London, April 30 : Leona Lewis has been smashed in the face by her stallion – a birthday present from her friends.

The ‘X Factor’ singer had gone for a pleasant early-morning trot in LA when the horse suddenly turned on her.

The horse headbutted the singer with such force her lip was split open and knocked to the floor.

The incident has now forced her to postpone the recording of her new album.

Washington, Apr 13 : Pop star Leona Lewis has reportedly signed super-producers Xenomania to work on her forthcoming album.

Xenomania, who are behind the success of chart-topping hits songs by Girls Aloud and Gabriella Cilmi, are working on five tracks for Leona's second studio album.

The much-awaited album is expected to be released later this year.

Though the producers are known for their different style, they will not alter Leona's style of singing instead will merge their own beats with it.

New Delhi, April 13 : Leona Lewis preserves her voice by speaking as little as possible.

The ''X Factor'' winner confessed that she went to extremes to make sure her vocal chords remained intact.

The 24-year-old revealed that her antics included being a ‘word-miser’ and missing out on nights out with pals, reports the China Daily.

London, Apr 7 : Leona Lewis' friends gave her a rather `galloping' surprise present for her birthday- a sponsored horse.

The `Bleeding Love' hit-maker's parents, mates and boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa travelled all the way to LA to give her a surprise on her big day.

They, then took the thrilled singer to a Thai restaurant, and gave her a sponsored horse as a gift.

Washington, Apr 2 : Singer Leona Lewis has decided to take a break from her trademark ballads and working on dance music, it has emerged.

The pop singer has won accolades for her emotive tracks such as Bleeding Love and Run, but she is now keen to change her direction.

She has teamed up with American producer Timbaland for new music.

According to Britain''s Daily Mirror, Timbaland is hoping to make her sound similar to that of R&B stars Beyonce Knowles and Rihanna.