Adele's hugely popular sophomore album "21" sold 5.8 million copies last year, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Huge interest in Adele also led to the sales of 856,000 copies of "19," her debut album from 2008. (Associated Press)
British soul singer Adele was embraced by Tories as one of their own when she lashed out this year against her tax bill. Conservatives are having a hard time finding A-list celebrities who will stand up against liberal orthodoxy. (Associated Press)
Roger Daltrey of The Who says there aren't many contemporary singers who could "lead" a band, but he said the British soul singer Adele is the exception. "I mean, I love Adele," he said. Mr. Daltrey is currently performing "Tommy" on tour. (Associated Press)
