Brit Awards: news and photos

Busy B: Beyonce set to add Brit Awards date to her hectic schedule

As excitement gathers pace ahead of this year's Brit Awards, there are whispers that pop powerhouse Beyonce Knowles will perform alongside the cream of UK music talent. If the Halo singer does take to...

Brit Awards: Emeli Sande leads the pack with four nominations

Emeli Sande shared the spotlight with Oscar nominee Adele on Thursday as the Brit Awards nominations were announced, with the Scotland-born singer leading the pack after being nominated...

Proud homecoming for Great Brit Adele

Adele continued her domination of awards season at the Brits. After sweeping the board at the Grammys, the London songstress has now been acknowledged on home soil, picking up a pair of statuettes...

Adele: 'I am very much a London girl and always will be. I am never going to leave'

Adele set to make storming comeback at the Brit Awards

Three months after surgery to cure a voice-threatening condition, Adele is making her comeback. She's up for three gongs at the Brit Awards, including best album and best single for Someone...

A homecoming for the UK's top musicians as they hit the red carpet at the BRIT Awards

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Cheryl Cole is graceful and glamorous in defeat at BRIT Awards

She might not have picked up any gongs at the BRIT Awards, but Cheryl Cole was a definite candidate for the best dressed trophy. The Geordie beauty was uber glam in a sequinned black Stella McCartney...

Cheryl puts annus horribilis behind her with four Brit nominations

She had a heartbreakingly tough time last year so Cheryl Cole will be excited to see that 2011 has started on a high. Apart from her burgeoning relationship with close friend Derek Hough, with whom she...

Fearne Cotton’s braidy bunch nails new trend at the Brit Awards

She’s always been among the first on television to showcase new trends and Fearne Cotton didn’t disappoint at the Brits with a beautiful braid straight off the catwalks for spring/summer 2010....

Lady GaGa and Lily wig out at Brits while Robbie Williams shares gong joy with Ayda

Flamboyant performer Lady GaGa ruled the Brits on Tuesday night, picking up a hat trick of gongs. The 23-year-old star walked off with best International Female, Best International Album and Best International...

Cheryl Cole removes wedding band for poignant Brit Awards appearance

It was a show-stopping performance that earned a standing ovation and the biggest cheer of the night. In the face of speculation concerning her private life, Cheryl Cole brought the audience to their...

Prince Harry moves into the spotlight with rugby role and Brit Awards appearance

His brother will one day be King, but far from walking in Prince William's shadow, Harry is increasingly moving into the royal spotlight. That much was clear this week as his name was greeted with huge...

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