27, is being treated at a maternity unit in Macclesfield, near her home in Cheshire.

She is being tested for the illness which can lead to kidney and liver failure, and in severe cases can be fatal to both mum and baby.

The mother-of-three’s spokeman, Max Clifford, was reported by Now Magazine as saying:

"We're praying for her but only time will tell…In the past few weeks she's been in increasing pain with her legs and feet swollen. We just hope it's not pre-eclampsia. Mark's very concerned, like the rest of us. But she is a fighter and we've all got our fingers crossed."

This came just days after Katona checked herself into The Priory.

Kerry, who already has 3 daughters, Molly,6, Lily Sue, 5, and Heidi,1, suspended filming of her MTV fly-on-the-wall documentary, Crazy in Love, while she was treated with depression.

However, MSN Columnist David Levin, was amongst the first to wish the troubled star luck.

"Her reality show has been suspended, her Iceland contract is coming to an end, she’s been back in rehab, and now she’s been rushed to hospital... if anyone needs a bit of good luck, it’s Kerry Katona."

He continued by explaining what has been happening over the past few years, after the reality star won I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

"In the past few years Kerry’s life has played out like a soap opera. She has been held hostage at gunpoint in her home, had friends and family sell stories of her alleged drug use, been criticised for smoking throughout her pregnancies, and faced claims that husband Mark Croft has been unfaithful. The former addict was accused of using cocaine while pregnant following an erratic appearance on GMTV last October, and reports surfaced that ex-husband Brian McFadden was considering filing for custody of their two daughters."

Lets hope all test results come back clear so the star can make a fresh start with baby number four.

Tatt's Enough Becks!

Some people write songs, while others opt for a more extravagant clothing…But for David Beckham it is all about his tattoos.


The LA Galaxy star has revealed his innermost feelings through body art, with his 15th tattoo.

With a sexy image of wife Victoria, and three cherubs to represent his three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, Beckham sees the art as a way of expressing himself.

Now Magazine was one of the first to report on the stars latest addition.

"Most recently, the footballer had a strip of Chinese symbols inked down the left side of his torso. It is reported to say: 'Death and life have determined appointments. Riches and honour depend upon heaven."

Relache believes that Beck’s tattoos are becoming more famous than his football skills.

"Soccer star David Beckham is known as much for his fashion sense and tattoos as he is for is abilities on the playing field…no matter what this 30-something sports star does, the talk always comes back to his tattoos."

However, Simon H B thinks Beckham has too much time on his hands.

"Beckham's latest tattoo is a long one, suggesting that he's not got much else to do bar sit around having people write on him. "

Either way, he is still arguably one of the most attractive men in the world!

Ashley Cole Named Worst Husband

Ashley Cole has been given the title of Worst Celebrity Husband after cheating on his wife Cheryl with a hairdresser.

The Chelsea football star received almost half of the votes in the Nivea For Men poll. Prince Charles came second in the list, with Tom Cruise and Sven-Goran Eriksson at joint third.

The result didn’t come as much of a surprise after the tabloid tales of late.

The Mirror’s 3AM girls took a very sarcastic stance on the results.

"Hold the front page, here's some shocking news - Ashley Cole has been voted Worst Celebrity Husband...We can hardly contain our astonishment."

HeatWorld, Online’s equivalent to Heat Magazine was reminiscent of the great celeb husband, but agrees that Cole is definitely the worst.

"Sadly, there are quite a few dirty cheating rats in the celebrity world (and, for that matter, the plain old non-famous world. Sigh…) but the readers of grown-up ladies' magazine Eve reckon Ashley Cole is the worst of them all – and we can definitely see where they’re coming from with that one! "

But Cheryl has taken Ashley back, Andhranews explains.

"The Girls Aloud star has agreed to renew her marriage vows during a secret summer ceremony in Newcastle…Cheryl has demanded Ashley stick to the strict no-sex regime before the big day."

It is a good job website HeckleSpray were quick to give the cheat some words of wisdom for the future.

"Now here’s some advice for you, Ashley. At the very top of the opposite poll Jamie Oliver was voted best husband. So, if you want to get back in the wife’s good books all you need to do is spit in her face, cook an acceptable spag boll and you can shag and sick til your heart’s content."

But will this really make a difference? Once a cheat, always a cheat?

Jordan strips off for George

Glamour girl Jordan has been stripping off for George, and before Peter Andre starts to get worried, it is of course George at Asda.


Launching a new 32-38 D-G cup lingerie line yesterday, the model stripped down to her underwear with six competition winners to show how the range looks great on any figure.
And Mrs Andre was pleased with the results.

Now Magazine reported the model saying:

"I'm showing that girls of all shapes and sizes can look good. We all got on really well. It wasn't like we were all comparing boobs and stuff. We were having a laugh and I encouraged the girls to be confident."

Blogger Hayley this the timing couldn’t be better.

"In a week where the UK has its first ever Plus-Size Miss England entrant, Jordan the queen of cosmetic surgery has surprised everyone by launching the lingerie range using big, beautiful women! It just goes to show that not all Celebs will stoop low enough to ban larger people from endorsing their products. The lingerie looked stunning on every single one of the models."

Gordon Smith, editor of the Sun’s Bizzare explains how Jordan picked her models.

"Lucky members of her fan club stripped off for the glamour girl's new range alongside the star herself. Chatting at the launch, Jordan said: "I decided that I wanted girls from my fan club to model with me in front of the press so I got them to write in and then I chose six girls."

One of the lucky girls was 20-year-old Emma Dunn from Dorset. She told the Daily Star:

"Kate was amazing. She gave me lots of advice about how to pose and work the camera. I always wanted to be a Page 3 girl but I know I’m a big girl so I never dreamed I could do something like this."

If you want to try out Kate’s lingerie range by Panache, 32-38 D-G cup, is available at George at Asda stores nationwide.