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Adele confirms that she is pregnant

'Someone Like You' sensation Adele has announced that she is expecting her first child with 36-year-old boyfriend, Simon Konecki.

In a blog post entitled 'I've Got Some News', the GRAMMY award-winning superstar revealed that she is pregnant and absolutely "delighted" at the happy news:

"I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together."

"I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx."

24-year-old Adele has been with Konecki since last summer and he is the CEO of a charity called Drop4Drop.

She's already enjoyed considerable career success this year after picking up a phenomenal 12 trophies at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards and becoming the first artist ever to go double Platinum on the U.S. iTunes chart.

 

 

 

Watch behind-the-scenes footage from her American Vogue photoshoot here: