L’Oreal was left holding the proverbial bag after hit-maker Adele reportedly walked away from a $19 million contract to be their new face. The 25-year-old Oscar-winning singer was supposed to sign a four-year advertising contract, equaling $4,800,300 a year. She backed out of the deal after months of negotiations, the UK’s Mirror reported. “L’Oreal was in negotiations for the deal with Adele and it looked to be happening — but she just changed her mind on it. L’Oreal is gobsmacked that she turned down such a huge amount.” Adele said in 2011 that she feared “selling out.” “I don’t want my name anywhere near another brand. I don’t wanna be tainted or haunted. I think it’s shameful when you sell-out.” Wow. It would seem that she’s got integrity as well as talent –plus about $50 million already banked. (Photo; Pacific Coast News, via Washington Times)