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    Even though people are super excited after hearing the news of Adele’s divorce because
    Even though people are super excited after hearing the news of Adele’s divorce because

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    of new music, she might not be having the best time of her life after 7 years of relationship
    of new music, she might not be having the best time of her life after 7 years of relationship

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    with Simon Konecki.
    with Simon Konecki.

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    The truth is that this is more complicated than an average divorce because there is a
    The truth is that this is more complicated than an average divorce because there is a

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    lot of money at stake.
    lot of money at stake.

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    Stay with CurioSips to find out what are the chances that Adele will lose this battle and
    Stay with CurioSips to find out what are the chances that Adele will lose this battle and

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    how much she has to pay!
    how much she has to pay!

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    Only a few British artists can compete with Adele’s achievements in music.
    Only a few British artists can compete with Adele’s achievements in music.

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    At the age of 30, she has already become one of the most successful female singers in the
    At the age of 30, she has already become one of the most successful female singers in the

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    world thanks to her impressive voice.
    world thanks to her impressive voice.

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    Born in London, she was interested in music since childhood so in 2006 she entered the
    Born in London, she was interested in music since childhood so in 2006 she entered the

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    BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.
    BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.

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    The same year she signed a contract with XL Recordings, which was her first label.
    The same year she signed a contract with XL Recordings, which was her first label.

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    Later she released her first album "19" that became platinum in the US.
    Later she released her first album "19" that became platinum in the US.

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    The real success came with her second studio album "21", in 2011, which includes her most
    The real success came with her second studio album "21", in 2011, which includes her most

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    famous song, "Rolling in the Deep", along with other excellent tracks.
    famous song, "Rolling in the Deep", along with other excellent tracks.

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    Her next release was third and final album "25", in 2015, which was very appreciated
    Her next release was third and final album "25", in 2015, which was very appreciated

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    by critics as well.
    by critics as well.

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    Adele’s life hasn’t only been about selling albums and gaining millions of views on YouTube.
    Adele’s life hasn’t only been about selling albums and gaining millions of views on YouTube.

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    Her ex-boyfriend, photographer Alex Sturrock, with whom she had a relationship between 2008
    Her ex-boyfriend, photographer Alex Sturrock, with whom she had a relationship between 2008

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    and 2009, was a very troublesome guy for her.
    and 2009, was a very troublesome guy for her.

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    Apparently, the relationship was quite destructive for the singer, due to spending too much time
    Apparently, the relationship was quite destructive for the singer, due to spending too much time

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    with him.
    with him.

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    According to her, Alex was everything for her - friend, boyfriend, and everything you
    According to her, Alex was everything for her - friend, boyfriend, and everything you

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    can ask for.
    can ask for.

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    On the other hand, Adele has confessed that she was deeply upset as Alex never addressed
    On the other hand, Adele has confessed that she was deeply upset as Alex never addressed

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    her as his girlfriend while she even asked him to go on the US tour with her as her personal
    her as his girlfriend while she even asked him to go on the US tour with her as her personal

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    photographer.
    photographer.

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    What’s more, he sued the singer, after realizing that many of the album "21" lyrics were inspired
    What’s more, he sued the singer, after realizing that many of the album "21" lyrics were inspired

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    by their relationship.
    by their relationship.

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    He argued that he earned that part of profits!
    He argued that he earned that part of profits!

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    However, Alex Sturrock didn’t get any money.
    However, Alex Sturrock didn’t get any money.

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    After 4 years of failing attempts to take advantage of Adele, the photographer decided
    After 4 years of failing attempts to take advantage of Adele, the photographer decided

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    to take revenge.
    to take revenge.

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    In 2016, he published a series of photos of the singer which he took during a tour.
    In 2016, he published a series of photos of the singer which he took during a tour.

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    And the trick is that the pictures he decided to publish were carefully selected in the
    And the trick is that the pictures he decided to publish were carefully selected in the

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    way to reveal the worst and most absurd singer’s moments.
    way to reveal the worst and most absurd singer’s moments.

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    He did it with the only intention to ridicule her.
    He did it with the only intention to ridicule her.

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    That’s cheap, man!
    That’s cheap, man!

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    After overcoming the disappointment with her ex-boyfriend, in 2011 Adele met Simon Konecki,
    After overcoming the disappointment with her ex-boyfriend, in 2011 Adele met Simon Konecki,

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    thanks to their common friend Ed Sheeran!
    thanks to their common friend Ed Sheeran!

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    Simon Konecki was born in New York and moved to London at the age of 10.
    Simon Konecki was born in New York and moved to London at the age of 10.

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    He studied at the prestigious London school, Eton.
    He studied at the prestigious London school, Eton.

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    Being only 17, he became a currency broker.
    Being only 17, he became a currency broker.

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    Later, at 24, he started working for the finance giant, "Lehman Brothers."
    Later, at 24, he started working for the finance giant, "Lehman Brothers."

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    But when he realized how cold-blooded the world of big financial companies can be, he
    But when he realized how cold-blooded the world of big financial companies can be, he

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    decided to give up his job.
    decided to give up his job.

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    Then, in 2005, he founded a company responsible for providing drinking water in low-income
    Then, in 2005, he founded a company responsible for providing drinking water in low-income

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    countries.
    countries.

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    Maybe it was that altruistic spirit that made Adele fall in love with Simon, but in 2012,
    Maybe it was that altruistic spirit that made Adele fall in love with Simon, but in 2012,

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    after only a year of the relationship, they had a son called Angelo.
    after only a year of the relationship, they had a son called Angelo.

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    The couple were very private, so we could spot them together on a very rare occasion
    The couple were very private, so we could spot them together on a very rare occasion

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    such as the Grammy awards that same year.
    such as the Grammy awards that same year.

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    Although we don’t know exactly when the couple got married, allegedly they tied the
    Although we don’t know exactly when the couple got married, allegedly they tied the

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    knot in 2016, after more than 5 years together.
    knot in 2016, after more than 5 years together.

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    However, it seems like the couple wasn’t that happy together as they have decided to
    However, it seems like the couple wasn’t that happy together as they have decided to

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    split.
    split.

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    It’s been said that they have lived separately quite for a while and they meet very rarely.
    It’s been said that they have lived separately quite for a while and they meet very rarely.

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    Probably the thoughts about divorce have been building up for a while.
    Probably the thoughts about divorce have been building up for a while.

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    If it’s true, it’ll a very complicated divorce, because the stake is around $185
    If it’s true, it’ll a very complicated divorce, because the stake is around $185

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    million!
    million!

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    It is the whole fortune the singer has earned throughout her career and now Adele is risking
    It is the whole fortune the singer has earned throughout her career and now Adele is risking

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    to lose half of it to her husband!
    to lose half of it to her husband!

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    According to "The Sun", the couple didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement when getting married,
    According to "The Sun", the couple didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement when getting married,

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    which makes things much more complicated.
    which makes things much more complicated.

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    In January 2019 Adele gave up their shared property in Los Angeles to Simon, and the
    In January 2019 Adele gave up their shared property in Los Angeles to Simon, and the

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    next month sold a house for more than $3.5!
    next month sold a house for more than $3.5!

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    Even though we understand how difficult divorce can be, we’re glad that Adele is not alone,
    Even though we understand how difficult divorce can be, we’re glad that Adele is not alone,

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    getting the support of her family and friends, especially of her great friend, Jennifer Lawrence,
    getting the support of her family and friends, especially of her great friend, Jennifer Lawrence,

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    with whom she was recently seen at a bachelorette party.
    with whom she was recently seen at a bachelorette party.

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    The singer has decided to move forward as, according to her close friends, Adele is quite
    The singer has decided to move forward as, according to her close friends, Adele is quite

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    excited about starting a new relationship!
    excited about starting a new relationship!

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    She’s so eager about it that she has even asked her friends to set her up!
    She’s so eager about it that she has even asked her friends to set her up!

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    Do you think it’s possible that Adele can lose half of her fortune?
    Do you think it’s possible that Adele can lose half of her fortune?

  • 04:23

    Do you think she will get over it and finally find her true love?
    Do you think she will get over it and finally find her true love?

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    We’ll be glad to read all your comments and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel
    We’ll be glad to read all your comments and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel

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    to become a member of our CurioSips family!
    to become a member of our CurioSips family!

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    See you soon!
    See you soon!

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Adele's Divorce Will Cost a Fortune?

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Intro:

Even though people are super excited after hearing the news of Adele’s divorce because
of new music, she might not be having the best time of her life after 7 years of relationship
with Simon Konecki.. The truth is that this is more complicated than an average divorce because there is a
lot of money at stake.. Stay with CurioSips to find out what are the chances that Adele will lose this battle and
how much she has to pay!. Only a few British artists can compete with Adele’s achievements in music.
At the age of 30, she has already become one of the most successful female singers in the
world thanks to her impressive voice.. Born in London, she was interested in music since childhood so in 2006 she entered the
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.. The same year she signed a contract with XL Recordings, which was her first label.
Later she released her first album "19" that became platinum in the US.
The real success came with her second studio album "21", in 2011, which includes her most
famous song, "Rolling in the Deep", along with other excellent tracks.
Her next release was third and final album "25", in 2015, which was very appreciated
by critics as well.. Adele’s life hasn’t only been about selling albums and gaining millions of views on YouTube.
Her ex-boyfriend, photographer Alex Sturrock, with whom she had a relationship between 2008

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way in which two or more people or things are connected.

/əˈCHēvmənt/

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thing done successfully. Good things that you have successfully done.

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Happy, interested or eager; enthusiastic. To make someone feel happy, interested or eager.

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Agreement to pay someone to kill a person. To reduce the amount of.

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as stated by. To be in harmony or agreement; consent.

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possibility. An opportunity; favorable circumstances, situation. happen to do.

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