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Post by ListenToItTwice on May 6, 2012 12:01:50 GMT -5
The single is a masterpiece. Grammy winner right there, ladies and gentlemen. Too bad it will never go anywhere on US radio but weirder things have happened! ^ And we have a winner.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on May 6, 2012 12:21:10 GMT -5
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Post by dzjx on May 6, 2012 16:28:50 GMT -5
Biggest selling female artists by decade: 70's: ??? - Anyone? 80's: Madonna 90's: Mariah Carey 00's: Britney 10's: Adele ?
Who else will make this prediction??
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2012 18:44:07 GMT -5
For the 70's I'm thinking Barbra Streisand. It's so weird, I remember when I first heard "Chasing Pavements" and I thought she'd be a one-hit-wonder. I didn't even care for her at first actually But RITD and SFTTR got me hooked and I love her now! She deserves all the success she's getting.
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Post by Philippe on May 6, 2012 21:54:47 GMT -5
Biggest selling female artists by decade: 70's: ??? - Anyone? 80's: Madonna 90's: Mariah Carey 00's: Britney 10's: Adele ? Who else will make this prediction?? I'm pretty sure Celine sold more than Mariah in the 90's. WW at least. But yeah, Adele will own the 10's.
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Post by Au$tin on May 6, 2012 22:00:13 GMT -5
For the 70's I'm thinking Barbra Streisand. It's so weird, I remember when I first heard "Chasing Pavements" and I thought she'd be a one-hit-wonder. I didn't even care for her at first actually But RITD and SFTTR got me hooked and I love her now! She deserves all the success she's getting. Oh, yeah! I first heard "Chasing Pavements" on VH!'s Top 20 Video Countdown. Didn't like it at all. I just assumed she was going to go the way of Brandi Carlile and have that one VH1 hit and then fade away. I then heard she had gotten some Grammys for her work, then I decided, okay, she'll be a bit more successful than Carlile, but not by much. I saw "Rolling in the Deep" go to the top five on iTunes upon its release in the states. I then though, WTF?! How the hell did that happen? I previewed it. WTF is this crap? Ew. Hopefully it'll go away soon. I saw it was still there. I previewed it again. Okay, not as bad as I thought. Still don't like it. I heard it on my local CHR on a hot March day. Hm... this sounds like a summer hit. I don't think it will do much though. A few days later, you know what? I kind of like this now. Download. I started to really like it. It blew up. Smashed hard. I bought the album. Never looked back.
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Post by darko95 on May 6, 2012 23:42:43 GMT -5
Adele isn't really in that category of girls. She is more of a Bonnie Raitt/Alicia Keys/Norah Jones but more commercial.
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Post by Agent YoncΓ© on May 10, 2012 13:23:07 GMT -5
todayentertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/10/11622556-pop-star-adele-tells-matt-lauer-i-dont-want-to-be-a-celebrity?litePop star Adele tells Matt Lauer: 'I don't want to be a celebrity'
Eight-time Grammy winner Adele is set to perform in her first network special, NBCβs "Adele Live in London," and ahead of that Tuesday, June 5 broadcast, the singer sat down with Matt Lauer to talk about her phenomenal rise to fame.
Calling her recent Grammy performance β her first since having surgery on her vocal chords β her "most elegant night," Adele points out that fame has brought with it an abundance of rumor.
"I was adopting an Ethiopian child β¦ thatβs not true. My house was haunted, that wasnβt true. God, thereβs been so many (rumors)," she told Lauer. "I donβt want to be a celebrity β¦ I donβt want to be in peopleβs faces, you know, constantly on covers of magazine that I havenβt even known Iβm on." Despite her status, Adele said that sheβs managed some modicum of anonymity from time to time, even walking through tourist haven Trafalgar Square without being recognized.
"I was a bit worried. I was in my pajamas. I was in color. Iβm always in black. I threw pumps on, this massive green coat and then little pink pumps. Nobody recognized me," she said. "A couple looked round but they were like, 'No, sheβs in color.' And what would she be doing walking through a packed Trafalgar Square on a Saturday?"
Although Adeleβs success has brought with it some perks (such as celebrity friends like Elton John, offering his support during her recovery from surgery), Adele has a singular focus: music.
"I just wanna make music. I donβt want anyone chatting about me, really. I still hope I have a little bit of clout in 10 years. All Iβve ever wanted to do is sing."I hope all this fame & success doesn't cause her to drift away from the industry or to even breakdown. The paparazzi & media can be overwhelming.
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Post by Living Legend on May 10, 2012 15:25:34 GMT -5
Biggest selling female artists by decade: 70's: ??? - Anyone? 80's: Madonna 90's: Mariah Carey 00's: Britney 10's: Adele ? Who else will make this prediction?? Yeah I think Adele will be the biggest selling female this decade worldwide. US could be a toss up. Her next album could go either way, it could be HUGE or it can have a massive decline; similar to Alanis after "Jagged Little Pill". I think Taylor Swift is a more consistent seller in the US so she could take it here.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on May 10, 2012 15:59:59 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure Celine sold more than Mariah in the 90's. WW at least. People say crazzzy things...Mariah sold more than any other female during the 90's. The receipts are there.
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Post by Philippe on May 10, 2012 17:42:54 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure Celine sold more than Mariah in the 90's. WW at least. People say crazzzy things...Mariah sold more than any other female during the 90's. The receipts are there. Since Celine sold more overall, it was logical to think Celine was the highest selling female artist of the 90's. She probably outsold Mariah in the 00's then.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on May 10, 2012 20:04:58 GMT -5
todayentertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/10/11622556-pop-star-adele-tells-matt-lauer-i-dont-want-to-be-a-celebrity?litePop star Adele tells Matt Lauer: 'I don't want to be a celebrity'
Eight-time Grammy winner Adele is set to perform in her first network special, NBCβs "Adele Live in London," and ahead of that Tuesday, June 5 broadcast, the singer sat down with Matt Lauer to talk about her phenomenal rise to fame.
Calling her recent Grammy performance β her first since having surgery on her vocal chords β her "most elegant night," Adele points out that fame has brought with it an abundance of rumor.
"I was adopting an Ethiopian child β¦ thatβs not true. My house was haunted, that wasnβt true. God, thereβs been so many (rumors)," she told Lauer. "I donβt want to be a celebrity β¦ I donβt want to be in peopleβs faces, you know, constantly on covers of magazine that I havenβt even known Iβm on."
Despite her status, Adele said that sheβs managed some modicum of anonymity from time to time, even walking through tourist haven Trafalgar Square without being recognized.
"I was a bit worried. I was in my pajamas. I was in color. Iβm always in black. I threw pumps on, this massive green coat and then little pink pumps. Nobody recognized me," she said. "A couple looked round but they were like, 'No, sheβs in color.' And what would she be doing walking through a packed Trafalgar Square on a Saturday?"
Although Adeleβs success has brought with it some perks (such as celebrity friends like Elton John, offering his support during her recovery from surgery), Adele has a singular focus: music.
"I just wanna make music. I donβt want anyone chatting about me, really. I still hope I have a little bit of clout in 10 years. All Iβve ever wanted to do is sing." She is doing the perfect type of promo for this album. A Primetime NBC Concert will push this album beyond. Tears will be shed and laughs will fill the air with her banter. :'( :'( :'( :'( She about to break records again.
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Post by Caviar on May 10, 2012 20:25:23 GMT -5
Ohhh!!!! I can't fucking wait!! I hope she introduces some new covers or change up the arrangement a little. But as long as I hear "Turning Tables" I'll be fine.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on May 10, 2012 22:51:05 GMT -5
Biggest selling female artists by decade: 70's: ??? - Anyone? 80's: Madonna 90's: Mariah Carey 00's: Britney 10's: Adele ? Who else will make this prediction?? Yeah I think Adele will be the biggest selling female this decade worldwide. US could be a toss up. Her next album could go either way, it could be HUGE or it can have a massive decline; similar to Alanis after "Jagged Little Pill". Anything is going to be a "massive decline" from 21. I am not anticipating the next era because people's expectations are going to be so ridiculous and stupid. Note: this isn't me saying you or your expectations are ridiculous or stupid, just so I'm clear. :)
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Post by Living Legend on May 11, 2012 15:01:37 GMT -5
Yeah I think Adele will be the biggest selling female this decade worldwide. US could be a toss up. Her next album could go either way, it could be HUGE or it can have a massive decline; similar to Alanis after "Jagged Little Pill". Anything is going to be a "massive decline" from 21. I am not anticipating the next era because people's expectations are going to be so ridiculous and stupid. Note: this isn't me saying you or your expectations are ridiculous or stupid, just so I'm clear. :) Yeah I understand what you're saying. "21" will probably end up selling 27-30 million copies in the long run. There's no way the next album will come close. Even if it sells 10 million worldwide I'd still consider that a success despite the massive decline.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on May 13, 2012 13:16:29 GMT -5
Alanis' Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie sold 3 million in the US, gave her her fifth #1 on Pop and was #1 for a week (or two?) on the Billboard 200. I think it did quite well but obviously was a huge decrease from JLP. I don't know how well it did in comparison to the others on the yearend charts but it wasn't a flop.
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Post by Eqbk on May 16, 2012 9:43:14 GMT -5
Adele makes Forbes Celebrity 100: Earnings $35 M As of May 2012 At a Glance Musician Age: 24 Source of Wealth: Music, self-made Residence: West Sussex, United Kingdom Country of Citizenship: United Kingdom Marital Status: Single Forbes Lists #24 Celebrity 100 #53 in Money #16 in TV/Radio #5 in Press #12 in Social #20 in Web www.forbes.com/profile/adele/
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Post by irice22 on May 16, 2012 14:46:28 GMT -5
What are 21's total to date sales? And where's a good website to find this kind of info so I don't have to keep asking.
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Post by when the pawn... on May 17, 2012 13:52:26 GMT -5
Imagine your reaction if someone told you, at the end of summer 2008, before SNL or the Grammys, that Adele's next album would go diamond. Insane.
We know 21 will be the Billboard 200 Album of the Year again but I also wonder if Adele will be Artist of the Year again. From both albums, she's looking at a minimum of 6.1-6.2 million albums. That should be enough to crush any upcoming competition (Justin Bieber? No Doubt? Mumford & Sons? Usher? Maroon 5?). Add in (more-or-less) the full runs of "Set Fire To The Rain" and "Rumour Has It" with significant carry-over of "Someone Like You" and "Rolling In The Deep" (think Grammy sales boosts).
Destiny's Child repeated Artist of the Year honors on 2000 and 2001...has anyone else been #1 two years in a row? And I think 50 Cent and Chris Brown just missed the title...50 was #1 in 2003 and 2005 and Chris Brown in 2006 and 2008.
This era is so amazing to watch unfold. I just keep rooting for her to explode past expectations. I want the NBC special to spike sales back past 100k and I want the potential re-release to get her back to the top this holiday season!
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Post by cesarams on May 17, 2012 21:53:41 GMT -5
^It'd be amazing a re-release, But I don't think she'll do it. Who were the last Billboard Artists of the Year this last decade?
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2012 22:21:58 GMT -5
Adele won 12 Billboard awards. nbd
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Post by Hefty Hanna on May 20, 2012 22:24:06 GMT -5
I wonder if her wins will help boost sales a bit. Are the BB awards significant enough?
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Post by Linnethia Monique on May 20, 2012 22:24:56 GMT -5
No.
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Post by floridagrl on May 21, 2012 7:20:33 GMT -5
Really happy for her wins. She deserves it. Wish she would come outta hiding so we can see and hear her. ^5 Adele!
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Post by d.t.m on May 23, 2012 0:57:29 GMT -5
Biggest selling female artists by decade: 70's: ??? - Anyone? 80's: Madonna 90's: Mariah Carey 00's: Britney 10's: Adele ? Who else will make this prediction?? I think the 70's would go to either Olivia, Diana, or Donna before Barbara.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on May 27, 2012 8:26:48 GMT -5
So what do we have left in this era besides the following?
*"Rumour Has It"'s continued run (still greatest gainer on AC *NBC special: June 5 *rumored summer music video?? *rumored Q4 re-release?? *publicity boost from passing 10million sales *Grammys 2013 (SFTTR as Record of the Year nominee?)
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Post by Dammn Baby on May 27, 2012 9:09:52 GMT -5
Biggest selling female artists by decade: 70's: ??? - Anyone? 80's: Madonna 90's: Mariah Carey 00's: Britney 10's: Adele ? Who else will make this prediction?? I think the 70's would go to either Olivia, Diana, or Donna before Barbara. Carole King
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Post by Agent YoncΓ© on May 27, 2012 13:54:36 GMT -5
So what do we have left in this era besides the following? *"Rumour Has It"'s continued run (still greatest gainer on AC *NBC special: June 5 *rumored summer music video?? *rumored Q4 re-release?? *publicity boost from passing 10million sales *Grammys 2013 (SFTTR as Record of the Year nominee?) IDK if this is considered to be apart of the era, but that James Bond theme song.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on May 27, 2012 13:59:52 GMT -5
^ Still unconfirmed, isn't it?
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Post by Linnethia Monique on May 27, 2012 20:27:15 GMT -5
If they confirm that she has the Sky Fall Theme Song (which she has hinted towards on a few occasions) than it is over. She has officially alluded and slayed us all at the same time. Perfect time points for one or two pieces of promo this year. Winter (Grammys), Summer (NBC Special), Fall (Bond Theme). Her record label knows how to meticulously pull us, the audience, in each season.
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