History of Adele in Timeline
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is a highly acclaimed English singer-songwriter, widely regarded as a British icon. Known for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and emotionally resonant songwriting, she has achieved significant critical and commercial success. Her numerous awards include 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award, solidifying her status as one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation.
1964: Comparisons to The Beatles
Following Adele's performance at the Brit Awards in February, Adele became the first living artist to achieve the feat of two top-five hits in both the Official Singles Chart and the Official Albums Chart simultaneously since the Beatles in 1964.
1967: "The Look of Love" Nominated at the Oscars
In 2013, Adele won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the James Bond theme "Skyfall". Prior to this, the James Bond song "The Look of Love" was nominated for an Oscar in 1967.
1973: "Live and Let Die" Nominated at the Oscars
In 2013, Adele won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the James Bond theme "Skyfall". Prior to this, the James Bond song "Live and Let Die" was nominated for an Oscar in 1973.
1977: "Nobody Does It Better" Nominated at the Oscars
In 2013, Adele won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the James Bond theme "Skyfall". Prior to this, the James Bond song "Nobody Does It Better" was nominated for an Oscar in 1977.
1979: Kate Bush's Only Tour
In 2017, Adele stated that the release of 25 and her own comeback were inspired by Kate Bush's return to the stage in 2014, 35 years after her last live shows from her only tour in 1979.
1981: "For Your Eyes Only" Nominated at the Oscars
In 2013, Adele won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the James Bond theme "Skyfall". Prior to this, the James Bond song "For Your Eyes Only" was nominated for an Oscar in 1981.
1985: 21 Becomes Longest-Running Album Since 1985
In March 2012, Adele's album '21' surpassed all albums since 1985 by spending its 23rd week at number one.
1991: "21" achieved biggest weekly sales increase since Nielsen SoundScan tracking data began.
In 2012, following Adele's Grammy wins, her album "21" achieved the biggest weekly sales increase since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991.
1991: Largest single sales week for an album since Nielsen began monitoring sales
On 27 November 2015, "25" debuted at number one in the US where it sold a record-breaking 3.38 million copies in its first week, the largest single sales week for an album since Nielsen began monitoring sales in 1991.
1997: Relocation to Brighton
In 1997, when Adele was 9 years old, she and her mother relocated to Brighton on the south coast of England.
1998: Inspiration from Madonna's Ray of Light Album
In 2017, Adele cited Madonna's 1998 album Ray of Light as a "chief inspiration" for her album 25, highlighting its significant influence on her work.
1999: Return to London
In 1999, Adele and her mother moved back to London, first to Brixton and then to West Norwood.
2002: Discovery of Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald
In 2002, 14-year-old Adele discovered Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald while browsing the jazz section of a local music store, sparking her interest in their music and leading to her developing her own voice.
2003: Inspiration from Amy Winehouse's Album Frank
In 2003, Adele was inspired by Amy Winehouse and her album Frank to take up the guitar, influencing her songwriting for songs like 'Daydreamer,' 'Hometown [Glory],' and 'Someone like You'.
May 2006: Graduation from BRIT School
In May 2006, Adele graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in Croydon.
June 2006: Jonathan Dickins becomes Adele's Manager
In June 2006, Jonathan Dickins at September Management became Adele's official representative, which was a major draw for Adele as she was a fan of Jamie T.
September 2006: Signing with XL Recordings
In September 2006, Adele signed with XL Recordings after being recommended by Nick Huggett.
2006: Signing with XL Recordings
In 2006, Adele signed a record deal with XL Recordings after graduating from the BRIT School.
2006: Featured Vocalist on "Be Divine"
In 2006, at the age of 17, Adele was featured as a vocalist on the song "Be Divine" by Ricsta.
June 2007: Television Debut
In June 2007, Adele made her television debut, performing "Daydreamer" on the BBC's Later... with Jools Holland.
October 2007: Release of "Hometown Glory"
In October 2007, Adele's solo debut, "Hometown Glory", was released on Jamie T's label Pacemaker Recordings.
2007: Adele performs at Little Noise Sessions
In 2007, Adele performed at the Little Noise Sessions held at London's Union Chapel, with proceeds from the concerts donated to Mencap.
January 2008: Release of "Chasing Pavements"
On January 14, 2008, Adele released her second single, "Chasing Pavements", which reached number two on the UK Chart.
March 2008: Signing with Columbia Records and XL Recordings for US Market
In March 2008, Adele signed a deal with Columbia Records and XL Recordings for her foray into the United States.
May 2008: Start of "An Evening with Adele" World Tour
In May 2008, Adele embarked on the "An Evening with Adele" world tour.
October 2008: Appearance on Saturday Night Live
On October 18, 2008, Adele appeared as the musical guest on NBC's Saturday Night Live, boosting her album sales significantly.
November 2008: Move to Notting Hill and Giving Up Drinking
In November 2008, Adele moved to Notting Hill, London, after leaving her mother's house, which prompted her to give up drinking.
November 2008: Adele performs at Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
In November 2008, Adele performed at the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball in both London and New York City to support the charity.
2008: An Evening with Adele Tour
During her 2008-09 tour 'An Evening with Adele' in North America, Adele was exposed to American country and Southern blues music, which inspired her second album, 21.
2008: Debut Album "19" Release
In 2008, Adele released her debut album, "19", which featured the hit singles "Chasing Pavements" and "Make You Feel My Love". The album became a best-selling debut in the UK.
2008: Recognition of Adele's Singing Voice
In 2008, Sylvia Patterson of The Guardian highlighted Adele's 'bewitching singing voice', noting its enigmatic quality and ability to evoke strong emotions, similar to Eva Cassidy's influence.
February 2009: Adele performs at MusiCares charity concert
In February 2009, Adele performed at the 2009 MusiCares charity concert in Los Angeles.
February 2009: Grammy Awards Win
In February 2009, Adele won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Chasing Pavements". She performed "Chasing Pavements" at the ceremony in a duet with Jennifer Nettles.
June 2009: Cancellation of US Tour Dates
In June 2009, Adele stated in Nylon magazine about her cancellation of US tour dates in 2008 to be with a former boyfriend, referring to this period as her "early life crisis".
July 2009: Album Sales Milestone
By July 2009, Adele's album, "19" had sold 2.2 million copies worldwide.
September 2009: Adele performs at VH1 Divas event
On 17 September 2009, Adele performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for the VH1 Divas event, a concert to raise money for the Save The Music Foundation charity.
2009: Adele wins Grammy Awards
At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009, 21-year-old Adele won awards in the categories of Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her debut album 19.
2010: "Hometown Glory" Grammy Nomination
In 2010, "Hometown Glory" received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
2010: Recognition and Chart Success
In 2010, Adele received a Grammy nomination for "Hometown Glory", and her song "My Same" entered the German Singles Chart after being performed on a talent show. Her version of "Make You Feel My Love" re-entered the UK singles chart after being featured on The X Factor.
2010: Adele's Album Sales Surge
In 2010, a copy of Adele's '21' and '19' albums was sold every seven seconds in the UK, highlighting her immense popularity.
January 2011: Release of "21" Album in the UK
On January 24, 2011, Adele released her second studio album, "21", in the UK. The album was inspired by the breakup with her former partner.
May 2011: Adele's earnings between May 2011 and May 2012 were £23 million
Between May 2011 and May 2012 Adele earned £23 million, contributing to her ranking on Forbes list of the world's highest-paid celebrities.
May 2011: "Team Adele" ranked number one on The Guardian's "Music Power 100" list
In May 2011, "Team Adele" was ranked number one on The Guardian's "Music Power 100" list, recognizing the most influential people in the music industry.
October 2011: Cancellation of Tours Due to Vocal-Cord Hemorrhage
In October 2011, Adele was forced to cancel two tours due to a vocal-cord hemorrhage.
November 2011: Vocal Cord Surgery and Release of Live at the Royal Albert Hall
In November 2011, Adele underwent laser microsurgery on her vocal cords. A recording of her tour, Live at the Royal Albert Hall, was released and debuted at number one in the US.
December 2011: Record-Breaking Album Sales
By December 2011, Adele's album "21" had sold over 3.4 million copies in the UK, becoming the biggest-selling album of the 21st century. Adele became the first artist ever to sell three million albums in the UK in one calendar year.
2011: Adele credited with reviving the music industry
Billboard credited Adele for reviving the music industry in 2011, the year of '21's release, highlighting her unique presence and relatable personality.
2011: Beginning of Relationship with Simon Konecki
In 2011, Adele began a relationship with charity entrepreneur Simon Konecki, marking the start of a significant personal relationship in her life.
2011: Alter Ego "Sasha Carter"
In 2011, Adele created the alter ego "Sasha Carter" to deal with onstage anxiety, inspired by Beyoncé's "Sasha Fierce".
2011: Adele names The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill as her favorite album
In 2011, Adele deemed Hill's record The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill as her favourite album, while also stating "I was analyzing the record for about a month at the age of 8, I was constantly wondering when I would be that passionate about something, to write a record about it, even though I didn't know I was going to make a record when I was older"; while also thanking Hill "for existing" in a penned letter, that she dedicated in honour of the 20th anniversary of Hill's album.
2011: Adele donates to MusiCares
In 2011, Adele donated autographed items for auctions to support MusiCares.
2011: Adele expresses political views and tax concerns
In 2011, Adele expressed her support for the Labour Party and criticised the Conservative Party. She also voiced her concerns about paying high taxes in an interview with Q magazine, mentioning the NHS, public transport, and state schools.
2011: Adele performs at Pride London and Comic Relief
In 2011, Adele gave a free concert for Pride London and participated in the UK charity telethon Comic Relief for Red Nose Day 2011, performing "Someone like You".
2011: "21" Album Release and Success
In 2011, Adele released her second studio album, "21", which became the best-selling album of the 21st century and topped the Billboard 200 for 24 weeks. It featured the hit singles "Rolling in the Deep", "Someone like You", and "Set Fire to the Rain".
2011: "21" was the best-selling album worldwide
In 2011, Adele's album "21" was the best-selling album worldwide. As of 2016, the album has sold over 31 million copies.
2011: "Rolling in the Deep" wins the award for Most Performed Work of 2011
In May 2012 at the Ivor Novello Awards, Adele's song "Rolling in the Deep" won the award for Most Performed Work of 2011. Adele was also named Songwriter of the Year at the same event.
2011: Last Tour since 2011
In November 2015, Adele's 2016 tour was announced, marking her first tour since 2011.
February 2012: Adele Listed Among VH1's Greatest Women in Music
In February 2012, Adele was listed at number five on VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music, solidifying her status as a prominent female artist.
March 2012: 21 Becomes Longest-Running Album Since 1985
In March 2012, Adele's album '21' spent its 23rd week at number one, making it the longest-running album at number one since 1985, and became the fourth-best-selling album of the past 10 years in the US.
March 2012: Adele Achieves Billboard Chart Records
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. Adele also topped the 2012 Sunday Times Rich List of musicians in the UK under 30.
April 2012: Adele Named One of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
In April 2012, Time magazine named Adele one of the 100 most influential people in the world, acknowledging her impact beyond the music industry. People named her one of 2012 Most Beautiful at Every Age.
April 2012: Confirmation of Third Album Delay
On 3 April 2012, Adele confirmed that her third album would likely be at least two years away. She stated she would continue writing and composing her own material.
May 2012: Adele's earnings between May 2011 and May 2012 were £23 million
Between May 2011 and May 2012 Adele earned £23 million, contributing to her ranking on Forbes list of the world's highest-paid celebrities.
July 2012: Adele listed as one of the world's highest-paid celebrities
In July 2012, Adele was listed at number six in Forbes list of the world's highest-paid celebrities under the age of 30, having earned £23 million between May 2011 and May 2012.
October 2012: Recording and Release of "Skyfall"
In October 2012, Adele confirmed she recorded the theme song for "Skyfall", the twenty-third James Bond film. The song was written and composed in collaboration with Paul Epworth and recorded at Abbey Road Studios. On 14 October, "Skyfall" rose to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, and entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 8, selling 261,000 copies in the US in its first three days.
December 2012: Billboard Artist and Album of the Year
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. Adele was also named top female artist, and the Associated Press named Adele Entertainer of the Year for 2012.
2012: Birth of Adele's Son
In 2012, Adele and Simon Konecki welcomed their son, an event that Adele described as making her feel like she was truly living and giving her a sense of purpose.
2012: Adele purchases villa in Portslade
In 2012, Adele and then-partner Konecki purchased a $3.4 million Art Deco villa in Portslade.
2012: Adele donates to MusiCares
In 2012, Adele donated autographed items for auctions to support MusiCares.
2012: Live Comeback at the Grammy Awards and Album Success
In 2012, Adele made her live comeback at the Grammy Awards in February after throat microsurgery. She won in all six categories for which she was nominated, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. "21" achieved the biggest weekly sales increase following a Grammy win since 1991. She received the Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist, and British Album of the Year. The album sold over 4.5 million copies in the UK and surpassed 10 million sales in the US. "21" was the best-selling album worldwide of 2011 and 2012, selling over 31 million copies as of 2016.
2012: "Skyfall" Release and Academy Award Win
In 2012, Adele released "Skyfall", the soundtrack single for the James Bond film Skyfall, which later won her the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
2012: Adele Wins Songwriter of the Year and BMI Song of the Year
In May 2012, Adele was named Songwriter of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards, and in October 2012, "Rolling in the Deep" won Song of the Year at the BMI Awards.
February 2013: Adele Named One of the UK's Most Powerful Women
In February 2013, Adele was named one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK by Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4.
June 2013: Adele Appointed MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
In June 2013, Adele was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for services to music.
September 2013: Collaboration with Wiz Khalifa
In September 2013, Wiz Khalifa confirmed that he and Adele had collaborated on a song for his fifth studio album, "Blacc Hollywood", though the collaboration did not make the final track listing.
December 2013: Adele Receives MBE from Prince Charles
On 19 December 2013, Adele received her MBE award from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.
2013: Early Stages of Third Album
At the 2013 Grammy Awards, Adele confirmed that she was in the very early stages of her third album and would most likely work with Paul Epworth again.
2013: Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance
At the 2013 Grammy Awards, Adele's live version of "Set Fire to the Rain" won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance, bringing her total wins to nine.
2013: Adele tops the list of Richest Young Musicians
From 2013, Adele topped the List of Richest Young Musicians under 30 in the UK and Ireland as part of the Sunday Times' annual Rich List.
2013: Privacy Case Against Photo Agency
In 2013, Adele and Simon Konecki brought a privacy case against a UK-based photo agency that published intrusive paparazzi images of their son, highlighting their concern for their child's privacy.
2013: Adele rents Paul McCartney's mansion
In 2013, Adele temporarily rented Paul McCartney's 12,000-square-foot former mansion for an undisclosed price.
2013: Adele Wins Academy Award and Brit Award for "Skyfall"
In 2013, Adele won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the James Bond theme "Skyfall", as well as the Brit Award for Best British Single.
2013: Television Appearance at the Academy Awards ceremony
On 27 October 2015, BBC One announced plans for Adele at the BBC, a one-hour special presented by Graham Norton. This was Adele's first television appearance since performing at the 2013 Academy Awards ceremony.
January 2014: Grammy Award for "Skyfall"
In January 2014, Adele received her tenth Grammy Award with "Skyfall" winning Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
May 2014: Cryptic Message and Media Speculation
In May 2014, on the eve of her 26th birthday, Adele posted a cryptic message via her Twitter account, "Bye bye 25... See you again later in the year," which prompted media discussion about her next album. Some media outlets interpreted this as her next album would be titled "25" and released later in the year.
July 2014: Settlement in Privacy Case
In July 2014, Adele and Simon Konecki's lawyers accepted damages from a UK-based photo agency that published intrusive paparazzi images of their son, marking a resolution in their privacy case.
October 2014: Ruling out a 2014 release
In October 2014, the accounts filed with Companies House by XL Recordings ruled out a 2014 release for Adele's next album.
2014: Album and Single Sales
By the end of 2014, Adele had sold an estimated 40 million albums and 50 million singles worldwide. 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.
2014: Adele regarded as a British cultural icon
In 2014, Adele was already being regarded as a British cultural icon, associated with UK culture by young adults from abroad.
2014: Inspiration from Kate Bush's Comeback
In 2017, Adele stated that the release of 25 and her own comeback were inspired by Kate Bush's return to the stage in 2014, 35 years after her last live shows from her only tour in 1979.
August 2015: Planned Release of Third Studio Album
On 27 August 2015, Billboard reported that Adele's label, XL Recordings, had intentions of releasing her third studio album sometime in November 2015. Danger Mouse was revealed to have contributed a song, while Tobias Jesso Jr. had written a track, and Ryan Tedder was involved after producing and co-writing 'Rumour Has It' on 21.
September 2015: Sia announces co-written song
At the 72nd Venice International Film Festival in early September 2015, Sia announced that her new single "Alive" was co-written by Adele, and had originally been intended for Adele's third album.
November 2015: Possible release of Adele's third studio album
In August 2015, Billboard reported that Adele's label, XL Recordings, had intentions of releasing her third studio album sometime in November 2015.
November 2015: Announcement of 2016 Tour
In November 2015, Adele's 2016 tour was announced, marking her first tour since 2011. The Adele Live 2016 tour included dates in Europe and North America.
2015: Adele declines endorsement offers and pays taxes
In 2015, Adele declined endorsement offers and reported paying £4 million in tax in the UK.
2015: Adele declares herself a feminist
In 2015, Adele publicly stated, "I'm a feminist, I believe that everyone should be treated the same, including race and sexuality".
2015: Adele purchases vacation mansion in Malibu
In 2015, Adele purchased a $5.2 million Mediterranean-style vacation mansion in Malibu, California.
2015: Nostalgia for Brockwell Park
In 2015, Adele recalled spending much of her youth in Brockwell Park, which inspired her song "Million Years Ago".
2015: Release and Success of "Hello"
In 2015, Adele released "Hello" on 22 October, and it broke the Vevo record for the most views in a day on YouTube. The song went on to become the fastest video to hit one billion views on YouTube. The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart on 30 October, with first week sales of 330,000 copies. "Hello" also debuted at number one in many countries and on 2 November, the song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first song in the US to sell at least one million downloads in a week. By the end of 2015, it had sold 12.3 million units globally.
2015: Release and Success of Adele's Album "25"
In 2015, Adele released her third album, "25", which became the year's best-selling album and broke first-week sales records in multiple markets. "Hello" became the first song to sell over one million digital copies within a week of release in the US.
2015: "25" Album Release and Record-Breaking Sales
In 2015, Adele's third studio album, "25", broke first-week sales records in both the UK and US and earned her five Grammy Awards. The lead single was "Hello".
2015: Surpassing Duran Duran's record
In October 2012, Adele's song "Skyfall" tied with Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" as the highest-charting James Bond theme song on the UK Singles Chart. The record was surpassed in 2015 by Sam Smith's "Writing's on the Wall".
2015: Possible album release
In early August, 2014, Paul Moss suggested that an album would be released in 2014 or 2015. However, in the October 2014 accounts filed with Companies House by XL Recordings, they ruled out a 2014 release.
January 2016: Carpool Karaoke with James Corden
In January 2016, Adele's Carpool Karaoke through the streets of London with James Corden on The Late Late Show with James Corden was the biggest YouTube viral video of 2016, with 235 million views.
March 2016: European Leg of Adele Live 2016
In March 2016, as part of the Adele Live 2016 tour, Adele performed four dates at the Manchester Arena in March 2016, and six dates at the O2 Arena, London, with further dates in Ireland, Spain, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands among others.
April 2016: Adele Appears on Time 100 List for Second Time
In April 2016, Adele appeared for the second time on the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people, reaffirming her global impact.
July 2016: Adele ranked among the highest-paid celebrities
In July 2016, Adele was ranked number nine on the Forbes list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities in the world.
September 2016: Adele rents apartment during tour
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.
November 2016: Adele ranked among the world's highest-paid women in music
In November 2016, Adele was in second place on the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid women in music, earning US$80.5 million.
2016: "21" album sales
As of 2016, Adele's album "21" has sold over 31 million copies worldwide. "21" was the best-selling album worldwide of 2011 and 2012.
2016: Brit Awards, New Singles, and Glastonbury Performance
In 2016, Adele received four Brit Awards, including British Album of the Year for "25" and British Single of the Year for "Hello". She released two more singles from "25": "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" and "Water Under the Bridge". She headlined the Pyramid Stage at the 2016 Glastonbury Festival on 25 June.
2016: Vanity Fair Cover Story
In 2016, Vanity Fair magazine published a cover story which referred to Adele as the "Queen of Hearts".
January 2017: Highest First-Week Sales Since January 2017
In October 2021, Adele's single "Easy on Me" achieved the highest first-week sales for a single since January 2017, marking a significant achievement in her career.
February 2017: Grammy Awards and George Michael Tribute
At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2017, Adele won all five of her nominations. She won Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for "25", and Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Hello". She also performed a tribute to George Michael.
March 2017: Australian Tour and Stadium Records
In February and March 2017, Adele performed in Australia for the first time as part of her world tour. Her Sydney show at ANZ Stadium on 10 March was seen by 95,000 people, the biggest single concert in Australian history, a record she broke the following night with more than 100,000 fans.
March 2017: Adele confirms marriage to Konecki at concert
In March 2017, Adele told the audience at a concert in Brisbane, Australia, "I'm married now", seemingly confirming reports about her marriage to Konecki.
June 2017: Adele supports Grenfell Tower fire victims
In June 2017, Adele attended a vigil for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire in west London. Four days later she appeared at Chelsea fire station and brought cakes for the firefighters. At her first Wembley show on 28 June, Adele encouraged fans to donate money to help the victims.
July 2017: Switch to SESAC
As announced on 31 July 2017, Adele switched performance rights management in the US from BMI to SESAC.
November 2017: Adele ranked among the world's highest-paid women in music
In November 2017, Adele was in second place on the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid women in music, earning US$69 million.
2017: Adele purchases mansion in the English countryside
In 2017, Adele and Konecki purchased a $5.3 million Tudor mansion called Ridge Hill Manor, located in the English countryside on the outskirts of East Grinstead.
2017: Beyoncé as 'Artist of My Life'
In 2017, Adele described Beyoncé as a significant inspiration, calling her "[the] artist of my life," highlighting her profound impact on Adele's musical journey.
2017: Ed Sheeran's Divide Album Sales
In November 2021, Adele's album '30' had the largest opening week in the UK since Ed Sheeran's 'Divide' in 2017.
January 2018: Adele officiates Alan Carr's wedding
In January 2018, Adele became an ordained minister to officiate at the wedding of comedian Alan Carr and Paul Drayton, which took place in the garden of her house in Los Angeles, California.
2018: Working on Fourth Studio Album
By 2018, Adele was reportedly working on her fourth studio album, setting the stage for future announcements and releases.
2018: Adele Inducted into Royal Albert Hall's Walk of Fame
In 2018, Adele was inducted into the Royal Albert Hall's Walk of Fame, becoming one of the first eleven recipients of a star on the walk.
2018: Adele and Konecki's secret marriage and separation
In 2021, Adele revealed that she and Konecki actually married in 2018, and separated the same year.
2018: Adele tops the list of Richest Young Musicians
Until 2018, Adele topped the List of Richest Young Musicians under 30 in the UK and Ireland as part of the Sunday Times' annual Rich List.
April 2019: Adele and Konecki announce separation
In April 2019, Adele's representatives confirmed her separation from Simon Konecki via Associated Press, stating that they would continue to co-parent their son.
May 2019: Adele's 31st Birthday Post
On May 5, 2019, Adele celebrated her 31st birthday by posting black-and-white pictures on her Instagram account, reflecting on the past year. The message ended with a hint that her upcoming album, "30", would be a drum n bass record.
September 2019: Adele files for divorce from Konecki
On 13 September 2019, Adele filed for divorce from Simon Konecki.
December 2019: Adele Named Singer of the 2010s by Israeli Media
In December 2019, Israel's largest TV and radio stations named Adele singer of the 2010s, recognizing her significant contributions to music during the decade.
2019: Adele buys another Beverly Hills mansion
In 2019 Adele bought another Beverly Hills mansions for $10.65 million.
2019: Adele listed among the top artists of the decade
In 2019, Insider Inc. listed Adele among the top artists of the decade, noting her impact on pop music.
2019: Adele's wealth valued on the Sunday Times Rich List
On the 2019 Sunday Times Rich List, Adele was valued at £150 million (US$180.5 million) as the 22nd-richest musician in the UK despite not having toured since 2017.
February 2020: Album Announcement at Friend's Wedding
In February 2020, Adele announced at a friend's wedding that her fourth studio album was expected to be released by September 2020. However, it was later delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 2020: Original Album Release Date
Originally, Adele's fourth studio album was expected to be released in September 2020, as announced in February of that year. However, the album's production and release were later delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 2020: Saturday Night Live Hosting Debut
In October 2020, specifically on October 24, Adele made her first television appearance in almost four years by hosting the Saturday Night Live episode, with H.E.R. as the musical guest.
March 2021: Adele's divorce from Konecki is finalized
On 4 March 2021, Adele's divorce from Simon Konecki was finalized.
October 2021: Album Title Hint and Single Release
On October 1, 2021, projections and billboards displaying the number "30" appeared in various cities, suggesting it would be the title of Adele's fourth album, which was later confirmed. On October 5, Adele announced the release of her single "Easy on Me" on October 15.
November 2021: Album Release Date Announcement
In November 2021, Adele announced the release date for her album, "30", would be on November 19. Earlier, in October, she had released the single "Easy on Me" and hinted at the album title.
November 2021: Release and Global Success of Album "30"
On November 19, 2021, Adele's album "30" was released and achieved global success, reaching number one in 24 territories. It also achieved significant sales and chart positions in the UK and the US.
November 2021: Announcement of Las Vegas Residency
On November 30, 2021, Adele announced her Las Vegas residency, Weekends with Adele, scheduled to run from January 21, 2022, until April 16, 2022, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
2021: Adele buys mansion from Nicole Richie and Joel Madden
In 2021, Adele bought a Beverly Hills mansion for $10 million from Nicole Richie and her husband, Joel Madden.
2021: "30" Album Release and Success
In 2021, Adele released her fourth studio album, "30", which included the hit song "Easy on Me".
2021: Adele Named UK's Best-Selling Female Album Artist of the 21st Century
In 2021, Adele was officially named the UK's best-selling female album artist of the 21st century, based on data from the Official Charts Company.
2021: Adele's album described as a global cultural event
In a 2021 article from The Daily Telegraph, James Hall wrote that "a new Adele album isn't just a release − it's a global cultural event".
January 2022: Postponement of Las Vegas Residency
On January 20, 2022, Adele announced that her Las Vegas residency was being postponed due to "delivery delays" and the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 2022: Adele purchases Sylvester Stallone's former mansion
In February 2022, it was reported that Adele had bought Sylvester Stallone's 21,000-square-foot former mansion in Beverly Park, Los Angeles, for $58 million.
April 2022: Original End Date of Postponed Las Vegas Residency
Adele's Las Vegas residency, which was announced in November 2021, was originally scheduled to run until April 16, 2022. However, in January 2022, the residency was postponed due to delivery delays and the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2022: Adele Named Among Time's 100 Most Influential People for the Third Time
In May 2022, Time magazine recognized Adele for the third time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, placing her in the "icons" category.
July 2022: Hyde Park Concerts Sell Out
In October 2021, pre-sale tickets for Adele's two concerts in Hyde Park, London, scheduled for July 1 and 2, 2022, sold out in less than an hour. 130,000 tickets were sold without prior promotion, and over 1.3 million people attempted to buy tickets.
November 2022: Rescheduled Las Vegas Residency Begins
On July 25, it was announced that Adele's Las Vegas residency would run from November 18, 2022, to March 25, 2023, with eight more dates than initially planned, for a total of 32 concerts. In November, during the residency's second weekend, Adele announced two additional dates on New Year's Eve weekend bringing the total amount of shows to 34.
2022: Adele's record sales as of 2022
As of 2022, Adele has sold more than 120 million records worldwide with 70 million in album sales and over 50 million in single sales, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists.
February 2023: Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance
In February 2023, Adele attended the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, where she won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Easy on Me."
March 2023: Initial End Date of Rescheduled Las Vegas Residency
On July 25, it was announced that Adele's Las Vegas residency would run from November 18, 2022, to March 25, 2023, with eight more dates than initially planned, for a total of 32 concerts.
October 2023: Adele reveals struggles with alcoholism and sobriety
On 14 October 2023, during a concert of her Weekends with Adele residency, Adele revealed that she had suffered from "borderline alcoholism" since her 20s and that she had been sober for three months.
December 2023: Adele Receives Sherry Lansing Leadership Award
In December 2023, Adele was listed in The Hollywood Reporter's 2023 Women in Entertainment Power 100 and received the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, recognizing her influence and leadership.
2023: Grammy Award for "Easy on Me"
In 2023, Adele won a Grammy Award for the song "Easy on Me", which is part of her album "30".
2023: Adele Ranked Among Rolling Stone's Best Singers of All Time
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Adele no. 22 on their list of 200 Best Singers of All Time, further cementing her legacy as one of the greatest vocalists.
2023: Adele listed among the greatest singers of all time
Rolling Stone listed Adele at 22nd in their 2023 list of 200 Greatest Singers of All Time while The Times named her as 2nd best singer of the 21st century in their list of 20 best solo singers.
January 2024: Start of 'Weekends with Adele: The Final Shows' Extension
In October, Adele extended her shows one last time, stylizing the extension as "Weekends with Adele: The Final Shows". This extension added 32 shows starting in January 2024.
July 2024: Announcement of Indefinite Break from Music
On July 16, 2024, Adele revealed in an interview that she would be taking an indefinite break from music following the end of her residency, with no plans for a new album at that time.
August 2024: Adele reveals engagement to Rich Paul
During her performance in Munich on 9 August 2024, Adele revealed her engagement to Rich Paul.
2024: Chart-topping Albums
As of 2024, all of Adele's studio albums except "19" have topped the yearly best-selling albums chart worldwide in the 21st century.
2025: Adele Listed Among Billboard's Top Women Artists of the 21st Century
Billboard listed Adele at number 4 on its 2025 "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list, cementing her position as a leading figure in music.
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