Profile
Famous as :
Soul/Jazz singerBirth Name :
Adele Laurie Blue AdkinsBirth Date :
May 05, 1988Birth Place :
Tottenham, London, UKClaim to fame :
Single "Chasing Pavements" (2008)
Artist of the Week: Adele
June 16, 2008 12:06:29She has been dubbed the next Amy Winehouse. She has had a number one album in U.K. at the age of 19. She doesn't need to fit in the ideal music industry weight to be in the mainstream. She is Adele, a British new sensation that has been dubbed the 'It' girl of soul, and it's easy to see why.
With distinctive voice, Adele comes up right on track as one of the most promising music acts Britain has. With the budding interest on soul and jazz sounds that have been mapped out by Winehouse, her single "Chasing the Pavements" easily slips to people's ears as catchy and notable. The single went straight to #2 on U.K. Singles chart on downloads alone. When the album "19" was released in U.K. in January 2008, the sale went wild that it debuted at #1 on the Albums chart and went on selling more than 300,000 copies.
Adele Can't Write Happy Songs
May 19, 2008 03:05:54Soul singer Adele recently revealed a surprising statement regarding her songs inspiration. The British singer said that the idea for the songs that she writes usually comes when she is feeling depressed.
The singer revealed the fact to the press saying that she can't make new material when she's feeling happy because she would be too busy enjoying her fun time. "I ain't got time to write songs when I'm happy as I'm out having fun," Adele said.
Video Premiere: Adele's 'Cold Shoulder'
May 08, 2008 01:05:35A new music video for English singer Adele has got its official premiere on May 7, 2008. The video sees the soul singer singing in a dark room with lots of ice statues around her.
The new clip which was shot in February 2008 in London, is made to accompany Adele's third single "Cold Shoulder". The single, that has been released on April 21, was derived from her debut album "19" released on January 28.
British Sensation Adele to Release Debut Album Stateside
March 22, 2008 02:03:44English soul singer Adele has signed a major U.S. deal to release her debut album Stateside. The 19-year-old who was also naming the album "19" in U.K. will service it to the U.S. this Summer under Columbia.
Her U.K. label XL Recordings arranged the deal and its rep Richard Russell commented, "She wants to work it properly, and put in time there. People are really excited about her over there." Adele, catapulted to success through her hit single "Chasing Pavements" that sent the album going straight to #1 in U.K. Albums chart earlier this year.
Shannon Elizabeth to Learn Cooking in Hell's Kitchen
August 15, 2007 10:08:51
An actress and former fashion model, Shannon Elizabeth is not good at all at cooking. Yet, the beauty best known for her portrayal as Nadia in the hit movie "American Pie" (1999), is willing to improve her cooking skills, thus has signed on for the reality TV show "Hell's Kitchen".
"I'm a horrible cook because I always try to do it with oil, no butter - no flavor," the actress revealed. "Nobody else will ever eat it. My housekeeper now cooks."
Most Women Fantasize About Daniel Craig While Making Love to Their Partners
December 07, 2006 09:12:45
His being the first blonde Bond in "Casino Royale" has resulted in many negative response. Nonetheless, that role has also helped launching Daniel Craig into the galaxy of superstardom. Thanks to the success of the flick that not only he has become a hot commodity in Hollywood, but also turned into a sought after movie star. On top of all, he has become the darling of many women.
In a recent Internet poll, Craig's name is on the top number one as man most women fantasize about while making love to their partners. His being on the top spot of the poll obviously leaving X Factor judge Simon Cowell on second place. Ranked 3rd on the poll of 1,000 adults is Jesse Metcalfe, followed after by David Beckham at 4th and Brad Pitt at No. 5.
