2021 is a year of controversy, but everyone agrees that Adele's return to the spotlight is an event for the greater good. Not only is the singer refreshingly honest (opens in new tab) about everything she's been through (opens in new tab) and endearingly clueless about certain slang expressions (opens in new tab), but the sports agent She's also got a whole new romance to root for: her relationship with Rich Paul (opens in new tab). And so far, her dating style has been exceptionally drool-worthy, which is a bonus.

Example A: The outfit she wore with her boyfriend to a Lakers game at Staples Center. Dressed in a dark brown leather suit by Altuzarra (opens in new tab), the star boldly paired it with a logo-spattered Louis Vuitton coat, bag, and high heels. Here, look, stunning:

We were also treated to some very Adele (opens in new tab) facial expressions when the singer was forced to endure her own song being played over the speakers at one point. Now, I'm not a Grammy-winning artist, but I feel like I can relate to hearing my own voice on video' But what I can't relate to is the fact that Adele looks absolutely perfect, even while looking most irritated and uncomfortable. It's so unfair.

I see a meme here...

Adele's latest album, 30, will be released on November 19. It's been five years since she last released any music, so it's no wonder we're all so enamored with it. The first single from the album, "Easy on Me," is already breaking streaming records (opens in new tab) Petition to rename 2021 "The Year of Adele?"