BRIT Awards 2018: Stars dazzle on the red carpet

It’s one of the biggest nights for British music.  

And Myleene Klass, Caroline Flack and Ellie Goulding were leading the glamorous arrivals at the BRIT Awards 2018, held at London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday evening.

Myleene, 39, looked absolutely sensational as she flaunted her gym-honed figure in a plunging bodysuit while Caroline, 38, opted for a flirty green and gold waterfall dress as they flaunted their sartorial excellence on the red carpet.   

Myleene was dressed to command attention in her sexy attire. 

Dua was certainly keen on cutting loose as she had her very own princess moment in a dramatic tulle pink gown which put all focus on her sensational figure. 

The eye-catching number fell off her shoulders to bare her flawless decolletage while the soaring thigh high split put focus on her enviably toned legs. 

Her tiny waist was cinched in with a thin black belt and she boosted her height with a pair of strappy heels. 

Dua certainly was having fun on the red carpet and was seen crouching down and blowing kisses to photographers whole holding a white rose in supports of the Time’s Up campaign against sexual harassment.

Early arrival: Maya Jama followed suit, rocking a glamorous pink minidress with belting detailing cinching in her waist

Early arrival: Maya Jama followed suit, rocking a glamorous pink minidress with belting detailing cinching in her waist

What a babe! Dua was certainly keen on cutting loose as she had her very own princess moment in a dramatic tulle pink gown which put all focus on her sensational figure

What a babe! Dua was certainly keen on cutting loose as she had her very own princess moment in a dramatic tulle pink gown which put all focus on her sensational figure

Princess dress: Dua Lipa posed like a pro on the red carpet, ensuring she was the centre of attention 

Princess dress: Dua Lipa posed like a pro on the red carpet, ensuring she was the centre of attention 

Daring to be different: The singer - who is the most nominated star of the night - stunned in the voluminous frock 

Daring to be different: The singer - who is the most nominated star of the night - stunned in the voluminous frock

Daring to be different: The singer – who is the most nominated star of the night – stunned in the voluminous frock 

Helping hand: Two people rushed to The Hotter Than Hell hitmaker's assistance when her train got stuck in her heel

Helping hand: Two people rushed to The Hotter Than Hell hitmaker’s assistance when her train got stuck in her heel

Dua was primped and preened for the big night, with her glossy brunette locks slicked behind her ears and her striking features enhanced with a heavy contoured make-up look. 

Maya wowed in a glamorous pink minidress with belting detailing cinching in her slender waist, and a white rose on her lapel in support of the Time’s Up campaign against sexual harassment. 

The TV presenter, who is in a relationship with rapper Stormzy, effortlessly flaunted her toned pins, which were boosted in a pair of sparkling, embellished heels. 

She kept to the glitzy theme while accessorising, opting for a pair of dangling earrings and a statement choker necklace. 

Caroline Flack also made a stylish arrival on the red carpet, cladding her lithe figure in a light green dress which boasted a striking gold overlay. 

The number fell off her shoulders in a asymmetrical style and also teased at her toned legs with a split waterfall front. 

The Love Island presenter, 38, accentuated her pretty features with a bold red lip while her dip-dyed locks fell in loose waves upon her shoulders.  

Hundreds of music stars will be given the rose pin badges before they take to the red carpet, in the latest protest since the Harvey Weinstein scandal rocked the entertainment industry last year.

A letter was sent to nominees, including Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift, and guests, with Brits directors of events Maggie Crowe saying the move is a ‘symbol of solidarity’.

Wearing the pins will not be compulsory with the Brits, which is taking place on Wednesday, noting it is an ‘invitation’ to take part. 

The eye-catching number fell off her shoulders to bare her flawless decolletage while the soaring thigh high split put focus on her enviably toned legs

The eye-catching number fell off her shoulders to bare her flawless decolletage while the soaring thigh high split put focus on her enviably toned legs

Beauty: Dua was primped and preened for the big night, with her glossy brunette locks slicked behind her ears and her striking features enhanced with a heavy contoured make-up look

Beauty: Dua was primped and preened for the big night, with her glossy brunette locks slicked behind her ears and her striking features enhanced with a heavy contoured make-up look

Hosted by Emma Willis, fans will see performances from the likes of Clean Bandit, J Hus, Jorja Smith and Stormzy, Liam Payne and Paloma Faith.

Emma, 41, co-hosted The BRITs in 2017 with Dermot O’Leary and she said of the honour: ‘I am delighted to be back hosting The BRITs Are Coming, it’s always a fun show to be involved in and I can’t wait to find out which acts have been nominated in 2018.’

Dua Lipa, 22, leads the nominations with five nods, with Ed Sheeran, 27, hot on her heels with four. Sam Smith has been left out completely, in one of the biggest award snubs in history.

There could be a spot of awkwardness on the night as former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne will go head to head in the category of British Artist Video Of The Year.

The winner of the British Artist Video award will be decided by the public, with one of the 10 acts eliminated each week until there are only five left on the night of the awards.    

All that glitters: Paloma Faith turned heads in her silver sequinned dress, complete with glitter ball handbag

All that glitters: Paloma Faith turned heads in her silver sequinned dress, complete with glitter ball handbag

All that glitters: Paloma Faith turned heads in her silver sequinned dress, complete with glitter ball handbag

Pretty in pink: The 23-year-old beauty joined a host of famous presenters as they made an early entrance on the star-studded red carpet to kick off the celebrations in style

Pretty in pink: The 23-year-old beauty joined a host of famous presenters as they made an early entrance on the star-studded red carpet to kick off the celebrations in style

Caroline Flack also made a stylish arrival on the red carpet, cladding her lithe figure in a light green dress which boasted a striking gold overlay

Caroline Flack also made a stylish arrival on the red carpet, cladding her lithe figure in a light green dress which boasted a striking gold overlay

The Love Island presenter, 38, accentuated her pretty features with a bold red lip while her dip-dyed locks fell in loose waves upon her shoulders

The Love Island presenter, 38, accentuated her pretty features with a bold red lip while her dip-dyed locks fell in loose waves upon her shoulders

Putting in an appearance: Radio DJ Jo Whiley was also one of the first stars to grace the red carpet

Putting in an appearance: Radio DJ Jo Whiley was also one of the first stars to grace the red carpet

Putting in an appearance: Radio DJ Jo Whiley was also one of the first stars to grace the red carpet

Dua Lipa is up for British Female, British Breakthrough, British Single, British Artist Video of the Year and the prestigious Mastercard British Album of the Year for her self-titled Top Ten debut, which produced the No. 1 single New Rules and three more Top 40 singles.

Ed Sheeran is up for British Male Solo Artist, British Single, Mastercard British Album of the Year and British Artist Video of the Year.   

The international categories see huge megastars including Drake, Beck, P!nk, Taylor Swift, Killers, Kendrick Lamar and main show performers Foo Fighters up for awards, as well as Bjork’s ninth BRIT nomination for Best International Female.

Nominated for Best British single are Rag’N’Bone Man – Human, J Hus – Did You See, Clean Bandit – Symphony, Liam Payne ft Quavo – Strip That Down, Calvin Harris ft Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Big Sean – Feels, Dua Lipa – New Rules, Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You, Jax Jones – You Don’t Know Me, Jonas Blue – Mama and Little Mix – Touch.

The public will vote for the Best British Single category, as ever – which is usually made up of the best-selling releases from the past year.

Some BRIT Awards categories have already had their winners announced, as Jorja Smith won Critics’ Choice, while Steve Mac was named the Producer of the Year.

Jason Iley, BRITs Chairman and Chairman & CEO of Sony Music UK and Ireland said: ‘This year’s nominations, as well as the incredible performances on our launch show tonight, are representative of an exciting, genre spanning and vibrant year in British music with a strong mix of established acts alongside new and emerging artists who are set to become the big names of the future.’ 

BRIT Awards 2018: Who has been nominated?

 BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR 

Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa 

Ed Sheeran – Divide 

J Hus – Common Sense 

Rag ‘n’ Bone Man – Humour 

Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer

 

BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTIST 

Ed Sheeran

Liam Gallagher

Loyle Carner

Rag’n’Bone Man

Stormzy

 

BRITISH FEMALE SOLO ARTIST 

Paloma Faith

Kate Tempest

Jessie Ware

Laura Marling

Dua Lipa  

 

BRITISH GROUP 

Wolf Alice

Gorillaz

London Grammar

The XX

Royal Blood

 

BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH 

Dave

Dua Lipa

J Hus

Loyle Carner

Sampha

 

BRITISH ARTIST VIDEO OF THE YEAR 

Anne-Marie – Ciao Adios

Calvin Harris Ft Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean – Feels

Clean Bandit Ft Zara Larsson – Symphony

Dua Lipa – New Rules

Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You

Harry Styles – Sign Of The Times

Jonas Blue Ft William Singe – Mama

Liam Payne Ft Quavo – Strip That Down

Little Mix – Touch

ZAYN and Taylor Swift – I Don’t Wanna Live Forever

 

CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARD 

Jorja Smith – WINNER

Mabel

Stefflon Don

 

BRITISH SINGLE OF THE YEAR 

Liam Payne – ‘Strip That Down’ featuring Quavo

Jax Jones feat. Raye – ‘You Don’t Know Me’

Clean Bandit – ‘Symphony’ featuring Zara Larsson

Rag’n’Bone Man – ‘Human’

J HUS – ‘Did You See’

Calvin Harris – ‘Feels’ featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean

Dua Lipa – ‘New Rules’

Ed Sheeran – ‘Shape of You’

Jonas Blue – ‘Mama’ featuring William Singe

Little Mix – ‘Touch’

 

INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST 

Taylor Swift

Lorde

Bjork

P!nk

Alicia Keys

 

INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST 

Kendrick Lemar

Childish Gambino

Drake

Beck

DJ Khaled

 

 INTERNATIONAL GROUP

Foo Fighters

Arcade Fire

LCD Soundsystem

Haim

The Killers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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