Adele to have throat surgery, cancels 2011 plans
Adele DFY After Throat Surgery
Adele's vocal cords are in bad shape.
After a year plagued with canceled tour dates and serious bouts of laryngitis, the British singer is on the shelf for the remainder of 2011 after throat surgery.
Her record company announced the news with "deep regret," confirming that all Adele's concert dates and promotional appearances are cancelled until 2012.
Adele's label said in a statement:
"She is to undergo surgery to alleviate the current issues with her throat and a full recovery is expected. As a result, doctors have ordered her to rest her voice and completely recuperate before looking to schedule any work commitments."
It's unclear when the 23-year-old - whose 21 is currently the bestselling album of the year - is expected to return, but the surgery will not impact her voice.
No 2012 appearances have yet been set, but the Grammys are set for February 12. That would seem like an appropriate time and place for a comeback.
Unlike the reaction of most Red Sox fans when they heard John Lackey will miss all of 2012 with Tommy John Surgery, here's hoping Adele returns ASAP!
Adele's voice has given her the biggest success this year — and the most trouble. The singer will have throat surgery and has now canceled all tour dates and promotional appearances for the year.
Columbia Records announced Friday that the "Rolling in the Deep" singer will have surgery "to alleviate the current issues with her throat." A full recovery is expected.
Earlier this month, the 23-year-old canceled a U.S. concert run due to a hemorrhage in her vocal chord; she also canceled concerts in June due to laryngitis.
The statement said that doctors have ordered the Grammy winner to rest her voice and "completely recuperate before looking to schedule any work commitments."
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Adele will have throat surgery and has now canceled all tour dates and promotional appearances for the year.
Adele's "21" is the best-selling CD of the year in the United States; it's sold over 4 million units.
Amy Childs can still vajazzle
BUSTY Amy Childs showed today she still knows how to vajazzle - as she rocked up for a telly interview.
The flamed-haired beauty flaunted her amazingly trim figure in a tight-fitting red dress when she turned up to the ITV studios in a bright red dress.
Amy, 21 - who quit TOWIE earlier this year to take part in Celebrity Big Brother - looked stunning as she appeared on Daybreak this morning.
The slender star was on the show to talk about upcoming plans and to promote her new clothing range.
Phoaw ... Amy shows off her tiny figure
Barcroft MediaAmy dazzled in the fitted pillarbox pencil outfit as she took to the sofa for a chat.
She gave her full backing to former co-star Mark Wright when asked about the explosive news that he had quit the show to star in I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!
Amy said: "I think he would be brilliant in the jungle. He really would be."
Ladies-man Mark, 24, is set to fly to Australia next month in a £60,000 deal to swap Brentwood for Brisbane.
Bosses hope the hunk will work his Essex charms on one of the beauties joining him in the jungle - who could include Ryan Gigg's old flame Imogen Thomas.
Amy also told how Sam and Billie's brutal attack was sparked by jealousy - describing the assault as "disgusting".
Steps take to the stage for the first time since they split 10 years ago
They started out as energetic twenty-somethings who went on to sell more than 10million records.
But as they repeat the choreographed dances that will cool in the 1990s, Steps appear dated and comical.
Especially when they are all aged in their mid to late thirties.
Tragedy! Steps performed the same dance moves that made them famous during their cover of the Bee Gees' hit in Manchester
In their prime: The band show the dance move to Prince Charles at Party in the Park 1999
The reunited pop band performed for about 6,000 adoring fans in Manchester in the first concert since they split 10 years ago.
The band were in the city's Trafford Centre to turn on the store's Christmas lights.
They performed the exact same dance for their well-known cover of the Beegees' Tragedy, with a hand on each side of their face, swaying from side to side.
Five, six, seven eight: The reunited Steps performed at the Trafford Centre in Manchester as they turned on the Christmas lights
Hands in the air! Steps also performer their hit, Deeper shade of Blue in front of 6,000 adoring fans
They moved in unison, holding onto one another, shimmying, pointing their fingers in the air and made an air guitar move.
But thousands of loyal admirers packed the centre, repeating the moves that made them famous.
The band, consisting of Ian 'H' Watkins, Lee Latchford-Evans, Fay Tozer, Claire Richards and Lisa Scott-Le, also sang Deeper Shade of Blue.
Fuller figured: Mother-of-two Claire has endured a very public battle with her weight, admitting she gained four stone after her Steps career, but slimmed down for her wedding in 2008
She's still got it: The brunette of the group, Lisa Scott-lee, showed off her legs in this skirt and lacy top combo
Ian said afterwards: 'We have just been blown away by the reception of the Trafford Centre crowd. It seems nobody has forgotten the dance steps from our routines, judging by the number of fans who joined in tonight.
'The Christmas lights at The Trafford Centre look fantastic, and this magical event has really got us all in the Christmas mood.'
The city's M.E.N Arena was the host to the band's last live gig, so it was rather fitting that they returned there during their reunion.
Busting out the old moves: Faye Tozer moved her body in a pair of skin-tight leather leggings
He can still get down: Former celebrity Big Brother contestant Ian Watkins works up a sweat on stage
Ian told the Manchester Evening News: 'We ended in Manchester and now we’re starting again in Manchester.'
Lee said: 'We’re overwhelmed with the response and everything that’s been going on. we’ve had a number one album and now we’re going out on tour. it’s fantastic.
'I think the best thing about being back together is being friends again. We had so many experiences with each other and so many more to look forward to now.'
Is it that time already? Lee Latchford-Evans gets into the Christmas spirit in front of a large Christmas tree at the Trafford Centre
The performance was ahead of the band's upcoming tour next year which they say they have already started rehearsing for.
It will kick off at Belfasts' Odyssy Arena on April 2 and will conclude at the O2 in London on April 19.
They are currently enjoying a major come-back, with a number nne album and a also a reality show.
Fay said yesterday: 'At first it was like our whole lives had been turned around, it was so overwhelming, but now it all feels strangely normal. We’re really excited about what’s ahead.'
Ready, steady: The band animatedly prepare to push the lever to turn on the Christmas lights as Claire leads the dialogue
Go! The members push the lever happily as fans scream and cheer for the hit '90s popstars
Things are going well for us: Claire and Faye wave to their fans
On stage, Lisa enthused: 'We are so proud to be back at The Trafford Centre – and we’ll be performing twice in Manchester during our tour, because you guys wanted it.'
They were joined on stage by Coronation Street stars Kate Ford, who plays Tracey Barlow and Nikki Patel (Amber Kalirai), X Factor’s The Reason 4, and stars of the Dirty Dancing musical at Manchester’s Palace Theatre.
Rocking out: Faye and Ian bust a move in Manchester where the band played their last concert in 2001
Gordon McKinnon, director of operations at The Trafford Centre, said of the event: 'Once again our free Christmas Lights show has captured the imagination of our customers, and really given us an amazing kick-start to the festive shopping season.
'Steps are all over the headlines at the moment, and riding high in the charts. We couldn’t think of a better family act to celebrate with, they really stole the show.
'The Trafford Centre is now open longer for shopping in the run-up to Christmas, and our usual free parking, Santa Claus’ Ice Palace Grotto, brass bands and choirs will be creating a fantastic festive atmosphere.'
Packed to the brim: Fans took over the Trafford Centre, screaming and cheering for the band