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Adele Damages Vocal Cords, Cancels Two Wembley Stadium Concerts

The singer wrote she was "devastated" to cancel the performances, which she'd hinted could be her last tour dates ever.
Adele performs at Wembley Stadium June 28, 2017 in London, England.

is again suffering the effects of damage to her vocal cords, she Friday night. As a result, she canceled the final two shows of her world tour. The performances

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