Someone like Adele

This is the life story of the 20-something north London girl who has taken the music world by storm. Topping the charts for weeks on end and winning consistent international critical acclaim, she already has two Grammys and a clutch of other awards. Although she acknowledges influences as diverse as The Spice Girls and Etta James, Adele's unique brand of heartbroken soul is very much her own, reflecting her own emotions and roller-coaster love life. In the image-obsessed world of pop music, Adele is also widely admired for her disarming honesty and her determination to do it her way, performing only at venues she likes, refusing offers to use her music in advertising and staying in touch with friends and family. She's the grounded girl-next-door with the astounding voice of a diva and despite her phenomenal success, perhaps the best is yet to come from Adele. This is her story so far.