The Hot Line: Adele's theory on why she's so popular with Yanks

December 26, 2015 at 8:00PM
In this image released by NBC, Adele performs on the "Today" show on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, to promote her latest release, "25." (Heidi Gutman/NBC via AP)
In this image released by NBC, Adele performs on the “Today” show on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, to promote her latest release, “25.” (Heidi Gutman/NBC via AP) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

« Maybe they think I'm related to the Queen. Americans are obsessed with the royal family. »

Adele in Time magazine, trying to explain her U.S. phenomenon. She was poised for a record third-straight million-selling week for the album "25."

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