• The Maccabees Give Adele's 'Hello' an Indie Rock Twist on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

    Adele's record-breaking single may have just come out a little over a week ago, but that didn't stop British rockers The Maccabees from covering the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. "Hello" broke records across the world, rocketing to the No. 1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the first single to ever sell at least 1 million downloads in a week. So the song must have seemed like an obvious choice for The Maccabees when the band was asked to cover a song for the Radio 1 program, which specializes in new and fun covers of current pop hits.
  • Adele, Damon Albarn Face Off After '25' Writing Sessions Went Sour

    Adele recently returned with the first new single "Hello" off of her upcoming album, 25, and it's been attracting tons of attention, mostly positive. Apparently not from Gorillaz' Damon Albarn, however, despite the fact he collaborated with the pop singer on the new album. Adele has now responded to his criticism, stating "I regret hanging out with him" among other things.
  • Adele's New Single 'Hello' Smashes UK Records, Debuts at No. 1

    No surprises here... Adele's new single "Hello" has debuted at No. 1 over in her native England. On Friday (Oct. 30), the Official Charts Company announced that the lead single off 25 blew away chart records, besting Justin Bieber's "Sorry" in the process.
  • Adele Radio City Music Hall NBC Special Set for December to Celebrate '25' Release

    Adele's NBC deal in conjunction with the release of her new album 25 just keeps getting juicier and juicier. The "Hello" singer has already been confirmed for appearances on Saturday Night Live and The Today Show, and now, the network and New York City's Radio City Music Hall have announced that the pop juggernaut will have an hour-long special on TV this December.
  • Adele Praises Amy Winehouse, Talks 'Toxic Fame' in Interview

    On the heels of the release of her first single "Hello" from her impending album 25, slated for release late next month (Nov. 20) Adele gave an exclusive interview to i-D's "The Here and Now" issue where she discussed "toxic" fame and late siren Amy Winehouse. The interview with i-D also marks her first in three years.