Friday 21 Lifestyle | Awards Friday, February 23, 2018
British singer-songwriter Rag’n’Bone Man (center left) performs US singer-songwriter and rapper Kendrick Lamar (up) performs on US rock band ‘Foo Fighters’ perform during the BRIT Awards 2018 with British singer Jorja Smith (center right). stage. ceremony and live show in London.
White roses in solidarity records, including on streaming App Spotify, where it received The Brits have often been a magnet for controversy-Pulp 57 million listens on the day of its release. singer Jarvis Cocker invaded a performance by Michael Jackson Dua Lipa, 22, is the latest artist to break through on YouTube, in 1996 and then-deputy prime minister John Prescott was and her single “New Rules” has surpassed one billion views on doused by a bucket of ice water in 1998. The stars were on their the video-sharing platform. Born in London to Kosovo-Albanian best behavior this year, although Gorillaz frontman Damon Alban parents, she tried modeling as a teenager before launching her was cut off short when it appeared he was about to wax political musical career with a series of covers. Her eponymous debut during his acceptance speech for best British group. “This coun- album, released in mid-2017, received rave reviews, with influ- try is a lovely place, its part of a beautiful world, but don’t let it ential magazine NME praising her voice and a sound mature be- become isolated,” he said. yond her years. “Thankyou for starting my night off so But the entire ceremony had a political edge, with many stars magically,” she said as she picked up the award from Australian wearing badges of small white roses to highlight sexual harass- pop royalty Kylie Minogue. ment in the industry and show solidarity with its victims. “I think When she was named British breakthrough act, she took her it’s brilliant that it’s come to the fore now,” said Paloma Faith, who younger sister and brother on stage with her, declaring: “I told arrived holding real white roses. “But I just think I’ve not met a them to believe in magic because it’s real.” The Brit Awards have single woman in my entire life that hasn’t experienced some kind recognized the cream of British pop music since they were first of sexism or sexual harassment of any kind.” held in 1977, but in recent years have been criticized for failing Damon Albarn (center) and British band ‘Gorillaz’ collect their Singer-guitarist Sheeran, 27, was awarded the “global suc- to be bold. — AFP award for British group. cess” award, given to him by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood who praised his talent and his ability to keep “his feet on the ground”. His latest album “Divide” has smashed many Winners of the 2018 Brit Awards
rime star Stormzy and rising pop singer Dua Lipa dominated the 2018 Brit Awards in London Gon Wednesday. Here are the main winners: British album of the year-’Gang Signs & Prayer’ by Stor- mzy British male solo artist-Stormzy. British female solo artist-Dua Lipa. British breakthrough act-Dua Lipa. British group-Gorillaz. British single-’Human’ by Rag’n’Bone Man. International male solo artist-Kendrick Lamar. International female solo artist-Lorde. International group-Foo Fighters. British artist video-Harry Styles. British singer-songwriter Rag’n’Bone Man celebrates with the US rock band ‘Foo Fighters’, Dave Grohl (third right), Nate Mendel, Global Success award-Ed Sheeran — AFP award for British single for ‘Human’. Pat Smear, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee celebrate on stage after receiving the award for International group.
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran speaks as US singer-songwriter and rapper Kendrick Lamar he collects his Global Success award. collects the award for International male solo artist. US singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake (center) performs on stage.