Adele’s lavish lifestyle continues as she splurges millions on renovating the £45 million mansion she purchased from Sylvester Stallone in Los Angeles. However, a more unexpected mystery surrounds her. Rumors suggest that she may have been secretly recording a version of “I Put A Spell On You,” originally written by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Hawkins, known for his eccentric stage performances involving emerging from a coffin while holding a smoking skull, may have found an unlikely admirer in Adele.
The whispers about Adele’s involvement with the song take on a curious twist when considering her history with a property in West Sussex. Over a decade ago, in 2012, Adele rented a former convent, Lock House, which had been transformed into a luxurious mansion with a pool, sauna, and glass staircase. Despite these upgrades, Adele found the property unsettling and described it as “quite scary,” even admitting it gave her “the creeps.” This statement may have unintentionally spooked potential buyers and, years later, led to a contentious planning decision.
The current owner of Lock House, Nicholas Sutton, claimed that Adele’s comments about the property haunted its marketability. He argued that despite attempting to sell it for over a decade and employing top agents, he received minimal interest. In fact, Sutton suggested that Adele’s statement about the house’s spooky atmosphere deterred buyers, resulting in one offer falling through. Furious villagers, however, argue that Adele never specifically called the house “haunted” and that its poor condition and upkeep should have been factored into its price.
The controversy reached a peak when Sutton sought permission from Horsham District Council to convert Lock House into three separate dwellings. Many locals were opposed, dismissing Sutton’s claim that the conversion would help meet local housing needs, calling it absurd. Some even pointed out the fragile state of a nearby road bridge, fearing increased traffic from additional residents could make it more vulnerable to collapse.
In other news, a number of high-profile figures have been facing personal and professional dilemmas. Artist Piers Lucas, for example, recently married Georgiana Monckton in a wedding that raised eyebrows due to the uncanny coincidences surrounding their meeting, including the shared name and birthday between Piers and Georgiana’s ex-husband. Meanwhile, Jameela Jamil, a close friend of Meghan Markle, has been struggling with a rare health disorder that has left her feeling close to death’s door. Jamil shared how a slipped digestive system has caused severe pain, making eating nearly impossible and leaving her exhausted and breathless.
Additionally, Chelsy Davy, who had a long relationship with Prince Harry, has been celebrating Mother’s Day early by involving her model mother, Beverley, in a photoshoot for her jewelry business. Beverley, a former Coca-Cola model and Miss Rhodesia, proves to be just as photogenic as her daughter. And Dara Huang, the ex-fiancée of property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has shared her first-time skiing experience after her son, Wolfie, went on a skiing trip with his stepmother, Princess Beatrice.
In the world of aristocracy, Julie Montagu, the new Countess of Sandwich, is tackling her new responsibilities with poise, performing yoga poses online to showcase her flexibility. But Lady Carew Pole, a fellow aristocrat, faces a more pressing challenge as she prepares to attend court next month, potentially facing a driving ban after being accused of speeding multiple times.
Amid all this, Mike Tindall shared a hilarious anecdote about his relationship with Queen Elizabeth, recounting a close call at a royal lunch where she almost caused him some personal embarrassment. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu’s decision to pull out of Andy Murray’s last mixed doubles match at Wimbledon has continued to stir controversy, especially with Judy Murray, who still hasn’t reached out to Raducanu following the incident.
