Adele 'banned from singing, talking'

Adele has reportedly been told by doctors to avoid singing or talking for at least a month as she attempts to recover from acute laryngitis.

Doctors have apparently said that the singer could do serious long term damage to her voice, and may develop nodules on her vocal chords.
Adele wrote frustratedly on her website: "There is absolutely nothing I can do but take the doctors' advice and rest some more."

She has already postponed her American tour due to the illness, and it is likely that she will have to cancel further shows.

The 'Someone Like You' singer has also been warned that her smoking habit will make her problem worse. She recently admitted that she "can't stop" smoking, despite the condition.

A source close to the singer told the News of the World: "Adele's voice is very special. But if she continues to abuse it in the way she has, then she could lose it completely.

"The problem is that she's now back in London and seeing her mates like the comedian Alan Carr, and all she wants to do is have a gossip with them."

Adele is currently at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a sixth week with 'Rolling in the Deep'