The 37-year-old has also launched her own record label, Venus Records, giving her full creative control over her future projects. She described the move as a liberating step away from major-label pressures, allowing her to create music that feels raw and organic. In November 2024, Emeli released a new single ‘Roots’ under this label but still using Emeli Sandé as her name.

“I really want to release something as Adele Sandé. I released an EP before I moved to London as Adele with the same guy that I’m now working with. But at that point the other Adele was doing so well. She was the most famous person in the world so I just thought of using my middle name.” The singer said for The Scottish Sun.

Sandé first gained widespread recognition in 2012 with her debut album ‘Our Version of Events‘ (2012), which became the UK’s best-selling album of the year. She followed up with ‘Long Live the Angels‘ (2016) and ‘REAL LIFE‘ (2019), cementing her reputation as a powerhouse vocalist. Despite critical acclaim, her more recent releases have struggled to replicate the commercial success of her early work. Emeli Sandé’s most charted song on the UK Singles Chart is ‘Read All About It (Part III)’ with Professor Green. The song hit No. 1 in 2011 and stayed at the top for two weeks. It became one of her most recognized songs, especially after her solo rendition at the 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony.Now engaged to classical pianist Yoana Karemova, Sandé balances her time between Scotland and London, drawing inspiration from her personal life for her upcoming music. Fans can expect a return to the emotional depth and soulfulness that made her a household name, with a renewed sense of artistic freedom.

While the name change may raise eyebrows, Sandé remains confident in her decision. “I met Adele at Michelle Obama’s talk and she was really lovely. She actually said to me, ‘oh, hello Adele’.” The singer added. Her first release under “Adele” could be expected later this year. For more updates, you can follow Emeli Sandé on X.

Geraes claims Adele’s melancholic tune mirrors his 1995 samba classic Mulheres (Women), a song immortalised by Martinho da Vila on the album Tá Delícia, Tá Gostosa. This injunction demands Sony and Universal Music halt the song’s reproduction across all platforms, with noncompliance threatening fines of $8,000 (£6,300 ) per infraction. The decision currently remains open to appeal.

Fredimio Trotta, Geraes’ lawyer, called the decision a victory for Brazilian music, a genre often preyed upon by international creators seeking inspiration. “This landmark ruling sends a message to producers and artists who might view Brazilian compositions as easy targets,” he told AFP according to the Guardian. The case is aiming to both protect Brazilian musicians as well as set a clear stance on musical appropriation on an international stage

The stakes are high. Geraes is suing for $160,000 (£126,000) in damages, lost royalties, and songwriting credit. The case rests on the claim that the melodies reveal an “undisguised symmetry,” an accusation Adele’s team has yet to address.

This marks the second time Adele has faced plagiarism claims for this particular track. In 2015, Turkish music fans accused it of resembling Acilara Tutunmak (Clinging to Pain) by Kurdish singer Ahmet Kaya. The controversy then fizzled without legal action after Kaya’s widow decided it was unlikely that any similarity was an intentional act of appropriation by the megastar.

Brazil’s adherence to the Berne Convention, a cornerstone of international copyright law, lends weight to Geraes’ claim, embedding it within a legal framework designed to protect the creative commons across borders. As Sony and Universal deliberate on the potential for an appeal, the ultimate fate of ‘Million Years Ago’ remains uncertain, suspended in the liminal space between accusation and adjudication.

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Adele’s decision to pause her career after the crescendo of her Las Vegas residency finds her unexpectedly drawn into a legal maelstrom. The dispute underscores the migratory nature of melodies, whose origins and influences often transcend the confines of time and geography. It is a testament to the enduring entanglements of cultural production, where artistic echoes can resonate in ways both celebratory and contested.

Weekend 50 pic.twitter.com/r1TETEGWMY

— Adele (@Adele) November 24, 2024

“I will miss it terribly and I will miss you terribly. I don’t know when I’m going to perform again.” The singer said at her final show in Las Vegas.

#Adele bids farewell to fans at the final night of her Las Vegas residency: “I will miss you terribly. I don’t know when I’m going to perform again.” pic.twitter.com/Wv8F4yMsFe — All Tea All Shade (@TeaTimeTips2) November 24, 2024

Adele’s Las Vegas residency faced significant challenges when it was initially postponed in January 2022, just a day before it was scheduled to begin. The singer then tearfully announced the postponement in a video posted on social media. She apologized to fans, citing delays due to COVID-19 and logistical issues that made the show incomplete.

The last-minute announcement upset many fans who had already traveled to Las Vegas and incurred expenses for tickets, accommodations, and flights. Some criticized the timing of the decision, while others expressed understanding given the circumstances. After the postponement, Adele and her team worked to address the issues. The residency eventually began on November 18, 2022, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace

The Grammy-winning singer is known for her long breaks from music. She took an extended break from the music industry after her ‘25’ album release in 2015. Her hiatus lasted several years during which she focused on personal growth and her family.

Adele returned to music in 2021 with ‘30’, an album that delved deeply into her personal life and emotions, including her divorce and its impact on her and her son. The album was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, affirming her status as one of the world’s most beloved artists. Adele’s ‘Easy on Me‘ had an impressive run on the charts, it stayed at No. 1 for seven weeks and remained on the UK Singles Chart for 23 weeks in total.

At her last show in Munich, the singer said: “It has been amazing. I just need a rest. I have spent the last seven years building a new life for myself and I want to live it now.”

Although the singer has announced her well-deserved break from music, she promised a tour of her upcoming, not-yet-made album.

Adele has confirmed that she will do a worldwide tour for next album last night at #WeekendsWithAdele.

— “I just don’t think I’m gonna write an album for quite some time… But next time I do, I’ll come to wherever it is you live.” #A5 pic.twitter.com/UtMeVpqcju

— Adele Daily (@adeledailynet) January 28, 2024

Adele announced her decision at the end of her tenth and final Munich show at the Messe München arena. The series of ten concerts, which was rearranged from last year due to illness, marked her triumphant return to mainland Europe, a stage she hadn’t graced since 2016. She told the crowd of her upcoming run of ten shows in Las Vegas, and explained: “After that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time.” The announcement was met with dismayed cries from the crowd.

Reflecting on her journey, Adele shared candidly with the audience, “I’m not the most comfortable performer, I know that, but I am very fucking good at it. And I have really enjoyed performing for nearly three years now, which is the longest I’ve ever done and probably the longest I’ll ever do.” “I have spent the last seven years building a new life for myself, and I want to live it now,” she added.

Throughout her Munich residency, Adele took moments to express her gratitude and admiration for her fans and fellow artists. She also praised rising star Chappell Roan, calling her “absolutely amazing” and noting, “She’s got, like, seven fucking brilliant songs.”

In a touching moment, Adele also confirmed her engagement to sports agent Rich Paul, sharing her joy with the audience. She even treated fans to a rare performance of her 2008 hit ‘Chasing Pavements,’ a song she hadn’t sung live in seven years. Her shows were filled with personal touches, including pausing a set to stream the Paralympic women’s 100m Olympic races.

Her debut album, 19, released in 2008, quickly catapulted her to fame with hits like “Chasing Pavements” and “Make You Feel My Love”. Adele’s soulful voice and earnest lyrics resonated with audiences worldwide. Her follow-up album, 21, released in 2011, became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, featuring iconic tracks such as “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You”.

Adele’s success continued with subsequent albums 25 and 30, solidifying her status as one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Known for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and emotional depth, Adele has won numerous awards, including 16 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award

Way back in 2022, a study by Yard, a sustainable marketing agency, showed that the 34-year-old singer’s use of private jets was one of the worst contributors to climate change and CO2 emissions. People were quick to criticise and make jokes about Swift after speculation that this will be her mode of transport to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers.

Taylor Swift on her way downstairs to grab her Door Dash order (which she also had delivered via private jet/helicopter)pic.twitter.com/CEPCxsECIM

— Stogna Bologna (@1000waystoRy) February 7, 2024

I will stop tracking taylor swifts private jet when she pledges to offset carbon emissions by paying off my student loan and credit card debt

— alexa (@mariokartdwi) February 7, 2024

There were some however who came to Taylor’s defence and supported her throughout the critiques. British singer-songwriter Adele publicly spoke out at one of her Las Vegas residency shows Weekends With Adele and told the haters to “get a f**king life.” The “Hello” singer went on to say “I want the 49ers to win but I also want the Chiefs to win. I think I want the Chiefs to win just because Taylor Swift goes for them…and all of you that are complaining about Taylor Swift being at the games, get a fucking life! It’s her fucking man! She’s actually made it a bit more enjoyable to watch, because like I said I have no idea what’s going on.”

| At her show tonight Adele shared she will be supporting the Chiefs tomorrow because of Taylor Swift;

“I think I want the Chiefs to win just because of Taylor Swift’s boyfriend and all of you that are complaining about Taylor Swift being at games get a f*cking life” pic.twitter.com/YQA446PCr5

— Taylor Swift Updates

Swift had also received backlash from NFL players Rob Gronkowski and Tony Dungy for appearing at games too frequently and being shown too often. Kelce’s brother Jason supported the American Sweetheart’s actions by saying: “She’s the quintessential artist right now in the world, singer-songwriter, immensely talented, unbelievable role model for young women across the globe. So I think that the NFL would probably be foolish not to show her and be a role model for all the young girls out there.”

The coronation has been a controversial event at best, with multiple artists including Adele, Elton John, Harry Styles and The Spice Girls all declining to perform at the Coronation Concert, set to take place on 7th May 2023. Excuses ranged from scheduling conflicts to simply “no comment“, sparking discussions around the popularity of the Royal Family and what it would mean for the PR of the celebrities who seemed to be in support of the Royals.

Whilst Nick Cave was not invited to perform at the Coronation Concert, he did attend the coronation itself. Cave’s newsletter, The Red Hand Files, included his defense of his acceptance of an invitation.

He wrote, “I am not a monarchist, nor am I a royalist, nor am I an ardent republican for that matter; what I am also not is so spectacularly incurious about the world and the way it works, so ideologically captured, so damn grouchy, as to refuse an invitation to what will more than likely be the most important historical event in the UK of our age. Not just the most important, but the strangest, the weirdest.”

Cave went on to attempt to define his relationship to the Royals, saying, “When I watched the Queen’s funeral on the television last year I found, to my bafflement, that I was weeping myself as the coffin was stripped of the crown, orb and sceptre and lowered through the floor of St George’s Chapel.”

He continued, “I guess what I am trying to say is that, beyond the interminable but necessary debates about the abolition of the monarchy, I hold an inexplicable emotional attachment to the royals – the strangeness of them, the deeply eccentric nature of the whole affair that so perfectly reflects the unique weirdness of Britain itself. I’m just drawn to that kind of thing – the bizarre, the uncanny, the stupefyingly spectacular, the awe-inspiring.”

A fan wrote to Cave, saying, “Nick Cave going to the coronation??! What would the young Nick Cave have thought of that?!” with Cave replying, “as for what the young Nick Cave would have thought – well, the young Nick Cave was, in all due respect to the young Nick Cave, young, and like many young people, mostly demented, so I’m a little cautious around using him as a benchmark for what I should or should not do. He was cute though, I’ll give him that. Deranged, but cute.”

Prior to attending, Cave’s final comment on the matter was “So, with all that in mind, I am looking forward to going the Coronation. I think I’ll wear a suit.“

Nick Cave was one of many celebrities in attendance, including Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Dame Emma Thompson and Dame Judi Dench.

My #idol set is a little different today #CoronationConcert pic.twitter.com/827k7Lq9hw

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 8, 2023

Lionel Richie says he feels like ‘kid at Christmas time’ ahead of the coronation concert, adding that the performance will be ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Latest: https://t.co/gELyhGXZyw pic.twitter.com/0Rk8jPEdWZ

— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 3, 2023

The celebrations are set to continue until 8th May, culminating in The Big Help Out. Further details can be found here.

The June performances are reportedly going to be recorded and released as a concert special, so that Adele fans around the world who were unable to make the shows at her Las Vegas residency will be able to watch them. Adele ended the fans speculation about her plans after her Las Vegas residency came to an end, as she announced the news to a sold-out colosseum crowd about her plans to continue on in June.

She announced to the crowd ”Playing to 4,000 people for 34 dates is not enough, and I know that. So I am coming back for a few weeks in June and I’m going to release it to make sure anyone who wants to see this show can see it.” Adele posted to her Instagram a poster for ”Weekends with Adele” and captioned the post ”See you soon” with a link to the Ticketmaster pre-sale, which opens Wednesday April 5.

The ”Someone Like You” singer kicked off her sold-out Las Vegas residency shows last November, following postponement which was reportedly due to delivery delays and the COVID-19 Pandemic. After announcing the news that she had to postpone her residency, leaving fans devastated, Adele described the situation saying ”It was the worst moment in my career, by far. It was devastating. There was just no soul in it. The stage setup wasn’t right. It was very disconnected from me and my band, and it lacked intimacy. And maybe I tried too hard to give it those things in such a controlled environment.” 

Adele continued to explain that the first couple of months were a struggle for her, but her confidence was boosted as people would tell her ”It was a very brave thing to do.” She also carried on to say, ”I don’t think many people would have done what I did. I’m very proud of myself for standing by my artistic needs.”

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Adele’s Las Vegas residency could likely extend into November, as Caesars Palace is reportedly promoting her ‘‘Weekends with Adele” shows as part of a £5 million high-roller package, which is centred around the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which is scheduled for the same month. There has also been news reports that Adele has been offered over a million dollars per night to continue performing at Caesars Palace.

The ”Weekends with Adele” June to November shows go on Pre-sale on April 5. To access Pre-sale tickets, sign up to verified fan on Ticketmaster. Click here to access the Verified Fan site.

Compared to last year’s festival with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins, Bon Jovi, Barbara Streisand, Lionel Richie, Adele and so many more artists who truly lit up England’s capital city, this year’s festival will have no problems making such a beautiful event like this, difficult to forget.

One of the lineups will include pop legends, Take That, singer and pianist Billy Joel, rock ‘n’ roll legends, Guns N’ Roses, and K-pop superstars BLACKPINK will all be one of the many headliners this summer.

Pop icon, P!NK will headline two shows as she delivers ‘Summer Carnival’ to London, and rock icon, Bruce Springsteen will also make an appearance in two shows alongside the E Street Band marks his first-ever BST debut. The last remaining headliner is yet to be announced soon.

We're delighted to announce the incredible @realdarylhall will be joining @billyjoel as a special guest at his American Express presents BST Hyde Park show this summer! ❤️

Final tickets available at https://t.co/MwqVY4aG5b pic.twitter.com/By0JZUvtfI

— BST Hyde Park (@BSTHydePark) March 20, 2023

As for supporting acts, there are a few artists that will officially make an appearance at this coming summer festival. The artists that have been named so far are Hall & Oates’ Daryl Hall for Billy Joel, Gwen Stefani for P!NK, Sabrina Carpenter, upcoming English pop-singers Caity Baser and Mae Stephens, and South Korean indie rockers for BLACKPINK, The Script and Sugababes for Take That, plus plenty more of supporting acts yet to be revealed.

The BST Hyde Park festival spans across three weekends in the summer. The first festival will commence on Friday 23 June and will conclude on Saturday 8 July. Here are the dates for each headliner performing.

06/24/2023 – P!NK

06/24/2023 – P!NK

06/30 – Guns N’ Roses

07/01 – Take That

07/02 – BLACKPINK

07/06 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

07/07 – Billy Joel

07/08 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Ticket purchase wise, there is a usual mixture of ticket types which varies in prices, providing different access and experience to the event. The tickets include General Admission, Gold-Circle access and VIP Packages like the Diamond VIP experience and Great Oak Premium. For more information, visit the BST Hyde Park’s official site here.

The organisers of BST Hyde Park have stayed committed in doing the best they can to provide accessibility for fans with disability. They now have the option to apply for a Disability Access ticket option.

“I’m impartial,” he says. This also marks the second year for the best artist prize, as the BRITs replaced best male and female awards with one gender-neutral category in 2022. Mo remains aware of the constant criticisms and Newsbeat aren’t the first ones to bring the matter up.

Mark Savage, a BBC Music correspondent interviews Mo about the music industry as a whole. Mo says, “No-one gets into this industry being like, ‘I must win this award, I must be nominated for that’. “And the people that are watching it, the young kids who are like, ‘Oh, I want to be like Adele or Beyoncé, or Sam Smith, they just want to be like their first idols. This is a celebration of music first.”

Mo likes the fact that artists are speaking out, as he uses a lot of music in his routines. He tells Newsbeat, “They’re being heard and their opinions are being listened to. It’s nice to be a part of musicians who are using their platform to have an opinion on society and life.”

Regardless of criticisms or non-criticisms, all eyes are focused on Mo within a second when he’s on stage. He confessed that he’d be lying if he said that wasn’t nervous ahead of Saturday. “This is a big occasion for me and for so many people,” Mo says. “I think it’s nice to have some nerves you know, I think the day I don’t have any nerves is the day that this is too normal.”

Mo shares what he has learnt from last year’s BRIT Awards as a ‘first-timer’ host. He says that he will “probably be a bit calmer than last year” when he was “shouting a lot”. “What you could expect is a bit more controlled chaos on my behalf. I’m doing a suit change as well so I’m doing two different colours. He tells Newsbeat.

In all seriousness, Mo expressed that this experience as a host from last year’s awards shaped his confidence in this year’s awards. He says, “Last year, I wasn’t that confident in doing it but I’ve kind of got one under my belt now.”

However, some key moments took part in this year’s edition. Beyoncé went home that night a different person, having officially won the most grammys in its history with a whopping 32 awards. As well as the Queen of Pop breaking a world record, it was also Hip Hops 50th anniversary, which was commemorated by a combined performance of all of the genre’s most iconic artists. The tribute included appearances from Questlove, Salt N Pepa, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, Grandmaster Flash, Nelly, Public Enemy and several more.

It was also a big night for Harry Styles. He came out on top with the biggest award of the lot; Best Album of the Year rewarding his release Harry’s House last year. The album, which features the famous single “As It Was”, debuted Number One on the Billboard Charts in 2022 having cherized an introspective input for the workpiece. His third album has been considered the singers best work as a solo musician, delving into multi-genre combinations and unique perspectives. However, it seems to have come as a shock to many that Beyoncé wasn’t the one to go home with that award. It has been the fourth time she has been nominated for said award, yet never found its victory.

As for Adele, this year’s ceremony treated the singer to her 16th Grammy award for best solo pop performance of the song “Easy On Me”. The single forms part of her recently released album 30, her first album since 2015 when she released 25. This was the only award she received that night, but she was also nominated for Best Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Song of The Year, Record Of the Year and Best Music Video.

Another British icon, The Prince Of Darkness, also took his fair share from the Grammys. After being nominated for four awards he left the party with Best Rock Album of the Year for Patient Number 9 and Best Metal Performance for the song “Degradation Rules”. Patient Number 9 was released in September last year as his thirteenth solo studio album and received very favourable feedback. Ozzy Osbourne hadn’t expected such a response. He mentions in an interview, a month before the awards and after hearing of his nominations; “The whole thing’s shocked me. If I won anything I’d be floored, I mean – that’s what I like about the business, it’s full of surprises”.