The British pop-singer Adele has been unveiled as a new “gay
icon,” in a large survey among listeners of Gaydar Radio,
displacing Kylie Minogue who previously held that position.  The
singer won more than half of the 4,000 votes for the Pop Artist
of the Year, whereas Lady Gaga, her nearest rival, managed only
to get around a third of those votes.  Gareth Thomas, the former
Welsh rugby player, was named Celebrity of the Year, garnering
27.1% of the votes, and the Swedish football player Anton Hysen
was voted as Hero of the Year with 36.6% of the votes.  In a
statement, Robin Crowley, programme controller of Gaydar Radio,
said: ”Adele has had a fantastic year with numerous Grammys and
Brit Awards, but we know that this is the accolade she has been
waiting for.”  The singer, best known for her song Rolling In
The Deep, was received several nominations at the Ivor Novello
awards earlier this week.