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Rising Pop Singer ADÉLA Pays Tribute to Nicole Kidman in a Starry Cross-Generational Exchange

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Slovak singer ADÉLA, 22, has released “Nicole Kidman,” a tribute to the Oscar-winning actress and a track from her debut album, “PRIMA.”
  • Kidman said she knew ADÉLA and planned to attend one of the singer’s concerts in Nashville.
  • Kidman also used ADÉLA’s song “Ain’t In LA” in her first TikTok video, prompting discussion online.

ADÉLA’s latest single began with a joke in front of a mirror and ended with Nicole Kidman giving the young singer a public boost. The 22-year-old Slovak vocalist named the song “Nicole Kidman” after dressing up for a Golden Globes event and laughing that she looked just like the actress.

I now look exactly like Nicole Kidman!

· ADÉLAShe recalled joking after dressing up for a Golden Globes event, which inspired her song.

ADÉLA said she had been fascinated by Kidman since watching “Eyes Wide Shut.” In her words, “Nicole Kidman is the definition of a movie star.” The music video carries that admiration into its visuals, with ADÉLA wearing several outfits inspired by Kidman’s films, including “Eyes Wide Shut,” “Moulin Rouge!” and “The Others.”

The exchange gained momentum when Kidman was asked at the premiere of “The Thundermans: Secret of the Shadows” whether she knew ADÉLA. “Of course I know who she is!” Kidman replied. She also said ADÉLA would soon perform in Nashville and added, “I’m going to her concert!”

Nicole Kidman is the definition of a movie star.

· ADÉLAShe described her admiration for Kidman after watching “Eyes Wide Shut.”

Kidman had only recently joined TikTok, but she chose ADÉLA’s hit “Ain’t In LA” for her first short video. The gesture gave the rising singer an unexpected endorsement from a Hollywood star and quickly drew attention on social media.

Of course I know who she is!

· Nicole KidmanShe answered a question about whether she knew ADÉLA at a film premiere.

The single appears on ADÉLA’s debut album, “PRIMA,” a title that means “first” and also reflects her background in professional ballet. She said the album combines the many sides of a 22-year-old woman, including toughness and tenderness, vulnerability and confidence, powerful rhythms and feminine energy. The album is available on digital music platforms in Taiwan, while physical release details will follow.

I’m going to her concert!

· Nicole KidmanKidman said she planned to attend ADÉLA’s upcoming Nashville performance.
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