Arab billionaire offers Adele $1.3 million to perform ... she says 'nope'

The reason behind the rejection will amaze you ...
By Mariam Nabbout

According to latest news reports, British singer Adele turned down a pricey offer from an Arab billionaire who requested that she perform at private events in the Middle East. 

The star was said to have rejected two gigs which would have paid 1 million pounds ($1.3 million,) because she was busy spending time at home, tending to her garden. 

Yep, you read that right. 

In a statement he made, Adele's Australian musician pal, Guy Sebastian, said he was with her agent when she was offered the two gigs. 

"Her agent said: ‘Nah, she’s not doing it. She’s busy gardening this week," Sebastian said. 

So we're guessing Arab fans will have to wait a little longer to see the star perform in the region. 

Turning down a million to weed her garden? Legendary...

This isn't the first time Adele turns down gigs in favor of spending time at home. 

She once even jokingly suggested she'd take a 5-year break from music to focus on family. 

The singer, who earned a reported £52.5 million ($69.8 million) last year, is currently on a break from touring. 

Her time-off comes after a successful 2016 tour, which saw her perform all around the world.

Adele's last record-breaking album, Adele 25, was released in 2015 and topped international charts for months. 

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5 types of Arab men you typically meet at the gym

Which one have you tried to avoid?
By Reah Amrou

The gym is a place where most of us go to vent out our frustrations, where steel machines, teenage dreams, and liquid proteins are the main theme.

It's the place that promises us help in our journey to look our best ... for our Instagram feeds, of course; the space that encourages us to push ourselves to the max in hopes of earning that double cheeseburger.

Let's meet the most recurring types of Arab men you'll likely run into throughout your workout routine: 

1. The Diva

His calves look like he’s secretly been walking in heels on the treadmill, years and years before you even considered a gym membership. 

Either befriend him or avoid him because he catwalks his way into the gym, looking everyone up and down with his on-fleek eyebrows and the latest protein shake in his manicured hands. 

2. The Muscle Man

If he were to ever run in your general direction, it's best to get out of his path.

3. The All Show No Action

Upon first sight, you’d think he’s a trainer at the gym. 

But then again you’re not really sure where he gets his muscles from since you’ve never actually seen him lift anything. 

4. The Lousy Lifter

He’s there every day, time and time again; and yes, it’s a miracle he hasn’t sustained any injuries yet. 

He constantly pumps weights, even though he does it too fast, incorrectly, and uses the leg machine as an arm machine.

You really can’t miss him strutting around in his "Do you even lift bro?” tank top like the Arab Johnny Bravo that he is.  

5. The Goal Getter

He’s chubby, out of breath, chasing his dreams, and for sure everybody’s gym spirit animal. 

He sweats the most and you can hear him gasping for breath from the ground floor, but at least the man is trying! 

Yet, you'd wish he wouldn't creepily stare at every girl passing by. 

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