Adele fuels new album rumors with YouTube name change

Speculation regarding Adele's return to music has intensified following a subtle change to her official YouTube profile, which transitioned from “Adele” to “Adele Adkins”. This move follows reports that the singer has been working at Church Studios in London, a location previously used for her album “25” and associated with collaborator Paul Epworth.

Reports from The Sun suggest Adele may have explored testing new material at the Roundhouse in Camden for a potential surprise performance, though the event reportedly did not take place. While some sources indicate a possible comeback by the end of the year—noting large vinyl orders—others suggest the project could be delayed until early 2027 to avoid the competitive holiday release window.

This news comes despite Adele's July 2024 comments to ZDF, where she stated she had no immediate plans for new music and wished to explore other creative outlets. She is also set to make her acting debut in Tom Ford's film “Cry to Heaven”, scheduled for release in late 2026.