Celebrity Celebrity Relationships Celebrity Breakups Adele Is 'Ecstatically Happy' with Rich Paul and Has 'Never Been More Inspired': Source (Exclusive) "Adele's life is great and all she wants is to continue the happiness," a music source tells PEOPLE in this week's issue By Jack Irvin Jack Irvin Jack Irvin has over five years of experience working in digital journalism, and he’s worked at PEOPLE since 2022. Jack started in the industry with internships at Rolling Stone and Entertainment Tonight, and he worked as a freelance writer for publications including Bustle, MTV News, Shondaland, L’Officiel USA, Ladygunn, Flood and PopCrush before joining PEOPLE. In his current role, Jack covers daily music news and has interviewed both up-and-coming and established artists including Dolly Parton, Michelle Branch, Ashanti, Cyndi Lauper, Normani, Carly Rae Jepsen and Coco Jones. People Editorial Guidelines and Linda Marx Linda Marx Linda Marx is a writer and reporter for PEOPLE in the areas of entertainment, politics, sports, fashion, travel, design, human interest, lifestyle and art. She has been writing about these topics for more than 20 years. People Editorial Guidelines Published on November 28, 2023 05:05PM EST Adele and Rich Paul. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Happiness is in the air for Adele and Rich Paul. In the midst of marriage rumors between the superstar musician, 35, and the sports agent, 41, sources claim Adele is "ecstatically happy" with Paul and looking toward their future — which might already be set in stone. The "Easy on Me" singer led fans to speculate on her marriage status after referring to Paul as her "husband" during one of her Las Vegas residency shows in September. She also reportedly confirmed the marriage at Alan Carr's Los Angeles comedy show earlier this month, according to two audience members, who shared the details with the anonymous celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi. "She is ecstatically happy with Rich and has never been more buoyant, inspired and secure," a source tells PEOPLE in this week's issue of Adele and Paul, who've been romantically linked since July 2021. "We all want to be as happy as Adele." Adele and Rich Paul Enjoy a Courtside Date Night at Lakers Game in Los Angeles Rich Paul and Adele. Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images The Grammy winner was previously married to entrepreneur Simon Konecki. The ex-pair met in 2011 and welcomed son Angelo the following year, later tying the knot in 2018 and divorcing in 2019. Did Adele Confirm in a Comedy Club that She Secretly Married Rich Paul? Rich Paul and Adele. Johnny Nunez/Getty Recently, Adele's expressed interest in expanding her family. During a residency performance last month, she stopped mid-song after spotting the doctor who delivered Angelo in the crowd and greeted him. "I'm desperate for another baby, Colin," she told him, per a video. "Bloody hell." According to the source, "She is more than eager to have another child." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Adele and Rich Paul. Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Adele Gets Emotional at Concert After Seeing Doctor Who Delivered Her Son: 'I'm Desperate for Another' Adele wrapped the latest leg of her residency on Nov. 4, and she was recently watching a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks with Paul at the Crypto.com Arena ahead of the holidays. In January, she'll resume her Vegas performances, which run through June. "Adele’s life is great, and all she wants is to continue the happiness," another source tells PEOPLE, noting that she's not shy about the current state of her life. "Just listen to what she has to say, and when you see her you can feel the happiness!" For more on Adele, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands everywhere Friday. Close