Adele

NAME: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, known mononymously as Adele.

WHAT FAMOUS FOR: A British singer-songwriter whose soulful emotive voice and traditionally crafted songs made her one of the most broadly popular performers of her generation. She has won numerous accolades, including 16 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

BIRTH: May 5, 1988, in Tottenham, London, England.

FAMILY BACKGROUND: She was raised by a young single mother in various working-class neighbourhoods of London.

CHILDHOOD: Adele enjoyed singing contemporary pop music and learned to play the guitar and the clarinet. She discovered rhythm-and-blues singer Etta James and other mid-20th-century performers in her early teens and began to consider a musical career.

EDUCATION: She graduated in arts from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in 2006.

CAREER RECORD: Adele's first public singing performance was in a school presentation where she sang "Rise" by Gabrielle.

Adele signed a record deal with XL Recordings in 2006 and released her debut album, 19, in 2008. The album was a critical and commercial success, earning her the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. 

Her second album, 21, was released in 2011 and became the world's best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million. The album featured the hit singles "Rolling in the Deep", "Someone like You", and "Set Fire to the Rain" and won her six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. 

In 2012, she released "Skyfall", a soundtrack single for the James Bond film Skyfall, which won her the Academy Award for Best Original Song. 

Her third album, 25, was released on November 20, 2015 and broke first-week sales records in the UK and US.  in the US it sold over 3.38 million copies in its first week of release surpassing the previous record held by NSYNC's No Strings Attached. The album earned her five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The lead single, "Hello", achieved huge success worldwide. 

Her fourth album, 30, was released in 2021 and contained the chart-topping and Grammy-winning single "Easy on Me".

APPEARANCE: She has blonde hair and green eyes. Adele is known for her distinctive eyeliner and manicure.

When she got her first record deal, one of the executive producers told Adele to lose weight. But she replied: "I write music for ears; not eyes." 

Adele in 2021 By Condé Nast (through Vogue Taiwan), 

FASHION: She favors elegant and classic styles that flatter her figure. Adele has worn dresses by designers such as Burberry, Valentino, Stella McCartney, and Giorgio Armani.

CHARACTER: Adele is described as down-to-earth, honest, funny, and generous. She is also outspoken and confident about her opinions and choices. Adele can be shy and private but reveals vulnerability and honesty through her music.

SENSE OF HUMOUR: She has a witty and self-deprecating sense of humour that often makes fun of herself and her experiences. Adele is also known for her hilarious stage banter and interviews.

RELATIONSHIPS: Adele dated Simon Konecki, a charity entrepreneur, from 2011 to 2019. They married in 2018 and divorced in 2021. They have a son named Angelo, born in 2012. She is currently dating Rich Paul, a sports agent.

MONEY AND FAME: Adele is one of the richest musicians in the world, with an estimated net worth of $190 million as of 2021. She is also one of the most influential celebrities in the world, according to Time magazine and Forbes magazine. 

Adele has used her fame and fortune to support various causes, such as MusiCares, Drop4Drop, Keep a Child Alive, Sands UK, War Child UK, Grenfell Tower fire relief fund, Black Lives Matter movement, and COVID-19 relief efforts.

FOOD AND DRINK: She enjoys spicy food, especially Indian cuisine. She also likes tea, coffee, wine, and champagne.

MUSIC AND ARTS: Adele is deeply passionate about music of all genres. Supports other artists and attends various live performances.. She also enjoys art forms such as painting, photography, film and theatre .

Adele, the girl with the voice like a velvet fist, burst onto the scene in 2008 with her debut album, 19. Who'd have thought that a young lass from Tottenham could belt out tunes that would make grown men weep? She followed up with 21, a record so heartbreakingly beautiful it practically redefined sadness. Tracks like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" became the soundtrack to millions of broken hearts worldwide.

Adele's not just a singer; she's a cultural phenomenon. Her albums sell like hotcakes, her concerts are sell-outs, and her every move is scrutinized by the tabloids. But despite her fame and fortune, she's remained remarkably grounded. She's the girl next door who just happens to have a voice that could shatter glass.

Her subsequent albums, 25 and 30, have continued to break records and win awards. Adele's music is a timeless blend of soul, R&B, and pop, and her lyrics are as raw and honest as they come. She's a true original, a once-in-a-generation talent who has captured the hearts of millions around the world.

LITERATURE: She reads widely and draws inspiration from diverse literary sources for her songwriting. Her favorite authors include Maya Angelou, Paulo Coelho, and J.K. Rowling. 

NATURE: Adele loves nature and animals. Adele's wiener dachshund named Louis (after Louis Armstrong)was her constant companion during her 2011 tour. She likes to spend time outdoors, especially in the countryside or by the sea.

HOBBIES AND SPORTS: Adele likes to do yoga, pilates, and meditation. She also likes to cook, bake, knit, and play board games. She is a fan of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

SCIENCE AND MATHS: She has expressed interest in learning more about science and maths, especially astronomy and physics. Adele has said that she would like to go to space someday.

PHILOSOPHY & THEOLOGY: She is spiritual but not religious. She believes in God and the power of positive thinking. Adele has said that she is inspired by the teachings of Buddhism and Hinduism.

SCANDAL: She has been involved in some controversies, such as being accused of cultural appropriation for wearing a Jamaican flag bikini and Bantu knots, being criticized for her weight loss, and being hacked and having her personal photos leaked online.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS: Adele has struggled with anxiety, depression, and postpartum depression. She has also suffered from vocal cord hemorrhage, which required surgery and rest. She has adopted a healthier lifestyle, which includes quitting smoking, drinking less alcohol, eating better, and exercising more. She has lost about 100 pounds since 2017.

HOMES: She owns several properties around the world, such as a mansion in Beverly Hills, California; a country estate in East Grinstead, West Sussex; a flat in Kensington, London; and a villa in Montecito, California.

TRAVEL: Adele frequently tours internationally, enjoying different cultures and experiencing new places.

APPEARANCES IN MEDIA: She has appeared in various media platforms, such as television shows (Saturday Night Live, The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Ellen DeGeneres Show), films (Skyfall), documentaries (Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall, Adele: The Biography Channel), magazines (Vogue, Rolling Stone, Time), podcasts (The Oprah Conversation), social media (Instagram, Twitter).

ACHIEVEMENTS: Adele is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, with 16 Grammy Awards and countless other accolades.

She revolutionized modern pop music with her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.

Adele has empowered millions with her honest portrayal of human emotions and vulnerabilities.