There’s nothing inclusive about a Brit Awards that ignores rock
The Brits are finally inclusive, but at the expense of rock. How will we find the next Rolling Stones in a ceremony that only rewards pop?
Pop galore: Dua Lipa with Little Mix
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There was much to celebrate about Tuesday night’s Brit Awards. The triumph of female performers was long overdue: six out of the seven winners in mixed-gender categories were women. Then there was the return of live music after 14 months of silence. That this happened in front of a limited audience of NHS key workers made it all the more special. But there was something even more notable in its absence than a full crowd: anything remotely resembling rock music.
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She made a brief stop off at a petrol station en route - doubling her beauty mask up with a Covid surgical mask - before heading across London the venue.
The evening before she was seen posing in her vanity mirror after rehearsals. Maya pouted in a floral figure-hugging mini-dress, her raven locks piled up on her head in curls.
En route: At Tuesday lunchtime, admitting she s had no sleep, the beauty was seen refreshing her visage in the back of a cab, with a 111Skin Celestial Black Diamond facemask on to refresh her skin No sleep - no problem! She used the mask to battle her sleepless night - clearly giddy about hosting one of the biggest events in the music calendar declared
Taylor Swift to become first female to win Global Icon recognition at 2021 Brit Awards
Prior to Taylor Swift, only three other artists have been awarded with the Global Icon recognition namely Sir Elton John, David Bowie and Robbie Williams. Written By Taylor Swift to become first female to win Global Icon recognition at 2021 Brit Awards.
Taylor Swift is conquering the world, one song at a time! But in this case, it s a prestigious award. On Tuesday, the singer-songwriter will become the first female to win the Global Icon award at the 2021 Brits Awards. Even though Taylor is not a UK citizen, the singer will be the first non-British recipient of the award, which is considered as one of the top honours in the country. Prior to Taylor, only three other artists have been awarded with the recognition namely Sir Elton John, David Bowie and Robbie Williams.
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She wore her brunette tresses in loose waves over her shoulders and opted for a full face of makeup including a slick of light pink lip and blue eyeliner.
Jessie accessorised perfectly with dangly silver earrings and wore a statement silver bangle over her leather gloves.
Wow: The musician, 36, - who announced just last week that she is expecting her third child - looked incredible in the full-length number as she arrived at the event at the O2 in London
Jessie was nominated in the female solo artist category alongside Arlo Parks, Celeste and Dua Lipa as well as the best album category for What s your pleasure?.