Pop megastar Adele has announced that she will be taking an extended break from live performances after her upcoming Las Vegas residency wraps up later this year.
Pop icon Adele has revealed her plans to bid farewell to live performances for an "incredibly long time" after completing her ongoing Las Vegas residency.
The bombshell announcement was made during a recent performance in Munich, Germany, where a fan captured a video of Adele addressing the crowd. "I have 10 shows to do, but after that I will not see you for an incredibly long time, and I will hold you dear in my heart," she proclaimed.
Adele Announces Indefinite Hiatus After Las Vegas Residency
While representatives for Adele have not yet provided an official statement, the singer's intentions are crystal clear. She has been performing her "Weekends with Adele" residency at The Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace since November 2022, with her final shows scheduled to run from October 25 through November 23 this year.
Adele's decision to take a break from live performances comes as no surprise given her previous statements about the pressures of fame and her desire to focus on other creative endeavors.
Adele Announces Indefinite Hiatus After Las Vegas Residency
In an interview with Germany's ZDF public broadcast service in July, Adele expressed her eagerness to explore different avenues beyond music. "I don't have any plans for new music at all," she said. "I want a big break after this and I think I want to do other creative things, just for a little while."
Adele's candid nature has never been more evident than during her recent Las Vegas shows, where she has not shied away from sharing her feelings with her fans. In February, she addressed a viral meme of herself looking upset at an NBA game, explaining that she was annoyed by being filmed against her will.
Adele Announces Indefinite Hiatus After Las Vegas Residency
"The reason I looked like my lips had filler – because I got naturally big lips, right, I don't need filler – the reason I looked like a different person was because I was sulking, because I was like ‘these motherf---ers have come back and are filming me against my will,'" she said, eliciting both empathy and laughter from the audience.
Adele's honesty and authenticity have endeared her to millions of fans worldwide, making her one of the most beloved and relatable artists of our time. While her decision to take an extended hiatus from live performances may disappoint some, it is a testament to her unwavering commitment to her craft and her desire to live a life beyond the spotlight.
Adele Announces Indefinite Hiatus After Las Vegas Residency
Until then, Adele's fans can cherish the memories of her unforgettable performances and eagerly anticipate her eventual return to the stage.
