Leona Lewis isn't "Leona From The Block" anymore
Leona Lewis might have come from nothing, but the singer has shocked fans by revealing she won't be making an appearance at this year's BRIT awards to support her fellow musicians - because she wasn't nominated.
The X Factor winner, who went home empty handed despite receiving four nominations last year, is reportedly furious after being ignored in all major categories at the prestigious music honours and is now refusing to attend tomorrow's ceremony.
A source close to Leona - who flew into London at the weekend from America - told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Leona is making a stand and not going. She's more likely to be curled up on the sofa with her boyfriend Lou in East London than to be getting glammed up for the BRITs. She may even jet out somewhere on holiday."
The only nomination the 23-year-old star has received is in the Best British Single category for Better In Time, but with the winning single based on sales and airplay, Leona probably doesn't stand a chance.
Following last year's ceremony, Leona's mentor, music mogul Simon Cowell, blasted the decision not to honour her. He said: "I don't like the BRITs. Leona at the BRITs should tell you everything about the record business. You should recognise and celebrate success, not sneer at it, wherever the artist comes from."
Perhaps Leona should realise that the reason she isn't nominated is because there are some musicians out there who are actually miles better than her. Shock horror!
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