{"id":26412,"date":"2023-02-11T04:34:21","date_gmt":"2023-02-11T04:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusefornews.com\/2023\/02\/11\/brit-awards-2023-could-harry-styles-sweep-the-board\/"},"modified":"2023-02-11T04:34:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-11T04:34:21","slug":"brit-awards-2023-could-harry-styles-sweep-the-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fusefornews.com\/?p=26412","title":{"rendered":"Brit Awards 2023: Could Harry Styles sweep the board?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header class=\"ssrcss-1eqcsb1-HeadingWrapper e1nh2i2l5\"\/>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-vk3nhx-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Harry Styles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/603F\/production\/_128593642_mediaitem128593641.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Harry Styles has won two previous Brit Awards<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"byline-block\" class=\"ssrcss-1bdte2-BylineComponentWrapper e8mq1e90\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-qt5zqv-BylineWrapper e8mq1e917\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-h3c0s8-ContributorContainer e8mq1e916\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-1u2in0b-Container-ContributorDetails e8mq1e913\">\n<p>By Mark Savage<\/p>\n<p>BBC Music Correspondent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\"><b class=\"ssrcss-hmf8ql-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Harry Styles could dominate the Brit Awards on Saturday night, with bookmakers predicting he&#8217;ll win all four of the awards he&#8217;s nominated for. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The star is set to repeat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/entertainment-arts-64533539\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">his success from the Grammys<\/a>, where the airbrushed pop LP Harry&#8217;s House won best album.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Styles is also up for best artist, best pop act and song of the year, for his ubiquitous smash hit, As It Was.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">He faces competition from Stormzy, Dua Lipa and indie duo Wet Leg when the ceremony kicks off at 20:30 GMT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">It&#8217;s the first time the event has been held on a Saturday night &#8211; with bosses hoping the new time slot will help boost audience figures, which fell to an historic low of 2.7 million people in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">In the 1990s, the Brits regularly attracted nine million viewers to its live shows, but audiences have been falling steadily for two decades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The 2023 instalment hopes to reverse the decline with performances from Lizzo, Sam Smith and Styles himself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about the ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"1-How-to-watch-the-Brits\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">1) How to watch the Brits<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Sam Ryder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/14653\/production\/_128593538_07c56198-32ab-4799-aa9f-67e66c8bb6fe.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Brit Awards<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sam Ryder, pictured here hugging an oversized Brit Award trophy, is up for best new artist<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The ceremony is broadcast live in the UK by ITV1 and ITVX from 20:30 &#8211; 22:45 GMT on Saturday 11 February.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Outside the UK, viewers will be able to watch the ceremony on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/thebritawards\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">Brit Awards YouTube channel.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">And the BBC News website will have extensive coverage from the red carpet and the ceremony itself from 17:00 GMT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"2-Whats-the-controversy-over-best-artist\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">2) What&#8217;s the controversy over best artist?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Florence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/4CB7\/production\/_128593691_mediaitem128593690.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Florence has won best British female solo artist multiple times, but the category is no more<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">In 2022, the Brits merged separate male and female categories into new awards for &#8220;best artist&#8221; and &#8220;best international artist&#8221;. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">But there was a backlash when women were excluded from this year&#8217;s best artist shortlist, with high-profile acts like Charli XCX and Florence + The Machine failing to secure a nomination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;If the Brits are meant to be accolades for all, how can we persist with a category that this year has excluded half of the population?&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/entertainment-arts-64538169\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">asked All Saints star Shaznay Lewis<\/a>, herself a two-time Brit Award winner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Brits chairman Damian Christian called the situation &#8220;disappointing&#8221; &#8211; but noted that major acts like Adele and Dua Lipa hadn&#8217;t released any music during the eligibility period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">In fact, of the 70 acts put forward for best artist, only 12 were women, a figure that&#8217;s illustrative of a wider problem: Only 20% of the artists signed to a major UK record label are female.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;In 2022 there clearly wasn&#8217;t enough women landing those big hits or albums,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicweek.com\/labels\/read\/brits-showrunner-damian-christian-talks-buzz-shortlist-debates-harry-styles\/087397\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">Christian told Music Week<\/a>. &#8220;And if this repeats itself this year and going forward, then we&#8217;ll need to have discussions as an industry and hold ourselves accountable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"3-Whos-performing\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">3) Who&#8217;s performing?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Lizzo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/146B7\/production\/_128593638_mediaitem128593544.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>US pop star Lizzo is set to perform on the night<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Harry Styles leads the performers&#8217; list, and he&#8217;ll hoping to shake off the memory of last Sunday&#8217;s Grammy performance, when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/entertainment-arts-64552569\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">his rotating stage malfunctioned<\/a>, ruining three weeks of intricately-planned choreography.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Sam Smith &amp; Kim Petras will also be revisiting the Grammy performance of their hit single, Unholy. In the US, their erotically-charged set upset religious conservatives, who said the duo had embraced Satanic imagery. The Church of Satan, however, responded that the performance was &#8220;alright&#8221; and &#8220;nothing particularly special&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Lizzo, Lewis Capaldi, Cat Burns, Wet Leg and Stormzy are also lined up to perform on Saturday, while DJ David Guetta will perform a set of hits, accompanied by Becky Hill and Ella Henderson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"4-Host-Mo-Gilligan-has-secret-favourites\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">4) Host Mo Gilligan has secret favourites<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Mo Gilligan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/0987\/production\/_128593420_mediaitem128593419.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Comedian Mo Gilligan returns as host of the ceremony<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;The thing with the Brits is you never know what&#8217;s going to happen,&#8221; says comedian Mo Gilligan, who&#8217;s back to host the show for a second time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;But I also get to see my friends, like Little Simz, pick up an award and take her mum on stage. It&#8217;s a nice feeling to be part of that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">So how does he keep a poker face if one of his friends is beaten by Adele, George Ezra or Cat Burns?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve got to be impartial!&#8221; he protests. &#8220;But if you want my opinions on music, we&#8217;ll be here for a time. I listen to 80s groove and Motown, so I&#8217;m like, &#8216;Where&#8217;s Diana Ross? Get the Supremes in there!&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;But at the same time, you want your friends to win, innit?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"5-Wet-Leg-come-into-the-ceremony-with-a-Grammy-headwind\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">5) Wet Leg come into the ceremony with a Grammy headwind<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Wet Leg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/C8EF\/production\/_128593415_mediaitem128593414.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Wet Leg won two Grammys last Sunday in Los Angeles but are still rubbish at hide and seek<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Isle of Wight indie duo Wet Leg, who formed on a whim at the top of a ferris wheel, are this year&#8217;s most-nominated band, thanks to smart and salacious earworms like Chaise Longue and Angelica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">They won two Grammys last weekend, for best alternative album and best alternative song (Chaise Longue again).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;This is so funny,&#8221; giggled singer Rhian Teasdale on stage in LA. &#8220;What are we even doing here?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">They should feel more comfortable on home soil, but the band say their four nominations were totally &#8220;unexpected&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;We started out writing songs just to amuse ourselves,&#8221; says Teasdale. &#8220;If we could go back and visit our younger selves and say, &#8216;This is where you&#8217;ll be in 10 years&#8217; time,&#8217; I don&#8217;t know what we&#8217;d do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"6-The-Rising-Star-prize-has-been-downgraded\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">6) The Rising Star prize has been downgraded<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Flo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/FC7F\/production\/_128593646_4e208bdc-7e82-401e-be3f-60d1daa7b888.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Brit Awards<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Flo won the Rising Star prize, as well as the BBC Sound of 2023 award<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The Rising Star prize is the Brits&#8217; seal of approval for up-and-coming artists, previously won by Adele, Sam Fender, Jorja Smith and Rag N&#8217; Bone Man before they were famous.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">In recent years, the winner has been given a slot to perform alongside their heroes at London&#8217;s O2 Arena. This year, they won&#8217;t even be part of the televised ceremony &#8211; with their trophy handed over on the red carpet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">That&#8217;s a huge shame, as this year&#8217;s winners, Flo, are one of the most exciting girl groups to come out of the UK in years. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The trio, who also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/entertainment-arts-64074793\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">won the BBC Sound Of 2023<\/a>, are incredible live performers. They could harmonise with a cement mixer and make it sound beautiful. Excluding them from the ceremony feels like a miss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"7-Nova-Twins-are-making-their-own-outfits\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">7) Nova Twins are making their own outfits<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Nova Twins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/E8F7\/production\/_128593695_mediaitem128593694.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nova Twins Georgia South and Amy Love rocking out<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Post-punk rock band Nova Twins are nominated in two categories on Saturday &#8211; best alternative act and best group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;It&#8217;s amazing for us,&#8221; says vocalist\/guitarist Amy Love. &#8220;When we were younger, we dreamt big. We were like, &#8216;Yes, we can get to the Brit Awards.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;But then you start on your journey and reality sets in. Being women &#8211; and especially women of colour doing rock music &#8211; people were like, &#8216;You should be doing hip-hop.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;So we had to navigate very differently, but now we&#8217;re here.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The duo will be sticking to their DIY aesthetic by tailoring their own outfits for Saturday&#8217;s red carpet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;We had to go big for the Brits,&#8221; says bassist Georgia South. &#8220;Our hint is, &#8216;Regal punk fairies&#8217;.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Hopefully it will stay intact,&#8221; adds Love. &#8220;We&#8217;ll bring a needle and thread just in case anything pops off. No nipple slips.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"8-This-years-statues-have-three-heads\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">8) This year&#8217;s statues have three heads<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Brit Awards 2023 statues\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/38CB\/production\/_128593541_89c21d33-98ed-4de6-81a7-038c5696f7b6.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Brit Awards<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>New Brit Award trophies like these will adorning some stars&#8217; coffee tables before the weekend is out<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Since 2011, the Brit Awards trophies have been re-designed by a different artist every year, with Dame Vivienne Westwood, Sir Peter Blake, Tracey Emin and Es Devlin all putting their unique spin on the statuette.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">London-based, Nigerian-born artist Slawn has created this year&#8217;s prize, inspired by the bronze sculptures of his home country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The trophy has three separate faces, so that it looks different from every angle; while the iconic Britannia figure (a female personification of Britain) has removed her helmet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;The concept behind the sculpture is &#8216;hats off to you&#8217;,&#8221; said Slawn. &#8220;My decision to remove the helmet from the award is my way of thanking the Brits for providing me with this opportunity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">And who would he like to see picking up one of the trophies?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Taylor Swift,&#8221; he said. &#8220;And if not her, then Central Cee.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"9-Disney-could-make-history\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">9) Disney could make history<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Encanto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/179E3\/production\/_128593769_mediaitem128593698.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>We Don&#8217;t Talk About Bruno is a song penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the animated film Encanto<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">We Don&#8217;t Talk About Bruno, a song from the animated film Encanto, is the first-ever Disney song to be nominated for a Brit Award.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">If it takes home the trophy for best international song, it&#8217;ll also be the first Brit Award for Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the track.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Elsewhere, Blackpink are the first ever K-pop girl group to receive a Brit nomination. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">They&#8217;re shortlisted in the mind-bogglingly eclectic best international group category, alongside Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit, soul band Gabriels, Irish rock upstarts Fontaines DC and rap icons Drake &amp; 21 Savage (for their collaborative album For Her).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"10-Mimi-Webb-is-bringing-her-mum\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">10) Mimi Webb is bringing her mum<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Mimi Webb\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/D123\/production\/_128593535_mediaitem128593423.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Mimi Webb<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meet the Webbs: Mimi and mum Sue<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Earlier, this year, pop star Mimi Webb played a sneaky trick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">After learning she&#8217;d been nominated for best new artist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mimiwebb_\/video\/7187834751116479750?lang=en\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">she sat her mum down for a &#8220;serious chat&#8221;.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Are you alright?&#8221; asked Sue Webb, a look of concern flashing across her face, before Mimi broke the news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Oh my God, I&#8217;ve got goosebumps,&#8221; exclaimed Sue, blinking back tears.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;She was so shocked!&#8221; recalls Mimi, who&#8217;s about to release her debut album, Amelia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Even now, every day I get phone calls about it. She&#8217;s just so excited.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Mrs Webb is accompanying her 22-year-old daughter to the show on Saturday\u2026 but will Mimi mimic Little Simz and take mum on stage if she wins?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I&#8217;ll definitely have to try,&#8221; she laughs. &#8220;But she might be a bit nervous.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"11-Wholl-win-album-of-the-year\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">11) Who&#8217;ll win album of the year?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Collage of Brit Award best album nominee covers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/E18B\/production\/_128593775_mediaitem128593774.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Brit Awards<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The best album category pits Harry Styles against his tour buddies Wet Leg, as well as Stormzy<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Album of the Year is the night&#8217;s main prize\u2026 And Harry Styles looks like he&#8217;s got it sewn up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">His third solo record, Harry&#8217;s House, is a big warm hug of an album inspired by 80s synth pop and 70s classic rock; that happens to contain the biggest single of 2022 &#8211; As It Was.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The album sold 460,000 copies last year, more than four times as many as the next biggest-seller on the shortlist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">That honour goes to Wet Leg&#8217;s self-titled debut, which is full of angular, hook-laden student disco songs that tap into themes of millennial disaffection and anxiety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Stormzy gets his third album of the year nomination for This Is What I Mean, which delves deep into the artist&#8217;s religious beliefs; while The 1975&#8217;s Being Funny In A Foreign Language presents a more restrained version of a band known for their glitch-pop excess.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The outlier is Fred Again&#8217;s Actual Life Volume 3, a collection of emotive dance tracks that celebrate community and collaboration after the dark days of the lockdown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">But let&#8217;s face it, any outcome other than a Harry Styles victory would call the very existence of the Brit Awards into question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-lr8ohi-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"2px presentational grey line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/1226D\/production\/_105894347_grey_line-nc.png\" width=\"640\" height=\"2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BBCEntsNews\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">Facebook<\/a> or on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBCNewsEnts\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">@BBCNewsEnts<\/a>. 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