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Jesse McCartney vs. Leona Lewis: The Video Battle!

by celebuzz on Jun. 24, 2008 03:57 PM / 8 Comments

Anyone who hasn't been living under Rosie O'Donnell's paunch for the past year has heard "Bleeding Love," the international smash hit by breakout British songbird Leona Lewis.

Considerably fewer have heard the original version by the song's co-author, Jesse McCartney, who penned the tune with OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder (who, in turn, produced Lewis' version of the song).

While former Dream Street crooner McCartney's take on the song lacks the pop sheen of Leona's rendition, it bears a certain stripped-down charm.

So which version is better? Check out the videos below and say what you think.

One thing's for certain: At least Lewis has the decency to give credit where it's due, unlike certain insufferable douche-nozzles.

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“Seriously, the "Bleeding Love" singer and Mariah Carey jealousy target doesn't do anything sinful! Leona Lewis doesn't drink, drug, wear leather, or even diamonds. Damn, live a little, honey! There's more to life than eating vegan and taking the dog for a walk. Here she is on the cover of Blender trying to look like she isn't headed for the convent with all her purity.

"When I was 18, I had a few glasses of Alcopop--they're bubblegummy drinks with a bit of alcohol--and it was gross," Lewis says. "I've tasted champagne, which is gross. And I tasted wine, which I don't like. I might be quite boring."

Try beer. Listen, it's a rough world and you're going to need some sort of escape. Then again, she's performing for Nelson Mandela. She probably doesn't want to show up half in the bag.”

Socialite Life

“Jesse McCartney performs live on the Italian TV show Scalo 76 in Milan, Italy on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old’s debut of his new album Departure came in at No. 14 and sold 30,000 copies. The former Dream Street member co-wrote the smash song Bleeding Love, sung by English sensation Leona Lewis.

On the personal side of things, Jesse has been lucky in love, currently linked to Danity Kane hottie Aubrey O’Day.”

Just Jared

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neverneverland 1 yr 4 mos ago
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wow this is a hard one. they both rock the song!
drama4mama 1 yr 4 mos ago
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McCartney is obviously the better singer.
pictureperfect 1 yr 4 mos ago
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Jesse created the song, he should get the credit. Besides, Leona looks like a tranny.
mraniston 1 yr 4 mos ago
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is he gay
mesocorny 1 yr 4 mos ago
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What would their kid look like? Not a pretty picture.
cameronkitty 1 yr 4 mos ago
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he looks 12
debra 10 mos ago
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leona lewis is the best.you lot are just jelous of leona tatent.who are you people to say things about somebody body or face,when you are not God who greated that person.We should all learn to appreaciate God creature.As for mariah carey,you can see why you cannot sing anymore because of love of alcohic.please leave people with there choice of life.
KHASSY 10 mos ago
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JESSE IS MUCH BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!