Leona Lewis has been inducted into the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honors for her services to music and charity.
The 38-year-old singer shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2006 and launched a hugely successful music career.
Their debut studio album “Spirit” became one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s and its lead single “Bleeding Love” was the best-selling single of 2007.
Leona became the first British solo artist to reach the top five with eight singles, surpassing Olivia Newton-John’s record of seven.
She has also been nominated for six BRIT Awards and three Grammys and has appeared on Broadway, television and the screen.
Leona Lewis was inducted into the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honors for her services to music and charity (pictured in September).
The 38-year-old singer shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2006 and launched a hugely successful music career (pictured in 2021).
Their debut studio album Spirit became one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s and its lead single “Bleeding Love” was the best-selling single of 2007 (pictured in October).
In addition to her musical talents, Leona has supported many charities and activists.
She is particularly committed to animal rights, publicly speaking out against animal testing and voicing her support for animal protection, sustainability and nature conservation.
In December 2019, Leona and her husband, Dennis Jauch, opened a vegan cafe called Coffee and Plants in Pasadena and partnered with the National Forest Association to plant a tree for every cup sold.
Expanding to their second location in Studio City earlier this year, the cafe also partnered with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, donating proceeds from select items to the charity.
Leona championed the fight against HIV/AIDS and the Save The Children initiative to end child hunger at Christmas, celebrate the NHS and raise awareness of children’s mental health.
She has also worked with The Prince’s Trust, Teenage Cancer Trust, WWF and the American Red Cross, performing live during the pandemic to raise money for COVID-19 initiatives.
Other notable names honored on the list include England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who was awarded an MBE for her services to football, and Dame Shirley Bassey, who was made a Companion of Honor for her services to music.
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke was awarded an MBE with her mother Jenny and co-founded SameYou, a brain injury recovery charity they set up after she survived two brain haemorrhages.
She has also been nominated for six BRIT Awards and three Grammys and has appeared on Broadway, television and the screen (pictured 2018).
In addition to her musical talents, Leona has supported many charities with a particular passion for animal rights, and has publicly spoken out against animal testing and voiced support for animal activism, sustainability and conservation (photo 2012).
In December 2019, Leona and her husband, Dennis Jauch, opened a vegan cafe called Coffee and Plants in Pasadena and partnered with the National Forest Association to plant a tree for every mug sold (pictured with husband and daughter).
Leona campaigned in the fight against HIV/AIDS and the Save The Children initiative to end child hunger at Christmas, celebrated the NHS and raised awareness of children’s mental health (photo 2020).
Director and producer Sir Ridley Scott is appointed Knight Grand Cross England cricketer Stuart Broad receives a CBE and Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has been awarded an MBE.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “The New Year Honors list recognizes the extraordinary achievements of people across the country and those who have shown the greatest commitment to selflessness and compassion.”
“To all the winners: you are the pride of this country and an inspiration to us all.”
This year’s list includes a total of 1,227 recipients, of which 48% are women and 13.8% from an ethnic minority.
Other notable names honored on the list include England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who was awarded an MBE for her services to football (pictured in April).
Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke (right) has been awarded an MBE with her mother Jenny (left) as co-founders of SameYou, a brain injury recovery charity they set up after surviving two brain haemorrhages
Source: Daily Mail
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