Stereogum — A few years ago, the Chicago soul singer Willis Earl Beal went from singing for commuters on El train platforms to signing with XL Recordings, becoming labelmates with Adele and Vampire Weekend. (Specifically, Beal was on the XL imprint Hot Charity.)... more info

The Telegraph — Sam Smith proved comparisons to Adele, but struggled during his biggest gig, says Rupert Hawksley more info

MTV.co.uk News — As K-Pez brings her Prismatic show to London, she gets a surprise visitor… more info

NME — '21' singer has worked with rapper on new material more info

TMZ — Here's Tom Cruise (left) seen out to dinner in London where he's promoting his new movie, "Edge of Tomorrow" ... and John Travolta (right) leaving a party last summer.Even Adele Dazeem couldn't tell them apart. more info

The Telegraph — For the second year running, singer-songwriter Adele has topped the Sunday Times music rich list for under-30s more info

NME — Sunday Times list reveals Sir Paul McCartney increases wealth by £30m in past 12 months more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Fresh Air interviewed Colson Whitehead about his new book The Noble Hustle. Gruff Rhys listed his favorite travel and topographical albums at Drowned in Sound. The Rumpus interviewed author Walter Kirn. NOW profiled musician Owen Pallett. Adele Waldm... more info

ContactMusic — Adele has dropped a big hint that suggests her third album may be released towards the end of 2014.The singer, who celebrated turning 26 on Monday... more info

ContactMusic — "Bye bye 25," tweeted Adele on Sunday night before her 26th birthday celebrations on Monday evening. Turning a year older is a special time for... more info