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BRITs 2018: 9 ‘OMG’ Moments From Music’s Biggest Night

Little Mix lost, Stormzy stole the show and Dua absolutely smashed it...

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 23:01

The BRIT Awards is undoubtedly the biggest night of the year for British music and it never lets us down.

The annual celebration has given us countless iconic performances and controversial moments over the years and this year was no different.

From Stormzy's Prime Minister-cancelling freestyle to Little Mix winning nothing (WHAT?!), there were plenty of moments to keep us entertained.

Best Dressed Celebs On The Red Carpet | BRITs 2018

  • Dua Lipa wearing the candy floss, meringue cloud, princess-ready, pastel pink gown of dreams.
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  • Okay Little Mix. We see you. Okay. Four flawless outfits, as usual.
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  • Let's all just take a moment for Camila Cabello in this seriously stunning, straight outta Disney blue gown.
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  • How come you were wearing pedal pushers and diamonte vests when you were 14 years old, but Millie Bobby Brown is a style icon? Unfair.
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  • Cheryl in an LBD and Liam Payne in a snazzy grey tux, proving that a couple that slay together, stay together.
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  • If there's any famous ginger, bespectacled, bearded celeb that we enjoy seeing in a sharp suit, it's Ed Sheeran.
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  • Calvin Harris, that is one seriously jazzy suit. It's making our eyes go a bit funny.
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  • Anne-Marie looking like an absolute snack in a plunging red dress complete with matching statement lip.
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  • Who said that the guys had to be suited and booted to look stylish? Troye Sivan and his leather coat definitely disagree.
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  • With the help of some beautiful ethereal dresses and the world's best hair, Haim single-handedly make flower crowns cool again.
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  • Hailey Baldwin redefining the word 'slinky' in this colour block, liquid sequin dress.
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  • If you say that you don't want to snuggle down into Rita Ora's stunning feathery white dress then you're definitely lying.
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  • Burgundy shirt and navy jacket? Sam Smith, that might just be the coolest suit combo we've ever seen.
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  • Louisa Johnson was clearly looking to the 80s for her fashion inspo in this super shiny, bright green gown.
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  • When in doubt, go for a shiny red stunner and vintage waves a la Jennifer Hudson.
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  • It's probably fair to say that only Rosie Huntington-Whiteley can pull off these truly enormous sleeves.
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  • George Ezra looking like the prom date you always dreamed of.
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  • Rocking the ultimate colour of the moment, check out Clara Amfo in a bold shade of violet.
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  • Proving that you need to add a 70s flare to your OOTD immediately, it's Clean Bandit's Grace Chatto.
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  • Hey Maya Jama, Barbie called. She wants her babein' metallic blazer dress back.
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  • If you're looking for some boho inspo for your wardrobe, Alice Levine has got you covered.
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  • We're guessing that Caroline Flack now takes a wind machine wherever she goes, just for maximum floaty dress potential.
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  • Ditching her usual girly vibes, Mollie King went hell for leather with her rock chick ready outfit.
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  • Some cheeky cut-out detailing, a seriously high leg slit and a little bit of sparkle for Pixie Lott's pastel gown.
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TIme’s Up In The UK Too

All of our faves hit up the red carpet with white roses to support the Time’s Up movement, just weeks after the GRAMMYs and Oscars took a stand against sexism and sexual assault in the entertainment industry. Anne-Marie, Camila Cabello and Dua Lipa were just a few to carry real roses on the famous carpet, while Ed Sheeran, Mabel and Troye Sivan opted for the custom white rose pins.

The 2018 Dua Lipa Awards, TBH

Dua Lipa pretty much won the BRITs before it even happened. Her five nominations made her the most-nominated female artist in BRITs history and she won two of them. Then, as if that’s not badass enough, she turned it out on stage with one of the most memorable performances in recent years as she brought the ’New Rules’ video to life. As Troye Sivan said on the red carpet, "she’s the Prom Queen of this prom.

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You and I and nobody else
Feeling feelings I've never felt
The way you got me under your spell
Don't you keep it all to yourself

So won't you take it?
I feel like for the first time I am not faking
Fingers on my buttons and now you're playing
Master of anticipation, don't you keep it all to yourself

Just a touch of your love is enough
To knock me off of my feet all week
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love is enough
To take control of my whole body
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love is enough
To knock me off of my feet, all week
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love is enough
To take control of my whole body
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love, oh

Photograph with no T-shirt on
Why you making me wait so long?
(Wait so long)
I promise to keep this a secret, I'll never tell
But don't you keep it all to yourself

So won't you take it?
I feel like for the first time I am not faking
Fingers on my buttons and now you're playing
Master of anticipation, don't you keep it all to yourself
(To yourself)

Just a touch of your love is enough
To knock me off of my feet all week
Just a touch of your love, oh (Just a touch)
Just a touch of your love, oh (Just a touch)
Just a touch of your love is enough
To take control of my whole body
Just a touch of your love, oh (Just a touch)
Just a touch of your love, oh (Just a touch)
Just a touch of your love is enough
To knock me off of my feet all week
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love is enough
To take control of my whole body
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love, hey

And now my whole week, my whole week is golden
Can you see me glowing? That's how I feel
And I'm not afraid to fade into emotions
'Cause I know that this could be something real

Just a touch of your love is enough
To knock me off of my feet all week
Just a touch of your love, oh
Just a touch of your love, oh (Just a touch)
Just a touch of your love is enough
To take control of my whole body
Just a touch of your love, oh (Only a touch of your love)
Just a touch of your love, oh (Want a touch of your)
Just a touch of your love is enough
To knock me off of my feet, all week
Just a touch of your love (Just a touch)
Just a touch of your love (Just a touch)
Just a touch of your love is enough
To take control of my whole body
Just a touch of your love, hey!
Just a touch of your love, hey!
Just a touch of your love
Writer(s): Patrick Patrikios, Hanni Ibrahim, Philip Plested, A.s. Govere Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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Little Mix Walk Away Empty Handed

In the biggest shock of the night, Little Mix didn’t win either of their nominations. Their massive hit single ’Touch’ was up for both British Single Of The Year and British Video of The Year but lost in both categories. The girls won their first BRIT Award last year when ’Shout Out To My Ex’ was chosen as the British Single Of The Year. We think ‘Touch’ was robbed, to be quite honest.

Liam Gallagher Pays Tribute To Manchester Bombing

Liam Gallagher performed a tear-jerking tribute to the victims of the Manchester bombing that happened at Ariana Grande’s concert last May. Grande was reportedly set to perform during this segment originally, however due to an illness she unfortunately had to pull out at the last minute. Luckily, the Oasis legend was more than capable of filling in as he performed ‘Live Forever’ and brought the star-studded audience to tears in memory of the angels lost.

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Stormzy Wins Album Of The Year

Stormzy deserves the world never mind a BRIT Award but he’s one step closer after he won the two biggest BRITs of the night. The King Of Grime beat out Ed Sheeran for British Male Solo Artist and later won the coveted award for MasterCard British Album of the Year for his debut Gang Signs & Prayer. What a legend. Congrats!

Stormzy Confronts Theresa May In Major Freestyle

Okay, Stormzy needs two points because his performance left Twitter in absolute shambles. Just moments after winning Album of the Year, he took to the stage to perform a medley of his two biggest hits, ‘Big for Your Boots’ and ‘Blinded by Your Grace, Pt. 2’ (sans MNEK, why?).

Stormzy at the Brit awards asks “Theresa May where’s the money for Grenfell?” before attacking the Daily Mail on a mainstream ITV broadcast.

— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) February 21, 2018

This already would’ve been epic but he made it even more special with a freestyle in between, during which he called out Theresa May’s reaction to Grenfell, asking how she’d cope if her house burned down. It was a moment that gave us all goosebumps and one for the BRITs history books. Give. Stormzy. EVERYTHING.

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Liam Payne and Cheryl Are Still Together (and Oversharing)

Don’t believe everything you read! Liam Payne and Cheryl put the split rumours to rest by attending the BRITs together and revealed some details about their relationship we could’ve done without, quite frankly. When asked by the host Jack if they have a safe word for the bedroom, Cheryl said: “Don’t stop.” Right. Let’s hope Bear never finds out about this.

Kendrick Lamar Surprised Everyone With His BRITs Debut Performance

Now, we love Kendrick Lamar - who doesn’t? - but we have questions (Camila Cabello reference). Was the start of his performance genuine technical issues? Or was he trolling us? After performing ‘FEEL.’, he was joined by Rich The Kid to perform their banging collaboration ‘New Freezer’ and it was absolutely massive.

Harry Styles Makes BRITs History

Harry Styles made BRIT Awards history tonight as he received the award for British Video Of The Year for the fifth year in a row, the most of any act. While it marked his first solo win, One Direction have dominated this category since it returned in 2014. He beat out his former bandmates Zayn Malik and Liam Payne, Ed Sheeran and Little Mix. Congrats, Haz!

Words: Ross McNeilage

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