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[122] On 18 October, a 30-second clip of new material from Adele was shown on UK television during a commercial break on The X Factor. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. According to Adele: "She fell pregnant with me when she would have been applying for uni, but chose to have me instead. Described by her daughter as a "hippie mum," [2] [3] Penny was a former art student who dropped out of college to raise Adele after becoming unexpectedly pregnant with her at the age of 18. Find out more aboutAdele's family life below. [373] At the 2012 BMI Awards held in London in October, Adele won Song of the Year (for "Rolling in the Deep") in recognition of the song being the most played on US television and radio in 2011. God only knows how I survived it," Mark told The Sun. She was quite good. 19 has sold over 2.5 million copies in the UK and was named in the top 20 best-selling debut albums of all time in the UK. [116] In 2014, Adele was nominated for nine World Music Awards. "[229][225], In 2002, 14-year-old Adele discovered Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald as she stumbled on the artists' CDs in the jazz section of her local music store. Interesting Facts about "Adele" Date of birth. [175] On 5 May 2019, her 31st birthday, Adele posted several black-and-white pictures of herself on her Instagram account celebrating the occasion along with a message reflecting on the preceding year. [247] Initially, critics suggested that her vocals were more developed and intriguing than her songwriting, a sentiment with which Adele agreed. [292] In July 2016, Adele was ranked number nine on the Forbes list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities in the world. I will try to remember it. Adele's mother fell pregnant with her at the young age of 18, and her parents separated when she was nine months old. Mother: Penny Adkins: Sibling: Brother: Cameron O' Sullivan: Spouse: Divorced: Children: Son: Angelo James: . Adele has mentioned a number of times how lucky she is to have a mother like Penny and always wants to remember her sacrifices. [266] However, in a 2021 interview with British Vogue, she revealed that they actually married in 2018, and separated the same year. Instead Adele, who will not speak to him, is very close to her 43-year-old mum Penny Adkins who gave birth to her at the age of 18. 1 on Hot 100", "Official Album Chart analysis: Olly Murs becomes 10th X-Factor No.1", "Adele Makes U.K. Adele has mentioned a number of times how lucky she is to have a mother like Penny and always wants to remember her sacrifices. Adele pictured in her bedroom as a child (Image: Instagram) Penny took on various jobs in order to support them both, working as a furniture maker, a masseuse, and an adult learning activities. [11] This was described as a third British Musical Invasion of the US. [22][238][239] AllMusic wrote that "Adele is simply too magical to compare her to anyone."[230]. [215][216] Growing up she also listened to Sinad O'Connor,[217] the Cranberries,[218] Bob Marley,[219] the Cure,[220] Dusty Springfield,[221] Whitney Houston,[222] Aretha Franklin,[223] Celine Dion,[224] Jeff Buckley,[225] and Annie Lennox. Adele's music career is quite . The crowd had a huge range of celebrities in it from David Tennant, and Dua Lipa, to Dawn French and Idris Elba. Her fourth studio album 30, which contains the chart-topping single "Easy on Me", was released in 2021 and became the year's best-selling album worldwide including US and UK. It became the world's best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies. Penny Susan Adkins is a Londoner just like her daughter. [117] However, in the October 2014 accounts filed with Companies House by XL Recordings, they ruled out a 2014 release. She never, ever reminds me of that. [78] Adele is the first artist in Nielsen SoundScan history to have the year's number-one album (21), number-one single ("Rolling in the Deep"), and number-one music video (Live at the Royal Albert Hall). [29] She became the first recipient of the Brit Awards Critics' Choice and was named the number-one predicted breakthrough act of 2008 in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2008. 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[294] The Sunday Times Rich List valued her wealth at 125million in 2017, and she was ranked the 19th UK's richest musician overall whilst being the only woman in the top 20. Adele has referred to Penny as her "best friend" and credits her with much of her success. Adele has repeatedly credited her mum for her success, referring to her as her 'best friend', and revealing that she was the inspiration behind hit tracks Hometown Glory and Million Years Ago. On top of that, Adele owns two neighboring houses in Kensington, West London, that cost her a combined $14.3 million. [129] "Hello" went on to become the fastest video to hit one billion views on YouTube, which it achieved after 88 days. I knew it was Taylor, and I've always loved her, but this is a totally other side like, 'I want to know who brought that out in her.' After age 18, Adele moved to Notting Hill where her music career took off after signing a record deal; she had studied at the renowned Brit School in London. It's just timing, but it'll be interesting to see what my reaction is like in general to anything that hurts me now that I feel so secure in myself.". [148] The lead single, "Hello", became the first song in the US to sell over one million digital copies within a week of its release. The reasoning behind this gift was to thank her for all the support she has given Adele to get to where she is now. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [94][95][96] By the end of 2014, she had sold an estimated 40 million albums and 50million singles worldwide. MORE:Adele drops her album 30 and fan reactions are in. I had a purpose, where before I didn't". [272] In 2021, Adele entered a relationship with American sports agent Rich Paul. She stated that she would continue writing and composing her own material. [41] In July and November 2008, Adele performed at the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball in London and New York City respectively. [300][301] During her Madison Square Garden tour in September 2016, Adele rented NBA player Deron Williams' Tribeca apartment for three weeks at a monthly rent of $60,000. [240][241] Conceived in the aftermath of Adele's breakup with a partner, the album typifies the near dormant tradition of the confessional singer-songwriter in its exploration of heartbreak, self-examination, and forgiveness. [97] Adele is the only artist or band in the last decade in the US to earn an RIAA diamond certification for a one disc album in less than two years. [291] In 2015, she reported paying 4million tax in the UK. [235] She stated that the release of 25 and her own comeback was inspired by the enigmatic Kate Bush who in 2014 made a comeback to the stage 35 years after her last live shows from her only tour in 1979. In November 2008, Adele moved to Notting Hill, London after leaving her mother's house, a move that prompted her to give up drinking. She was "thrown out" by her parents at the age of 18 to develop a sense of independence. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 25 is about getting to know who I've become without realising. In 1989, a year before leaving her parents, Penny met Mark Evans Adele's father, at The King's Head pub in North London. Adele's relationship with her father, who died earlier this year from bowel cancer, was strained and Mark reportedly suffered with alcohol addiction. "We found our peace together, and then I played the album to him on Zoom," she said. ADELE often refers to her mother Penny Adkins as her best friend for helping her become the world's best-selling music artist. She never, ever reminds me of that. We were doing the interview and at one point she had to stop as she was in tears. Penny was the inspiration for Adele's songs such as 'Hometown Glory,' 'Million Years Ago'. Lightboxes. [12] Evans left when Adele was 2, and she was brought up by her mother. Her debut album, 19, is of the soul genre, with lyrics addressing heartbreak and relationship. [22] Her success occurred simultaneously with several other British female soul singers, with the British press dubbing her a new Amy Winehouse. "It's just, it's just timing. Create an account. [369], In the week ending 3 March 2012, Adele became the first solo female artist to have three singles in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time with "Rolling in the Deep", "Someone Like You", and "Set Fire to the Rain" as well as the first female artist to have two albums in the top 5 of the Billboard 200 and two singles in the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously. Adele stunned fans with a mesmerising evening of entertainment on An Audience with Adele, which aired on ITV on Sunday, November 21. Adele.". His birth on 19th October 2012 wasn't made public until 2013 at the Golden Globe Awards during which she thanked her then three-month-old son, and his name was kept under wraps for years. [91][92][93] The best-selling album worldwide of 2011 and 2012, as of 2016[update], the album has sold over 31 million copies. Now, Adele's the One With the Buzz", "adele interview: world exclusive first interview in three years", "Adele Clears Up that Beyonc Duet Rumor", "Adele: Inside Her Private Life and Triumphant Return", "Adele Talks 'When We Were Young,' Jeff Buckley Influence in New Interview", "Adele praises Britney Spears: 'She is the queen! Mother: Penny Adkins Siblings: Cameron Evans Children: Angelo James Konecki. Here's everything you need to know about who the 'Hello' singers' mother is Penny Susan Adkins was born in1968 in Islington, England. Penny only has one child, who is her daughter Adele. When asked if Rich is getting a "different Adele", the singer replied: "Yeah, but I mean, by arriving and turning up. Journalists have described it as Adele's most creative work sonically, expanding on her past works by incorporating dance-pop, gospel and jazz elements. Mr Evans is no longer in contact with Adele and admits they drifted apart after he became a rotten father. This is the first James Bond song to win and the fifth to be nominatedafter "For Your Eyes Only" (1981), "Nobody Does It Better" (1977), "Live and Let Die" (1973), and "The Look of Love" (1967). [339] Adele and her work have influenced numerous recording artists, including Beyonc,[340] Lauren Daigle,[341] Billie Eilish,[342] Rebecca Ferguson,[343] Jess Glynne,[344] Conan Gray,[345] Freya Ridings,[346] Sigrid,[347] Sam Smith,[348] Tom Walker[349] and Lizzo. Penny became a single mother and raised her daughter alone. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. She met the singer's father, Mark Evans, in 1987, and the pair welcomed their only daughter Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, in 1988. ", She added: "I definitely am open to marriage again. [107][108] Adele was also named top female artist. She never, ever reminds me of that. [106] In December 2012, Adele was named Billboard Artist of the Year, and 21 was named Album of the Year, making her the first artist to receive both accolades two years in a row. [167], At the end of 2016, Billboard named Adele Artist of the Year for the third time,[168] and also received the Top Billboard 200 album. 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's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. Penny was a single mother and raised her daughter alone since her birth. Adele, whose albums 19 and 21 have sold millions, is pictured from the age of four behaving like a typical child in the family snaps. [267][273], Politically, she is a supporter of the Labour Party, saying in 2011 that she was a "Labour girl through and through", and in the same interview was critical of the Conservative Party. The commercial teases a snippet from a new song from her third album, with viewers hearing a voice singing accompanied by lyrics on a black screen. The paper revealed that Penny worked as a furniture maker, masseuse and adult learning activities organizer to support herself and Adele. Mark and Penny never got married even though he attempted to propose to her but she rejected it as she thought they were too young. Along with the celebrations, the singer will also be releasing a special called Adele One Night Only which will cover everything about her newest album. [193] More than 1,3 million people attempted to buy tickets for these two concerts. the singer has previously called "the best house I've ever lived in". The singer bought her mother a house in Notting Hill following her success. The Skyfall singer - who is nominated for an Oscar on February 24 - has signed over a plush new pad in. "[252] For their reviews of 21, The New York Times' chief music critic Jon Pareles commended Adele's emotive timbre, likening her to Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, and Annie Lennox: "[Adele] can seethe, sob, rasp, swoop, lilt and belt, in ways that draw more attention to the song than to the singer". [13][14] She began singing at age 4 and asserts that she became obsessed with voices. Penny and Mark split up when Adele was just nine months old, and they continued to maintain a strong relationship for many years while they co-parented their daughter. The episode, which included an expected appearance by then US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, earned the program its best ratings in 14 years with 17million viewers. She continued: "He's coming to a couple of, sort of work things that I have coming up and we'll see, but I'm sure he'll just be like, 'Well I think Flamingo will have done it like this or like that.' Adele was born on May 5, 1988. Adele also mentioned her mom, claiming that she is also a fan of music. In February 2009, Adele performed at the 2009 MusiCares charity concert in Los Angeles. [201] On 8 February 2022, 30 won British Album of the Year at the 42nd Brit Awards, making Adele the first solo artist in history to win the honour three times. ADELE'S BABY NAME IS REVEALED The Sunday Mirror report the Golden. ", Adele to sing theme to new James Bond film Skyfall, "Skyfall Official Theme Song News Release to Coincide With Bond's 50th Anniversary", "Adele's 'Skyfall' Not a Lock for U.K. No. [298], In 2012, Adele and then-partner Konecki purchased a $3.4million Art Deco villa in Portslade, on the outskirts of Brighton and Hove, which she sold for $3.7million in 2016. The change in sound from her debut album was the result of her bus driver playing contemporary music from Nashville when she was touring the American South, and the title reflected the growth she had experienced in the prior two years. [112][113] She also stated that she will most likely work with Paul Epworth again. Twenty-First Century Books. Her name is Penny Susan Adkins and she was born the star and practically raised it alone. 10 Adele as a baby with her dad Mark Evans Credit: Splash "[320] Paying tribute to the victims at her first Wembley show on 28 June, Adele encouraged fans to donate money to help the victims of the blaze rather than waste the money on "overpriced wine". She says: "It was the Missundaztood record, so I was about 13 or 14. I think he could listen to me sing it, but not saying it we are very similar like that. Yes, The Rolling in the Deep singer did buy her mother a house. In 1989, a year before leaving her parents, Penny met Mark Evans Adeles father, at The Kings Head pub in North London.
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