. On Monday Adele's 21 Approaching Michael Jackson's Thriller Record was a top story. Here is the recap: (Gibson) According to U.K. music trade paper, Music Week, Adele's 21 album is still climbing the list of the U.K.'s biggest-selling albums of all time. The singer-songwriter has now sold more than '80s mega album, Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits. Last week, 21 sailed past Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. Here's how the U.K.'s top-selling album list currently stands: 1. Greatest Hits Queen 2. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band The Beatles 3. Gold: Greatest Hits ABBA 4. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Oasis 5. Thriller Michael Jackson 6. 21 Adele 7. Brothers in Arms Dire Straits 8. The Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd 9. Bad Michael Jackson 10. Greatest Hits II Queen - more on this story Gibson.com is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com. Copyright Gibson.com - Excerpted here with permission.

In her forthcoming biography, Adele has revealed that she was "furious" when she recorded her Grammy award-winning album 21. The London-based singer had famously split with a boyfriend, which inspired much of the tear-jerking songs on the album. The track 'Rolling in the Deep' is her favourite example of how she managed to turn that rage into chart-topping success. The Independent have reproduced a segment of the book, which reveals how Adele credits the album's producer Paul Epworth with helping her to transfer her emotions to tape. "I never get angry, but I was ready to murder. I went in crying and stuff, and said, 'Let's write a ballad.' And he was like, 'Absolutely not! I want to write a fierce tune.'" She went on to explain "When I'm about to get angry in my heart, I can really feel my blood flowing around my body... And I kept going, 'Feel my heartbeat Paul!' And the beat of the song was my heartbeat... It just ...

Adele arrives at 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held the at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Adele is not only famous for her Grammy-winning vocals, she's also known for her hair, which is often styled into her signature 60's bouffant hairstyle. To get that lift, fans might be surprised to know that the "Someone Like You" singer, 23, doesn't rely on an arsenal of expensive volumizing products and potions. Instead, she just turns on the faucet! PHOTOS: The hottest hairstyle in Hollywood right now "I only wash it with water," she told Glamour in a 2008 interview . "Last night I washed my hair with shampoo for the first time in two months!" PHOTOS: Stars with Adele-inspired hairstyles Adele Credit: Twitter Since breaking onto the scene that year, the British songstress has inspired several stars along the way to try out the fun, retro 'do and ditch their pin-straight styles. At the Go...

16:04, Wednesday, 28 March 2012 Adele has apparently invited popstar pal Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda to stay at her 7million mansion so they can go ghost-hunting together. Earlier this month, the Rolling In The Deep singer was said to be 'too scared' to spend the night alone at her massive mansion in Sussex, after believing that the pad was haunted. Now, the Daily Star reports that Adele has asked Robbie - who she met at The Brit Awards four years ago - to come and stay with her, after hearing about the Take That star and Ayda's fascination with the supernatural. A source told the tabloid: "Adeles often said she hates staying at home alone in the mansion because shes sure its haunted and she gets spooked. She knows Robbie and Ayda are fascinated by the supernatural and has offered to have them to stay for a haunted weekend any time they like. "Adele thinks they are both fantastic and would love to spend some time sharing ghost stories and witnessing ...

People News Mar 28, 2012, 5:01 GMT Adele Adele has invited Robbie Williams to stay at her haunted mansion. The 23-year-old 'Someone Like You' singer reportedly believes her 10-bedroom home is Sussex, England, is being staked out by ghosts, and has invited super-natural enthusiast Robbie and his wife Ayda Field to come and experience the spooky goings-on. A source said: 'Adele's often said she hates staying at home alone in the mansion because she's sure it's haunted and she gets spooked. 'She knows Robbie and Ayda are fascinated by the supernatural and has offered to have them to stay for a haunted weekend any time they like. 'Adele thinks they are both fantastic and would love to spend some time sharing ghost stories and witnessing paranormal activity.' The Grammy Award-winning star left London and moved to the 7million house a few months ago after undergoing surgery on her vocal chords. It is thought doctors advised her the clean, country air could...

Adele has won the hearts and minds of millions around the world, earning herself a plethora of formal recognitions including a bundle of 2012 Brit and Grammy Awards. Now Adele may have just earned herself an opportunity to work with R&B sensation Usher. "I think the world deserves an Usher and Adele record," Usher said in a radio interview on Kiss FM in the U.K. "That's what I think." Usher was quick to retract some of what he said : "It's a rumour now... but I would love to work with her. I think she's incredible as a vocalist and in terms of an artist."Usher said that the collaboration would make sense because both are soul singers at heart. "The artist that I think really keeps the integrity of the soul in the music -- I think she does it. We haven't spoken and I haven't spoken to her people." Like us on Facebook Usher's interest in collaborating with Adele could have something to do with the fact that Adele is thr...

Usher has said the collaboration between him and Adele is only at the "rumour" stage - although he would still like to do it. The singer, who last week said the world needed an Usher-Adele collaboration, told Kiss FM that no discussions had yet taken place. He said: "It's a rumour now... but I would love to work with her. I think she's incredible as a vocalist and in terms of an artist. "The artist that I think really keeps the integrity of the soul in the music - I think she does it. We haven't spoken and I haven't spoken to her people." Usher also told the radio station's Rickie, Melvin and Charlie about the craziest encounter he had had with a fan, saying: "Some people go pretty far with their dedication and their love for me. "And this one fan, she was just taking off all her clothes and she was outside my bus, just chasing the bus and taking her clothes off while she's chasing the bus. I don't know why!" Kiss FM a...

03/26/2012 . (Gibson) According to U.K. music trade paper, Music Week, Adele's 21 album is still climbing the list of the U.K.'s biggest-selling albums of all time. The singer-songwriter has now sold more than '80s mega album, Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits. Last week, 21 sailed past Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. Here's how the U.K.'s top-selling album list currently stands: 1. Greatest Hits Queen 2. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band The Beatles 3. Gold: Greatest Hits ABBA 4. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Oasis 5. Thriller Michael Jackson 6. 21 Adele 7. Brothers in Arms Dire Straits 8. The Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd 9. Bad Michael Jackson 10. Greatest Hits II Queen more on this story Gibson.com is an official news provider for antiMusic.com. Adele Tour Dates/Tickets Adele CDs, DVDs and MP3s Adele T-shirts and Posters Adele CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Yahoo News . ...end

Dannii Minogue and Tabitha Somerset Webb would love to design clothes for Adele. The pair - who founded the Project D fashion line - are huge fans of the 'Someone Like You' hitmaker and would jump at the chance to create an outfit for her to wear for one of her iconic performances. Speaking as they launched their Kenco Millicano limited edition K Bag, Dannii exclusively told BANG Showbiz: 'Every girl wants to dress Adele, if you could have Adele in your dress singing one of her songs, I think I would cry, I would burst into tears.' Along with Adele, Dannii and Tabitha would also be thrilled to spot Kate Hudson or Michelle Obama in their dresses. Tabitha added: 'I would love to dress Kate Hudson who I am just a massive fan of, I would love to see her in our designs. Dannii would always say Michelle Obama.' As both have young kids - Tabitha gave birth to daughter Betsy Belle in November 2011 and Dannii raises 20-month-old son Ethan with partner Kris Smith - they s...

'LUVIN' ' AND NOT LEAVIN': As previously reported , Madonna 's legend on Billboard's Dance/Club Play Songs chart grows this week, as "Give Me All Your Luvin'," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., rises 2-1 to become her 41st leader on the list. She pulls further ahead of runner-up Janet Jackson, who's banked 19 toppers. The coronation adds yet another honor to Madonna's illustrious chart history. If we include the Material Girl's leading entries on other active, current-based, domestic Billboard charts, her chart-topping total swells to a whopping 151 No. 1s . Here are Madonna's No. 1 sums on the following lists: 41, Dance/Club Play Songs 33, Hot Dance Singles Sales 15, Hot Singles Sales 12, Billboard Hot 100 9, Radio Songs 9, Music Video Sales 7, Billboard 200 7, Dance/Mix Show Airplay 5, Adult Contemporary 3, Internet Albums 2, Digital Albums 2, Digital Songs 2, Hot Digital Tracks 2, Pop Songs 1, Dance/Electronic Albums 1, Tastemak...

Annie Jeeves Marilyn Monroe, Barry Manilow and Katty Perry at the Echo Awards COLOGNE, Germany Katy Perry straddled the stage in a sliver cat suit and neon-blue hair while Marylin Manson and German hard-rockers Rammstein teamed up for a goth extravaganza at Thursday nights Echo Awards, Germanys top music honors. But it was Brit singer Adele who walked away with the prizes, taking album of the year for her sophomore effort 21 as well as the Echo for best female international artist. Adele beat out hefty competition from Lady Gaga and the late Amy Winehouse to add to her growing trophy case, which includes a pile of Grammys and BRIT awards. Brit popsters dominated this years Echos, with James Morrison taking the best international male artist nod and Coldplay winning best international group. But Rammstein defended their home turf, winning the Echo for best alternative group, as well as the trophy for best German act abroad. The 2012 Echos were a star-studded affair, featuring l...

Adele saw off competition from Lady Gaga to be named the Best International Female performer in pop at Germany's annual Echo Awards last night. 1 of 1 Adele triumphed over Gaga at the Echo Awards Related Articles Adele hires a personal trainer Adele warned not to go on tour Adele spooked in new home Adele discusses US studio breakdown Brit Awards bosses say sorry to Adele Adele: "I hate the red carpet" Adele plays down hiatus remark No more 'break-up' albums for Adele The Rolling In The Deep sensation continued her trophy-winning streak by walking away with the prize for Best International Female, triumphing over Gaga, late star Amy Winehouse, Dutch Jazz singer Caro Emerald and French sensation Zaz. Bruno Mars went home with the Best International Male award, leaving Chris de Burgh, James Morrison, Lenny Kravitz and Belgian star Millow empty-handed. German stars Ina Muller and Udo Lindenberg took the national awards for Best Female and Best M! ale. The Best ...

Singer Adele and The Civil Wars star Joy Williams have solidified their new-found friendship by getting matching tattoos. Williams, who is one half of the Grammy Award-winning country duo, grew close to the soul singer while on the road with her last spring. She tells Vogue magazine, "Adele was really supportive of us right from the beginning. It was so good to be able to stand stage-side and watch her perform every night; then becoming friends with her was really the icing on the cake. She's brilliant company." And the 29 year old reveals the pair became such good friends that she and Adele headed to the tattoo parlour to get inked with a symbolic graphic as a reminder of their time together. Williams tells People, "It's three dots on the inside of our left wrists, so it's (like) 'to be continued'."

Before Adele became a Grammy superstar, she was a girl who smoked cigarettes on the lawn with her performing-arts high school buddies. Adele won best British album of the year during the BRIT Music Awards in London last month. (DYLAN MARTINEZ - REUTERS) British tabloid the Sun has unearthed footage of some of Adeles earliest performances (and, as all stars surely dread, photos from her awkward teenage years), and its easy to see her incredible potential. Adele was enrolled at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology which also matriculated the late Amy Winehouse, Kate Nash, and the band the Kooks. A friend said he always saw a bright future for his classmate Adele. Some people were that step above everyone else. And Adele was one of them, the friend, Allan Rose, told The Sun . In the series of clips, we see Adele playing an acoustic guitar, joking around with her friends and singing an early version of Daydreamer, a song that appeared on her debut album proving that shes al...

British singer Adele is starting a new training regime to drop two dress sizes before the summer, The Sun reported Monday. Her fitness drive follows a health scare last year, when she had to have surgery on her vocal cords. Related: Adele's doctor describes vocal cord surgery The 23-year-old starlet already quit smoking and is working out with a personal trainer twice a week at home. Related: Celebs who quit smoking Adele also took up Pilates after British comedian pal Alan Carr recommended it to her. They are even planning to go running together with their dogs. A source said, "Adele has found so much more energy now she's quit smoking. She really wants to get healthier, now that she's half way there. She had always been curious about taking up Pilates, but until recently there just hadn't been any time." Only last month German designer Karl Lagerfeld sparked outrage when he accused Adele of being "a little too fat." But although she is keen to she...

Pop singer Adele's sophomore effort, Twenty-One , just bumped Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon out of the No. 7 spot among best-selling albums in U.K. history. It's within striking distance of other classics, including Michael Jackson's Thriller , but still far behind No. 1: Queen's Greatest Hits .

Chart Highlights offers a sneak peek at a select group of Billboard charts every Monday. Find out the top songs, Greatest Gainers and debuts on the surveys listed below. All our charts are refreshed on billboard.com every Thursday. Pop Songs *** No. 1 *** "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" Kelly Clarkson Greatest Gainer No. 11 "We Are Young" fun. Featuring Janelle Monae Debut No. 38 "Call Me Maybe" Carly Rae Jepsen Debut No. 40 "Give Your Heart A Break" Demi Lovato Adult Contemporary *** No. 1 *** "Set Fire To The Rain" Adele As the song follows "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" to the Adult Contemporary summit, Adele's "21" is the first (non-seasonal) album to yield three AC No. 1s since Celine Dion's "Falling Into You" in 1997-98. Greatest Gainer No. 11 "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" Kelly Clarkson Debut No. 28 "Say What You Will" Justin Hines ...

Adele 's chart-topping release 21 has overtaken Pink Floyd 's landmark 1973 release, The Dark Side Of The Moon , in the list of best-selling UK albums. The album, including hits Rolling In The Deep and Someone Like You, has now sold more than 4,142,000 copies, making it the seventh biggest-selling album of all-time. Sales figures from the Official Charts Company show it is also just 12,000 copies away from the sixth best-selling album, Dire Straits' long player Brothers In Arms , and is likely to move further up the chart soon. The company's managing director Martin Talbot said: "As every week goes by, another record seems to tumble in front of Adele. "Now, her 21 album has overtaken The Dark Side Of The Moon in the all-time biggest sellers list - and by the end of the week, it may well have overtaken Brothers In Arms, too. "Then she will have Michael Jackson's Thriller in her sights. It has been an extraordinary 12 months or so for Adele, and it l...

Adele reportedly wants to drop two dress sizes in time for summer. Adele reportedly wants to lose weight. The 'Someone Like You' hitmaker has apparently embarked on a fitness regime in a bid to drop two dress sizes before the summer. Having shed several pounds after undergoing surgery on her vocal chords last year, Adele has also quit smoking and is said to been keen to continue her good work. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Adele has found so much more energy now she's quit smoking. She really wants to get healthier, now that she's half-way there. ''She had always been curious about taking up Pilates but until recently there just hadn't been any time.'' Last month fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld came under fire after branding Adele a ''little too fat'', but the 23-year-old singer insists she would never lose weight for anyone other than herself. She told People Magazine: ''I've never wanted to look like models ...

. On Thursday Adele Bumped From The Top Spot On Billboard Chart was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) Adele has owned the top spot on the US album charts for some time but that came to an end this week. Last week, the UK singer's "21" marked its 23rd non-consecutive week on the Billboard 200 to become the longest-running #1 since Prince & the Revolution's "Purple Rain" soundtrack scored 24 weeks on top in 1984 and 1985. This week, though, Adele slipped to second place behind "Wrecking Ball," the new album by Bruce Springsteen. - But it was a close race. popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com. Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Adele Tour Dates/Tickets Adele CDs, DVDs and MP3s Adele T-shirts and Posters Adele CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Yahoo News . ...end

The U.K. pop group One Direction is aiming for a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 album chart next week with its first album, "Up All Night." However, Adele 's "21" may block the quintet from the top with a return to No. 1. A DAY IN THE LIFE: ONE DIRECTION Candid Photos of Harry & Co. Presently, industry sources suggest "Up All Night" may sell around 160,000 to 170,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, March 18. However, Adele's "21" could sell right around the same amount. How the albums perform over the weekend will play a large part in their placing on the chart next week. Even if One Direction settles for a No. 2 bow, it will make history as the highest debut from U.K. group's first album. The new Billboard 200 chart's top 10 will be revealed on the morning of Wednesday, March 21. Theoretically, both albums could profit from the weekend and family shopping at big box stores like Target and Walmart. Adele ...

The U.K. pop group One Direction is aiming for a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 album chart next week with its first album, "Up All Night." However, Adele 's "21" may block the quintet from the top with a return to No. 1. Presently, industry sources suggest "Up All Night" may sell around 160,000 to 170,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, March 18. However, Adele's "21" could sell right around the same amount. PHOTOS: One Direction: A Day In The Life How the albums perform over the weekend will play a large part in their placing on the chart next week. Even if One Direction settles for a No. 2 bow, it will make history as the highest debut from U.K. group's first album. The new Billboard 200 chart's top 10 will be revealed on the morning of Wednesday, March 21. Theoretically, both albums could profit from the weekend and family shopping at big box stores like Target and Walmart. Adele -- believe it or not -- i...

Adele refused to sign a record deal because she was too busy planning her 18th birthday party, according to a school friend. Adele reportedly refused to sign a record deal because she was too busy planning her birthday party. The 'Someone Like You' singer wanted to celebrate her 18th birthday with a bash to remember and refused to let the offer of a contract get in the way, according to school friend Allan Rose. He said: ''It was typical Adele. Her pals were more important.'' Allan met Adele at the BRIT school - which also counts Jessie J, Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis amongst its past pupils - where he says everyone knew she was destined for great things. He told The Sun newspaper: ''It was clear she was going to be a star. Some people were that step above everyone else, and Adele was one of them. ''She was just naturally musically gifted.'' The singer famously refused to play any festivals in 2011 because she wanted to spend the summer ...

Bruce Springsteen performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on Feb. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Credit: Getty) (CBS News) Bruce Springsteen showed Adele who's the Boss this week. He knocked the British songstress from her perch when his new album, "Wrecking Ball," debuted at No. 1, ending Adele's 10-week straight run in the top slot of Billboard's Top 200 chart. Adele, who enjoyed 23 non-consecutive weeks in the leading slot, slipped to No. 2 with 195,000 copies. Springsteen's latest release debuted with a very-close 196,000. Pictures: Adele Pictures: Bruce Springsteen This marks the Jersey rocker's 10th No. 1 album, which means he's now tied with Elvis Presley for the third-most No. 1s in history. They follow the Beatles with 19 and Jay-Z with 12 top albums. "Wrecking Ball" is also the 17th Springsteen album to make the Top 10. Springsteen will perform his new songs live when he hits the road with the E Street...

It took the Boss to knock Adeles unstoppable 21 out of the top spot on Billboards Top 200. Bruce Springsteen scored his 10th No. 1 debut with his latest opus, Wrecking Ball, pushing 196,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan, barely nudging the Grammy-winning powerhouse out of her plum position on top. Wrecking Ball is the first disc to knock Adele out of the top spot this year. But 21, which sold an additional 195,000 copies, continues to make music history. As it soared past the 8 million sales mark, it became the first album to do so since Ushers massive-selling Confessions back in 2004. A handful of albums saw a sales surge thanks to Google Musics bargain-basement 25-cent sale last week , including the latest installment in the Now That's What I Call Music! The 41st edition (yes, the years are going by) logged 152,000 copies, with 124,000 of those units coming from digital sales, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Also benefiting from the drastic markdown were Lady Antebellum,...

Adele got so comfortable sitting in the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart during the first 10 weeks of 2012 that we started to forget anyone else could knock her off the perch. But after 23 non-consecutive weeks in the pole position dating back to last year and a board-running sprint for every chart week of the year so far, her good thing will come to an end next week when Bruce Springsteen 's Wrecking Ball edges her out of the top position. Sure, she came in at just 1,300 copies below the Boss at #2, and there's a good chance she'll be back in the hunt for #1 in the near future, but with a pause in the action, now is as good a time as any to take another look at her incredible run. Some 21 facts: Her 23 non-consecutive weeks at #1 put Adele just one week short of the chart domination of two classic soundtracks: Prince's Purple Rain and Saturday Night Fever. Though she'll have to start over now, Adele was closing in on another all-time chart record: the most...

LOS ANGELES - British singer Adele's multi-platinum selling album "21" scored its 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, entering an elite list of only five albums to cross the that mark in the past 20 years. "21," which has been selling more than 100,000 copies each week for 33 weeks, joined the ranks of the soundtrack to the 1997 box-office phenomenon "Titanic," Whitney Houston's soundtrack to 1992 film, "The Bodyguard," country crooner Garth Brooks' "Ropin' The Wind" and Billy Ray Cyrus' "Some Gave All," also in 1992, all of which crossed 16 weeks at No. 1. Recently disbanded Christian rock group David Crowder Band made the highest chart debut this week at No. 2 with new album "Give Us Rest," selling 50,000 copies. Irish alternative rock band Snow Patrol debuted their sixth studio album, "Fallen Empires," at No. 5, following Black Keys' "El Camino...

Ask Billboard is updated every week. As always, submit your questions about Billboard charts, sales and airplay, as well as general music musings, to askbb@billboard.com . Please include your first and last name, as well as your city, state and country, if outside the U.S. HOW DEEP IS LOVE FOR ADELE? Hi Gary, As an avid chart watcher, I am thrilled that among the many impressive feats of Adele 's "21" is that it has dominated the Billboard 200 and three of its singles have topped the Billboard Hot 100. The album, with 23 weeks atop the Billboard 200 so far, has also generated three hits that have helmed the Hot 100 for a combined 14 weeks. Therefore, the disc and its singles have combined to lead Billboard's two most signature charts for a cumulative total of 37 weeks! There are only nine albums that I could find that have topped both charts for a combined total of more than 30 weeks. (There are soundtracks with greater runs atop the Billboard 200 - i.e., "West S...

Madonna has leapt to the defence of Adele branding fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld's comments about her weight as "horrible". The German fashion guru described the Someone Like You star as "a little too fat" during an interview last month. Madonna told The Sun: "That's horrible. That's ridiculous, that's just the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. "I don't like it when anybody says anything bad about anyone - I don't like it. Adele's a great talent and how much she weighs has nothing to do with it." Madonna also revealed she is "incredibly anxiety ridden" about her tour later this year, but has no plans to quit music. She said: "I love music, I love telling stories. So I guess as long as I feel that way I'll keep doing what I'm doing." Her single, Give Me All Your Luvin', flopped - despite being launched to one of the largest TV audiences in history as she performed it at the US Sup...

World-conquering star Adele would have been rejected if she had tried to find fame on The X Factor, according to The Script's frontman Danny O'Donoghue. The Irish star - a judge on BBC One's soon-to-launch talent show The Voice - believes Adele would not have succeeded because her look does not fit "the mould". But he reckons she would have had no difficulties on his new Saturday night programme which aims to reward talent rather than image. The Voice auditions contestants without actually seeing them. Curvaceous star Adele has found global fame in the past year, crowned with six Grammys and a double Brit win last month. Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld drew condemnation recently when he remarked that she was "too fat". O'Donoghue said other talent shows would have failed to give her a chance because she did not look like a conventional pop star. He said: "We need to take the music industry by the scruff of the neck and get it back out of 'ev...

Adele has been told not to embark upon a tour due to fears that her vocal chords could be permanently damaged. The 'Someone Like You' singer was forced to cancel a US jaunt in 2011 due to ill health and underwent microsurgery on her vocal chords in November. Adele made her live comeback at the Grammy Awards in February, where she won six trophies , but doctors have allegedly said that she is still not ready to exert her voice. "The surgery was successful but doctors are still concerned she could damage her golden voice," a source told the Daily Star . "They have given the go-ahead to one-off shows but a full tour has been ruled out for now. "Adele isn't motivated by money, that's the last thing she cares about. She had a serious scare with her voice and is determined to make sure it doesn't happen again." The popstar is also said to have turned down a number of appearances, including a slot on The X Factor , in order to protect her voice...

Adele reportedly wants to get pregnant by the end of the year. The singer, who is currently enjoying a 23rd week at number one in the US with 21 , has apparently told boyfriend Simon Konecki that she is ready to start a family. PA Images / Yui Mok/PA Wire "She's told Simon how broody she's been feeling. The pair have spoken about children and it's something they both very much want in the future. Simon already has a five-year-old daughter from his previous marriage with Clary, who Adele has met and absolutely adores," a source told the Daily Star Sunday . "Simon is an amazing dad and has always spoken about wanting more. He just never realised that it could happen so soon as just this time last year he'd resigned himself to the fact that he'd never be happy and settle down again after the heartbreak of his divorce. "It's a huge turnaround for Adele, who's always said she wants to wait until she's at least 30 and has five albums be...

LOS ANGELES - British singer Adele's multi-platinum selling album "21" scored its 16th week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, entering an elite list of only five albums to cross the that mark in the past 20 years. "21," which has been selling more than 100,000 copies each week for 33 weeks, joined the ranks of the soundtrack to the 1997 box-office phenomenon "Titanic," Whitney Houston's soundtrack to 1992 film, "The Bodyguard," country crooner Garth Brooks' "Ropin' The Wind" and Billy Ray Cyrus' "Some Gave All," also in 1992, all of which crossed 16 weeks at No. 1. Recently disbanded Christian rock group David Crowder Band made the highest chart debut this week at No. 2 with new album "Give Us Rest," selling 50,000 copies. Irish alternative rock band Snow Patrol debuted their sixth studio album, "Fallen Empires," at No. 5, following Black Keys' "El Camino...

. On Monday Adele Sets Digital Record was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) Adele continues to set records. Billboard reports the UK singer's "Rolling In The Deep" has become the biggest-selling digital song of all time by a woman in the U.S. - and the second-biggest overall. The song sold another 99,000 sold in the week ending February 26 to set a new total of 6.68 million, surpassing Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" (6.62 million) to become tops among all female-led tunes. "Rolling in the Deep" is now second among all digital songs, only to the Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" (7.82 million); Gaga's "Poker Face" falls to third place. - more on this story popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com. Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Adele Tour Dates/Tickets Adele CDs, DVDs and MP3s Adele T-shirts and Posters Adele CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on Rock...

Adele has made it into the top ten of Billboard 's Money Makers list. The Grammy-winning British star cancelled most of her US tour due to issues with her vocal cords but her album 21 sold more than five million copies in 2011, helping the 23-year-old singer-songwriter enter the list at number ten. Including sales from this year, 21 has sold nearly eight million copies. Taylor Swift was named Billboard's number one money maker of 2011. The 22-year-old country star reportedly earned more than 35 million dollars in 2011, beating U2 to the top spot, with the Irish rock superstars earning 32 million dollars. Kenny Chesney, Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne rounded out the top five. Artists' rankings were based on US income sources from tours, albums sales and publishing royalties. Billboard said in a press release that it didn't factor in "sponsorships, merchandise sales or synchronisation deals".

Still going strong in the charts Rolling In The Deep by Adele is the biggest selling digital single by a female artiste in the modern era, according to Artist Direct . Adele's lead single from 21 has moved 6.68 million copies, beating Lady Gaga's Poker Face , which at last count stood at 6.62 million copies. In fact, Adele continues to be a force to be reckoned with on the album chart too. This is the 23rd week Adele's 21 is No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making 21 the longest-running No. 1 since Prince & The Revolution's Purple Rain soundtrack held on to the No. 1 spot for 24 weeks in 1984 and 1985. Congrats Adele!

Adele's 21 clocks a 23rd week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 247,000 copies this week (down 17%), according to Nielsen SoundScan. It's the longest-running No. 1 since Prince & the Revolution's Purple Rain soundtrack scored 24 weeks at No. 1 in 1984 and 1985. Grammy Awards 2012 The year-to-date sales for 21 now stand at 2.1 million (by far 2012's top album). Well behind in second place among the best sellers this year is Whitney Houston's Whitney: The Greatest Hits , with 527,000 sold. The last time an album sold more than 2 million copies this early in a year was in 2003, when 50 Cent's just-released Get Rich or Die Tryin' blew through 2.6 million by March 2. Considering that 21 was released more than a year ago, its 2012 sales are all the more impressive. Reaching back further in the archives, the last time an album that was only a few months old rang up 2 million this fast was in 2001, when Shaggy's Hotshot moved 2.1 million (through Marc...

December sees the release of Adeles Live At The Royal Albert Hall concert film. 2011 has been an incredible year for Adele, starting with her #1 album 21, her #1 single Someone Like You, the global smash Rolling In The Deep and her spellbinding live appearance on The Brits. Her album 21 has become the biggest selling album in the world this year -12 million copies sold and counting and 21and 19 remain the UKs 1st and 2nd highest selling albums so far. She has received rave reviews for her live shows and Live At The Royal Albert Hall, recorded at the height of her amazing year, showcases exactly why Adele has become one of the most sought after live performers in the world. Live At The Royal Albert Hall is now available on a DVD+CD edition and features the full 90 minute performance, plus behind the scenes footage shot throughout that day. The package also contains an exclusive live CD of the entire show. This is the first time fans will be able to hear all of Adeles hits and best lov...

Adele has broken another record: her hit single "Rolling in the Deep" has become the biggest digital song of all time by a female artist in the United States. The single, off her sophomore album 21, beat Lady Gaga 's "Poker Face" with 6.68 million in sales. Lady Gaga came in a close second with 6.62 million in sales, according to Billboard .com. Adele's been on a roll since her big win at the 2012 Grammy Awards. The accomplished vocalist took home six awards, including best album, record, song, and short form music video of the year. She ties with music heavyweight Beyonc for most Grammys won by a female in a single night. Adele is only the sixth artist overall to pull a hat trick and take home song, record, and album of the year since the Grammys' inception in 1958. In February, Adele's "21" became the longest running No. 1 album by a woman. She outranked the "The Bodyguard" soundtrack which was co-produced by the late Whitney ...

Adele has been named the fans' favourite choice to record the new James Bond theme tune. The Rolling In The Deep songstress was voted the top pick to sing the song for Skyfall, the upcoming 23rd instalment of the spy series, by 5,000 readers for entertainment website IGN.com. Rockers Muse came second in the poll, followed by Foo Fighters, U2 and Florence + The Machine. Lana Del Rey, Guns 'N Roses, Karen O and Rihanna completed the top 10. Chris Tilly, the website's entertainment editor, said: "If producers are still not sure about their choice to sing the next Bond theme, the fans are clearly backing Adele. "She's a global superstar and clearly has the vocal talent to produce a big Bond song reminiscent of Shirley Bassey and Lulu, rather than the forgettable misfires recorded more recently by the likes of Garbage and Madonna." In an interview with Jonathan Ross, Adele appeared to hint that she would be returning to the studio to record a film theme song, ...