Leona Lewis announces Las Vegas residency at Voltaire following in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Christina Aguilera and Jason Derulo
The Grammy-nominated singer, 40, will take to the stage at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this holiday season with, A Starry Night, performing her first ever live shows in the United States.
Leona will transform the glitz hotel into a winter wonderland for a set of exclusive performances running from November 1 until January 3.
The X Factor winner will perform her hits Bleeding Love, Better In Time and Christmas classic One More Sleep during the Christmas spectacular at the intimate venue.
The British star said it is a 'dream' come true to have her own show in Sin City, which has been 'years in the making'.
She said: 'I'm elated to bring this show to Voltaire as it's been years in the making, made specially for my fans.
'Christmas has always been such a special time for me and my family and there's nothing quite like the energy of Las Vegas during the holidays. Can't wait to take the stage!'
Sharing the news on Instagram, Leona added: 'A dream, years in the making. Coming to life in Vegas this November!
'I am so excited to officially announce my residency at Voltaire at @venetianvegas. Can't wait to share this new chapter with you'.
A Starry Night is intended for all ages with general admission tickets starting at $75 (£56) with VIP packages also available for purchase from August 1.
Over at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this Christmas Dolly Parton will be taking to the stage for her residency with prices ranging from £1,500 to £4,000.
Leona will also follow the likes of Adele, Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Cher, Janet Jackson, Bruno Mars and many more.
However it was Britney Spears' Britney: Piece of Me residency in Sin City, which ran for four years from 2013 at the Axis at Planet Hollywood, that caught Leona's eye originally 11 years ago.
Despite it being unknown what Leona will be paid for her 33 date residency, she admitted back in 2014 she would be very keen to have her own show due to the staggering paycheck.
Over at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this Christmas Dolly Parton will be taking to the stage for her residency with prices ranging from £1,500 to £4,000
Speaking to the Metro in 2014, she said: 'You get paid so much money to just go and do your show every single night. It would be amazing! I would love that.
'I want to go and see Britney. I am wondering how great that will be, though, as she is only performing two nights per month which I don't really understand. Two shows a month? Probably $10million per show!?
'I'm sure it will be incredible but I am intrigued to see how that would work.'
Last week, Leona was made an OBE for services to music and charity in an an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
She looked incredible in a blush pink dress which she teamed with a matching hat as she was awarded the achievement by King Charles.
The singer won the third series of The X Factor in 2006 and went on to achieve success in the music industry.
Her debut studio album, Spirit, became one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s and the lead single, Bleeding Love, was the best-selling single of 2007.
Leona was the first British female solo artist to reach the top five with eight singles, beating out Olivia Newton-John's record of seven.
The British singer-songwriter from Islington, north London, has also been nominated for seven BRIT Awards and three Grammys and has performed on Broadway, TV and the silver screen.
Outside her musical talents, Leona has thrown her support behind many charitable causes and activism.
She has a particular passion for animal rights, publicly speaking out against animal testing and voicing her support for animal activism, sustainability and conservation.
In December 2019, Leona and her husband, Dennis Jauch, opened a vegan cafe in Pasadena called Coffee and Plants, partnering with the National Forest Association to plant a tree for every cup they sell.
They expanded to their second location in Studio City earlier this year and the cafe also works in partnership with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, with proceeds of select items donated to the charity.
Leona has campaigned for the fight against HIV/AIDS, Save The Children's initiative to stop child hunger at Christmas, to honour the NHS and to raise awareness of children's mental health.
She has also worked alongside The Prince's Trust, Teenage Cancer Trust, WWF and American Red Cross as well as performing live during the pandemic to raise funds for COVID-19 initiatives.
Leona is now a proud mum to daughter Carmel, three, who she shares with husband of six years, Dennis Jauch.
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