NEW YORK — Powerhouse vocalist Adele has announced that she's expecting her first child with Simon Konecki, with a short and simple post on her blog. “I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together,” she wrote, adding, “I wanted you to hear the news direct from me.” The couple is “over the moon” and “very excited,” she said, but they do ask that people “please respect our privacy at this time.” — Agencies