CHESTER, England, July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Terrys Fabrics has built a reputation for delivering free and friendly advice on the latest trends in interior design. With the On-Trend Guides and Curtain of the Week feature comes the new Adele On Trend social networking pages which offer round the clock tips on how to transform the home for less. The Terrys Fabrics site at http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk features an eclectic range of products, including curtains, cushions and bedding to adorn homes around the room. Whilst the products are competitively priced, it is often the case that homeowners struggle to create a new look in their home and thus, Terrys Fabrics and their very own interior designer, Adele Shotton-Pugh offers a helping hand. The On-Trend guides have proven particularly popular with homeowners across the country looking for information on the latest trends according to the interior designers. With help from the team at Terrys Fabrics, customers can find out more about ...

Adele prefers to have vintage-inspired nails. While many stars have been delving into the world of contemporary nail art, Adele prefers to keep things more simple. Her manicurist Zoe Pocock explained the star looks to the olden days for inspiration. Adele likes a long oval nail. Its a vintage shape and length, she explained to the latest edition of UK InStyle. Although the 24-year-old singer keeps her nail length and shape simple, she plays around with polish. Adele enjoys using nail wraps to give her fingers some zing and has made unusual requests when it comes to the colours shes wanted too. She asked for metallic strips for a recent appearance on a UK TV show; metallic gold wraps for a pre-Grammy show and for the Grammy Awards, we did Ciat's Caviar Manicure using Ciat's Paint Pot in Jewel [purple flecked with gold] on the tops of her nails, Zoe explained. She also wanted a Louboutin effect, with red underneath the nail, so I slicked polish on the underside of her nails. Cov...

London, July 23 ( ANI ): Adele , who became the biggest-selling artist of the 21st century , still loves to go shopping at the budget store Primark . According to a new book on the star, the frugal pop phenomenon is addicted to the High Street shop's cheap and novelty underwear and saves pennies by buying 1 pound knickers, the Daily Star reported. "She is still the same girl she always has been," the author Chas Newkey-Burden revealed in the book. "For instance, one day after she hit the big time she followed a visit to a Louis Vuitton store by going to knockdown-clothes favourite Primark. "She is a big fan and loves the 1 knickers with all the novelty designs and funny jokes on them. But she knows she can only wear them once, because they just fall apart," he added. (ANI)

WENN Although we were happy when the singer announced her pregnancy in June, inwardly we were crying. Only a broken heart brings the great love songs we adore her for. But the grammy-winning singer is as known for her potty mouth as she is for her great music. But now it's been reported that she wants to stop cursing as she doesn't want her baby to end up using bad language too. A source told The Sun , "Adele loves a good swear but doesn't want the habit to be passed on to her unborn baby. "She's trying to cut back because she feels, like loads of mums, that babies are affected by what they can hear when in the womb." We reported last week that a source close to the star told Look magazine that she had already started planning out the nursery in great detail but hadn't yet had much time to look on baby websites. "Adele can't wait to get started on the preparations and has given the builders detailed instructions," said the source. ...

Singer Emeli Sande at the Hyatt Regency on King St. in Toronto on Tue. May. 29/12. (Dave Thomas/QMI Agency) There is more than one Adele with an amazing voice who hails from across the pond. You just might never know it. Aberdeen-raised, London-based rising singer-songwriter Emeli Sande -- whose R&B-soul debut, Our Version Of Events, won her a BRIT Critic's Choice award and spawned such hits as Heaven and Next To Me -- was born with the first name Adele. But the striking looking singer with short shaved blond hair and a Frida Kahlo tattoo on her forearm doesn't use it professionally for obvious reasons. "It's strange - it's a big coincidence," says Sande, 25, leading up to the album's Canadian release and an opening spot for Coldplay at Toronto's Air Canada Centre on Monday and Tuesday. "My first commercial release I was billed as 'featuring', they asked what name do you want to put on this record and at that point Adele had just won t...

Los Angeles, July 20 ( IANS ) Singer Adele has turned down an offer to perform in an Amy Winehouse tribute show as she still had not come to terms with Winehouse' death. Singer George Michael said Adele has turned down his offer. Adele was still shocked with the death of Winehouse, who died because of alcohol poisoning in 2011, contactmusic.com quoted the 49-year-old singer as saying. "We communicated by email... and initially what I wanted was for us to sing 'Love is a losing game' by Amy Winehouse at the Elizabeth Taylor tribute I did at Covent Garden," Michael said on a radio show in London. "She told me that she tried to put one of (Winehouse's) songs in her own set and she couldn't even get through it. I think they knew each other from the Brits School. "They're obviously musical goddesses but I think the tragedy would have been too much for her," he added. Michael says he would love to do a track with the 24-year-old.

Wenn Our jaws dropped to the floor when Adele announced her pregnancy just last month, but we shouldn't really have been too surprised as the 'Someone Like You' singer has always said that she wanted to become a mother. And now, it has emerged that the record-breaker is taking the opportunity while she's pregnant to enjoy some of her favourite foods, over and over again. "Adele told friends she's so happy now there's a proper bump. She's joking she wants to eat shepherd's pie until the cows come home," a source told Closer. The singer is over the moon that she's expecting her first child, and according to an insider she feels like she has "hit the jackpot" with her man Simon Konecki. Well let's face it, Adele's won the jackpot several times over if her estimated bank balance is to be believed! "It's true love for Adele and Simon," the insider said. "They are comitted to each other and ready to be a famil...

Despite an incredibly successful few years, Adele thinks the "best is yet to come". The Rolling in the Deep singer, who recently announced that she and boyfriend Simon Konecki were expecting their first child, reportedly feels like she has "hit the jackpot" with all the positive developments in her life this year. A source told Closer magazine: "It's true love for Adele and Simon. They are committed to each other and ready to be a family. "Adele feels that falling pregnant is like hitting the jackpot. She said, 'I've been on a high for a year with my work and personal life, but the best is yet to come.'" The source added that Adele was thrilled that her baby bump has become more visible and is planning to indulge. "Adele told friends she's so happy now there's a proper bump. She's joking she wants to eat shepherd's pie until the cows come home," said the source. The singer also reportedly spent 35 000 in aud...

Adele 's estranged father has publicly pleaded for the chance to reconcile with the star ahead of the birth of her first child. Mark Evans walked out on the 'Someone Like You' singer when she was just three years old and has had a turbulent relationship with her since, but he has now expressed hope of becoming "a big part" of his grandchild's life. PA Images / Joel Ryan/AP On hearing of Adele's pregnancy from his mother, Evans told The Mirror : "I would have loved so much to have been able to hold her in my arms and tell her how happy I was for her. "I want more than anything to be part of her life again and to be a big part in my little grandson or granddaughter's life. I'm having to face up to the fact that I may never get to know my grandchildren and it is breaking my heart." The 50-year-old did admit, however, to being concerned that Adele has not been with partner Simon Konecki long enough to have a baby with him. "I wish ...

14:54, Monday, 16 July 2012 Adele 's estranged father Mark Evans has issued a public plea to the singer, stating that he wants to reunite with her ahead of the birth of her first child. Evans has revealed that he hopes to be "a big part" of his grandchild's life, telling The Mirror he wants Adele to "forgive" him for walking out on her when she was just three-years old. The Rolling In The Deep hitmaker has previously expressed her feelings towards her dad , telling US Vogue that she would "spit in his face" if she ever saw him again. However, after hearing about Adele's baby news from his mother, Evans told the tabloid: "I would have loved so much to have been able to hold her in my arms and tell her how happy I was for her. "I want more than anything to be part of her life again and to be a big part in my little grandson or granddaughter's life. I'm having to face up to the fact that I may never get to know my grandchil...

Adele's father is 'begging' her to forgive him. Mark Evans is desperate to make peace with his 24-year-old daughter - who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki - after he left her and mother Penny when she was just three years old, because he fears he won't ever get to see his grandchild. He said: 'Mum rang and said, 'Mark, I've got some important news for you. Adele is expecting a child'. 'My first reaction was a surge of happiness for her. But as we chatted about how Adele had told her in person, it dawned on me that my daughter hadn't wanted to tell me herself. 'My happiness for her turned to gloom because I realised I really was out of the picture as far as she is concerned. 'I would have loved so much to have been able to hold her in my arms and tell her how happy I was for her. 'I want more than anything to be part of her life again and to be a big part in my little grandson or granddaughter's life. I...

Adele's father Mark Evans is ''begging'' her to forgive him as he fears he won't ever get to see his grandchild. Adele's father is ''begging'' her to forgive him. Mark Evans is desperate to make peace with his 24-year-old daughter - who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki - after he left her and mother Penny when she was just three years old, because he fears he won't ever get to see his grandchild. He said: ''Mum rang and said, 'Mark, I've got some important news for you. Adele is expecting a child'. ''My first reaction was a surge of happiness for her. But as we chatted about how Adele had told her in person, it dawned on me that my daughter hadn't wanted to tell me herself. ''My happiness for her turned to gloom because I realised I really was out of the picture as far as she is concerned. ''I would have loved so much to have been able to hold her in my arms and tell...

Adele has commended Frank Ocean on his recent letter revealing his feelings for another man . The 'Someone Like You' singer took to her Twitter account, where she also revealed that she is a fan of Ocean's new album Channel Orange . PA Images / Matt Sayles/AP In the message , the performer - who is expecting her first child later this year - said: "Frank Ocean your (sic) so so special. Congratulations on such a STUNNING album x." Ocean recently revealed in a heartfelt letter that he was in love with another man at 19. The news has garnered the 24-year-old R&B musician support from fans and celebrities alike, including Beyonc. US retail chain Target has announced they will not stock the album , which was recently released a week early online. Watch Frank Ocean's video for 'Novacane' below (contains strong language):

Adele has been named as number six in the list of highest paid celebrities under the age of 30. Rolling In The Deep ? She's rolling in cash now! The rich list compiled by Forbes worked out thatthe Someone Like You singer had earnt a huge 23 million between May 2011 and May 2012. With that she could buy eight Bugatti Veyron Supersports, the most expensive make of car in the world. Or maybe she could buy four private jets with gold fittings and built in DVD players? But if she felt like a casual getaway, she couldopt for Katafanga Island just off Fiji 225 acres of land with a 5000 acres lagoon surrounding it. Whats a girl to do? The mum-to-be has worked hard for her cash though, having the worlds best selling album last year with 21. The album sold over more than 17 million copies, with four million being brought in the UK alone. Taylor Swift topped the chart with earnings of a huge 37 million for the same period of time. Other stars in the list included Katy Perry with 29 milli...

Superstar Adele has made it into yet another exclusive list - a top 10 of the highest-paid celebrities under the age of 30. The singer earned $35m between May 2011 and May 2012, according to American publishing firm Forbes. It put her at number six in its top 10, which was dominated by female singers, Taylor Swift topped the chart with $57m. Justin Bieber was the only male in the top five, which also included Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Experts looked at album and concert sales, film deals and advertising endorsements to reach the figures. Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson also made the top 10 with estimated earnings of $34.5m (22m) and $26.5m (17m) respectively. Adele, who recently revealed she is pregnant with her first child, had the world's biggest-selling album last year with 21, which sold more than 17 million copies. Some four million were sold in the UK alone. It earned her six Grammys, two Brits and two Ivor Novello awards.

By Emma Brant Newsbeat reporter Adele has made it into the top ten of the world's highest-paid celebrities under the age of 30. The 24-year-old singer, who is pregnant with her first child, earned $35 million (23 million) between May 2011 and May 2012 according to US business magazine Forbes. It put her at number six in its top 10 which was dominated by women singers, with Taylor Swift topping the charts. She's thought to have made $57 million (37 million). Justin Bieber was the only male in the top five, which also included Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Taylor Swift tops the list with $57m (37m) The list was compiled by taking into account album, concert sales, film deals, endorsements and advertising deals. Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson also made the top 10 with estimated earnings of $34.5 million (22 million) and $26.5 million (17 million) respectively. Adele had the world's biggest-selling album last year with 21, which sold more than 17 mi...

By Zachary Swickey Adele is expecting her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki and the pair are preparing in style. The British songbird has reportedly splashed out over $50,000 on a lighting and sound system for the babys nursery alone! Despite Adele's reputation for being smart with her cash, her bundle of joy will enjoy a pretty luxurious upbringing. A source revealed: Adele might have a reputation for being a bit of a spendthrift but when it comes to her baby she's sparing no expense. She is building state-of-the-art nurseries in all her homes. She's having bespoke wallpaper made and it's costing a fortune with climate control and cameras so she can see everything on her laptop, the source continued to Reveal Magazine . Adele has been going all out on baby clothes and accessories as well. The source added, She's pre-ordered Bon Point unisex baby clothes - and they don't come cheap. And she's already bought three Bugaboo pushchairs and a 600 Moses ...

Washington, July 12 ( ANI ): Adele , who is believed to be due to give birth in September, has splurged 54,000 dollars on sound and lights for her baby's nurseries and a further 7,500 dollars on clothes and accessories. The 24-year-old singer and her boyfriend Simon Konecki are expecting their first child together and the couple are sparing no expense to ensure that the toddler is well looked after. "Adele might have a reputation for being a bit of a spendthrift but when it comes to her baby she's sparing no expense," Contactmusic quoted a source as telling Reveal magazine. "She is building state-of-the-art nurseries in all her homes. She's having bespoke wallpaper made and it's costing a fortune with climate control and cameras so she can see everything on her laptop. "She's spending 54,000 dollars on the lighting and sound system alone," the source claimed. Elaborating more on the preparations for the baby, the source revealed that the c...

Adele could be set to have her baby in just two months, according to reports. Heat magazine said that the 24-year-old songstress could also be hiding another secret - that she's secretly married boyfriend Simon Konecki, 36. The magazine said that a series of clues, including not flying to the Billboard awards in May and not wanting to be pictured at the Ivor Novello Awards in the same month, meant that the star could have been pregnant for seven months. Heat also said that Simon was spotted wearing a gold wedding ring on his finger at the Ivor Novello Awards. An insider was quoted as saying of the pregnancy: "Adele has barely left the house in recent months, so she could keep this to herself for as long as possible." Adele confirmed her pregnancy last month.

Midway through 2012, Adele and Gotye are reigning on the charts "21" is the first time the same record has been the top seller in the first halves of any two years Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know," has a digital sales figure of 5.50 million for the year ( Rolling Stone ) -- With 2012 halfway done, Adele's 21 and Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" (featuring Kimbra) are the biggest selling album and digital song of the year in the U.S. respectively, Billboard reports . "21" has continued its amazing run a year after its initial release, selling 3.69 million copies through the sales week that ended July 1, the mid-year point for tracker Nielsen SoundScan. It was the best selling album halfway through last year as well, with 2.5 million copies sold. This is the first time in SoundScan's 21-year history that the same record has been the top seller in the first halves of any two years. If "21" continues to fly off ...

It turns out that pregnant Adele is actually very pregnant Adele! The singer announced that she was expecting her first child last month, though it seems the British songstress has been living like a hermit for the past seven months. Adele suffered vocal problems forcing her to cancel all live dates at the end of 2011, and it seems her lack of public appearances have enabled her to keep her pregnancy a secret from the media. A source told heatworld.com that Adele is due to give birth in just two months (September 2012), saying, "Adele has barely left the house in recent months, so she could keep this to herself for as long as possible.She stopped exercising a few months ago, and since then it's been all about the baby". Last month, Adele, 24, told fans that she and boyfriend Simon Konecki were "over the moon" to be expecting their first child, telling fans, "I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we're over the moon and very excited but...

News of Adele s pregnancy only broke on 29 June but heat can report exclusively that the award-winning singer will soon hear the pitter patter of tiny feet as she is due to give birth in early September! No, this isnt the quickest pregnancy ever Adele has actually been keeping her happy news a secret for seven months! Sneaky! Adele has barely left the house in recent months, so she could keep this to herself for as long as possible, an insider close to the 24-year-old singer has told heat . Adds the source, She stopped exercising a few months ago, and since then its been all about the baby. Looking back, all the clues have been there. Adele didnt fly to the Billboard Awards in the US back in May, despite winning a staggering 12 gongs. She then turned up to the Ivor Novello Awards on 17 May dressed in a loose fitting full-length black dress. Adele snuck into the awards do late, and the usually very chatty singer then refused to speak to the media or pose for pictures. We cant wai...

16:04, Monday, 9 July 2012 Adele may have started working on her next album, but reports have revealed she could delay its release for a few years. Last week, US writer Dan Wilson confirmed that he was working on new material with the mum-to-be, telling The Sun : "I am concentrating on writing as many songs as I can. Adele is in a good place. However, The Daily Star has reported that Adele may not release her third studio album until well after her first child is born , with a source claiming: "Adele loves performing but she doesn't feel comfortable being such a high-profile celebrity. "It all got a bit much for her last year and she wants to take a bit of time out of the fame game to be a normal mum." They continued: "The last thing she wants is for her kid to become a celebrity baby or media commodity. Being a good mum is a lot more important to her than selling records and she's made it clear her priorities have changed now she's pregnant....

Adele has already started work on her third studio album, but may delay its release. The singer has teamed up with US composer Dan Wilson - who worked on megahit 'Someone Like You' - for the follow-up to 21 , but may not release the record for another few years after announcing her pregnancy . PA Images / Yui Mok/PA Wire "Adele loves performing but she doesn't feel comfortable being such a high-profile celebrity," a source told the Daily Star . "It all got a bit much for her last year and she wants to take a bit of time out of the fame game to be a normal mum. "The last thing she wants is for her kid to become a celebrity baby or media commodity. Being a good mum is a lot more important to her than selling records and she's made it clear her priorities have changed now she's pregnant." PA Images / Ian West/PA Wire Rex Features / Beretta/Sims/Rex Features They added: "She doesn't want to be travelling the world touring or promoti...

Adele Bang Showbiz ADELE is playing nursery rhymes she has recorded to her unborn baby. The 'Someone Like You' hitmaker - who revealed last month she was pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki - has created an album of songs and has played them to her belly so the tot can get used to the sound of her voice. >> More entertainment news A source said: ''She has been playing the rhymes to her belly. ''It's so Adele can get her voice as close as possible to the baby so it can hear as many soothing sounds as possible.'' Despite many women experiencing food cravings when they are pregnant, Adele has found an alternative love - board games. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''She's become a bit obsessed with board games. She loves Jenga, Monopoly and Scrabble. Her mate recently bought her a charades set too.'' Writing on her website last week, Adele said she was ''over the moon'' to be starting a f...

We love Adele 's music; it's accessible to women and men who have endured heart break. One target audience we didn't expect Adele to aim her music toward is babies, however the star has reportedly recorded her own versions of nursery rhymes to play to her unborn baby so that they will get used to her voice, which we think is a pretty genius idea. The Someone Like You singer is said to have recorded a special album of songs and has been playing them to her growing bump so that the tot will get used to hearing its mother's soulful, comforting voice, ahhh. A source reveals, "She has been playing the rhymes to her belly...It's so Adele can get her voice as close as possible to the baby so it can hear as many soothing sounds as possible." One of the reasons we're so fond of the singer is because she's unlike your typical celebrity. Adele even turned down the offer to sing at the royal wedding because she'd arranged a BBQ with her mates! So, it...

Adele is playing nursery rhymes she has recorded to her unborn baby. The 'Someone Like You' hitmaker - who revealed last month she was pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki - has created an album of songs and has played them to her belly so the tot can get used to the sound of her voice. A source said: 'She has been playing the rhymes to her belly. 'It's so Adele can get her voice as close as possible to the baby so it can hear as many soothing sounds as possible.' Despite many women experiencing food cravings when they are pregnant, Adele has found an alternative love - board games. A source told The Sun newspaper: 'She's become a bit obsessed with board games. She loves Jenga, Monopoly and Scrabble. Her mate recently bought her a charades set too.' Writing on her website last week, Adele said she was 'over the moon' to be starting a family. She said: 'Im delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first...

We love Adele 's music; it's accessible to women and men who have endured heart break. One target audience we didn't expect Adele to aim her music toward is babies, however the star has reportedly recorded her own versions of nursery rhymes to play to her unborn baby so that they will get used to her voice, which we think is a pretty genius idea. The Someone Like You singer is said to have recorded a special album of songs and has been playing them to her growing bump so that the tot will get used to hearing its mother's soulful, comforting voice, ahhh. A source reveals, "She has been playing the rhymes to her belly...It's so Adele can get her voice as close as possible to the baby so it can hear as many soothing sounds as possible." One of the reasons we're so fond of the singer is because she's unlike your typical celebrity. Adele even turned down the offer to sing at the royal wedding because she'd arranged a BBQ with her mates! So, it...

Adele has reportedly recorded an album of nursery rhymes for her baby. According to The Sun , the 'Rolling In The Deep' singer has created a CD of songs that she plays to her unborn child so it can get used to her voice. PA Images / Joel Ryan/AP "She has been playing the rhymes to her belly," a source told the paper. ''It's so Adele can get her voice as close as possible to the baby so it can hear as many soothing sounds as possible.'' The source also revealed that the eight-time Grammy Award winner has taken up a new hobby in her time out of the spotlight. "She's become a bit obsessed with board games," they added. "Jenga, Monopoly and Scrabble are her favourites." Adele announced her pregnancy on her official website last week . The singer's last album 21 remains the year's biggest selling record , despite having been released in 2011. Watch the video for Adele's number one hit 'Rolling In The Deep' ...

MCA Nashville recording artist David Nail has been called "out of this world" and "too good for Nashville" by some music critics, and now he's pulling something a little different out of his musical bag of tricks. His recent pre-show warm-up on Adele's "Someone Like You" inspired the Kennett, Missourian to create a video for the people asking how to experience his version. With response to the YouTube version ranging from Blair Garner airing the YouTube stream on his nationally syndicated all-night radio show "After Midnight" to coverage on New York City's pop powerhouse 92Q and now CMT adding the clip to their CMT Pure channel, it became obvious this was something music lovers wanted to hear. On July 17, MCA Nashville will release "1979," a three song acoustic EP that includes "Someone Like You," as well as stripped-down versions of "The Sound of a Million Dreams" and "Half Mile Hill," origin...

Adele is taking tips from TV's 'Supernanny' Jo Frost, to prepare for the birth of her first child. The 'Rolling In The Deep' singer announced last Friday (29.06.12) that she and boyfriend Simon Konecki are expecting a baby together. The 24-year-old performer is reportedly learning discipline techniques already. A source told The Sun: "Adele thinks Jo Frost is the business and wants to make her kids as well-behaved as possible. "She's been watching re-runs of 'Supernanny' - the UK and US versions." Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have apparently been in touch to congratulate Adele on her happy news. However she will not be spending lots of money on expensive baby gear like her showbusiness friends. The source added: "Adele prefers old-style prams and wooden highchairs." Meanwhile, Adele's US songwriting partner Dan Wilson has confirmed they are working on material. He said that she may not tour the world with the material for some y...

Adele's 21 is still going strong 21 didn't come out this year but Adele's sophomore album is on it's way to becoming the top selling album for 2012. In fact, 21 is the only album to sell over a million copies this year thus far based on Nielsen Soundscan figures, making it the top selling album in the US for the second year in the row. Lionel Richie comes in second with 910,000 copies for Tuskegee while One Direction slides into third place with 899,000 sold for Up All Night . Gotye's song is a record-breaker In the digital race, Gotye broke Katy Perry's E.T. record for most downloads in six months of one year. Furthermore, Gotye featuring Kimbra's Somebody That I Used To Know is the first ever song to pass the five million mark in six months. Here are the top 10 digital songs of 2012 so far: 1. Gotye feat. Kimbra Somebody That I Used To Know (5.50) 2. fun. feat Janelle Monae We Are Young (5.09) 3. Carly Rae Jepsen Call Me Maybe (4.06) 4. Kelly Clark...

Midway through 2012, Adele and Gotye are reigning on the charts "21" is the first time the same record has been the top seller in the first halves of any two years Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know," has a digital sales figure of 5.50 million for the year ( Rolling Stone ) -- With 2012 halfway done, Adele's 21 and Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" (featuring Kimbra) are the biggest selling album and digital song of the year in the U.S. respectively, Billboard reports . "21" has continued its amazing run a year after its initial release, selling 3.69 million copies through the sales week that ended July 1, the mid-year point for tracker Nielsen SoundScan. It was the best selling album halfway through last year as well, with 2.5 million copies sold. This is the first time in SoundScan's 21-year history that the same record has been the top seller in the first halves of any two years. If "21" continues to fly off ...

At the mid-way point in 2012, Adele's "21" and Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" (featuring Kimbra), rule as the year's biggest selling album and digital song in the U.S., respectively -- selling 3.69 million and 5.50 million according to Nielsen SoundScan. Through the sales week that ended on July 1, the half-way point of SoundScan's tracking year, "21" is the only album that has sold more that 1 million copies this year. The next biggest selling album is Lionel Richie's "Tuskegee," which has moved 912,000. Top Albums Top Digital Songs This is the first time the industry has only seen one album sell a million mid-way through the year in the 21 years SoundScan has been tracking sales data. "21" was also the top selling album halfway through 2011 (2.5 million) and went on to become the year's best seller (5.8 million). In the SoundScan era, no album has been the top seller in the first half of any two years. ...

Adele is taking tips from TV's 'Supernanny' Jo Frost, to prepare for the birth of her first child. The 'Rolling In The Deep' singer announced last Friday (29.06.12) that she and boyfriend Simon Konecki are expecting a baby together. The 24-year-old performer is reportedly learning discipline techniques already. A source told The Sun: "Adele thinks Jo Frost is the business and wants to make her kids as well-behaved as possible. "She's been watching re-runs of 'Supernanny' - the UK and US versions." Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have apparently been in touch to congratulate Adele on her happy news. However she will not be spending lots of money on expensive baby gear like her showbusiness friends. The source added: "Adele prefers old-style prams and wooden highchairs." Meanwhile, Adele's US songwriting partner Dan Wilson has confirmed they are working on material. He said that she may not tour the world with the material for some y...

People News Jul 4, 2012, 4:01 GMT Adele has been watching \'Supernanny\' Adele is taking tips from TV's 'Supernanny' Jo Frost, to prepare for the birth of her first child. The 'Rolling In The Deep' singer announced last Friday (29.06.12) that she and boyfriend Simon Konecki are expecting a baby together. The 24-year-old performer is reportedly learning discipline techniques already. A source told The Sun: 'Adele thinks Jo Frost is the business and wants to make her kids as well-behaved as possible. 'She's been watching re-runs of 'Supernanny' - the UK and US versions.' Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have apparently been in touch to congratulate Adele on her happy news. However she will not be spending lots of money on expensive baby gear like her showbusiness friends. The source added: 'Adele prefers old-style prams and wooden highchairs.' Meanwhile, Adele's US songwriting partner Dan Wilson has confirmed they are working on ma...

14:12, Tuesday, 3 July 2012 Adele 's boyfriend is reportedly planning to propose to the star, following the announcement that she's expecting their first child together. According to Us Weekly , the 24-year old's beau Simon Konceki is ready to pop the question to the Someone Like You singer and is reportedly looking for an engagement ring. Speaking of their baby news, a source told the publication: "He was planning to propose anyway!" The insider then added that Adele "wants a low-key affair where her mother gives her away" and that more than anything "she wants to be a wife and mum." Earlier this week, reports suggested the Rumour Has It hitmaker is planning to renovate her Sussex mansion ahead of the tot's arrival, with a mole telling The Sun : "Adele is delighted shes finally got the planning permission through it couldnt have come at a better time. She went through the usual tedious months of waiting for the council to grant ...

People News Jul 3, 2012, 3:01 GMT Marriage could be on the way for Adele Adele's boyfriend was reportedly planning to propose marriage to the singer before he learned she was pregnant. The 'Rolling in the Deep' performer announced on Friday (29.06.12) that she and her boyfriend of nearly a year, Simon Konecki, are expecting their first child together. However Adele could also be expecting a wedding as the 38-year-old divorced dad apparently has a intentions to pop the question. A source told the new issue of Us Weekly magazine: 'He was planning to propose anyway!' The 23-year-old Grammy winner, who is nearly four months pregnant, wrote on her website last week, 'I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. 'I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we're over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx.' Adele was raised by a single moth...