Adele surprised fans with her first Instagram Live on Saturday. Reuters
Adele surprised fans with her first Instagram Live on Saturday. Reuters
Adele surprised fans with her first Instagram Live on Saturday. Reuters
Adele surprised fans with her first Instagram Live on Saturday. Reuters

Five takeaways from Adele's first Instagram Live: 'I'd love to come to the Middle East'


Evelyn Lau
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Adele hosted her first Instagram Live with her 40.6 million followers on Saturday and fans were delighted as she revealed a sneak peek of her new single Easy On Me, which will be released on Friday.

In addition to offering an early small preview of the track, the hitmaker also took the time to answer fan questions in the session that lasted a little more than 40 minutes. For those who missed it, here are five takeaways from Adele's Instagram Live:

She offered a preview of 'Easy On Me'

Fans got their first listen to the song which features heartbreaking lyrics, “There ain’t no gold in this river that I’ve been washing my hands in forever. And there is hope in these waters, but I can’t bring myself to swim when I am drowning in this silence, baby let me in.”

Afterwards, Adele then went back to look through some of the comments and questions she received, beginning to scroll through her phone before she says, “Oh, my phone’s already buzzing. I’m getting in trouble!”

In an interview with Vogue this week, the singer admitted the coming album was a way of explaining her divorce to her young son when he gets older.

"I wanted to explain to him through this record, when he's in his twenties or thirties, who I am and why I voluntarily chose to dismantle his entire life in the pursuit of my own happiness," she said.

"It made him really unhappy sometimes. And that's a real wound for me that I don't know if I'll ever be able to heal."

Adele is the first person ever to appear on the cover of both Vogue’s US and UK editions during the same month.

Adele on the cover of British Vogue
Adele on the cover of British Vogue

Adele gives a shoutout to the Middle East

It’s been six years since Adele released her last album, 25, but that hasn’t stopped fans around the world from still hoping to see the singer live.

Throughout the Instagram Live, the Rolling in the Deep hitmaker would randomly answer questions as well as respond to comments left by fans. Early in the session, someone mentioned she should visit Kuwait, to which she gleefully responded: “Ooh, I’ve never seen a request saying, ‘Come to Kuwait.’”

Towards the end, there were also other regional shoutouts including a simple “Hi Saudi Arabia” to one fan, and a response to another asking her to visit the region, to which she happily replied “I’d love to come to the Middle East.”

While no tour dates have been announced for Adele's imminent comeback, fans in the region can still hold out hope that they may one day get to see the singer perform.

She addressed her mental health

During her live stream, Adele said she was feeling “very good” currently in terms of her mental health, but was taking things "day-by-day".

"My mental health is very good at the moment. I take it day-by-day and I address whatever comes my way. It definitely helps me feel better if I take my time. Writing my music … yeah it’s been really therapeutic for sure. I think I lost the appreciation for that. I got things out that I didn’t want to say out loud and talk about."

She praised her fellow artists

Adele was also not shy about sharing her taste in music. A number of fellow musicians were praised throughout the Instagram Live, including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Lana Del Rey, Avril Lavigne and Harry Styles. She also shot down rumours she would be collaborating with Beyonce, despite being a fan of the singer.

She also commented on Britney Spears’s conservatorship case, saying that “of course” she supports the #FreeBritney movement. "I love Britney, I met her a couple of times, I absolutely adore her, [I'm] really happy for her," she said.

She introduced her new puppies

While they were not shown much on camera, Adele’s two new puppies were also a star during the Instagram Live. They could be heard barking in the background.

Asked about her "spark of joy", she said: "My spark of joy right now is my two puppies. It's my son's birthday soon so I am really enjoying planning his birthday party."

The singer is no stranger to owning dogs. During a concert in Chicago in 2016, she became emotional over the death of her miniature pinscher Atilla, who was 17.

“I might cry tonight. I have two dogs and one died today. It was put down this morning," she said at the time. “He was very old. He was my boyfriend’s dog, so I’ve only known him for six years. He was still my dog.”

Scroll through our gallery below to see Adele's style evolution over the years:

  • Adele, in a tunic and black jeans, arrives at the Brit Awards at Earls Court on February 20, 2008 in London, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in a tunic and black jeans, arrives at the Brit Awards at Earls Court on February 20, 2008 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in a checked coat, arrives at an afterparty following the premiere of 'Sex and the City' at Old Billingsgate on May 12, 2008 in London, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in a checked coat, arrives at an afterparty following the premiere of 'Sex and the City' at Old Billingsgate on May 12, 2008 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Barbara Tfank, holds her two awards at the 51st annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2009. EPA
    Adele, in Barbara Tfank, holds her two awards at the 51st annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2009. EPA
  • Adele, in a black beaded dress, arrives at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Berkeley Square Gardens on June 2, 2009 in London, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in a black beaded dress, arrives at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Berkeley Square Gardens on June 2, 2009 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in a black and gold brocade dress, attends the CMT Artists of the Year event at Liberty Hall on November 30, 2010 in Franklin, Tennessee. Getty Images
    Adele, in a black and gold brocade dress, attends the CMT Artists of the Year event at Liberty Hall on November 30, 2010 in Franklin, Tennessee. Getty Images
  • Adele, in a black dress with embroidered overlay, attends the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 15, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in a black dress with embroidered overlay, attends the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 15, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in a classic LBD, arrives for the Echo Awards at Palais am Funkturm on March 24, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Adele, in a classic LBD, arrives for the Echo Awards at Palais am Funkturm on March 24, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Burberry, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
    Adele, in Burberry, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Clements Ribeiro, attends the Mercury Prize at Grosvenor House on September 6, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in Clements Ribeiro, attends the Mercury Prize at Grosvenor House on September 6, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Burberry, arrives for the 54th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2012. EPA
    Adele, in Burberry, arrives for the 54th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2012. EPA
  • Adele, in Burberry, attends the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in Burberry, attends the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in a lace-trimmed midi, poses with her wins at the Brit Awards held at the O2 Arena in London, England, on February 21, 2012. EPA
    Adele, in a lace-trimmed midi, poses with her wins at the Brit Awards held at the O2 Arena in London, England, on February 21, 2012. EPA
  • Adele, in Burberry, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2013. EPA
    Adele, in Burberry, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2013. EPA
  • Adele, in Valentino, arrives for the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2013. EPA
    Adele, in Valentino, arrives for the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2013. EPA
  • Adele, in Jenny Packham, arrives at the 85th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 24, 2013. EPA
    Adele, in Jenny Packham, arrives at the 85th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 24, 2013. EPA
  • Adele, in Stella McCartney, with her MBE at Buckingham Palace on December 19, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in Stella McCartney, with her MBE at Buckingham Palace on December 19, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Givenchy, arrives for the 58th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. EPA
    Adele, in Givenchy, arrives for the 58th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. EPA
  • Adele, in Giambattista Valli, attends the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 24, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in Giambattista Valli, attends the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 24, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Valentino, poses in the winners room at the Brit Awards on February 24, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in Valentino, poses in the winners room at the Brit Awards on February 24, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Burberry, performs at the Ziggo Dome on June 1, 2016 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Getty Images
    Adele, in Burberry, performs at the Ziggo Dome on June 1, 2016 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Chloe, performs at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 25, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Getty Images
    Adele, in Chloe, performs at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 25, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Givenchy, arrives for the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
    Adele, in Givenchy, arrives for the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
  • Adele, in Zuhair Murad, performs at Domain Stadium on February 28, 2017 in Perth, Australia. Getty Images
    Adele, in Zuhair Murad, performs at Domain Stadium on February 28, 2017 in Perth, Australia. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Elzinger, poses in a photograph to mark her 32nd birthday, posted to Instagram on May 6, 2020. Instagram / Adele
    Adele, in Elzinger, poses in a photograph to mark her 32nd birthday, posted to Instagram on May 6, 2020. Instagram / Adele
  • Adele, in Marine Serre, posts a photo from her home on August 1, 2020. Photo: Instagram / Adele
    Adele, in Marine Serre, posts a photo from her home on August 1, 2020. Photo: Instagram / Adele
  • HER, Adele, in a velvet shirt, and Kate McKinnon film a promo video for 'Saturday Night Live' in New York, US on October 22, 2020. Getty Images
    HER, Adele, in a velvet shirt, and Kate McKinnon film a promo video for 'Saturday Night Live' in New York, US on October 22, 2020. Getty Images
  • Adele, in Brock Collection, appears on an episode of 'Saturday Night Live' on October 24, 2020. YouTube / NBC
    Adele, in Brock Collection, appears on an episode of 'Saturday Night Live' on October 24, 2020. YouTube / NBC
  • Adele, in a metallic gown, on the cover of British Vogue shared on October 7, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Adele,
    Adele, in a metallic gown, on the cover of British Vogue shared on October 7, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Adele,
  • Adele, wearing Valentino Haute Couture, on the cover of US Vogue shared on October 7, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Adele
    Adele, wearing Valentino Haute Couture, on the cover of US Vogue shared on October 7, 2021. Photo: Instagram / Adele
  • Adele, in Chanel, during her 'Vogue 70 Questions' interview, which was released on October 21, 2021. Photo: YouTube / Vogue
    Adele, in Chanel, during her 'Vogue 70 Questions' interview, which was released on October 21, 2021. Photo: YouTube / Vogue
  • Adele, in a Christopher John Rogers suit, with Oprah Winfrey during her CBS interview released on November 14. Photo: Instragram / Oprah
    Adele, in a Christopher John Rogers suit, with Oprah Winfrey during her CBS interview released on November 14. Photo: Instragram / Oprah
Updated: October 10, 2021, 6:32 AM