By IMAGE
26th Feb 2015
26th Feb 2015
taylor swift kissing brit award on red carpet
Photos, winners and Madonna’s epic fall…
With awards season drawing to a close, the BRIT awards took place in London last night. What is usually a dull affair in comparison to the GRAMMYs turned out to be one of the most talked about award ceremonies of the year. There weren’t any controversial winners, although we think Hozier deserved Best International Male, but the live performances were full of shocking moments.
By now, we’ve probably all heard about Madonna’s fall and yes, despite it being quite a heavy one, it’s still quite funny. Being the consummate professional that Madonna is, she surprisingly got straight back up and continued the performance. What was even more surprising to some was the fact that Madge was actually singing live!
If you’re worried for her wellbeing, don’t be. She’s ok!
“Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight! But nothing can stop me and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes! I’m fine! ??#livingforlove”
The performance of the night came from last minute addition Kanye West. After his Four Five Seconds counterpart Rihanna didn’t show up to rehearsals on Monday. Despite the limited time in which Kanye had to prepare, he put on one hell of a show which included numerous guests and some fire-breathers too as he debuted new song All Day.
It wasn’t a completely controversy-free day for Kanye as before the show he was spotted in Nando’s lecturing his fans as he stood atop a table. Oh Kanye, never change.
Kanye West went to Nandos before the Brits and everyone got very excited (pic via @TomRobinsonBTN) pic.twitter.com/5SVIByfwkp
? BBC Newsbeat (@BBCNewsbeat) February 25, 2015
The stars were out in force on social media after the show. Here’s what a few of them had to say:
Giorgio Armani and Lady Gaga plotting the death of Madonna pic.twitter.com/TANvHCyC6v
? Bitchin’ – (@christylaverty) February 25, 2015
Thank you so much for the two Brits. Album of the year, speechless, so chuffed
? Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) February 25, 2015
MY FIRST BRIT AWARD OMGZZZZ http://t.co/aFZ0EMtR6Y
? Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) February 26, 2015
Once you’ve checked out all the photos above of who was in attendance, check out the full winners? list below:
British breakthrough act
WINNER: Sam Smith
Chvrches
FKA Twigs
George Ezra
Royal Blood
British album
WINNER: Ed Sheeran – X
Alt-J – This is All Yours
George Ezra – Wanted on Voyage
Royal Blood – Royal Blood
Sam Smith – In the Lonely Hour
British female solo artist
WINNER: Paloma Faith
Ella Henderson
FKA Twigs
Jessie Ware
Lily Allen
British male solo artist
WINNER: Ed Sheeran
Damon Albarn
George Ezra
Paolo Nutini
Sam Smith
British group
WINNER: Royal Blood
Alt-J
Clean Bandit
Coldplay
One Direction
International male solo artist
WINNER: Pharrell Williams
Beck
Hozier
Jack White
John Legend
International female solo artist
WINNER: Taylor Swift
Beyonc?
Lana Del Rey
Sia
St Vincent
International group
WINNERS: Foo Fighters
5 Seconds of Summer
The Black Keys
First Aid Kit
The War on Drugs
British single
WINNER: Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk
Calvin Harris – Summer
Clean Bandit ft Jess Glynne – Rather Be
Duke Dumont ft Jax Jones – I Got U
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Ella Henderson – Ghost
George Ezra – Budapest
Sam Smith – Stay With Me
Route 94 ft Jess Glynne – My Love
Sigma – Nobody to Love
British global success award
WINNER: Sam Smith
Best video
WINNER: One Direction – You and I
Calvin Harris – Summer
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Sam Smith – Stay With Me
British producer
WINNER: Paul Epworth
Alison Goldfrapp & Will Gregory
Flood
Jake Gosling
Critics? choice
WINNER: James Bay
George the Poet
Years & Years
All photos from Getty Images.
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