Lola Young speaks for the first time on festival stage collapse that saw her step back from performing
The incident saw the Messy hit-maker carried off stage mid-song by members of the technical crew Source link
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BRIT Awards 2026: Full Winners List
The evening belonged to Olivia Dean at the 2026 BRIT Awards. This year, the U.K.’s biggest night for music was held at Manchester’s recently opened Co-op Live Arena, where comedian Jack Whitehall played host for the sixth time. One of the most anticipated performances heading into the BRITs was Harry Styles‘, who delighted attendees with his first live performance of single “Aperture” from the upcoming album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Unsurprisingly, it was a hugely successful event for the Grammy-winning Dean, who continued her storming run of form with BRIT Award wins for the coveted artist of the year award and album of the year, as well as best pop act and, alongside Sam Fender, song of the year for their hit “Rein Me In.” Her popularity has skyrocketed over the past year following the release of her record The Art of Loving, which includes hits “Man I I Need” and “Nice to Each Other.” “Making this album has changed my life,” Dean told fans at the Co-op Live while accepting the BRIT Award for …
Brit Awards 2026: When And Where Is It, And Who Are The Performers And Nominees?
The biggest night in British music is almost upon us – and judging from this year’s guestlist, we reckon it’s going to be a pretty jam-packed one. Between A-list nominees, incredible guest performers and the winners who’ve already been announced, it’s a fair bet that the always-chaotic Brits ceremony could deliver on one or two moments guaranteed to have us all talking the next day. And so, with just hours to go until the fun begins, here’s your quick guide to the 2026 Brit Awards… When and where are the 2026 Brit Awards? Since 2011, London’s O2 Arena has been the home of the Brit Awards, but this time around, organisers are doing things a little differently. For the first time in Brits history, the ceremony is moving out of the capital to Manchester, where the newly-opened Co-Op Live arena will be the home of this year’s Brits action, as part of a new two-year deal. The ceremony is due to take place on Saturday 28 February from around 8.15pm. Manchester’s Co-Op Live arena is …
Harry Styles to return to Brits stage as Lola Young and Olivia Dean lead nods
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Grammy Awards 2026: Who Won Their First Grammy This Year?
Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny are the two names on everyone’s lips following this year’s Grammys, after winning the most awards on the night. They aren’t the only ones celebrating, though, with plenty more artists coming away with some of this year’s top awards – including a few first-time winners who’ve been waiting years for a Grammy. And while it didn’t initially look like a landmark year for UK-based talent, we’re excited to report that several of this year’s new Grammy recipients are British stars. Here are nine stars who’ve won their first Grammy in 2026 The Cure Robert Smith of The Cure on stage in 2023 Believe it or not, it took until this year’s ceremony for The Cure to win a Grammy – and they actually wound up scooping two off the back of their Songs Of A Lost World Album. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to accept the awards in person following the recent death of former band member Perry Bamonte, whose funeral took place late last week. Olivia Dean Following an amazing …
Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, More
Six-time nominees Sabrina Carpenter and Tyler, the Creator both delivered memorable performances at the 2026 Grammys, with Carpenter seemingly enjoying herself during the ceremony as she was repeatedly caught on camera dancing in the audience. But both underperformed when it came to wins at Sunday night’s ceremony. Carpenter was shut out completely, not winning a single award of the six for which she was nominated. Tyler, the Creator fared slightly better, going one for six but his sole win was for best album cover for Chromakopia, which was presented in the non-televised premiere ceremony where the majority of this year’s awards are presented. Similarly, Clipse, up for five awards, won only one award, best rap performance, for “Chains & Whips” with Pusha T and Malice featuring top Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams, who was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award during the ceremony. Like Tyler, the Creator’s prize, this award was presented during the premiere ceremony. But Clipse and Pharrell got their time onstage during the CBS telecast on Sunday night. …
Grammy Awards 2026: Full List Of British Nominations
It might not be the strongest of showings for us Brits at this year’s Grammy Awards, but there are still a fair few notable names worth looking out for on the night. On Sunday evening, the 68th Grammys are set to take place in Los Angeles, with Kendrick Lamar leading the way with an impressive nine nominations off the back of his album GNX. For the most part, the categories are dominated by American artists like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyler, The Creator, but a handful of British performers are also in the running for awards. Which British stars have been nominated at the 2026 Grammy Awards? Olivia Dean on stage in Texas last year Turning our attention to the main categories, both Olivia Dean and Lola Young (the two top nominees at the upcoming Brit Awards) are in the running for the coveted Best New Artist. Lola’s signature hit Messy is also up for the Best Pop Solo Performance prize, while in the Pop Duo/Group Performance category, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s Defying …
Brit Awards Nominations 2026: Full List Of This Year’s Nominees Revealed
The nominations for this year’s Brit Awards have been unveiled ahead of this year’s ceremony, with Lola Young and Olivia Dean leading the way this time around. As always, the Brits recognises the biggest achievements in music over the last 12 months both here in the UK and overseas. Lola and Olivia have racked up five nominations each in the lead-up to next month’s ceremony, ahead of fellow competitor Sam Fender with four, and the likes of Wolf Alice, Fred Again.., Dave and Lily Allen on three each. Meanwhile, international nominees include Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. Here’s the full list of all of this year’s nominees. British Album Of The Year Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp Lily Allen – West End Girl Olivia Dean – The Art Of Love Sam Fender – People Watching Wolf Alice – The Clearing British Song Of The Year Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – Blessings Chrystal and Notion – The Days Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity Fred Again.., …