Adele Steps Out Like She Didn't Just Cause a Worldwide Meltdown

Nov. 20 marked the official release of Adele's new album, 25, and while the world has been emotionally preparing for weeks, it's safe to say no one was ready . . . except for Adele, that is. The British songstress stepped out on Friday in NYC, beaming from ear to ear as she greeted fans and dutifully handed out autographs. While it might be borderline offensive for her to be so infectiously joyous after devastating us with so many heartbreaking lyrics, it's hard not to love that smile.

It's been a positively major week for Adele, who continues to break records left and right and pose with her floods of adoring fans. The best part is, there's so much in store for her in the weeks to come! Keep reading to see her latest outing, then join us as we drown in every song from her album and blow your mind with some little-known facts.