Posted by Adam

Sunday May 31, 2009

Leona Lewis has turned down President Barack Obama‘s invitation to the White House.

The Bleeding Love singer — who was recently named the UK’s third richest reality star — was apparently too busy to have dinner with the world’s most powerful man, as she is currently working on her new album in LA.

“Leona was thrilled to be invited to dinner by Obama,” an insider told the UK’s Daily Mirror newspaper. “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.

“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.

“Leona has had studio sessions in LA booked for months and has been working day and night getting things perfect. So there was no way she could make the trip to the White House as it would have put back recording by a week and she’s desperate to get it all finished.

“She was disappointed to miss out after hearing about Beyoncé‘s spinetingling performance for Obama.

“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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