MTV.co.uk News — British singer Adele has made Billboard history by becoming the first female singer to top the artist, album and singles list in the same year. The singer beat Rihanna, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga to... more info

Guardian Music — Adele, PJ Harvey and Björk led the way in a great year for female performersSports commentators quickly get used to bandying about the phrase "torn anterior cruciate ligament" – the knee injury that commonly hobbles footballers. This year, pop ... more info

The Independent — The British soulstress Adele crowned a remarkable year this weekend as she became the first female singer to win a trio of Billboard awards in a single year. more info

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Kings of A&R — Adele made Billboard history becoming the first female singer to be names top artist, have the top album, and a top single “Rolling in the Deep”, all in one year. Tye Comer, editor of Billboard.com, attributed Adele’s success to her being a “... more info

411 Mania — She got the hat trick... more info

Guardian Music — Four of the six acts performing in addition to the finalists are signed to Cowell's Syco or affiliated labelsA row has broken out before this weekend's X Factor final amid complaints the programme is favouring guest performers such as Leona Lewis who... more info

ContactMusic — Julia Roberts has issued a strong warning to any man wishing to date Adele The Pretty Woman actress is a huge fan of the Someone Like You singer and has threatened to harm her next boyfriend if her treats her badly She told Entertainment W... more info

411 Mania — From Trent Reznor hinting at new Nine Inch Nails music and Adele's backstage demands to Jonathan Davis' problem with Barack Obama, Ke$ha's fixation on beards and more, 411's Nick Krenn breaks down the Right, the wRong and the Ridiculous from the week... more info

Sky News — Adele is continuing her sweep of success across the Atlantic by being crowned Billboard magazine's number one artist of 2011. more info