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 The 1975 were named British Group and won the biggest prize of
the night, Mastercard British Album of the Year, for "A Brief
Inquiry into Online Relationships."
Harris, a Scottish DJ who has recorded worldwide hits with the
likes of Rihanna and Sam Smith, triumphed for the first time at
the British Record Industry Trust (BRIT) awards, taking the
Producer prize and British Single category for his "One Kiss"
collaboration with singer Dua Lipa.
American singer-songwriter Pink, who closed the event with a
medley of her hits, was honored with the Outstanding
Contribution to Music Award, the first international artist to
receive the prize.
"This is all too much," the "Raise Your Glass" and "Just Like a
Pill" singer said in her acceptance speech. "To be considered in
the same category as David Bowie and The Beatles and Sir Elton
(John) and Sir Paul (McCartney) and the Eurythmics and Fleetwood
Mac, it's beyond anything my brain can comprehend."
Soulful singer Jorja Smith won Best Female Solo Artist, after
triumphing with the Critics' Choice Award at last year's
ceremony. Summer hit "Shotgun" singer George Ezra won the
British Male Solo Artist.
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British Artist Video of the Year went to all-girl group Little Mix
for their "Woman Like Me" collaboration with rapper Nicki Minaj
while "Leave a Light On" singer Tom Walker won British Breakthrough
Act.
The show, at London's O2 arena, featured several performances by the
likes of Ezra, Little Mix and The 1975. Hollywood star Hugh Jackman
opened the ceremony with a performance from his musical film "The
Greatest Showman."
In the international categories, "Thank U, Next" chart-topper Ariana
Grande took International Female Solo Artist while Canadian rapper
Drake took International Male Solo Artist
The Carters, made up of married duo Beyonce and her rapper husband
Jay-Z, took the International Group prize.
(Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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