London, Jan 06 : Popstar Leona Lewis has signed a lucrative deal to pen her autobiography with publishing house Hodder & Stoughton.

In the book, Leona, who is just 23 years old, will be telling about her life and her journey to stardom.

The tome will be launched in October.

"The last two years have been an unbelievable experience for me. So to have it documented in pictures and to be able to tell people in my own words what it feels like means a lot to me," The Sun quoted Leona, as saying.

Leona revealed that she is overzealous about putting her life's memorable moments together in the much-awaited book.

Washington, Dec 18 : Leona Lewis has been named Person of the Year by animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

The `Bleeding Love' singer, who gave up meat when she was 12 years old, was recognised for her commitment to animal welfare - she reportedly refused to open department store Harrods'' winter sale because the shop sells fur.

"Leona Lewis is admired for her beautiful voice, but it''s her kindness to animals that makes her a superstar in our book," Contactmusic quoted PETA Europe Director Robbie LeBlanc, as saying.

Earlier this year, the campaign group crowned the ''Run'' singer - who is working on an accessories line of vegan shoes and bags - Sexiest Vegetarian.

Washington, Dec 15: Leona Lewis has topped the UK singles chart for the second week running with her version of Snow Patrol''s ''Run''.

Kings of Leon''s ''Use Somebody'' came second while ''Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth'', a single recorded by Aled Jones and Sir Terry Wogan in aid of Children In Need, landed the third spot.

Britney Spears came fourth with ''Womanizer'', while Take That rounded off the top five with ''Greatest Day'', reports BBC.

Washington, Dec 11: British singer Leona Lewis has walked away with the title of America''s Top New Artist of 2008, following the success of her hit single `Bleeding Love'.

The 23-year-old `X factor' winner was named the `Top New Artist of 2008' by

Billboard magazine.

"I''m just going day by day and just enjoying everything. I got a fantastic opportunity to come here and do this and so far it''s been going really well," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

London, Dec 8 : Leona Lewis has topped the UK singles chart with her Snow Patrol cover version ''Run''.

It becomes her third chart-topper - following her X Factor winner''s song ''A Moment Like This'' in 2006 and ''Bleeding Love'' last year, reports BBC.

Take That slip to two with ''Greatest Day'', while Britney Spears jumps to a new peak of three with ''Womanizer''.

Meanwhile, Take That''s ''The Circus'' is at number one on the UK albums chart.

New Delhi, December 3: Coldplay’s latest album ‘Viva la Vida’ and Leona Lewis’ new single ‘Bleeding Love’ have topped iTunes sales for 2008.

While the Brit alternative rock band’s fourth studio CD became the ‘best-selling album’ of 2008, the Brit pop-R&B singer’s latest release went on to grab the top-selling single title.

Coldplay, whose album had sold more than 2 million copies since its June release, had sell more than 500,000 digital copies, mainly through iTunes, according to the group’s rep.

Jack Johnson’s ‘Sleep Through the Static’ bagged the second best album spot with ‘Juno,’ Lil Wayne''s Tha Carter III’ and Sara Bareilles'' ‘Little Voice’ finishing the iTunes top 5.