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Adele Puts Herself in Solitary Confinement to Work on a New Album

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:23:19 +0000

Multiple award-winning singer/songwriter Adele has placed herself on "lockdown" for the next several weeks, and she's not coming out until her next album is finished.

If that's what it takes to get new music out of her, it means that no matter how nicely you ask, we'll tell you Adele cannot come out and play. Now shoo.

Adele to Release New Album in Mid-2014

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:00:48 +0000

Good news, Adele fans, which is pretty much the entire population of the free world. The British diva is working on her new album, the follow-up to the best-selling ’21,’ and it could be out as soon as mid-2014. The Mirror (quotes via Gigwise) claims that the singer and Oscar winner is currently in “lockdown [...]

Britney Spears Writes Letter About Adele for ELLE's Women in Music Issue

Kat Lee — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:50:16 +0000

Everyone loves Adele. This is an indisputable fact. If you don't, you might be an emotionless robot. Britney Spears is one of those on the long list of people who admire the 'Skyfall' songstress, and she even penned a letter to Adele in ELLE's Women in Music Issue.

Adele Passes on Seven-Figure Memoir Offer

Kat Lee — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:36:48 +0000

Perhaps because Adele keeps her personal life so private it would be a surprise to no one that a memoir penned by the songstress would make big bucks. Unfortunately for fans, Adele turned down a seven-figure book deal from Harper Collins because she's too young to write a memoir... just yet.

Adele-Loving Grammy Crasher Vitalii Sediuk Is Facing Six Months in Jail

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:23:53 +0000

Vitalii Sediuk, the Ukrainian prankster who crashed the Grammys and later ran onstage to interrupt Adele's acceptance speech (only to be dispatched by Jennifer Lopez and her mighty Thumb of Doom), is facing six months in jail and up to $2,000 in fines.

There was really no need to rush the stage with proclamations of love, dude. Adele already knows everyone loves her.

Adele Laces Up + Covers ELLE's Women in Music Issue

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:09:14 +0000

For this year’s Women in Music issue of ELLE magazine, Adele graces the cover. So for the May issue, we can call the publication “AdELLE!” But the English songstress shares the nod with Alicia Keys and her fellow BritÂ Rita Ora for the fashion bible’s rotating covers. Only Adele’s cover has been released thus far and [...]

Adele Tops British List of Top Sexy Time Songs

Jessica Sager — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:57:00 +0000

The Brits may not have a reputation as romantic as that of the French or Italians in Europe, and their choice of lovemaking music may have something to do with that. A recent survey showed that Adele nabbed the top spot for songs most British couples get busy to -- and it wasn't a romantic tune, either.

Adele Has a Bunch of Grammys, an Oscar and No Driver's License

Jessica Sager — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:20:02 +0000

Adele has a slew of trophies, a kid, millions of dollars … and no driver’s license. She wants to change that last part. A source explained to The Sun that the ‘Skyfall’ songstress has been too busy doing things like selling enough records to circle the planet, going on tour and having a life to [...]

Adele And Beyonce To Sing At Michelle Obama's Birthday Party?

Trudy — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:15:32 +0000

Even though Michelle Obama’s birthday isn’t until next January, the plans are already underway for her big 50th bash. How do you celebrate a milestone birthday like that? With two of today’s hottest singers. The Daily Mail reports Michelle Obama has personally requested Adele and Beyonce for her birthday bash. She adores both of them [...]

Is Adele Recording Another James Bond Song?

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:51:44 +0000

Since she won an Oscar for Best Original Song her effort with ‘Skyfall,’ it would stand to reason that producers and powers-that-be of the James Bond franchise would want songstress Adele to record another Bond theme. A source told The Sun that “producers are thrilled by how well the song has been received and hope [...]

Adele Awards Her Baby Boy an Adorable 'Best Son' Miniature Oscar [PHOTO]

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:59:52 +0000

A little over a week ago, Adele took home her very own Oscar for her flawless song 'Skyfall' -- and she also brought a mini-Oscar back across the pond for her child, awarding him the title of "Best Son."

Good thing he's too young to realize he's also her only son.

Adele Documentary in the Works?

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:11:11 +0000

If Beyonce can do it, why can’t her fellow belter Adele? And no, we’re not talking about being a celebrated singer or having her first child last year, either. We’re talking about being the subject of a cable TV documentary! After Bey’s widely viewed ‘Life Is But a Dream’ doc was one of the most-talked [...]

Barbra Streisand, Adele + Shirley Bassey Got Together For the Last Diva Photo You'll Ever Need

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:18:51 +0000

Ever wondered what the Powerpuff Girls would look like in real life? Well, look no further than Barbra Streisand, Adele and Shirley Bassey, who -- after killing it at the Oscars -- hung out together at the Governor's Ball.

With their powers combined they are ... Captain ~~Planet~~ Diva!

Adele Says She + Chris Brown Were Complimenting One Another at 2013 Grammys

Jeff Giles — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:10:18 +0000

As satisfying as some of us might find the idea of Adele giving Chris Brown a public scolding during the Grammy Awards, there's just one little problem: Adele says it didn't happen.

Jennifer Lopez Saves Adele From Party Crasher at 2013 Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:03:38 +0000

Well this should be cause for concern among celebs about the security at the Grammys. A would-be speech crasher with a history of bugging celebs at high-profile events was about to swoop in and annoy Adele as she accepted her Grammy for Best Solo Pop Performance on Sunday night (Feb. 10) when Jennifer Lopez swooped in and saved the day with quick flick of her sunkissed wrist.

2013 (55th Annual) Grammy Winners List In Less Than A Minute – An Audio Soundbyte Montage, Plus More Highlights!

Keith James — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:21:20 +0000

I, unlike everyone else on the planet (who was watching LIVE) was at home checking my phone feverishly for winner updates and had to check the internet for my favorite part and what the Grammys are REALLY all about: acceptance speeches and performances! So, instead of listing the winners like everyone else, I thought you'd appreciate an audio montage of the winners instead... Enjoy!

2013 Oscars: Adele Will Perform "Skyfall" Live For the First Time

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:02:45 +0000

As the Academy prepares to pay tribute to James Bond during next month's 2013 Oscar ceremony, the show's producers recently announced that one of the movie franchise's most memorable songs, the nominated "Skyfall," will be performed on stage by Adele. We are already marking this down as a "must see" moment of the night.

Adele Discusses Motherhood Backstage at 2013 Golden Globes

Jessica Sager — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:04:21 +0000

Adele isn't just the proud new owner of a statuette to add to her hefty mantle, but she's also a proud mama. The 'Skyfall' songstress chatted with Us Weekly about her bundle of joy backstage at the 2013 Golden Globes ceremony, and it's pretty clear she couldn't be more thrilled with motherhood. As if you needed another reason to love her!

Adele Wins Golden Globe for Best Original Song for 'Skyfall'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:17:59 +0000

Almost a year after scooping up an armful of Grammys, British songstress Adele picked up her very first Golden Globe Award tonight (Jan. 13) for Best Original Song for 'Skyfall,' her theme song for the latest James Bond film of the same name.

Adele Gives an Adorable Speech After Winning at the 2013 Golden Globes [VIDEO]

Alexandra Capotorto — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:06:24 +0000

Adele scored her very first Golden Globe for Best Original Song at Sunday’s ceremony, and no one was more surprised than the singer herself. The first-time winner (and nominee) accepted her award for ‘Skyfall’ from the James Bond movie of the same name, and was equal parts excited and shocked as she took the stage. [...]