ContactMusic — Adeles 2011 has ended on a high note after it emerged shes sold more albums in 12 months than any artist since Usher seven years ago The singer released her second disc 21 in January 11 and boosted by a show-stopping performance at the Brit Awards... more info

Chicago Tribune — The ukulele revival, music in the cloud and AdeleThe year has brought music-lovers some fascinating shifts in what they listen to — and how — and also set off some flares about what the next decade might sound like. Here are a few key trends from... more info

Pop Justice — In 'slightly over-the-top 2011 backlash news', Cher Lloyd’s 'Swagger Jagger' has been named the eighth most annoying song of all time in an attention seeking poll conducted by Top10.com. (The Sun) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/x_fac... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — That Adele's â€oe21” will rank as the year's top-selling album is no surprise - the English singer-songwriter's hits â€oeRolling in the Deep” and â€oeSomeone Like You” dominated playlists in 2011.... more info

Reuters — (Reuters) - That Adele's "21" will rank as the year's top-selling album is no surprise - the English singer-songwriter's hits "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" dominated playlists in 2011. What is surprising is that "21," released by indep... more info

Nialler9 — tUnE-yArDs -  'Bizness' M83 – ‘Midnight City’ Adele - 'Rolling In The Deep' Jamie xx remix Active Child - 'Hanging On' Austra -  'Lose It' The Weeknd -  'The Morning' Active Child -  'Playing House' feat. How To Dress Well Hudson Moha... more info

Guardian Music — From interviews with Adele and Lady Gaga to memories of Amy Winehouse, here's 20 of the best of our Music features and videos from 2011Adele: the girl with the mighty mouthAs the London singer conquers both Britain and America with a smash-hit No 1 a... more info

Pop Justice — Jessie J’s 'Domino' – which has so far peaked at the not-quite-so-dizzy-heights of 54 in the UK charts – now has a video in which Jessie 'sports' a lot of her "trademark body suits" ("onesies"). (Daily Mail) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi... more info

USA Today Music — In an increasingly fragmented music world, Adele managed to sell 13 million copies worldwide of sophomore album 21. more info

411 Mania — She beats Katy Perry, Rihanna and others... more info