‘ROUND THE WAY: LEONA LEWIS PROMOTES NEW BOOK + INFO ON HER BEING ATTACKED AT THE SIGNING!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Singer Leona Lewis poses for pictures with her new book ‘Dreams’ at Waterstone’s booksellers in Piccadilly on Wednesday afternoon in London, England. These photos were taken before she was reportedly attacked by a fan during the signing. According to an eyewitness:
My brother saw the whole incident. He [the attacker] walked up there with the book, she signed it and, as she looked up, he just punched her. He [my brother] actually heard the impact. Suddenly the security all jumped on him and they were trying to pull him out and he was just laughing, he thought it was funny.” [READ MORE]
Leona is pictured below leaving the signing with dark sunglasses and is visibly shaken. Her management released this statement shortly after:
‘Leona was the victim of an unprovoked attack this afternoon at her book signing. The police were called immediately and medical attention has been sought. Leona is understandably shaken and apologizes to the fans she was unable to meet and complete signings.’

More photos from the signing below:












182 Comments
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1.
BAD BAD BITCH
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
wtf?!
2.
h.d.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
well she looked nice…sorry she got hit though
3.
Yas
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
That is horrible..but a little birdy tells me just how sick the people of England are of Leona and her records. NO EXCUSE, but let’s just say some people will be horrified and others will be laughing.
We live in a sick and cruel world. This kind of thing is beyond me, why someone would be so animalistic.
4.
nia
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
thats just some random crap yall, how could someone just out the blue take their stresses out on her…
5.
J. Peezy
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
That was mean and unnecessary.
6.
Chris
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
She’s ugly, and her songs suck!
7.
Just Me
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
OMG!!! THAT IS JUST SAD!! WHO WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT?!!!! WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO SMDH!!! EVIL PPL
8.
lrgcali
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
awwww poor girl.. thats damn wrong
9.
Kennard
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Something tells me if this was someone else yah’ll would be laughing.
What sick soul would do that girl like that?
10.
Candee Reign
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
OMG This is terrible! I feel so sorry for Leona.
11.
JAZZO
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
—— That’s totally insane. Who would go out of there way to do domething like that?!!
12.
recluse
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Publicity stunt. SMH.
13.
Babatunde
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Now that’s just wrong.
14.
Bic
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Thank God sumbody slapped that big nose bitch! Hopefully she keep bleeding love!
15.
JACKTHERIPPER
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
This is really sad. What is wrong with people these days??
16.
brandi
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
SMH. People in this world. If you don’t like her records, turn off the radio. Why waste energy to go to her signing!?
17.
D.Marie
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Lord forgive me for laughing but her face in that 2nd pic is hilarious
18.
Jolie
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Oh that is so sad, I hope she’s okay.
19.
Paradise Janee'
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
That is so fucked up. People always wanna do stupod shit. That was just so mean. She’ll never 4get that.
20.
Soul Touch
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
There are some sick people out there…their actions not always warranted, no rhyme or reason, just sick in the head.
…this loser probably has some sick obsession…
Sorry she had to have that happen to her, that pic of her crying hurts my heart.
21.
LDN's FINEST
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
She looks amazing…and WTF? Thats horrible, shes so sweet and soft spoken and humble I dont understand why anyone would want to attack her. Life’s a BITCH
22.
la_verite
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
23.
SAMBOxSF
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
he did her shady
24.
tempess
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
some people are so fucking STUPID!!!!
25.
shanna
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
wow how sad. n shame on these comments about her attack how childish of u all.
26.
Rolling Like A River
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Well she looks pretty. I am a bit confused by the second photo though where she looks ugly. Are all the photos of the same woman?
27.
Yas
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
DEAD did someone on here just comment that this was a stunt for publicity? ARE YOU ON SOME TYPE OF SUBSTANCE? GTFOH.
28.
London
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Is it just me or is that white woman in the background of the second pic supressing a smile??
29.
Jad3n
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
publicity stunt tho?? come on ppl who really wants a left hook to the face? at a book signing at that? who ever said that is and idiot n deserves a punch of their own>>>NEXT she looked nice ppl are a mess these days ppl think they can do anything with out being punished…i’d find his ass and get pizzaid!
30.
BBQ
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
WOW HOPE SHE’S OKAY. SHE LOOKS SO HURT IN THAT LAST PIC.
STAY UP LEONA
31.
dale23
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
WOW…I WAS IN COMPLETE SHOCK UNTIL I SAW COMMENT #17…I COULDN’T HELP BUT LAUGH A LITTLE INSIDE.
AT THE PICTURE, NOT THE SITUATION, CAUSE IT WAS PRETTY MESSED UP.
AND @ #12…..WOW, YOU’RE AN IDIOT.
32.
annie.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
some of you guys are ridiculous, regardless of what you think of her music she did not deserve to be punched by some random dude for no reason whatsoever.
the second pic is of her crying after the incident and you’re commenting on how ugly she looks in it? like i said before ridiculous.
33.
Ross
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
That is just sooo sad!
Leona is lovely, i cant think of ANY reason why someone would want to hit her!
i really do hope shes ok!
34.
Eva Montego
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
This is so wrong!!!
She should have used the heels on her shoes to stab that fucker in his throat!!!!
Then she wouldnt look so hurt in that second pic…fighting back is the best medicine.
35.
Meat
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
——Something’s not adding up! Totally irrational behavior??? WTH?? I feel sorry
——that she was attacked, but I reserve comment until I hear his motive. These
——random act of violence are never what they seem. Like the Yale student or the
——CB assult.
——Leona, Kandi and Jennifer all found out that being a star has a dark side. But, be
——careful ladies, because a falling star don’t stop until its in the ground. First, Tina
——then Rihanna and now Leona gets punched by silly men. Jealousy? Envy?
36.
msnett
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
That’s a dam shame…this is just the reason why celebs keep fans at a distance.
37.
Debra
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
My first reaction would have been to hit his ass back.
38.
MarioReal
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
HA
39.
Coffeebrown
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
WOW!!! What a sad incident made even sadder by the fact that some asses find it funny.
To those who thought it amusing: karma is a bitch.
40.
dale23
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
@@ #35.
REGULAR, EVERYDAY PPL EXPERIENCE THOSE THINGS AS WELL…IT HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH FAME.
HOW ABOUT “LIFE” ITSELF HAS A DARK SIDE.
41.
TJACK25
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Damn that’s messed up…
But what is this book suppose to be about??? A book? R u serious Leona… Im surprised we haven’t heard anything about this book on CL…
42.
Me Damnit!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
OMG! I feel so bad for her! She seems so sweet and she looks so sad in that pic! I feel so bad for her! I know it was a signing and you are supposed to interact with the fans, but this just goes to show that Security has to be really tight especially with females entertainers! You NEVER know what people are gonna do these days! I really hope she was ok!
@ Debra: Me too gurl! It would have been on! I bet she had on heels too! Chile, i would have went to town on his ass!
43.
Ross
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
@41 a man hit her you fool!
her skin colour has nothing to do with it :S
44.
whatsreallygood?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Damn thats messed up!!!People on here laughing until someone randomly sock them in the face,so childish. I hope she gets better….
45.
yezir
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
People r sick in the heads seriously who does that? Poor girl
46.
Sweetness
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
I think this is really mean. Would any of you like someone to hit you like that.
47.
keep_it_100
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
#14 told #6 to do it!!….I think the dumb fucker #6 did it!!!
Its sad to see that ppl are so cruel…she appears to be a sweet girl
I hope that she recovers soon and that her security team tightens up
48.
Me Damnit!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
@ 41: You are an idiot and you sound like a racist! Did you even read the article, it said a MAN attacked her! Get yourself some damn business and get off the internet!
49.
Sweetness
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Even if she is ulgy or her music sucks, no one have the right to hit her.
50.
afrobella82
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Wow
@ #14-you are so wrong….but I had to lol at that last part
Her security needs to be fired ASAP!! That should not have even happened. He must have sneaked that punch in quick as hell!
51.
blah blah
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Im tired of this overrated skank, shes everywhere. What has she done to deserve an autobiography so soon? Her and that damn shady ass Simon Cowell make me sick.
But then again this could’ve been a publicity stunt, she does have an album coming out and now a book. Oppurtunist!
52.
Deann Dmere
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
——STFU #41 you damn dummy! Let the black women wear whatever the hell they want! I personally dont wear weave and dont knock the ones that do! I’m tired of hearing some ignorant shyt from a man acting like women get all dolled for YOU!
—–Phuck you and 2 muthaphuckas just like you! Keep your dam mouth shut before you get something put in it. Besides the post read that a man punched her…not a African American female numnutts!…
—–anyway..I hope that Leona will be okay.
53.
keep_it_100
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
#41- CAN YOU READ?!!!!…..The post CLEARLY says A MAN HIT HER!!!!!!!!!!!!
GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
54.
Wow!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Wow! That is crazy! I really hope she is ok! For all the people laughing and saying this is a publicity stunt really need help! Does the look on her face say publicity stunt! She looks devasted! Poor Leona!I hope she wan’t hurt to bad! I can’t believe the other people in the line didn’t jump his ass! Security should have tazered that fool! This just don’t make no damn sense how crazy people can be! I hope she is ok.
55.
Jazzy
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Some one ya’ll are just ridiculous. Whether you like her or not no one deserved to just be punched or slapped in the face for no reason. What if that happened to you? Some of these comments are so ignorant.
56.
Rolling Like A River
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
i actually like this High Yella’s singing too.
57.
really now?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
she looks like a tranny. I heard she used to be a man
58.
Sweetness
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
I agree with #55 comment, some ppl are so silly.
59.
BAM BANG
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Next time make a better album.
60.
Yo!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
@41
What the hell? What you just said made absolutely no sense. What makes you think that it was a dark skinned woman who hit her? Were you there? If i recall, it said a MAN hit her. Smh. And btw, DARK SKIN WOMEN arent the only ones who wear weaves. Some light skin women wear weaves, hell even some white women do! You don’t speak for all black men. To me, it sounds like YOU’RE the one full of hate! Smh, when will this end?
61.
CLAIRE
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
If this was her partner hitting her no1 here would be making jokes but because its a random “fan” some of yall seem to think this is funny
WHY? Its wrong.Period.
There are only two forces in this world,the sword and the spirit.In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
Peace
62.
Like a Virgin, I don't give a f@ck!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Ok, people obviously 41 is just an idiot trying to start stuff! People always post dumb ignorant comments to get a reaction and it is working! Stop giving him the attention he so desperatly craves!
Alrighty, moving on… I really hope Leona is ok! She seems like such a sweet gurl and the look on her face says it all! She must have been so scared too scared to even fight back! You never know what people are gonna do these days! I am really surprised that security and the other people in the line didn’t beat the living crap outta his ass! SMH! Feel better Leona! I’m praying for you and some of the other fools on this page as well!
63.
Lynn
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
# 6 how about displaying some tact and compassion. The poor Girl minding her own business is being attacked. Perhaps you should be attacked. Now that would be funny.
64.
Jenny
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Wow. It’s so sad that that happened to her. I actually don’t like her, but this just so sad.
That man is probably mentally ill or some shit. What the hell is wrong with him???
65.
Rolling Like A River
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
People kept complaining that Leona is too “boring”. Her publicity team trying to lively up everything by faking this attack. See how the white bish in the background is actually trying not to laugh. Haha!
66.
OrangeStar616
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
how unfortunate, no one should be attacked etc………., but really who checks for this brawd???
67.
YEAH
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
KEEP BLEEDIN KEEP BLEEDIN KEEP BLEEDIN well you are now babe
I SEE ELEPHANT LEGS GOT CHRIS BROWNED SMH AT THIS NON SENSE BUT WOW IMAGININ THIS SHE IS JUST THERE SITTIN AND THEN KAPOWWWW ON THE FACE AND THEN HE LAUGHS AND SHE CRIES WTF poor babe she a cry babe just do that to serena or eve or someone like that ull see
68.
Brooklyn
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
He should hit her in the nose maybe it would have went down some lol!!! Nah I’m just joking i hope she feels better!!
69.
The Wayno Show
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Has the world gone man? Why in God’s name would someone just hit a woman for no reason?! This dude needs to get punished to the fullest extent of the law. What a fool! As a man, I’m sooo disgusted.
70.
KEKE
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
poor Leona. she’s probably traumatized now. Thank God it wasn’t a gun or knife…#41 missed the short bus to his special skool one too many times
71.
People can be so cruel!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
You know, when I first read that she was attacked I just assumed that a fan rushed the line and maybe grabbed her or something and she was a lil shaken up! I never would have guessed a MAN would actaully put his fist in her face! That is just ridiculous and I bet she was so scared! Too scared to even fight back! I am assuming he had problems cause I can’t imagine a perfectly sane man having the guts to do that with security around! SMH! Praying for a speedy recovery Leona. Good luck on your album!
72.
vox populi... common sense isn't that common
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Hope Leona gets well
What a terrible and random thing to happen to someone. And that man is weak if he think hitting women is funny. I know CL bloggers are not representative of the human race but I do despair sometimes at the comments. Really, a publicity stunt.
Get well soon Leona
73.
Lucious
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
@14… WOW
74.
Hmmm...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
Not trying to be funny, but I bet this will get her some sympathy buys for her album! I hope she is ok though! She looks so sad in that pic! Poor Leona!
75.
SUNLIGHT
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 /
You have to have security, You have to have some kind of posse (not the white girl) and you have be ready to unleash your SISTER GIRL. My SISTER GIRL has a look that says, “I give as good as I get, are you sure you wanna do this?”
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