Leona Lewis defended her relationship with an electrician, Lou Al-Chamaa, that began before she found fame.

Lewis, who bounced back after a shock attack from a fan, commented on what was labelled “snide bewilderment” toward the relationship. “It does make me angry, because he’s a great person. And it doesn’t matter what you do in life, what your job is, where you come from,” she said.

“This is real life, it isn’t make believe. For people to think that you should leave someone because, all of a sudden, you’re a singer and you have opportunities, I feel very sorry for them,” she told The Observer newspaper.

Lewis became instantly famous after she took part in the X-Factor. But she has not abandoned her old life and still lives in a gritty part of Hackney in East London. She said, “All my friends I’ve known since I was really little. It’s not that I don’t let new people in – but I do feel safe with people that really know me, who know who I am.”

Pop star Rihanna is hoping for a romantic slam-dunk with a top basketball player.

The R&B beauty was spotted at Game 4 of the NBA finals in Orlando last week, sitting just yards from ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

Rihanna reportedly ignored her ex, who she has been ordered to testify against in court, and only has eyes for Orlando Magic player, Rashard Lewis.

“Rihanna is trying to get to know Rashard… and she hopes the feeling is mutual,” says a source.

“It’s Rashard she wants. She thinks he’s hotter than hot.”

Mark Ronson has hinted he once turned down a sexual proposition from Joss Stone.

During an interview in Holland the Grammy award-winning producer was asked if he’s slept with any artists he has worked with. Mark replied: “I’m not the sort of producer that shags every artist he works with.”

Then he said: “I’ve had enough offers, but I’m very picky. I’ve said no to a very famous, white, bland and very boring English soul chick, whom shall remain unnamed.”

When the interviewer threw the name of barefooted Joss into the ring, Mark gave a grin and a wink.

I’m sure Mark is just being mischievous. If not, I think he made a Super Duper decision.

Canadian Crooner Michael Buble and actress Emily Blunt have split up after three years together. The singer met The Devil Wears Prada star backstage at one of his concerts in 2005 and they began dating shortly afterwards.

Michael’s representative Liz Rosenberg confirmed the news to gossip website PerezHilton today. She said: “Sadly, after three years, Michael and Emily have parted ways.They are both extraordinary people with huge talent. Let’s wish them well.”

Last year, reports emerged that Michael cheated on gorgeous Emily, 25, with 28-year-old Tiffany Bromley, who claims she slept with the singer more than once.

She said: “Michael is a cheater and a rat. We’ve made mad, passionate love a couple of times since he and Emily have been together. We once did it in the apartment Michael shares with Emily in Vancouver.”

A new showbiz romance is blossoming between Mark Ronson and underwear model Daisy Lowe. The superstar producer has worked his charms on the teenage modelling sensation – and the pair are now firmly an item.

If 18-year-old Daisy wasn’t the offspring of former Bush rocker Gavin Rossdale and hellraiser Peral Lowe I’m pretty sure the 14-year age gap would have been a problem for her parents.

But not for Mark.

He was introduced to Daisy last year by their mutual pal Sean Lennon, son of Beatles legend John.

Mark, 32, was instantly smitten with the Agent Provocateur model’s stunning looks and cheeky personality, starting a charm offensive on the spot. He took her to The Brits as his secret date in February – when he won the Best Male Artist award – and she was snapped looking mighty fine.

And since then his efforts to win her affections have gone into overdrive – even flying her to Miami for a sunsoaked holiday.

Anything to catch a glimpse of her in the freebie undies from her big employers, eh?

Adele has not had the best of luck with men – you only need to listen to her heartbreaking No1 album 19 to work that out.

So I was chuffed when the teen songstress finally found a fella — even if it was the daftly named Slinky Sunbeam from up-and-coming indie act The More Assured. They pair met earlier this year and had a whirlwind romance.

But now the larger-than-life singer has been dumpedfor a stick-thin model — ahead of the release of her single Cold Shoulder later this month.

Bassist Slinky — who I would love to see introduce himself with a straight face — is now dating the equally crazily named Burberry model Morwenna Lytton-Cobbold. They have been joined at the hip since hooking up at a London party last month.

And just when I thought the follow-up to Adele’s soulful debut album 19 was going to be an uplifting record about the joys of falling in love.

My source revealed: “Adele and Slinky met in February and really hit it off. They are both huge characters and had each other in stitches. It was really sweet. They started dating and Adele really thought the relationship was going somewhere. She was really into Slinky and it was great to see her so happy. She’d had a bit of a drought when it came to men, despite all her success. But then after about a month she headed off to America to do some gigs and promotions. She hoped Slinky would be waiting when she got back. But he didn’t hang around. He traded her in for a skinny model.”

I think young Slinky may have made a mistake here.

Adele is a brilliant lass. I love the way she doesn’t conform to showbiz stereotypes — and appears to own only one jumper.

But the real losers here are the children — for if Slinky and toff Morwenna have kids I doubt they’ll be called John or Jane…

Chris Brown and Rihanna caused the paparazzi to go into mayhem as the R&B couple left London’s Maya nightclub at 3AM over the weekend. Chris recently spoke with MTV Base this past week and the 18-year old crooner has joined the 20-year old Barbadian babe in denying their relationship saying “I am a single guy. I have a close friend but it’s not like a relationship. I’m just living my life and having fun.” Sure, because those pictures of them snuggling just scream “we’re just friends” to the rest of the world. Why don’t they just own up to it? It’s not like we’re stupid.

Well with celebrities bringing in new ways to do things all over the place it is refreshing to hear that some do stick to the old ways – even if they might be considered a little old fashioned.

Girl Aloud star Nicola Roberts has revealed her old fashioned ways by stating that she believes a relationship is not ‘proper’ if the girl proposes to the boy. She has been dating boyfriend Carl Davies for almost a year but says she would not dream of getting down on one knee.

Nicola said: “It’s the boy’s job. It’s not a proper relationship if the boy doesn’t propose.”

But with rumours flying about her blazing rows with Chris is she a little ahead of herself. When talking about engagement rings she said, “”We haven’t started looking yet, but I like the idea of an antique ring.”

So is it wishful thinking or can we expect wedding bells in 2008?

Am I the only person on the planet who is slightly disturbed by Juliette Lewis’ new rocker girl thing? I’m all for her plain jane approach to things, but the music sucks a fat one.But apparently SHE didn’t. Remember way back when, she was a sorta kinda star on the rise and was dating Brad Pitt? Well, recently she was discussing this with some fellow patrons at a bar in Seattle. And it seems as if there wasn’t really much to discuss.

Someone at the bar asked her what Brad was like “in the sack”. Her reply? “He was no…BIG deal, if ya know what I mean!”

Yeah, well, Juliette…I’ll speak for the rest of the women of the world here…don’t ruin it for the rest of us.

Wow – he went from being a guitar playing geek to a hot megastar. Now Joe Don Rooney is going to be a daddy.

Joe Don and his wife, Tiffany Fallon, are expecting a baby next May. You may recognize his wife – she was Playboy’s Playmate of the Year in 2005. Now she’ll have a little playmate of her own.

Joe Don says, “We are so excited to be adding a new life to our home.” Tiffany also adds, “We cannot wait to become parents and cannot believe this time next year, we will be celebrating Christmas with a child!”

The couple waas married just last year in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This is their first child. Best wishes to the happy parents-to-be. This’ll be one beautiful baby!

It seems notorious womaniser, Robbie Williams, may be changing his ways. His friends would tell you that the singer “wouldn’t even be bothered to leave the house to meet a girl”. And his reputation carries a string of conquests making Russell Brand look like a nun, also claiming he has never been in love.

But it looks like he may have finally found the ONE in actress girlfriend, Ayda Field. The singer, who is always talking about how desperate he is to get married and start a family, has been inseparable from Ayda over the past six months. He introduced her to Take That’s Gary Barlow and Mark Owen in August, and his friends are now saying that football fan Ayda has helped him get his creative juices flowing again.

Robbie even turned up on the set of her TV series, Making It Legal, because he couldn’t bear to be parted from her.

Sorry girls, seems like the hunk may be off the market for good this time.

After posing naked with rapper 50 Cent on the booklet for his latest album, rumors violently went around that R&B singer Ciara was dating the rap big wig. And to get the ball of rumors rolling, 50 Cent did something very special for Ciara’s birthday.

The songstress reportedly got a special delivery from her rumored rapper boyfriend while she was in Monaco for the World Music Awards. A private jet which was full of rose petals, teddy bears, candles and chocolates was the said present. He also promised to give the singer, who just turned 22, 22 parties around the world.

Whoa! Even Paris Hilton isn’t that over the top.