David Bowie dominates Brit Awards

David Bowie dominates Brit Awards
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Rock star David Bowie, who died in January last year, was awarded Best British male and Best British Album for \"Blackstar\" at the Brit Awards 2017 in London. As well as honouring Bowie, the Brits paid tribute to George Michael, who died on Christmas in 2016.

Rock star David Bowie, who died in January last year, was awarded Best British male and Best British Album for "Blackstar" at the Brit Awards 2017 in London. As well as honouring Bowie, the Brits paid tribute to George Michael, who died on Christmas in 2016.

His former Wham! bandmates Andrew Ridgeley, Pepsi and Shirlie, made an emotional speech. British grime star Stormzy also joined Ed Sheeran on stage for a new version of his single "Shape of you", while Emeli Sande won Best British Female. Rag 'N' Bone Man was the other big winner of the night taking home two awards -- the Critics Choice Award and Best British Breakthrough Act.

Adele was recognised with the Global Achievement Award - given to the British artiste with the biggest overseas success. The singer, on a break from her world tour, accepted the prize by video. Beyoncé Knowles won Best International Female Solo Artist and Drake bagged an award for Best International Male Artist.

Other performances came from Emeli Sande and US dance act The Chainsmokers, who premiered a new single featuring Coldplay, "Something just like this", where Chris Martin threw himself into the crowd. The awards will air on Vh1 in India on March 5.

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