Adele Praises Dua Lipa as the Future of Pop and Reveals Nerves Around Lady Gaga

Adele has come forward to laud Dua Lipa as the emerging star of pop music. The Grammy-winning singer shared her thoughts in a recent interview, where she discussed various aspects of her life and the music industry.

Adele's Take on Dua Lipa

During the interview, Adele did not hold back on her admiration for Dua Lipa, whom she referred to as 'the next big pop girl.' She reminisced about the first time she heard Dua Lipa's hit 'New Rules' and how it immediately struck a chord with her, predicting Lipa’s rise to the top of the pop world—a prediction that has proven accurate as Dua Lipa continues to climb the charts.

Adele's Favorites and the Grammys

When discussing her favorite music of the year, Adele didn't stop at just Dua Lipa. She also gave a nod to SZA, whose album 'SOS' she deemed as her favorite, and expressed her fondness for Victoria Monét. The conversation touched upon the achievement of women at the Grammy Awards, with Adele showing her excitement and support for the female-dominated top categories.

Adele's Vegas Residency and Emotional Moments

In the realm of her own career, Adele opened up about her Las Vegas residency show, 'Weekends With Adele,' and how it's been extended until June 2024. She shared an emotion-laden story about an unexpected encounter with the doctor who delivered her son, who attended one of her shows, and how it left her in tears for days.

Encounters with Stars

Adele also recalled feeling intimidated performing in front of Lady Gaga, one of her own inspirations, during a residency show. This candid admission showed her humility and respect for her contemporaries in the music industry.

Adele's Ventures and Personal Struggles

Beyond her singing career, Adele has ventured into entrepreneurship with the launch of 'The Shelbourne Collective,' a beauty business. Furthermore, she has been open about her challenges with alcohol in the past and shared her journey towards sobriety. Her life off-stage sometimes got intense, with her humorously cautioning her audience against throwing items during her performances.

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