ADÉLA brought the theatrical glamour of PRIMA to late-night television on October 22, making her debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with a high-energy medley of “Ain’t In LA” and “Nicole Kidman.” The Slovak singer-songwriter’s appearance marked another milestone in a breakout year that has seen her score her first Billboard Hot 100 entry, earn her first top 10 hit, and launch her debut album into the Billboard 200 top five.
Following an interview with Fallon, ADÉLA took the stage at Studio 6B at 30 Rockefeller Center, delivering a performance that brought the two songs together in a theatrical, Moulin Rouge-inspired presentation. The episode also featured actors Kristen Bell and Joe Manganiello.
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The performance centered on two of the biggest tracks from PRIMA, her debut studio album, released September 4, through Capitol Records. “Nicole Kidman” has become ADÉLA’s signature hit, combining playful pop production with lyrics about feeling glamorous and powerful for a night. Inspired by her own experience at a Golden Globes event, the song incorporates references to the actress and her filmography, including Moulin Rouge!. Kidman herself has publicly shown support for the track.
Commercially, “Nicole Kidman” has delivered a defining breakthrough. The song debuted at No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 alongside the album’s release before climbing to No. 6, becoming ADÉLA’s first top 10 hit and the first Hot 100 top 10 for a Slovak artist.
“Ain’t In LA,” meanwhile, offers a different perspective on the ambition and attitude running through ADÉLA’s music. The late-2010s-inspired anthem challenges the idea that success and coolness belong exclusively to Los Angeles, turning that sentiment into a confident pop statement. Released as the album’s third single, it entered the Billboard Hot 100 in August at a time when TikTok virality and streaming momentum were helping introduce the singer to a wider audience. The track peaked at No. 24, making ADÉLA the first Slovak artist to enter the chart.
The Tonight Show appearance arrives amid the strong commercial performance of PRIMA. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with 56,000 equivalent album units in the United States, including 31,000.
Watch ADÉLA performance on the Tonight Show below.
Photo: The Tonight Show / YouTube
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