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MTV has recently announced the host for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards. For the second time in a row, that responsibility goes to Katy Perry. MTV execs were pleased with the singer’s performance last year in Liverpool so they’ve asked her to take on the job once again. This marks the first time that MTV has ever asked someone to host two consecutive EMAs. Congratulations to Katy! This year’s awards show will take place in Berlin on November 5th. So far, the only performers confirmed for the show are Green Day and Leona Lewis. Who would you like to see perform?

Leona Lewis has recently been tapped to perform at the Michael Jackson tribute show which is set to be held at London’s O2 Arena. The 24-year old British singer will reportedly be joined by the likes of Justin Timberlake, Usher and Ne-Yo in performances to honor the late King of Pop. The producers are even said to be talking about having a hologram of the iconic Michael projected onto the stage. A date for the tribute show has yet to be finalized but the promoters are hoping to put it on by the end of the summer. I wonder who else will be on the show and how many times it will be put on.

Leona Lewis has been crowned the Sexiest Vegetarian by PETA for the second year in a row. The X-Factor winner has been living the greens only lifestyle since the age of 12 and holds to the belief that animals aren’t ours to wear. The singer, who also happens to be working on a vegan clothing line, said “I am vegetarian so I don’t have clothes, shoes or bags made from leather or suede or any animal products. … I’m on a mission.” Now she is a true role model for everyone to look up to. She’s got beauty, talent, brains and she won’t give up her beliefs for anyone.

Leona Lewis is getting geared up to make her sophomore album and amongst the many people she’s working with, the X Factor champ will be joining forces with Girls Aloud song writing and producing team, Xenomania. Songwriter Miranda Cooper said “We are not going to change Leona’s style but it’s interesting for us to do something downbeat; tragic songs with a twist.” If they want to know what it’s like to make those types of songs, just try to go a back a bit on Justin Timberlake’s career. Those songs are what came to mind when Miranda talked about what they’re trying to do for Leona.

Leona Lewis is still out promoting her album ‘Spirit’. It’s not like it needs any more support really. The 23-year old singer remained at number one in the singles chart for a second week in the UK with her cover of Snow Patrol’s ‘Run’. Leona will also be performing with other female acts to celebrate New Year’s Even in the main square in the UK. She was also recently named America’s Top New Artist for this year by Billboard magazine. Leona has done all the right things this year and it can only get better. She’s someone I’m really rooting for to have great success.