https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f Chas Newkey-Burden en-us 2023-02-01 18:46:29 UTC 2023-04-01 06:09:44 UTC hello@padlet.com smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2501836291 Adele was born on May fifth of 1998. She was born to Penny Adkins who was 18 at the time and Mark Evans. Adele's father mark Evans and mother Penny split when Adele was 3 years of age. She described her father as 'A really big Welsh guy who works on the ships and stuff'. Adele was unplanned situation but both wanted to make the best out of the pregnancy. Adele is a Taurus who is expected to have a stubborn nature.]]> 2023-03-02 23:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2501836291 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2529558250 After Evans and Penny split in 2001, Adele's parents, Evans moved back to Wales. After that, he joined Adele's family business helping her grandpa John at the cafe in Barry Island funfair. " I remember she came to stay in the summer after her fourth birthday party and she was carrying this little acoustic guitar. Says Mark Evans "She said she was teaching herself how to play by listening to Blues songs. A few years later she was 7, and I remember thinking 'My god, Adeles really got it'".]]> 2023-03-23 23:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2529558250 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2535703463 Around 113 ethnic groups lived in Adele's neighborhood and between them, they spoke 193 different noises, there was always noise or controversy happening around Adele. In 2010 Tottenham had the highest unemployment rate in the capital, and the eighth highest in the U.K. tension rised when Keith Blakelock a policeman was stabbed to death. In August 2011 Adele was still in unrest especially once Mark Duggan died in a police operation which led to riots from Tottenham across the U.K. Adele felt upset and trapped for the families.

Source used: The atlantic.com/riots in London
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2011/08/riots-in-london/100124/ ]]> 2023-03-28 22:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2535703463 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2535708214 Adele's grandfather, John, died at 57 from bowel cancer. Adele was "utterly distraught by her grandfather's death but her father was too upset to help her. Evans turned to alcohol for help. In his early interview with Chas, he stated "I didn't care whether I lived or died" He was thinking harsh questions of himself and his relationship with Adele "I knew she would be missing her grandfather just as much as I was. They have such a close bond and she adored him. I was not there for my daughter when I should have been." Evans states.  
All quotes from page 45]]> 2023-03-28 22:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2535708214 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2539279107 Getting into the BRIT music school was a huge accomplishment for Adele. IN my boo on page 29 it states "When Adele was on your in America in 2011, she was taken aside and told she had made history. Her album 21 topped the charts for a record breaking 10 weeks. In celebration this achievement she immediately knew who she wanted to pay a tribute to.'Thanks to the BRIT music school.'" The BRIT performing acts and Technology school has been compared to as the New York high school for the performing arts. Adele is still one of their biggest triumphs.]]> 2023-03-31 02:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2539279107 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2539295748 Adele first set up her MySpace account where, she began posting music eventually, In December of 2004. XL recordings eventually took watch of her and loved what they saw. The song that stood out to them was "Hometown Glory". Johnathon Dickins eventually signed Adele and became he manager. Her reputation was growing and she was earning money. 

What was my space?
"My space is a free advertising service that allows users to create  "Web" profile images that feature artists, express their interests and most importantly link to each others profiles." Says Britannica.com/MySpace.]]> 2023-03-31 03:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2539295748 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540198324 Adele made her first appearance in June 2007 after not writing for a year or making an appearance on Later.. with Jools Holland. This was a good step for he in the right direction to making an appearance again and building her career.]]> 2023-03-31 18:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540198324 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540202434 Newkey-Burden, Chas. Adele: The Biography. John Blake Publishing, 2016. ]]> 2023-03-31 18:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540202434 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540205118 Adele's new song "Make you feel my love has reached Number four on the UK charts. The cover has a simple close-up shot of her. The song was featured in shows like One Tree Hill, Ghost Whisper, and parenthood. OFFICIALCHARTS>COM states that it had been top 10 for 4 weeks, top 20 for 11 weeks, and top 75 for 55 weeks (over a year).]]> 2023-03-31 18:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540205118 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540206505 Eventually Adele released her first album called"19". The album is known for some of her raw emotions and going through hard times. In a quote from Adele; thew biography it sates on page 20 "Asked why she chose to name the album 19, she initially quipped that she hadnt been able to come up with a better name. In the end she went for the name 19 because she felt very much that the album represented her age"]]> 2023-03-31 18:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540206505 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540391447 Adele finally traveled to America in 2008 after proving a hit all the way from London. It is quoted on page 106 as "Her first American tour began in March 2008. It would include promotional commitments such as those inevitable radio interviews and also live performances among the latter at Joe's pub in NYC."]]> 2023-04-01 00:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540391447 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540393129 In February 2009 Adele was shocked to find out she had been nominated for Grammy's. The Grammy's  where a new experience for Adele and she had just gotten used to the idea of performances and public speaking. Adele won two Grammy's but recalls the most special part of the might was wearing an Anna Wintour gown.
According to Grammy.com the official Grammy site Adele won two Grammy's one Best new Artist and the other best female vocal pop artist.]]> 2023-04-01 00:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540393129 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540394750 Adele has many thoughts in her head and inspiration of how she wanted her second album to be. Eventually it sates on page 133 that "Musically, Adele's second Album was influenced by a host of artists including country star Garth Brooks. Mumford & Sons where a big part in developing flavor in her music as well." Adele's second album was released on January 4 2011]]> 2023-04-01 00:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540394750 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540395425 "It was an emotionally charged performance that would change Adele's life forever. The Brits 2011 were held in London vast 02 arena. With 20,00 capacity and high ceilings it was a grand and somewhat intimidating feeling." Says page 156. On Tuesday February 15 2011, Adele performed at the Brits In front of 16,000 people. Nearly six million watching from home and a breath taking venue. In no less than three minutes she would distill the most painful emotions of all time and heart to her music. Everybody was on the edge of the seat even watching it back to this day.]]> 2023-04-01 00:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540395425 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540397241 "In October 2011 Adele faced the biggest challenge of her career to date when a dogged medical condition forced her to cancel her U.S tour. The problem was the vocal cord hemorrhage that had been troubling her for some time." Says page 203 in the book. This was no doubt something that infuriated her. However the surgery gave Adele a new outlook on life and perspective. ]]> 2023-04-01 00:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540397241 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540400523 Adele stopped performing and writing in 2015. This led to some hardship and falling behind as it states in the book "Taylor Swift released two new albums, 1989 and Red. She became something of a spokeswoman for the generation." on page 222. ]]> 2023-04-01 01:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540400523 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540401894 "By the summer of 2015 Adele has won over 90 significat awards having been nominated for more than 170." Says pahhe 239.
Her Grammy's where:
best new artist
best female performance
2012:
Album of the year
best pop vocal album
record of the year
song of the year
best short form music video
best solo performance 
2014
best song solo performance]]> 2023-04-01 01:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540401894 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540403323 In 2013 Adele achieved so many records and awards she felt amazing. Adele was recognized by BBC Radio 4 Woman's hour program which included her on its power list of 2013. Adle has a very strong view on feminism as Jameela Jamil says "That's why Adle is a champion. Yes shes beautiful but she doesn't sexualize herself to sell records. She lets her talent speak for itself. So many women think they don't do as well. Were apologetic about ourselves before we even begin ." Located on page 219.

Occording to the official BBC radio list posted in 2013, Adele was number 21 on the list. This insired many people similar to Adele and wa a big accomplichment for her.]]> 2023-04-01 01:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540403323 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540483122 After Adele's break she wanted something new and fun not just to release to get people to remember her again. Adele released her new song Hello and it was described as "Whimsical and its Smoky verses build into a power ballad chorus that smothers you in goose bumps." say page 223. It overtook Taylor swifts records for the most views in 24 hours.]]> 2023-04-01 05:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540483122 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540492366 Adele poured her heart and soul into her first album 19. of course Adele has made singles before but 19 was special to her. In one of her songs "Tired" it expresses Adele trying to make relationships work. One being with her friend for example after they got in a fight over what Adele calls it "something stupid" and made up she added it back into the set list. Before going on tour in North America for the debut of 19, Adele took this time to reflect and calm her nerves and voice. Eventually when she got to tour she was still so nervous and shaky she would close her eyes to seem less intimidated or apologize to the audiences mid song. Adele likes to use this time to look back and see how much shes grown as a person and singer.]]> 2023-04-01 05:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540492366 smithbri014_2_1 https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540494289 Today Adele still holds value in everybody's heart. She has multiple albums, all still naming them after numbers. She is divorced with a son Angelo and has won even more awards. ]]> 2023-04-01 06:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smithbri014_2_1/ywe1td38qrrlh54f/wish/2540494289