Brit Awards: Last News

Five Star musician Stedman Pearson's cause of death has been announced.The singer – who was most known for performing alongside his siblings Deniece, Lorraine, Doris, and Delroy Pearson in the British pop group – died on March 10 and had been on dialysis. His sister Deniece Pearson, 56, told the PA news agency: "He died on March 10, he was on dialysis and he had diabetes." “He was a gentleman to the very end – in every way and an amazing son/brother and uncle,” a statement from his family to the PA news agency said.

The UK media watchdog Ofcom has received 825 complaints about last weekend’s televised music industry Brit Awards ceremony.

Central Cee‘s manager Ybeeez has shared his thoughts on Stormzy‘s speech at the BRIT Awards last weekend, in which he said he thought Cench should have won the award instead.Last Saturday (March 1) was this year’s BRIT Awards, where Stormzy controversially won the Hip-hop/Grime/Rap Act award despite releasing only two songs last year. While on stage, the Croydon rapper thanked God before saying: “Big up Chase and Status because [their 2024 UK Number One collaboration] ‘Backbone’ is the only reason why I’m here.“I love everyone who voted for me and I love the BRITs – I’m very very grateful – but I don’t think entirely this award should be fan-voted,” he continued.

Ella Henderson has shared her love of Lola Young, and revealed that some of her most “unapologetic” music is coming “very, very soon”. Read the interview below, or watch it in full via the video above.The singer-songwriter opened up about her fondness for the former NME Cover star during a new interview at the BRITs 2025.

Confidence Man have said that they are already thinking about new material, and have teased collaborations with Orbital and Jungle. Read the interview below or watch it in full via the video above.The Australian electro-pop band – comprised of Janet Planet and Sugar Bones – caught up with NME at the 2025 BRIT Awards in London last Saturday (March 1).For the event, the duo were nominated in the international group of the year category alongside Amyl And The Sniffers, Future and Metro Boomin, and Linkin Park, although ultimately lost out to Fontaines D.C..On the red carpet, the two shared what it was like to have such a huge response to their third album, ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’, and said that while the momentum was still sinking in, they were already thinking about what could come next.“People have been loving it and it felt so good releasing new music,” said Janet Planet, while Sugar Bones added: “It’s always the best thing because you spend so much time putting it all together, so when you can finally put it out it feels great.“We weren’t expecting [the BRIT nomination] at all.

KSI has spoken about the mixed response to ‘Thick Of It’, and said that he hopes to avoid becoming a meme with the new single he has coming out later this month. Read the interview below or watch it in full via the video above.The artist, boxer and influencer spoke to NME while on the red carpet for the 2025 BRIT Awards, and opened up about the huge response he got with his single ‘Thick Of It’ – including both the positive and negative.The track saw him collaborate with Trippie Redd, and earn his second BRIT Award nod, being nominated in the Song Of The Year with Mastercard category.

English Teacher have looked back on how life has changed for them since their Mercury Prize win, and shared that they would love to collaborate with Fontaines D.C.Read the interview below, or watch it in full via the video above.The Leeds band spoke to NME while at the BRIT Awards 2025 this weekend. They were nominated in the Best New Artist category alongside Ezra Collective, Myles Smith, Rachel Chinouriri and The Last Dinner Party – with the latter ultimately taking home the trophy.On the red carpet, the band looked back at how life has changed for them since they won the prestigious Mercury Prize award in 2024 – beating off competition from Beth Gibbons, CMAT, Charli XCX and more.“Life has changed in so many ways.

Ezra Collective told NME why they think giving back to the community is vital in preserving their legacy. Read the interview below, or watch it in full via the video above.The London jazz group caught up with NME while on the red carpet for the 2025 BRIT Awards at The O2 in London, shortly before they bagged the trophy for Group Of The Year and took to the stage for a closing performance with Jorja Smith.The Mercury Prize winners are no strangers to arenas, after recently becoming the first jazz act to headline Wembley Arena – an experience they wanted to feel as intimate as possible for fans.“We took every second and made it count so when we finished, we were just proud [and] excited for what the next thing is,” drummer Femi Koleoso told NME.

FLO have spoken to NME about the power of R&B – and joked that they hope to see more girl groups emerge so they can have a rivalry. Read the interview below, or check it out in full via the video above.The trio spoke to NME at the 2025 edition of the BRIT Awards this weekend, where they were shortlisted for the award for R&B Act – alongside Cleo Sol, Jorja Smith, Michael Kiwanuka and RAYE.Looking back on the comments they made to NME last summer – when they called for more R&B girl groups hit the mainstream – FLO said that they are still yet to see any new groups who could be competition for them.“Well, it would be nice to see more R&B girl groups because we’re holding it down,” said Jorja Douglas.

Sabrina Carpenter has responded to the controversy surrounding her BRIT Awards 2025 performanceDuring Saturday night’s (March 1) ceremony, Carpenter took home the Global Success Award and was also nominated for two further prizes for International Artist Of The Year and International Song Of The Year for ‘Espresso’, but lost out to Chappell Roan for both.It was her performance, however, that made headlines. The singer opened the show with a version of 2024 megahit ‘Espresso’, alongside a troop of dancing King’s Guards, before she segued into a seductive performance of ‘Bed Chem’, dancing on a giant pink bed, alongside a team of backing dancers with their own boudoirs.One choice moment that proved controversial saw her kneel in front of a male dancer, who winked at the camera as she disappeared offscreen.Since then, viewers have been debating whether the performance was appropriate, given that it kicked off before the 9pm watershed – which refers to the time of day when TV programmes which might be unsuitable for children can be broadcast.Some, like one user on X/Twitter who called it “iconic”, saw the funny side.

JADE has spoken to NME following her winning her first BRIT Award as a solo artist. Check out what she had to say below.The soloist and former Little Mix star received a nod at the 2025 edition of the BRITs, taking home the trophy for Best Pop Act.With the victory, she secured her first BRIT Award as a solo act, and beat off competition from Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Lola Young and Miles Smith.

Lola Young has spoken to NME about her love of The Cure, and explained why she thinks ‘Messy’ went viral. Read the interview below, or watch the video above.The singer, songwriter and former NME Cover star spoke to us while on the BRITs 2025 red carpet, and discussed how ‘Messy’ became one of the biggest singles of the past 12 months.“I think it’s the idea that you don’t have to be this thing that stereotypers want women to be,” she began.

Danny Jones' Instagram has been flooded with comments after he and his I'm A Celeb co-star Maura Higgins were seen to be apparently kissing at a BRIT Awards party this weekend.The McFly star, 38, and the former Love Islander, 34 - who were campmates in the Australian jungle last year - were both at the BRIT Awards held at London's O2 Arena on Saturday, 1 March. Later in the evening, they were spotted leaving an afterparty together and were among a star-studded crowd at the event, which also included Sam Thompson, Pete Wicks, Olivia Attwood, Calum Scott, and Oti Mabuse.

Beabadoobee has spoken to NME about her upcoming London shows with Sabrina Carpenter, as well as why she thinks it is important to embrace imperfection in her music. Read the interview below, or watch the video above.The singer, songwriter and guitarist caught up with NME while on the red carpet for the BRITs 2025. On the night, she was up for both Artist Of The Year and Alt/Rock Act, although the awards ultimately went to Charli XCX and Sam Fender.Speaking to NME, Beabadoobee opened up about her recent comments about embracing imperfections in songwriting, and why she thinks it is important to be honest with fans.

Nia Archives has spoken to NME about the resurgence of jungle in recent years, and revealed that she is working on a “happier” new album. Read the interview below, or watch the video above.The singer, producer and DJ caught up with NME this weekend while on the red carpet for the 2025 BRIT Awards, and discussed how drum n’ bass and jungle have seen a massive increase in popularity over the past three years.This comes as Spotify shared some statistics at the end of 2024, confirming that streams for the genres had shot up by 94 per cent since 2021.

Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno has told NME about his recent on stage appearance with Noel Fielding, and revealed what the band have planned next. Read the interview below, or watch the video above.The singer made an appearance at the 2025 BRIT Awards this weekend, where he presented Sam Fender with the trophy for Best Alternative/Rock Act.

The Cure walked away from the BRIT Awards empty handed last night, with fans of the band saying they “should have won by miles”.Robert Smith and co received their first BRIT nominations in over three decades for Group of the Year, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Album of the Year for ‘Songs of A Lost World‘ at this year’s ceremony. Last night (March 1), they were beaten for the prestigious Album of the Year award by Charli XCX, whose culture-defining ‘Brat‘ won out.Likewise, Best Alternative/Rock Act went to Sam Fender, and Group of the Year to Ezra Collective.

kept the sheer dress trend alive at the 2025 Brit Awards.While have for much of the 2020s, celebs seem to be from the translucent trend in favor of more structural, full-coverage looks in 2025. Perhaps Charli XCX didn't get that memo—or, more likely than not, .On March 1, the 32-year-old singer brought to the red carpet in a sheer black Dilara Findikoglu dress with a matching veil.

Liam Payne’s family have opened up about the “indescribable, lasting damage” that media intrusion has had on them since his death.The former One Direction star tragically died on October 16 last year, after he fell from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, with the Argentinian prosecutor’s office sharing at the time that his cause of death was due to multiple traumas and internal and external bleeding.At the BRIT Awards on Saturday (March 1), an emotional tribute video aired for the singer, with host Jack Whitehall saying it was time to honour “a very special person who meant so much to so many of the people in this room and to millions of you around the world.”Now, Payne’s family have issued a statement in reaction to the video. “This weekend, at the Brit Awards, Liam was remembered for his phenomenal contribution to British music and for his wider, positive impact on millions of adoring fans the world over.

Bring Me The Horizon have spoken to NME about why they chose to cover Oasis’ iconic ‘Wonderwall’ , and recalled how they were caught off-guard by Liam Gallagher’s approval. Watch our video interview above.The Sheffield rock pioneers caught up with NME while on the red carpet for the BRITs 2025, and opened up about putting their own unique spin on the Britpop classic.

Chappell Roan dedicated her BRIT Award win last night (March 1) to “trans artists, drag queens, fashion students, sex workers, and Sinead O’Connor“.Roan won Best International Artist and Best International Song for ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ at the 2025 awards yesterday. Though she wasn’t in attendance, she used her speeches to show solidarity with other artists while accepting via video.In her first speech for Best International Song, she highlighted the pressures faced by many of her peers today, saying: “Artists deserve the freedom to write bad songs and to explore horrible concepts and to flop, and rise, and not be pressured into making music based off what’s trending.”Then, while accepting the award for Best International Artist, she said, “Chappell Roan was born through experiencing queer joy.