Adele delivered a night to remember during the final performance of her Weekends With Adele Las Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace on Saturday, but it wasn’t just her breathtaking vocals that had fans buzzing. The 36-year-old music icon shared an emotional moment with her fiancé, Rich Paul, and her rarely-seen son, Angelo, creating an unforgettable highlight of the evening. As she performed her poignant 2015 hit When We Were Young, Adele stepped into the crowd and stopped in front of Rich and 11-year-old Angelo. A touching video posted on the platform X captured her warmly embracing her son and kissing Rich, a moment that left the audience in awe. Fans online were quick to celebrate the heartfelt exchange, with one calling it "absolutely beautiful" and another noting, "This is why Adele is so loved—she brings such raw emotion to her performances." A photo from the evening also showed Rich, 43, and Angelo seated next to Adele’s mother, Penny Adkins, offering a rare glimpse into the star’s family life. Adele, who shares Angelo with ex-husband Simon Konecki, has long been known for her dedication to her son’s privacy. However, she took a moment to publicly acknowledge Angelo during her emotional address to the audience, her voice cracking with raw emotion. "I chose to do a residency so I could keep his life normal," she shared, reflecting on the two-year Las Vegas run. "And I did do that, and I wouldn’t change it for the world." The Grammy-winning artist, who has kept much of Angelo’s life out of the public eye, offered a rare glimpse into their close bond, telling the crowd, “I love you to bits, peanut. Thank you.” The words were met with cheers and applause, a testament to the heartfelt connection Adele has with her fans. As the evening unfolded, Adele also paid tribute to Rich, whom she referred to as both her “partner” and “fiancé.” She gave a heartfelt nod to his unwavering support during the residency. “Thank you for always picking me up and making me feel like I could do whatever I want to do,” Adele said, her gratitude palpable. “There have been times when I’m too tired or too emotional and drained, and you say, ‘Come, baby. Get up, baby.’ I appreciate that.” Rich, a high-profile sports agent, and Adele began dating in 2021 and have been inseparable ever since. In May, the Someone Like You singer shared her hopes of starting a family with him after wrapping up her residency, and in August, she confirmed their engagement. Though fans have speculated about her massive diamond ring since 2022, Adele made it official earlier this year, and the couple has been glowing ever since. The finale wasn’t just a celebration—it was a farewell to an iconic chapter in Adele’s career. Reflecting on the residency, she told the crowd, “It’s been wonderful, and I will miss it terribly.” Known for her candid nature, Adele admitted she has no immediate plans to perform again. “I don’t have any f—king plans,” she joked, sparking laughter from the audience. “But don’t worry—I’ll be back.” Adele’s two-year Vegas residency has been a triumph, both artistically and personally. In addition to delivering powerhouse performances night after night, she found closure in a deeply personal moment when Celine Dion attended one of her shows last month. The two iconic singers were seen tearfully embracing, a moment Adele described as transformative. “I cried for a whole week,” she revealed during the performance.
Wicked director Jon M. Chu explained his approach to the sweeping musical’s color grading, after some fans online lamented that the film did not contain the same technicolor prowess present in the original 1939 The Wizard of Oz. In a recent interview with Canadian outlet The Globe and Mail , the Crazy Rich Asians helmer was asked about his approach to the pink-and-green tinged movie, which the interviewer deemed “a little desaturated.” “I mean, there’s color all over it. I think what we wanted to do was immerse people into Oz, to make it a real place,” Chu said of the decision. “Because if it was a fake place, if it was a dream in someone’s mind, then the real relationships and the stakes that these two girls are going through wouldn’t feel real.” The filmmaker continued, “It’s also [presented in] a way we have not experienced Oz before. It’s been a matte painting. It’s been a video game digital world. But for us, I want to feel the dirt. I want to feel the wear and tear of it. And that means it’s not plastic.” Debate around the film’s look has stretched on since the beginning of September, lasting up and through the film’s theatrical premiere Nov. 22. Some users on X have expressed distaste for the “backlighting” and “drab” coloring of the movie, while others have defended the aesthetic and hit back at those trying to layer warming filters across shots of the film. Also notable is that the process of technicolor has largely been discontinued and deemed impossible to replicate, given its cost and that the tech required has gone out of vogue. “We have the environment. The sun is the main source of light. You see the vast landscapes. You see the air. You see creatures exist here. These two characters that will go through two movies, their relationship with the land is important; their relationship with the nature of this land that the wizard imposed himself. The [color] contrast goes up over time because that is what Elphaba brings to this world,” Chu concluded. Regardless, the discussion has not slowed the film down from defying gravity at the box office, breaking a slew of records including biggest global and domestic opening for a movie based on a Broadway show, for stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo and helmer Chu. The movie also had the largest global opening for a non-sequel film this year. One-half of “Glicked,” the theatrical event also featuring Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II , the musical fueled a $205 million opening weekend , marking the best pre-Thanksgiving box office in over a decade. Part One of the adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway production — itself based on Gregory Maguire’s bestselling novel, which retells the story of The Wizard of Oz from the point of view of the Wicked Witch of the West — follows Elphaba (Erivo) and Glinda the Good Witch’s (Grande) relationship prior to their eventual destinies. The film also stars Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater and Peter Dinklage.The first guest invited to ring the bell to open trading at the New York Stock Exchange in 1956 wasn’t a company executive, a politician or a well-known celebrity. It was a 10-year-old boy, Leonard Ross, who received the honor by winning a television quiz show. Since then, business titans, political giants and global film stars have all been among those ringing the opening bell at the NYSE. Ronald Reagan rang the bell as president in 1985. Billionaire businessman and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. have also rung the bell. The list even includes famous Muppets: Miss Piggy was once a bell ringer. President-elect Donald Trump joined that list Thursday when he opened trading at the famous stock exchange on Wall Street. He was accompanied by his wife, Melania, who interestingly enough received the honor before her husband. As first lady, she rang the bell in 2019 as part of her “Be Best” program. Bell-ringers are more commonly founders and executives from a wide range of companies. Over the last few months, the guests have included executives from Alaska Air Group, Bath & Body Works, and Ally Financial. Stock trading around the location of the NYSE's current home has deep roots that trace back to the Dutch founding of New Amsterdam and when Wall Street had an actual wall. The NYSE traces its direct roots to the “Buttonwood Agreement” signed in 1792, which set rules for stock trading and commissions. The NYSE moved into its first permanent home in 1865. The first bell in use was actually a gong. The exchange moved into its current iconic building in 1903 and started using an electronically operated brass bell. That has evolved into synchronized bells in each of the NYSE’s four trading areas. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
As the demand for environmentally friendly vehicles continues to rise, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have become increasingly popular choices for consumers looking for a more sustainable transportation option. Among the leading players in the HEV market in China are the Changan UNI-Z, Geely's Geometry A Pro, and the BYD Han, also known as the BYD L7. These vehicles feature advanced plug-in hybrid systems that offer a blend of performance, efficiency, and eco-friendliness. But the question remains: which one of these vehicles boasts the most advanced plug-in hybrid system?
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has once again captured global attention as Syria recently made a formal appeal to the United Nations, urging the international community to intervene and put an end to the aggressive actions of Israel against Syrian territory. The escalation of tensions between Syria and Israel has heightened concerns about the potential for further destabilization in the region, prompting Syria to seek diplomatic avenues for resolution.On the flip side, some argue that the punishment must fit the crime, and if Manchester City is found guilty of breaching financial fair play regulations, they should face the consequences, regardless of their status in the league. Upholding the integrity of the game and ensuring a level playing field for all clubs is paramount, and no team should be above the rules.