'I love fine foods and hate the gym': Adele reveals she is happy with her weight

By SARAH BULL

Curvy and confident: Adele has revealed she is happy with her weight as she graces the cover of Rolling Stone magazine


She's the larger than life singer who has enjoyed phenomenal success so far this year.

And now Adele has continued her quest for world domination by gracing the cover of America's Rolling Stone magazine in their Best of Rock 2011 issue.

The 22-year-old singer looks stunning on the cover, with her black eyeliner and voluminous hair turning her into a glamourpuss, and insists in the accompanying interview she isn't worried about her weight and is happy with how she looks.


'I like my food': The Someone Like You singer, seen in Dublin earlier this week, said she isn't going to try and change her figure


She said: 'My life is full of drama and I won't have time to worry about something as petty as what I look like. I don't like going to the gym.

'I like eating fine foods and drinking nice wine. Even if I had a really good figure, I don't think I'd get my t**s and a** out for no one.

'I love seeing Lady Gaga’s boobs and bum. I love seeing Katy Perry’s boobs and bum.

Love it. But that’s not what my music is about. I don’t make music for eyes, I make music for ears.'


Popular: Adele was bombarded by fans outside Dublin's Olympia Theatre ahead of her show


Adele, who has been top of the UK album charts for the past 11 weeks with her second record 21, also spoke to the magazine about her struggles with stage fright.

She said: 'I'm scared of audiences. One show in Amsterdam I was so nervous I escaped out the fire exit. I've thrown up a couple of times.

'Once in Brussels I projectile vomited on someone. I just gotta bear it. But I don't like touring. I have anxiety attacks a lot.'


However, Adele admits she took inspiration from her idol Beyoncé as to how to get over her anxiety by channelling Beyoncé's alter-ego Sasha Fierce and coming up with her own version.

The album was inspired by a relationship breakdown and Adele says she will remain eternally grateful to her ex-boyfriend for his part in her life story.

She said: 'He was artistic, but not romantic. We'd just bicker over a cup of tea or the fact that my lighter wasn't working.

'He made me an adult and put me on the road that I'm travelling on.'



Emotional: Adele's album 21 was inspired by a relationship breakdown





source: dailymail

This one is for YOU

(photo from weheartit)

This week I have noticed more than ever a lot of people having a really tough time of things. This makes me sad...I want to reach out and fix everything for everyone, but I am only one person and I still have to work on fixing myself.

What I'd like to say is don't give up hope. No matter how bad/sad/utterly shite things are right now...brighter days are ahead. I wish I could promise when, and how it'll happen, but I can't...just trust me that those days ARE coming.

I was once a person so consumed in negativity that I couldn't imagine anything good happening to me at all,
and if it did...did I deserve it? I felt like I didn't...catch 22 circle of more negative thoughts.
Last year I dared to hope. Sure it took a long hard fight, but you know what? Every barrier broken...every glimmer of things changing for the better made me fight that bit harder. I remember being SO happy when I came home on my first day leave and I was able to walk up and down our stairs,
to most people that would be insignificant, but to me it meant the world.
Focus on the small things...as Tesco would say, every little helps and you need to learn to walk before you can run.

(also from weheartit)

Some of you probably want to punch me right now, or think I'm just one big walking cliche,
but please...
do dare to hope and have dreams. The pay off is amazing. Once you start to believe things can and will get better, I think it becomes easier to make the steps needed.

Here are a few items on my Hit List and Shit List this week;

Hit:
- Work
- My brother being home for the weekend and meeting his girlfriend (who is lovely, really lovely)
- SUNSHINE! These brighter days are making me act like a child
- Immature giggling fits, usually bought about by Sarah
- Amazing online friends, such as Char and Jodie who sent me this incredible parcel

- Interpol, they were bloody brilliant!
- Sparkly Jewellery (some seen yesterday and another awesome batch to be revealed this week!)

Shit:
- Violent drunk guy at Interpol. This guy truly scared me. He was horrendously drunk and grabbed one girls hair, stomped on many feet and started several fights.
- Anxiety and Insecurity about how I look and needing constant reassurance (sorry tweety peeps you get the brunt of this)



(thank you for making me feel beautiful)

- Crappy support acts. The main talent was his arrogance and ego.
- Not having enough time to see everyone I was to see...Kez, Trudi and co...I MISS YOU

So there we have my jumbled up post for today.

What have you been up to this weekend?

How do you deal with the tough times?

xxx

Fashion Week Music: SUPERMODEL!

When I'm a supermodel

and my hair will shine like the sea.

Everyone will wanna look just like me

me...

Sky Ferreira in V Magazine #69

V Magazine: “New Bubblegum: Sky Ferreira, Nominated by Katy Perry”

Pop stars often come prepackaged, but 18-year-old Sky Ferreira is making her ascent with the help of good old-fashioned, bleached-blonde ambition.

Photographer: David Armstrong;  Text: Patrick Sandberg

The Smith Westerns in V Magazine #69

V Magazine: “New Band: The Smith Westerns, Nominated by Ryan McGinley”

In the year and a half since they released their self-titled debut (most of which was recorded in Kakacek’s basement), the trio has toured the world with fellow indie rockers Girla, been kicked out of Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg (reportedly for peeing in the garbage cans), and won the affection of influential fans like Ryan McGinley, who recently sat down with the trio in New York City to talk about their past tour, new album, and overall rock aesthetic.

Photographer: Nicole Lesser;  Interview: Ryan McGinley

Sam Adams by Hedi Slimane in V Magazine #69

V Magazine: “New Rapper: Sam Adams, Nominated by Hedi Slimane”

The 23-year-old rap sensation boasts the kind of success story that both inspires and infuriates other aspiring musicians. When asked how a college student from Boston goes from being unknown to selling out 3,000 capacity venues in less than a year, Adams himself can only laugh and say, “You know, it just kind of happened.”

Photographer: Hedi Slimane;  Text: T. Cole Rachel

Richard Parker- free EP

You might remember a few weeks ago I did a post on the amazing band Richard Parker. These guys are ON FIRE and now have their first EP available for free download!

Click Here

They've also been gigging around and I predict BIG things for these guys next year. To stalk them (and maybe pop along to a gig) you can follow them on Tumblr and facebook for all the latest!

(gold star for anyone who can guess which one is related to me!)

Ciara, Oh Land, Yo-Landi Vi$$Er And Iggy Pop in VMAN Magazine Issue 20

3-page female musician portfolio starring CIARA, OH LAND and YO-LANDI VI$$ER(From Denmark to South Africa, these gorgeous chanteuses create through their blood and biographies a portrait of our planet in song) from the newest issue of VMAN Magazine (issue #20): The Winter Issue.

  Also included is the 2-page feature on IGGY POP(Iggy Pop waxes nostalgic with fellow Detroit expat designer John Varvatos).   

VMAN 20 hits newsstands starting November 11^th and on www.vman.com

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outfits and music

How is your week going so far? Half way to the weekend! The weather has turned pretty cold since Sunday and I've desperately been rooting around for something warm to wear.
So far I've rocked a jumper dress with tartan tights, and today my old faithful Zara Harem pants with a cropped faux leather jacket.
Dressing for cold weather is so much harder than when it's warm don't you think?









(kitty kisses from a doddery old Flash)

For the second part of this post I want to introduce you to the band Richard Parker



"Richard Parker is a four piece instrumental band from Leeds, united kingdom. we're currently playing as many shows as we can and constantly working on new material so keep checking back for dates and new music. love."

Based in Leeds these guys are pretty damn awesome. They are currently gigging a lot and need your support, so if your a Leeds local why not pop along and give them a listen?

Their facebook page gives information of all up-coming gigs as well as further developments from the band, it also links to their tumblr page and myspace account where you can listen to their music yourself.

I'm a fan, I'd love to hear what you guys think though (and I know the chaps would appreciate it too)
I'd love to hear what you think.

((and don't forget you have till Saturday to enter my giveaway))

Coco Sumner covers ASOS Magazine October Issue‏

ASOS Magazine – The Music Issue

Coco Sumner stars on the ASOS cover and inside

Music’s Most Stylish – While fashion will always be our first love, music isn’t far behind. To celebrate, we asked some of our favourite artists to style themselves and inspire our wardrobes. From cover girl Coco Sumner, to man of the moment, Tinie Tempah, music’s best dressed come out to play.

Coco Sumner

“She’s no chatterbox, but Sting’s daughter lets her electrifying stage performances do the talking for her…”

Photographer: Thomas Giddings

Editor: Francesca Babb

Art Director: Marina Ansell

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Preview: Robyn, Sky Ferreira, The Like, Sunday Girl, Hayley Williams, and Janelle Monáe in ASOS Magazine

Preview of the October 2010 issue of ASOS Magazine featuring female musicians: Robyn, Sky Ferreira, The Like, Sunday Girl, Hayley Williams, and Janelle Monáe in the “Music’s Most Stylish” spread.

ASOS Magazine – The Music Issue

“Music’s Most Stylish”

Photographer: Thomas Giddings

Editor: Francesca Babb

Art Director: Marina Ansell

Full issue will be live on www.ASOS.com on October 1^st

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Nokia X6 comes with music + mini giveaway

Now, I'll preface this post by saying I am not the most technology savvy of people and until I was presented with this oppurtunity I was perfectly content with my faithful old Samsung phone that did everything I needed it to and more. Smartphones; be it the iphone, blackberry or latest release from anywhere really, always passed me by and I dismissed them, and the related gadgets as too complicated for my easily confused brain to handle.

This changed when Nokia and Comes with Music contacted me at the start of the year, coincidentally just as my valiant pink phone finally gave up the ghost. They offered me the Nokia X6 phone and subscription to Nokia Comes with Music and after initial hesitation (I don't blog for free stuff, I blog because I love to) I accepted, realising I'd be kicking myself for years to come if I let this pass me by.

So firstly, the phone...





Slim, sleek and touch screen, this is far more advanced than anything I have ever owned before (including my laptop!) I had reservations about a phone with no key pad as such but the touch screen has proved simple to use, as is the phone in general with it's easy to navigate menu, and built in help guides.
It's great to finally be able to check e-mails on the go, and keep up with social networking (particually fab for reporting the status of the doctors waiting room it seems), it also means I am never behind on any important advances in my friends and fellow bloggers lives.
But, the main feature, and main appeal of this phone has to be the music player.

I hadn't actually heard of Nokia's music service before now
but again "Comes with Music" has opened my eyes to a whole new world.

I guess the easiest comparison to make would be to itunes, which I have used before. I genuinely prefer Nokia's offering though, it is easier to navigate and the downloads are very fast.
There is a huge range of music, set out in a clear and concise way; categorised with an excellent search function and a constantly updated new releases list to make sure you don't get behind.

Linking the music with the phone could not have been any easier. In fact you can download the software directly on to the phone; although I opted to keep it on my laptop and just transfer the music across (takes seconds!)

Basically, I'm a fan. A convert. Finally up to date in an ever changing world.

I realise this is perhaps a mish-mash to read (it's 6am as I write this) and that potentially you have no idea what it is I am wittering on about,
so, for my UK readers at least, I have a wonderful oppurtunity for you to test out the player for yourself; my music collection has never been more up to date!

Giveaway Time

Nokia and comes with music have kindly provided me with FIVE codes each good for 10 free downloads from the Nokia Music Store
This will of course involve downloading the software if you haven't already, but if I can manage it...then well...the rest of you can!

How to enter:
- open to UK readers only (sorry, I have another giveaway coming up!)
- the giveaway will run until Monday 29th March
- there will be five winners each getting a code for ten free tracks e-mailed to them
- to take part just leave a comment on this post saying "I want free music" and your e-mail address
- winners will be announced and contacted on Monday

Simple!
(and anyone who doesn't want to/can't enter, give me music ideas, I need new stuff!)

Good luck,
and thanks for reading this post! I'll hopefully be sharing an outfit tomorrow...apologies for the scattered nature of my posting this week!

xxx