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Jack Whitehall reveals Harry Styles’s team rejected ‘inappropriate’ BRIT Awards comedy sketch

The comedian will host the BRIT Awards for the sixth time on Saturday

The Independent UK

‘There’s a music world beyond London’: the northern changemakers helping young artists find a brighter future

As The BRIT Awards head to Manchester and the first BRITS Fringe is launched, music charity director Kate Lowes talks about her work making sure talent is seen – and supported

The Guardian - UK

Why live gigs matter more than ever – from the owner of Manchester’s iconic Night & Day cafe

With Manchester on the cusp of hosting The BRIT Awards for the first time, Night & Day boss Jennifer Smithson reveals the challenges facing grassroots spaces – and why live music should be celebrated and protected

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Manchester’s top 20 up-and-coming bands and musicians – from the Maddocks to Yasmin Coe

As Manchester gears up to host The BRIT Awards 2026, we take a look at a new generation of artists lining up to be the superstars of tomorrow

The Guardian - UK

BRITs planning tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Mani

Ozzy Osbourne and Gary 'Mani' Mounfield will be remembered with a special tribute at the BRIT Awards this year, in a new In Memoriam section.

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The most complained about TV this year as Ofcom says three in 10 complaints were about one show

Coverage of the Brit Awards on ITV1 received 938 complaints over singer Sabrina Carpenter’s routine, and Charli XCX’s dress

The Independent UK

Music fans share mixed reaction to BRITs departure from London : what to know about 2026 event

The iconic BRIT Awards will relocate from London to Manchester in 2026, prompting mixed reactions from music enthusiasts

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BRIT Awards moving to Manchester in 2026 after almost 50 years in London

The BRIT Awards will no longer be hosted at London's The O2 as of 2026.

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Brit Awards move to Manchester from next year

The North West city will host the music event in 2026 and 2027.

The Independent UK

Brit Awards to be held outside London for the first time in its history

The UK music industry's biggest night has been held in London for the past four decades

The Independent UK

Olivia Attwood speaks out on Danny Jones and Maura Higgins kiss scandal

The reality star has given her take on the drunken kiss that occurred between Danny Jones and Maura Higgins at the Brit Awards last month

The Independent UK

Teddy Swims: ‘If I’d had this success two years earlier, I’d have put it straight to my liver and right up my nose’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The Grammy-nominated artist is one of the world’s hottest new stars – and he also knows how to walk a red carpet. He talks to Roisin O’Connor about learning to cope with fame, why he prefers the Brit Awards and how he reckons God is definitely a…

The Independent UK

800+ Complaints Sent To UK Regulator, Majority Over Sabrina Carpenter And Charli XCX

Charli XCX addressed the outrage on stage, while Sabrina Carpenter wrote a cheeky comment online after her provocative performance was slammed by viewers. The post 800+ Complaints Sent To UK Regulator, Majority Over Sabrina Carpenter And Charli XCX first appeared on Bored Panda.

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What was Jack Whitehall's 'disgusting' P Diddy joke at the 2025 Brit Awards?

Comedian Jack Whitehall faces social media backlash after his ‘tasteless’ P Diddy joke during the Brit Awards, overshadowing JADE's performance

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Eamonn Holmes Left 'Embarrassed' After Slamming Davina McCall’s 'Disgraceful' See-Through BRITs Dress

Eamonn Holmes took a sharp swipe at Davina McCall's bold fashion choice at the BRIT Awards, sparking debate over her daring outfit.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Brit Awards showed that pop music is cool again

Charli xcx and Chappell Roan winning big at the Brits showed that it’s possible to make boundary-pushing pop music to massive commercial success

Marie Claire

The BRIT Awards have paid a moving tribute to Liam Payne with a personal video

The Independent UK

Danny Dyer launches expletive Brit Awards rant at Keir Starmer

Danny Dyer launched into an expletive rant during the Brit Awards, forcing ITV to mute parts of his conversation with host Jack Whitehall.

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BRITs: Chappell Roan dedicates award to 'sex workers and Sinead O'Connor'

Chappell Roan dedicated her International Artist of the Year Award at the BRIT Awards with Mastercard to "sex workers and Sinead O'Connor".

Evening Standard

Jack Whitehall opens Brit Awards with Squid Games-style segment

The Brit Awards opened with a segment featuring the comedian and other celebrities in a version of the hit Netflix show.

The Independent UK

Paloma Faith hits out at Donald Trump as she presents Brit Award to Charlie XCX

Paloma Faith accused Americans of “getting things wrong” in a dig at US President Donald Trump during her speech at the Brit Awards.

Evening Standard

Charli XCX scores early win with song of the year at 2025 Brit Awards

Ahead of the ceremony she was announced as having won the songwriter of the year award.

The Independent UK

Sabrina Carpenter sports British designer while Teddy Swims wears teddy bears at the Brits

Here are the most eye-catching looks from the Brit Awards red carpet.

Evening Standard

Teddy Swims’ stuffed toys outfit turns heads at Brit Awards

The US singer arrived on the Brit Awards red carpet in style with a coat donning a range of stuffed animal toys.

Evening Standard

Brits Rising Star winner Myles Smith says recognition feels ‘incredible’

The singer, who spoke ahead of the Brit Awards ceremony, said he thought ‘it’s such a difficult time’ for new artists.

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