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The BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual popular music awards. The name was originally a shortened form of "British", "Britain", or "Britannia", but subsequently became a backronym for British Record Industry Trusts Show. The awards were first held in 1977 and originated as an annual event in 1982 under the auspices of the British record industry's trade association, the BPI. In 1989, they were renamed The BRIT Awards. Mastercard has been the long-term sponsor of the event. In addition, an equivalent awards ceremony for classical music, called the Classic BRIT Awards, was held annually between 2000 and 2013, before being revived in 2018 but has not been held since.
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Raye dominates the Brits shortlists as this year's nominees are revealedRaye leads the shortlists for this year's Brit Awards with a record seven nominations - after leaving her label and taking a gamble as an independent artist.Sky News - Published | |
Murray beats Peniston in battle of the BritsWatch highlights as Andy Murray comfortably beats Ryan Peniston to reach round two at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Dua Lipa calls for migrant 'empathy' after 'small minded' government languageBrit Award-winning pop star Dua Lipa has said the way ministers discuss migrants is "short sighted and small minded".Sky News - Published | |
Biden says he visited Ireland to 'make sure the Brits didn't screw around'Joe Biden says he visited the island of Ireland last month to make sure the "Brits didn't screw around".Sky News - Published | |
Here's what everyone's talking about after the BritsIt was a Brit Awards that saw Harry Styles on stage accepting prizes for what felt like half the night - but while he dominated headlines, the singer's clean sweep wasn't the only thing people were..Sky News - Published | |
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Are there really no women good enough to take on the men for best artist?When Adele was named the winner of the Brits' inaugural artist of the year award last year, she addressed the changes that had been made to create the gender-neutral prize.Sky News - Published | |
Stormzy announced as latest performer for Brit Awards 2023Stormzy has been added to the line-up for this year's Brit Awards, organisers have announced.Sky News - Published | Lizzo joins Harry Styles in Brits performer line-up as gender category row rumbles onLizzo has joined the line-up of performers for the 2023 Brit Awards, organisers have confirmed.Sky News - Published |
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