At the Billboard magazine awards in the US, Adele has taken home three gongs.
The singer of Skyfall was recognized as the top artist of 2012 and the top female artist, while her album 21 was awarded the top album.
She has become the first performer to secure both top artist titles consecutively for two years.
This achievement marks another remarkable year for the 24-year-old Adele, who also won six Grammy awards and dominated the charts in the US.
One Direction was recognized as the top new artists, while Mumford & Sons excelled in the rock, alternative, and folk album and artist categories.
by Wallace McTavish
