Adele
a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “noble.”
- Also A·del·a [uh-del-uh, ad-l-uh]. /əˈdɛl ə, ˈæd l ə/.
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Best known for photographing Adele’s “25” album cover and collaborating with the xx, a few years ago, McLellan used a Saint Etienne song for a Marc Jacobs campaign, and Stanley reached out to thank him.
Saint Etienne looks to the past but limits the nostalgia | Andy Beta | September 10, 2021 | Washington PostElsewhere, he spoke of his mother, Adele, a woman who came of age in the 1940s with two sisters, and who loved to dance.
The Reopening of Springsteen on Broadway Brought Broadway Out of Hibernation—and One Packed Theater Into a Brighter Future | Stephanie Zacharek | June 28, 2021 | TimeThe album went on to be nominated for nine Grammy-awards, only winning two to the disapproval of many, including Adele, who won the night’s top prize.
In fact, Adele is not Adele at all, but rather her former rehab companion Rob, who years ago used astral projection to swap bodies with her, dispose of the real Adele and take over her life.
Sarah Pinborough, author of ‘Behind Her Eyes,’ talks about that controversial twist | Thomas Floyd | March 26, 2021 | Washington PostThough she’s been compared to the likes of Amy Winehouse, Adele, and the late Nina Simone, Celeste is proving her ability to carve out a lane of her own.
UK Singer Celeste Is Bridging The Gap In Soul From Across The Pond | Brande Victorian | March 12, 2021 | Essence.com
JR: Adele is I hear very upset, the Kardashians are very upset.
Sure, making your way on to the Grammy's stage with absolutely no press credentials is a feat, but you just don't mess with Adele.
An Analysis of Vitalii Sediuk’s Pranks (He’s the Guy Who Touched Brad Pitt) | Amy Zimmerman | May 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFinally, there are Beyoncé and Adele, who represent divas in 2014.
Mariah Carey Is the Last of the Traditional Divas | Phoebe Robinson | May 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen Adele won Best Solo Pop Performance, Sediuk stormed the stage, attempting to accept the award in Adele's stead.
An Analysis of Vitalii Sediuk’s Pranks (He’s the Guy Who Touched Brad Pitt) | Amy Zimmerman | May 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe's made an entire career of accosting celebrities, from Bradley Cooper to Will Smith to Adele.
An Analysis of Vitalii Sediuk’s Pranks (He’s the Guy Who Touched Brad Pitt) | Amy Zimmerman | May 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBefore the end of that time a messenger brought him a letter from Adele, saying that she was well and comfortable.
The Cornet of Horse | G. A. HentySo saying, he left the room, and went to look after the horse, leaving Adele and Rupert to their new-found happiness.
The Cornet of Horse | G. A. Henty"An officer and eight men," he whispered to Rupert as he leapt into the saddle, while Rupert lifted Adele on to the pillion.
The Cornet of Horse | G. A. HentyThen he went off at a run and joined the marquis, who with Adele was waiting anxiously at the distance he had asked him.
The Cornet of Horse | G. A. HentyLong ere the forts were reached Adele was fast asleep below, while her father and Rupert paced the deck anxiously.
The Cornet of Horse | G. A. Henty
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