All the drama from the Brit Music Awards 2012

Adele won two prizes for Album of the Year and Best British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Music Awards before making an obscene gesture after the show's host cut her acceptance speech short.

  • Soulful songstress Adele won two prizes for Album of the Year and Best British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Music Awards before making an obscene gesture after the show's host cut her acceptance speech short.
    Soulful songstress Adele won two prizes for Album of the Year and Best British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Music Awards before making an obscene gesture after the show's host cut her acceptance speech short.
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  • Teen-friendly English troubadour Ed Sheeran won two trophies, including British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.
    Teen-friendly English troubadour Ed Sheeran won two trophies, including British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.
  • Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion of British alternative rock band Coldplay accept their fourth Best British Group trophy.
    Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion of British alternative rock band Coldplay accept their fourth Best British Group trophy.
  • Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson of British-Irish boy band One Direction pose with the British Single award for their song "What Makes You Beautiful".
    Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson of British-Irish boy band One Direction pose with the British Single award for their song "What Makes You Beautiful".
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  • Bruno Mars accepts the award for International Male Solo Artist as Jessie J looks on.
    Bruno Mars accepts the award for International Male Solo Artist as Jessie J looks on.
  • Rihanna won the International Female prize for the second year.
    Rihanna won the International Female prize for the second year.
  • Foo Fighters were voted Best International Group.
    Foo Fighters were voted Best International Group.
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  • Lana Del Ray got the award for International Breakthrough Act.
    Lana Del Ray got the award for International Breakthrough Act.
  • Damon Albarn along with the other members of the pop group Blur accept the award for their contribution to music.
    Damon Albarn along with the other members of the pop group Blur accept the award for their contribution to music.
  • Singer George Michael presented the Album of the Year award to Adele. He returning to the stage after suffering life-threatening pneumonia in December last year.<br><br>Coming up: Performances at Brit Music Awards 2012
    Singer George Michael presented the Album of the Year award to Adele. He returning to the stage after suffering life-threatening pneumonia in December last year.

    Coming up: Performances at Brit Music Awards 2012
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  • Adele delivered a powerhouse performance of her single <i>Rolling in the Deep</i> to thousands of fans and industry insiders at London's O2 arena.
    Adele delivered a powerhouse performance of her single Rolling in the Deep to thousands of fans and industry insiders at London's O2 arena.
  • Rihanna gave a rocking performance.
    Rihanna gave a rocking performance.
  • Tousle-haired singer-songwriter Sheeran performs on stage.
    Tousle-haired singer-songwriter Sheeran performs on stage.
  • Chris Martin kicked off the event by performing <i>Charlie Brown</i>.<Br><Br>>Coming up: Stars on the red carpet at Brit Music Awards 2012
    Chris Martin kicked off the event by performing Charlie Brown.

    >Coming up: Stars on the red carpet at Brit Music Awards 2012
  • Singer Kylie Minogue looked beautiful in a strapless blue dress.
    Singer Kylie Minogue looked beautiful in a strapless blue dress.
  • Rihanna looked gorgeous in a gold sequin dress on the red carpet.
    Rihanna looked gorgeous in a gold sequin dress on the red carpet.
  • Jessie J dared to bare in a red lace dress designed by Falguni and Shane Peacock.
    Jessie J dared to bare in a red lace dress designed by Falguni and Shane Peacock.
  • Nicole Scherzinger looked fresh in a lemon dress.
    Nicole Scherzinger looked fresh in a lemon dress.
  • Lana Del Rey looks beautiful in an off-the-shoulder red dress.
    Lana Del Rey looks beautiful in an off-the-shoulder red dress.