Leona bags US No 1!
Leona Lewis claimed the No 1 spot on the US singles chart yesterday (March 28), becoming the first British female to do so in 20 years.
Her smash hit single Bleeding Love has been gaining momentum since its US release six weeks ago while her recent performance on the prestigious Oprah Winfrey Show boosted her climb to clinch the top spot.
Hackney-born Leona told the BBC: "I'm so excited to be able to spend some time in the US and showcase my music to everyone here."
"Its been a dream of mine since I was a little girl and I can't wait."
Kim Wilde was the last British female to claim a US No1 with a cover of the Surpreme's hit, You Keep Me Hangin' On in 1987.