Adele 'wants to show off her new body in a bikini' as the star is 'proud and isn't afraid to show it'

 Adele  wishes Nicole Richie happy belated birthday with hilarious prank video. The artist shows never-before-seen snaps as she sends a belated birthday message to BFF Richie.

Adele's post honoring Nicole Richie's birthday may have come a week late, but it was full of gems from their friendship. The «Someone Like You» singer took to Instagram on Saturday to wish her «daily dose of grace» a happy birthday with cute moments from their time together — and a hilarious prank video. «Happy belated birthday to my daily dose of grace @nicolerichie I admire you and love you so much,» Adele captioned her post.

Adele has been keeping a low profile on social media over the past few weeks, but delighted fans after sharing a rare post on Instagram over the weekend.The Hello hitmaker took to the popular picture-sharing platform to post a series of photos and videos of herself with Nicole Richie, in celebration of The Simple Life star's birthday.MORE: Adele looks unrecognisable after huge weight loss - see photosThese included a funny video of Nicole making Adele jump during an evening in at the star's

Adele has given fans a further look at her weight loss as she posted snaps of herself with Nicole Richie to wish her a happy birthday.The Hello singer, 32, shared a hilarious video of Nicole, 39, pranking Adele as she waits to scare her by hiding behind the entrance of a kitchen on Instagram.

Adele, 32, just posted a hilarious throwback video with close friend Nicole Richie, 39! In the epic clip, the House of Harlow designer can be seen crouching down in a kitchen smiling (deviously, may we add) as Adele makes her way down a hallway. A true prankster, Nicole lunged out as the 25 singer entered the doorway, naturally exclaiming, “Ahh!” Nicole broke down into laughter on the floor as a stunned Adele laughed, muttering “for f—- sake” under her breath.

Adele and Skepta have been spotted on a night out together, according to reports.The Hello singer, 32, and the 38 year old Shutdown rapper were said to have met up for a night out in London, following rumours they enjoyed a strong of dates shortly after Adele’s split from husband Simon Konecki last year. Music stars Adele and Skepta were said to have been seen giggling together inside virtual reality bar Otherworld in Haggerston, east London before taking their drinks into the VIP lounge.

Adele currently owns two townhouses in Kensington in London, as well as two mansions in Beverly Hills, but before she had her big break, the Someone Like You singer lived in a modest flat in West Norwood.SEE: Adele unveils never-before-seen living room at £7.7million LA homeWATCH: Adele opens up about her love for LondonThe property is situated above a pub, Knowles of Norwood, which was previously a discount store during Adele's time there before being converted.

Breaking her silence. Adele responded to cultural appropriation accusations over wearing Bantu knots in an Instagram post, and she still isn’t taking accountability.

Adele is being accused of cultural appropriation for wearing Bantu knots — a traditional African hairstyle — in her hair. The Grammy-winner, 32, stirred up controversy after she shared a photo of herself sporting the hairstyle, along with a Jamaican flag bikini top, in honor of London’s annual Notting Hill Carnival. Now, some critics believe that Adele went onto mock those who accused her of cultural appropriation in a recent comment on social media.

Adele has allegedly broken her silence after fans were left divided by her latest Instagram snap.The 32 year old Hello hitmaker had taken to her social media account to share a sensational photo of herself in a Jamaican flag bikini with her hair styled up into Bantu knots in celebration of the Notting Hill carnival, when some of her fans turned on her.

Piers Morgan has defended singer Adele after fans accused of her "cultural appropriation".The 32 year old Hello hitmaker had taken to her Instagram feed to share a sensational photo of herself in a Jamaican flag bikini with her hair styled up into Bantu knots in celebration of the Notting Hill carnival when some of her fans turned on her.

Adele showing her love for Jamaica via an Instagram photo wearing bantu braids and a flag bikini top has caused her to win the heart of rapper Chet Hanks. Tom Hanks‘ 30-year-old son is crushing on the singer hard, and has now put out a public plea for her to call him in an Instagram video he posted on Aug.

 Adele  received mixed reactions on social media after sharing a photo of herself celebrating Afro-Caribbean cultures wearing Bantu knots, a Jamaican flag bikini top, and feather wings during Notting Hill Carnival.

 Adele  made some major lifestyle changes in order to slim down--and with every picture she posts, the singer looks even more stunning. The 15-time Grammy Award winner broke the internet over the weekend when she posted a picture wearing a bikini top and some leggings, showing off her look for the Notting Hill Carnival.

Adele's head-turning look in her latest Instagram post on Sunday, which featured her wearing a Jamaican flag bikini top, tie-dye pants and putting her hair in bantu knots, a traditionally African hairstyle.

Adele returned to Instagram back in May, each and every one of her posts has been something of an event. But there was another reason why many of Adele’s followers claimed not to recognize the singer in her most recent Instagram.

Adele, is that really you? The British singer has dropped several pounds and looks like a new person altogether. While we've seen her time and again flaunt her new look, we still find ourselves rubbing our eyes every single time she shared a picture.