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ITV News
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Leona Lewis reflects on 20 years since winning The X Factor
Two decades on from winning The X Factor, Leona Lewis has enjoyed global success - selling over 40 million records worldwide. Now, Leona is following in Adele's footsteps as she prepares for a Las Vegas residency. She tells us about that, what it was like receiving her OBE from the King, and how life looks now she's a mum.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Leona attends her graduation ceremony in the UK in a pink kebaya
22 Jul - Social media influencer Leona recently turned heads when she posted several photos of her in a kebaya at her graduation ceremony in Bath, UK. On 19 July, the content creator shares a series of photos of her looking pretty in pink, and captioned it, "Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management from University of Bath." Many took to the comments to praise Leona, real name Kasih Iris Leona, for choosing to attend her graduation in a proper Malaysian attire. In another post, which had her taking photos with her family including with father and actor Azhar Sulaiman, the latter posted, "Twinkle twinkle my little star. Now you can fly further from where you are." From the photos, it can be seen that the whole family was dressed in various muted shades of pink, which is Leona's favourite colour. The 23-year-old started her studies at the University of Bath back in September 2022. (Photo Source: Leona IG)
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Leona Lewis and Myleene Klass receive honours from King Charles in investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle
Leona Lewis and Myleene Klass have been honoured in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. X Factor winner Leona has been made an OBE for services to music and charity whilst presenter and singer Myleene has received an MBE for services to women's health, miscarriage awareness and charity. Leona, 40, won the third series of The X Factor in 2006 and went on to achieve success with singles including Bleeding Love, Run and Better In Time. The British singer-songwriter from Islington, north London, became a seven-time Brit award nominee and was nominated three times for a Grammy award. She has also carried out charity work with a number of organisations including the Prince's Trust, the Teenage Cancer Trust and WWF. Myleene, 47, has campaigned for paid bereavement leave to be extended to those who experience a miscarriage. The mother of three suffered four miscarriages and has spoken openly about the psychological effects of baby loss on women. She is an ambassador for the pregnancy and baby charity Tommy's and fronted the Bafta-nominated documentary Myleene Klass: Miscarriage And Me in 2021, in which she met women around the UK to hear their experiences. Myleene has said she is 'so proud' of how far she had come and reflected on how she had battled back 'from a very dark place'. Talking to the BBC earlier this year she said: 'When I think back to how all of this started, it all came from a very dark place, and I certainly didn't have it in mind to become a campaigner at the time. 'Anyone who has experienced baby loss will know how personal and difficult it is to vocalise this level of trauma.' Myleene has championed changes to the Women's Health Strategy, advocating for earlier support for women rather than waiting until they have experienced three miscarriages. Her efforts have focused on improving miscarriage care and raising awareness about the emotional and heartbreaking toll of baby loss. The musician has used her platform to push for government reforms and has played a key role in ensuring baby loss is addressed as a critical health issue. She added: 'If you suffered three heart attacks you wouldn't only be offered support after the third one and so it shouldn't be the same with baby loss'. The former Hear'Say singer's work has been widely praised for its impact on breaking the silence around miscarriage and offering hope and support to other women.
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Family's pain amid full probe demand over disappearance of Irishwoman who vanished from Portugal hol resort 5 years ago
THE family of an Irish woman missing in Portugal for five years today are demanding a full police investigation into her disappearance. The 38-year-old vanished off the face of the earth at the Pareda She was last seen alive on July 13, 2020 outside a hostel in the town. A private investigator previously established Jean was last seen exiting the hostel with a man from Brazil, leaving her passport behind. Jean had booked a flight to return home to Ireland on July 15, 2020 but never made it. Read more in News She was reported missing by persons who were staying in the hostel with her on July 16, but her family were never informed at the time. She was a seasoned traveller who went all over the world and her family only became concerned and actually discovered she was missing when she didn't arrive home for Her family also suspect her social media was being used by another person in the months after her disappearance. Her sister Leona said her MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN She said: 'Whatever was going on with the Grieving husband of Antoinette Smith makes appeal as he breaks silence on 32-year torment 'We think it wasn't Jean that was on the social media but whoever was on the social media now needs to come forward. That person needs to be found.' Now Cavan-Monaghan TD Brendan Smith has requested the Portuguese police carry out a 'comprehensive, ongoing and proper investigation' into her disappearance. The 'NEVER PROPER ANSWERS' He said: 'The investigation to date has been totally inadequate and it is simply just not good enough. 'CCTV that wasn't used either in the immediate aftermath of Jean's disappearance. 'There are a whole load of questions that have never been satisfactorily answered. that both I and Jean's family have put out there to the different authorities from the 'There have never been proper answers to those queries.' Deputy Smith also organised a meeting about the case between members of Jean's family and the new Minister for Justice He is hoping that the diplomatic pressure from the Irish Government will persuade the Portuguese police to put more resources into the investigation. 1 Jean Tighe vanished off the face of the earth at the Pareda holiday resort on July 15, 2020 Credit: Collect
The Star
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Leona stays driven despite lack of funding
Keeping the faith: Leona Chin waving after taking second place in the Hyundai N Cup One-Make at the Zhuhai International Circuit. PETALING JAYA: Malaysian racer Leona Chin remains in high spirits despite missing out on her chance to get another podium in the Hyundai N Cup One-Make in China. Leona finished second in the opening round at the Zhuhai International Circuit two weeks ago. While others will be shifting their focus to the next race in Chengdu from July 12-23, the 38-year-old Leona has to sit out due to a lack of sponsorship. A gutted Leona is keeping her chin up and will continue to let her performance on the track do the talking. "I couldn't secure a sponsor in time to compete in the race this weekend in Chengdu. It's disappointing, especially after the momentum from Zhuhai,' said Leona. "But I'll keep pushing forward and preparing for the next opportunity. The support from the fans and the Malaysian motorsport community means the world to me." In Zhuhai, Leona faced intense weather challenges and competition from a field of 20 drivers from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan but still finished second. "The most challenging part of the race was the weather and brake issues, which I had midway through the race, and that made it hard to keep the pace," she said. "But I pushed through. No matter the challenge, I'm committed to giving my best and flying the Malaysian flag high. Leona, the only female driver on the grid at the 12 Hours of Sepang in March, made a strong impression by clinching victory in the GTC category. She now gets her chance to be racing at the iconic circuit in front of her home crowd once again when she competes in the Malaysian Touring Car Championship from July 25-27. "For now, my focus is on the Malaysian meet. I'm excited to be back racing on home ground again," she said.
