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Brit awards to 'make amends' for cutting off Adele speech | Brit awards to 'make amends' for cutting off Adele speech |
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The organiser of the Brit Awards has hinted that the ceremony will make amends for cutting short Adele's victory speech last year. | The organiser of the Brit Awards has hinted that the ceremony will make amends for cutting short Adele's victory speech last year. |
The pop star was interrupted as she accepted the best British album prize, as the TV show was running over time. | The pop star was interrupted as she accepted the best British album prize, as the TV show was running over time. |
Brits chairman David Joseph told the Guardian he couldn't understand "what was happening in that control booth". | Brits chairman David Joseph told the Guardian he couldn't understand "what was happening in that control booth". |
"I can hint that something is going to happen this year to right that wrong," he added. | |
Adele is currently the bookmakers' favourite to win the best British single prize, for her Bond theme Skyfall. | Adele is currently the bookmakers' favourite to win the best British single prize, for her Bond theme Skyfall. |
She is also in the running for the newly-minted award for "global success", recognising exceptional international sales in 2012. | She is also in the running for the newly-minted award for "global success", recognising exceptional international sales in 2012. |
However, there are rumours the pop star may not make it to the Brits ceremony, as she is rehearsing for an appearance at the Oscars on Sunday night. | However, there are rumours the pop star may not make it to the Brits ceremony, as she is rehearsing for an appearance at the Oscars on Sunday night. |
Artists who are confirmed for the annual awards bash include One Direction, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Mumford and Sons, Emeli Sande and Robbie Williams - all of whom will be performing. | Artists who are confirmed for the annual awards bash include One Direction, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Mumford and Sons, Emeli Sande and Robbie Williams - all of whom will be performing. |
Sande is in the running for most prizes on Wednesday night, with four nominations including best female and best album. | Sande is in the running for most prizes on Wednesday night, with four nominations including best female and best album. |
There are also three nominations apiece for Mumford and Sons and Mercury Prize winners Alt-J. | There are also three nominations apiece for Mumford and Sons and Mercury Prize winners Alt-J. |
Pop star Rihanna stands to take home the best international female prize for the third time, while Amy Winehouse is shortlisted posthumously for best British female. | Pop star Rihanna stands to take home the best international female prize for the third time, while Amy Winehouse is shortlisted posthumously for best British female. |
The winners all receive a trophy designed by artist Damien Hirst. | The winners all receive a trophy designed by artist Damien Hirst. |
Wardrobe choices | Wardrobe choices |
Rehearsals for the televised show have been taking place at London's O2 arena all week, where the stage is surrounded by sweeping, ticker-tape style lighting rigs and 350 sq metre video screens. | Rehearsals for the televised show have been taking place at London's O2 arena all week, where the stage is surrounded by sweeping, ticker-tape style lighting rigs and 350 sq metre video screens. |
One Direction will give the first live performance of their Comic Relief single, a medley of Blondie's One Way Or Another and The Undertones' Teenage Kicks. | One Direction will give the first live performance of their Comic Relief single, a medley of Blondie's One Way Or Another and The Undertones' Teenage Kicks. |
US country star Taylor Swift is said to be putting together a fire and ice-themed set, while Timberlake is bringing along the big band that accompanied him at the Grammy Awards two weeks ago. | US country star Taylor Swift is said to be putting together a fire and ice-themed set, while Timberlake is bringing along the big band that accompanied him at the Grammy Awards two weeks ago. |
The Grammys saw strict rules about the performers' wardrobes, with broadcaster CBS asking celebrities to "avoid sheer see-through clothing" and to make sure that "buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered". | The Grammys saw strict rules about the performers' wardrobes, with broadcaster CBS asking celebrities to "avoid sheer see-through clothing" and to make sure that "buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered". |
However, David Joseph said there had been no such warnings for the Brits. | However, David Joseph said there had been no such warnings for the Brits. |
"I would never ask anyone to dress in a certain way," he told the BBC. "Artists should be allowed to be as free as they want in terms of their expression and fashion." | "I would never ask anyone to dress in a certain way," he told the BBC. "Artists should be allowed to be as free as they want in terms of their expression and fashion." |
Hosted by comedian James Corden, the Brits ceremony will be broadcast live on ITV from 20:00 GMT. | Hosted by comedian James Corden, the Brits ceremony will be broadcast live on ITV from 20:00 GMT. |
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