USA Today Music — If there's a "best-of" list for music this year, it's a safe bet to put Adele on top. more info

Detroit Free Press — Billboard has declared Adele the No. 1 artist of 2011. Rihanna was No. 2, followed by Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne. The list, announced today, takes into account album sales, charting singles, radio airplay and other factors. more info

USA Today Music — Adele, 23, had a memorable 2011, to stay the least. But now she's in a rebuilding mode. And looking for love again. more info

Guardian Music — Waiting at dawn for a tarpaulin shipment? Trying to outshout the fruit and veg guy? Just some of the challenges of setting up tomorrow's Independent Label Market in London's SpitalfieldsThe first time we tried to set up an indie label market was a ne... more info

Pop Justice — It is getting better and better with every viewing. uq1ntIZ0Xlg Adele should definitely perform this version at the 2012 Brits, as part of a medley with the Digital Dog mix of 'Set Fire To The Rain' and various other inappropriate, ridiculous and am... more info

Gigwise — Singer tops both charts... more info

Pop Justice — Nicki Minaj was very excited about kissing Madonna on the video shoot for 'Give Me All Your Love'. (NME) (http://www.nme.com/news/nicki-minaj/60873) She 'took to Twitter' and proclaimed "OH MY f'ingggg Gahhhh!!!!! MADONNA jus kissed me!!!!! On the li... more info

ContactMusic — Julia Roberts has paid tribute to soul singer Adele in a comment piece article featured in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine The Pretty Woman star admits she had never heard of the British star until a hairdresser friend urged the actres... more info

ContactMusic — Movie star Julia Roberts has become such a fan of British singer Adele she has offered to beat up the next guy who breaks the hitmakers heart The Oscar-winner has been touched by Adeles sorrowful songs which deal with a bitter break-up on hit album 2... more info

411 Mania — From Adele and Kate Bush to Alison Mosshart of The Kills, Wild Flag, Anna Calvi and more, 411's Christopher Bell counts down the top 10 female artists of the year! Check out the full article to see who made his list and why! more info