Looks like her nextalbum could be on the happier side! Adele has announced this morning that sheis, wait for it… PREGNANT! She is expecting her first child with boyfriendSimon Konecki.

“I’m delighted to announcethat Simon and I are expecting our first child together,” she announced on herofficial blog. “I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we’reover the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precioustime.”

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Adele and Simon met lastsummer, but didn’t confirm their relationship until last January. Heading toher blog (I see a trend here), she wrote, “Everyone in our lives separately andtogether wish us nothing but the best, and vice versa.”

We DEFINITELY wish youtwo lots of love and happiness with your exciting news! Congrats!

What do you think aboutAdele news? Are you surprised?!

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