LONDON: Singer Adele reigned supreme at this year’s Brit Awards, winning four prizes including best British female solo artist and best album.
The singer also took home best British single and Global Success award at the ceremony, which is the British equivalent of the Grammys.
Her four-award haul is the most wins for any individual act since 1995, when Blur took home four Brit Awards. A slew of big names took the stage for live performances during the ceremony, held at London’s O2 Arena.
Coldplay kicked off the show with “Hymn for the Weekend,” which they performed against a backdrop of coloured flowers. The band won for best British group for the fourth time, making them the most successful act in the category’s history.
Justin Bieber won for best international male solo artist, and performed a flame-heavy rendition of “Love Yourself” and “Sorry.” Rihanna gave a futuristic performance of “Work”, from her recent album “ANTI”. A grid of laser lights played over her and her cadre of backup dancers, in an act which also included an appearance by Drake.