OlderLeona Lewis Turns Down President Obama
Leona Lewis smiles for the cameras as she makes her way to her terminal at the LAX airport on Monday (June 1).
The 24-year-old singer has reportedly turned down an invitation by President Barack Obama to the White House. “Leona was thrilled to be invited to dinner by Obama. She really wanted to meet him and his wife Michelle - who is a big fan and has her Spirit album. They both think she is a strong, inspirational and talented young woman who is a fantastic role model for children,” a source told The Mirror.
“They would love her to get involved in some of their charity projects. But it was really unfortunate that it clashed with her tight schedule to get her second album done,” the source said. “Leona would have felt it a real honor to sing for him too. So if Barack ever asks again, she’ll jump at the chance.”
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dumb move.
People think it doesn’t matter that the Obama’s insulted the British prime minister and his wife. And Michelle went on to mug their Queen and the Obama’s didn’t mind their manners with the Queen. But way down deep inside “it matters”.
Say what you will about George and Laura they were always properly respectful to everyone, not just their friends.
# 2… What makes you think that? Something wrong/ backwards or whatever with how you see or understand things. You have it wrong.
George and Laura? LOL
You must be a red neck republican to even say this.
Go back and get a real education
Oh yeah, turning down the most powerful leader of the world because of an album. Not a smart move, she would have gotten more attention just meeting with the President than she will ever get for her album.
Rhonda…shut the ***** up! You don’t know what the ***** your saying. President Obama nor Madame MItchelle would ever do such a thing. She feared backlash for the Brits! That bi*tch is getting her nose fixed, her days are numbered, she should be so lucky to have even gotten an invite, so, unfortunate for her, she missed a golden opportunity to gain even more “hype” (and it is hype, because she isn’t the best singer, and she certainly is NO Miriah, back in the day as some compared her to). and exposure, if anything, any publicity she was going to receive is going overshadowed.
She needs to lose that blond hair STAT!
Haha, dummy. The chance will not come again.
Leona is not only lacking in personality, but common sense too. I’m really not a fan of Miss Potato Head.
#2 RHONDA… I’m British, and you’re talking complete nonsense -typical republican. The Queen actually put her arm around Mrs. O first, and she simply followed in kind.
geez, that is really disrespectful to turn down the most powerful man in the world…”sorry Prez, but I’m busy promoting my album….”
it’s her loss, she misses out on the publicity and respect.
# 8..
that is right!
Don’t know why Rhonda said that. Possibly being a typical republican and also closed minded will result in that type of thinking and wrong information. Republican are also known for making up stories .
Typical liberal, response. Same Same Same, please learn new words!
You don’t have to be a Republican to know that George and Laura Bush were perfectly respectful when dealing with foreign dignitaries. It has nothing to do with politics. How the Obamas in the UK even come up?
I’m certain that this singer will have another chance to visit the White House. The Obamas seem to be all about having celebrities around them. There is nothing wrong with politely declining an invitation because you can’t be there.
ha! does not matter if George and Laura were respectful.
Having him as President made a real mess of the U.S.
Too bad there were too many dumb Americans voting for that monkey!
Good for her. Someone needs to show them they can’t always have whatever they want. And everyone else is right Leona is Brittish and what Michelle did to the Queen was entirely inappropriate and she didn’t even apologize!
@kimberly: Talk about respect. Perhaps YOU should go back to school and learn some.
I don’t think we can even consider the president of the Unitied States the most powerful man in the world any longer, truth be told the PM of China is probably the most powerful man in the world now. Obama is now on par with Putin.
I love her .. it’s unfortunate that she didn’t get to make it .. I cannot wait for her new album!! Leona is amazing, has easily become my favourite singer
Homegirl is just trying to do her work. She’s probably not the first celebrity to turn down such an offer.
You don’t have to be a Republican to know that George and Laura Bush were perfectly respectful when dealing with foreign dignitaries.
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Haha, yes that what matter’s over alienating 99 percent of the globe against America.
And why is that bullsh** British paper calling America’s President by his first name? Disrespectful much? Yes Brits, support us and be “respectful” when it fits your agenda. Go f*** yourselves.
Haha, “Rhonda” doesn’t sound like a British name.
I call BULL on this story. The Brits are trying to stay relevant in America but no one is buying their crap. It’s not like Obama’s pre-requisite for dealing with people is that they have to be mixed raced. Brits love to pretend they are turning people down but whatever! Leona was most likely never invited in the first place. She is not a star. She’s a reality tv show winner!!
The mirror is notorious for making up stupid things
Rhonda @ 06/02/2009 at 12:34 pm
I don’t think we can even consider the president of the Unitied States the most powerful man in the world any longer, truth be told the PM of China is probably the most powerful man in the world now. Obama is now on par with Putin.
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I hope you suffer the consequences of one of China’s defective products b****. Communist wh*re.
I can’t stand this arrogant b*tch! How about Americans not buy her album and she can take her ungreatful @ss back to Britain.
Oh, that po po chil, she done turned down Pres YoMammy.
lol. obama invite me instead. love how the !tch put obama on par w/ putin. lol. stop pretending you know anything about politics. i mean obama hasn’t stared into the eyes of putin and seen his new found brother in arms. you don’t have to be a liberal to know that george bush is a stupid c*nt, and also lol at your impressions of the obama’s not following tradition/protocol. if that’s all you’re worrying about then that’s a good thing.
lol at leona though. yes concentrate on your album because it’s probably gonna sell huge again.
What’s up with these British singers? Are they all ugly? First Amy Winehouse and then this one. Both are dogs, just different breeds.
Horseface
@joey
: You people are all fools EXCEPT for Rhonda. HA! - Word up!
As you can see there are nothing but democrats and liberals with NO CLASS defending an Amateur. This poor Country is in for a rude awakening.
@[~☆Fug Face Man!ston☆~]: NOT REALLY. Why would she interupt her plans for this fake as@Ashley:
Couldn’t have said it better myself. =)
@joey:
HAAAAA!!!! that’s HILARIOUS. We ALL know you damn liberals and democrats are the ones, who cheat and lie.
@Rhonda:
Rhonda….we have to dumb things down for you….liberal? How about, intelligent responses. On par with Putin…you are probably Sarah Palin disguised as Rhonda…go look at Russia from your back yard!
@Rhonda: hahahahahaha.. fcuking idiot. =]
You all should really read a little more than just jared. Obama’s tax cheating treasury secretary was literally laughed at, to his face, in Beijing trying to convince the commies that THEIR assets are safe with Obama.
@Ashley (#15)
Why should Mrs Obama apologise when the Queen touched her FIRST. You clearly have difficulty reading/comprehending, so take your time with this - 2nd paragraph: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1888962,00.html
@Kimberly (#14)
Well said. I couldn’t give two hoots about that warmonger and his wife’s so called manners.
@Rhonda, your comments are just too stupid to even contemplate. I wish you well.
@Republican with morals:@Republican with morals:
CHEAT AND LIE….WHAT THE ***** DID WE INVADE, SEND THE BEST MILITARY PERSONNEL TO GET KILLED AND KILL INNOCENT CIVILIANS OVER…OIL FOR DADDY..MORE MONEY FOR THE FMAILY…TELL ME, HOW BIG OF LIE DOES A REPUBLICAN HAVE TO TELL INORDER FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED A LIE IN THEIR EYES? DON’T TELL THIS LIBERAL ABOUT LIES…I HAD TO SEE A LIAR STAND BEFORE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THE WORLD FOR EIGHT YEARS BECAUSE DERELECTS LIKE YOU VOTED FOR HIM. BUSH AND HIS DADDY’S MONEY STOLD THE ELECTION TWICE..THREE TIMES WAS NOT THE CHARM! PLEASE, IT’S A LOSING A BATTLE, PERHAPS YOU NEED TO REALIZE PRESIDENT OBAMA IS THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF, AND THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT! NOW GO RUN WITH YOUR TAIL BETWEEN YOUR LEGS LIKE THE REST OF YOUR UNDCOVER, GREEDY, SELF ABSORBED, UNEMPATHITIC, FELLOW INPOSTERS!
@Republican with morals: turning down a once in the life time chance because she wants to finish her album?!? hahahahaha.. like her unknown producer couldn’t wait. hahahaha.. stupid biiish.
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oh yeah, the next time the queen’s lucky enough to meet the obama’s.. tell her to keep her old ass hands off my first lady.
While we are all going to be driving cartoon colored clown cars soon, Obama just gave away HUMMER to the Chinese.
Enjoy your Change, how do you want your Change, nickels or pennys
You got punked
If this story is true she must be one of the dumbest folks out there - ” clashed with her second album” come on man if you are going to make an excuse it better be health related anything else is down right lame…
are any of you getting it yet, you and your children are the future basketweavers, the Chinese will build the HUMMERS, Obama probably won’t even allow us to IMPORT them. we tried to tell you Obama was a muslim and Marxist, he WANTS Iran to have nuclear power, we are going to abandon Isreal and he just gave away HUMMER. He bows to Saudi king and Michelle mugs the Queen of England. We are becoming a communist nation right before your eyes and you can’t even see it, but sadly, you will,
thats the stupidest move ever! who turns down president barrack obama!!
Republican with morals @ 06/02/2009 at 1:40 pm @joey
: You people are all fools EXCEPT for Rhonda.
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yes of course you would say that. how unsurprising. and of course the !tch will keep spreading her agenda. instead of sitting down and commenting on this site maybe do something and get involved in the politcal sphere. gosh. there are just too many idiots on this website.
are any of you getting it yet, you and your children are the future basketweavers, the Chinese will build the HUMMERS, Obama probably won’t even allow us to IMPORT them. we tried to tell you Obama was a muslim and Marxist, he WANTS Iran to have nuclear power, we are going to abandon Isreal and he just gave away HUMMER. He bows to Saudi king and Michelle mugs the Queen of England. We are becoming a communist nation right before your eyes and you can’t even see it, but sadly, you will,
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i wonder what you mean when you say we (no don’t tell me. i know already because i do have a brain), and also it’s nice to see that you are a part of a collective and feel the need to put the rest down. hypocrisy is such a beautiful thing. it’s nice of you to realize all of this…i hope you were also realizing all of this when dubya was in power, or even when dubya sr was in power or even repubs and dems in general. keep going with your agenda !itch
She’s cute
Regardless of what everyone has convinced themselves George Bush has done to the country (by the way, what we’re seeing doesn’t happen in 8 years, people) he and his wife were always perfectly polite and respectful of the people they visted and hosted. Now, he didn’t go so far as to chum around with Chavez, but I could be wrong. And I am not a Republican. The day you all stopped being able to see even the most innocuous things objectively and with out party lines being involved is the day that this country became polarized. It’s a shame.
Gad! lots of dumb republican attitudes on here! If George Bush was still President… the U.S. will be in a cesspool and probably no longer the most powerful country in the world. He left so much trash and damage for the new President. And still, you guys here (republicans) still complain. You just don’t want to wake up and see the facts!
Stop with the closed minds! Get educated before you pass on the stupid thinking to our future.
What the hell are the Obamas doing? They should just move the White House to Hollywood. How about running the country instead of trying to get celebrities to visit you?
Good for Leona Lewis. I applaud her decision and hope she stays as far away from the Obamas as possible.
Lets all see how many celebrities the Obamas bring to the White House at the taxpayers expense. Oh yeah, and while we pay for them to take a private jet to NY City, pay for their dinner and broadway show.
Leona, good for you.
By the way, Leona Lewis is a million times more talented and a milion times more attractive than that stupid BeYAWNce who tried to perform at the celebrity president inauguration.
@shane: Shane, you should get educated. Obviously you don’t know much about the govt. Great that Obama’s so called stimulus package puts our country’s debt into the TRILLIONS and yet, only 12 cents of every dollar has ANYTHING to do with stimulating the economy. All he did was start a huge spending party in Washington and you and your kids are going to pay for that for a long time.
good for her
# 50….are you daft? Your republican monkey did all of that before Obama came in. He was left this crazy mess…..don’t you even realize it? Take your blinders and ear plugs off!
Redneck is one word. “Go back and get a real education:
She is an idiot and hope he never asks her again. I surely will never be a fan of her and I hope the other of millions President Obama’s supporters don’t buy her music. It take more than a voice to be cordial and respectful. She’s trash!!
Kimberly you are such an ignorant, disrespectful, low life. If you were educated you could have came up with a more creative name to call him it was probably the only thing you could spell but anyways that monkey runs this country
A big dumb head to go with that BIG Dumb Nose
Kimberly,
You are such an ignorant, disrespectful, low life. If you were educated you would have been able to come up with something more creative to call the president instead of a monkey but that was probably the only word you could spell. Anyways that monkey you refer to Runs the Country!!
Leona is simply busy, like the First Family is……. I just bet the Obamas and LL can help lead the world in better understanding of other cultures and races….. time will tell……
well well well. now I like Leona even more. Obama can think about anything else besides act like a celebrity and be around them because I think HE has so much better thing to do besides this. I wonder why Americans do not regret choosing him as President. I mean what has he done to you guys? Being topless in the beach or being the cover of US Magazine? =__=;;
no offense.
@[~☆Fug Face Man!ston☆~]: ok, fist of all #13 aka HA!….politely decline an invitation from the President of the United Sates? Are you f***ing kidding me? She should consider herself very lucky and no matter what was on her little agenda, she should have accepted.
“She is an idiot and hope he never asks her again. I surely will never be a fan of her and I hope the other of millions President Obama’s supporters don’t buy her music. It take more than a voice to be cordial and respectful. She’s trash!!”
Are you kidding me? This whole conversation is dumb. So what, she declined the Presidents invite, and quite politely I must say. It blows my mind that so many people worship this man so much as to say that when heaven forbid someone says no to him we should revolt against them and bring about their distruction. Pathetic! People with that mentality should not have been allowed to vote. Im not saying he won’t be a good president, I’m willing to give him a chance, but knowing that he was voted in by people who elevated him to a status greater than God, Im gonna be honest, it freaks me out. You wanted a president that was more like the everyday American, and not every American always gets what they want.
@Erica: Oh good grief, simply because she turned down Obama!! Get real. He is just a guy, no more important or better than the next. She simply had more important items on her agenda. So she turned him down get over it. She is an awesome singer. I will be first in line to buy her album, and because she had the balls to turn down Obama I respect her even more. Way to go Leona!!!!!!!
Does anyone actually read these comments? No wonder the Govt thinks it can do whatever it wants to whenever it wants too. All the govt has to do is look at these comments and realize that our country is so divided among ourselves and that is the way they want it. As long as we are so concerned about who is a Democrat or who is a Republican the govt knows we have taken our eye of the ball and given them free reign. Who cares what party they belong too! We need to be holding the Govt accountable and NEITHER PARTY is doing IT! So instead of placing blame why not come up with resolutions. As for Leona I like her and so what if she declined an invitation. It’s her life none of us know why she declined and really isn’t our business.
boo — Leona is a reality TV show winner?? Where did THAT come from? She IS a singer! One of my current faves at that! However, that was clearly a bad move. President Obama made time in his very tight schedule to meet with her, yet she did not have the time to meet with him?? Umm..dumb move! I find it disrespectful of her.
If I were her, I could have declined his offer too. I don’t agree with obama on any of his views; religion, gay rights, ect. And I wouldn’t make exceptions just because he’s the president
what a stupid woman!
Fortunately she is a Brit. and probably would rather meet the Queen, or any queen. No American striving for fame turns down POTUS and FLOTUS.
Well good for her… she does have a life too.
Why can’t we all get along. It’s very sad how we talk about so and so disrespected so and so. Yet on this site most of the coments make no sense, we disrespect each other openly like it’s nothin yet complain about the first lady and the Queen incident( which was completely unintentional, if any at all). We do not even have to like each other but we can still show some respect. We are all humans, like it or not. White or black we all will die some day. Democrats or republicans, when this country does well it’s good for us all; when it goes down we all feel it one way or the other. President Bush had his time, now it’s president Obama’s time to help this contry move forward, if he fails we all fail because we’re all in this together. I was against the war in Iraq, but the president at the time did what he thaught was necessary to keep this country safe. Now the current president is doing what he thinks is needed for this country to move forward with the stimulus package. Let’s see what happens within the next four years. Beleive it or not if this does not work even the most die hard democrat will think twice before the next election. I think Leona passed on a great oportunity to promote her next album, but i m not going to judge her, that’s her choice. She does what she thinks is best for her, no need to disrespect her or call her name, it’s uncalled for. Yet gain you can only give what you have, try to be more discreet please with your comments.
*****May God Bless America and The rest of the World*****
Hey everyone! Regrettably, I wrote my previous comments without the help of my daily medications. I suffer from a series of mental illnesses. Please, do not blame me - Rhonda. Blame “Lauren” instead. I deeply regret the things I said. I’m actually a Democrat while Lauren is the Republican (as if that even matters). Anyway, SORRY..a huge sorry to all.
Where the hell do you people get off calling him “Barack”??? He’s President Obama, regardless your feelings about him are.
“just because he’s the president” what? he’s not special enough to you? “I’ll be buying her album” Have some respect people!!! PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE WHY I DON’T VOTE! MORONS!
I dont care about white house issue, I just want leana to be my wife. She is damn sexy..
Maybe Leona doesn’t like Obama.
so what she declined the President! He’s not God!
@Rhonda:
that explains it! hahaha
# 54…clarissa…
I read your comment to Kimberly…..
You are so mistaken. You Said:
“you are such an ignorant, disrespectful, low life. If you were educated you could have came up with a more creative name to call him it was probably the only thing you could spell but anyways that monkey runs this country”
From the sound of your comment above:
It appears YOU are ignorant, disrespectful and a lowlife. Anyone that supported George Bush and his terrible actions has to be one huge IDIOT along with ignorant (big time), etc…and also a redneck!
Go dig yourself a hole and don’t come out. We don’t need your kind. Obama is trying to clean up the messes of George Bush and h is idiotic supporters
@Rhonda:
Your so stupid. How do you live??
Fanniners @ 06/02/2009 at 6:21 pm By the way, Leona Lewis is a million times more talented and a milion times more attractive than that stupid BeYAWNce who tried to perform at the celebrity president inauguration.
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i think your comment was #48 if so, THANKS FOR LETTING THE REST OF US KNOW HOW STUPID YOU REALLY ARE. lmfao rotf. totally hilarious. it’s not that leona lewis is not talented, or has time to get to beyonce’s status considering she is younger, lol, but your statement also denies the greatness and accomplishments of one beyonce knowles so before you speak, think about what you’re saying before your type it out so the rest of us can read it and laugh at your ass. i looooovvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee your comment actually. lol. leona lewis better than all of the other musicians who have performed for the obamas. LMFAO. gosh. did i thank you for your comment. i am still laughing. thanks for making my day idiot.
My 19 year old son stated that Leona Lewis appears to be really stuck-up. He attends college in Los Angeles and he saw her at the Santa Monica Beach. He asked her politely could he take a picture of her and she said “I’m with somebody right now and I am going somewhere.” Therefore, I am not surprised that she turned President Obama’s and Mrs. Obama’s invitation down. I hope that she’s aware that her fans are keeping her employed.
Why are all of you attacking Rhonda? She’s entitled to her opinion just like the rest of you. So why is it that someone don’t bow to Barrak they are a Republican?
To all of you that support President Obama, can you tell me one thing he has done during his time in office that has made your life better. I only need one thing. So please tell me.
It was alright to attack President Bush and totally disrespect him because you didn’t agree with or support him. President Obama deserves the same respect that President Bush got. And I’m sick and tired of being called a RACIST because I don’t support and will never support Barrak Obama.
When all of you Obama supporters finally wake up and realize that this man doesn’t walk on water and that he puts his pants on one leg at a time like the rest of us it will be too late.
she’s black right?????????????????
TAIVONNA SAID: “Oh, that po po chil, she done turned down Pres YoMammy.”
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SHAME ON YOU! Quit making fun of your poor white trash Confederate kinfolks - LOL!
As for the TWIT BRIT not meeting with the President of the USA - WHO CARES?
yallrdumb Said: “she’s black right?????????????????”
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No–YOU R DUMB. Why is that an issue? But for the record, she probably considers herself bi-racial—black when it’s convenient (record sales, doing Oprah, appearing on the BET Awards, etc.)
Coolfl39 Said: “Why are all of you attacking Rhonda?”
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Because it’s the AMERICAN and REPUKE-BLICAN WAY baby! Now if ya gonna dish it out, be able to take it when it comes back your way. Quit ya whinning MORON!
And as for telling you one thing Obama has done for anyone—we don’t have to tell you a damn thing–DO FOR YOURSELF TWIT! The man’s only be in office 5 months you nut case! BUSH was in there for 8 years–I THINK YOU NEED TO BE ASKING WHAT DID HE DO FOR YOUR DUMB A$$!
Ask the mothers of the 4,000 plus PRECIOUS young people buried in their graves from fighting a WAR-FOR-OIL what BUSH/CHENEY did for them.
And no one is RACIST for NOT voting for or supporting Obama–he has his critics and deserves every last one of them. But I strongly suspect YOU ARE RACIST because the man considers himself “black” and is now President of the United States of YOUR America. GET OVER YOURSELF you racist twit…and that goes for you too RHONDA! LOL!
OMG SAID: “PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE WHY I DON’T VOTE! MORONS!”
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Now how MORONIC is this excuse for NOT VOTING. LOL!
Put the crack pipe down twit!
@nicole:
George and Laura had class. Something that the OBAMA’S are CLEARLY missing!
@kimberly: You need to get over your insignificant prejudice feelings. You know the old saying: if you can’t beat them join them! LOL!! idiot
@kimberly:
The only monkey is you you racist no account illiterate piece of trash!
This story is bull, the President does not invite anyone. They have a social secretary and the secretary would ask for the celebrities availability and not the Obamas. I doubt this ever happened even by the social secretary. Your rhetoric and lies are treasonous. If any of these comments were made about former President Bush all you racist right wingers would be calling for the person’s arrest, hypocrites.
@Ellice:
I don’t believe that story for a second. Your son must have mistaken someone else for Leona. Leona Lewis is the least stuck-up of all celebrities and probably of all people. She is very humble and kind and has never snubbed her fans or been rude to anybody. I know this for sure because i have studied her a LOT.
And she has just denied this in an interview, and said she wouldn’t have turned it down.
you guys are rude cussin leona she is gorgeous beautiful and has a great voice.She does what ever she wants
you guys are rude cussin leona she is gorgeous beautiful and has a great voice.She does what ever she wants
Where has she been?
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