Adele triumphs at Grammys, clouded by Houston death
- Published: 13/02/2012 at 02:11 PM
- Online news: World
British soul diva Adele made a triumphant return to the stage at the Grammys, winning a clean sweep of six awards and a standing ovation, in a show clouded by the death of Whitney Houston.
The 23-year-old Londoner, who has been out of action since October to undergo throat surgery, wowed a star-studded audience with a storming rendition of her worldwide hit "Rolling in the Deep."
The tune won best song Grammy, to add to Adele's haul of awards for best record, best album for her breakthrough "21," best short video, best pop album and best pop artist -- wins in all six categories in which she was nominated.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
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