Adele made a rare and glamorous public appearance last night in Los Angeles, accompanied by her fiancé, Rich Paul. The couple occupied a prime courtside seat to witness the thrilling match-up between the Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the prestigious Crypto.com Arena, where the Lakers ultimately succumbed to a 22-point defeat.
Dressed in a chic ensemble comprising a gray button-up shirt and matching pants, complemented by a stylish beige jacket draped effortlessly over her shoulders, the 36-year-old singer, Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, who famed herself with the hit song "Hello," looked stunning. On the other hand, her 44-year-old fiancé, a sports agent, wore a sleek black long-sleeved shirt and a striking white hat adorned with a black rim, reflecting his sophisticated taste.
Adele's night out marked nearly a year since she hinted at taking a much-needed break from the music industry. During an interview with Deadline in July 2024, she revealed, "I don't have any plans for new music at all. I'm yearning for a significant break afterward, and I believe I want to venture into other creative endeavors, just for a little while." She further admitted that her Las Vegas residency had left her feeling utterly drained, akin to her creative "tank being quite empty."
The singer officially imparted the heartbreaking news to her fans during her concert series in Munich in September 2024. With a tone of genuine appreciation, she said, "I've truly cherished performing. It's been three years now, which is the longest I've done and quite possibly, the longest I'll ever do." She informed the audience, "I have 10 shows left, but after that, it'll be an incredibly long time before we meet again. You'll always hold a special place in my heart."
Continuing, Adele emotionally expressed, "I just need a rest. I've devoted the past seven years to building a new life for myself, and now, I yearn to live it fully. I want to embrace the life I've painstakingly constructed, and I'll miss you terribly."
Despite her announcement, the vocalist of the iconic song "Someone Like You" returned to the stage for one final month in Las Vegas before the 2024 holidays, treating her fans to a memorable farewell.
With her music career temporarily on hold, Adele now has more time to cherish moments with Paul, whom she's been romantically involved with since 2021. Their engagement was joyously announced two years later, when Adele playfully told a fan that she couldn't marry them because she was already committed to saying "I do" to someone special.
As of now, the couple has kept their wedding plans under wraps, sharing no further details with the public. During her last residency show, the Grammy-winning artist honored her soon-to-be husband, saying, "Thank you for always encouraging me and making me believe that I could achieve anything I set my mind to." She added, "There have been moments when I was too tired or emotionally worn-out... I deeply appreciate your unwavering support."
