Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste lead race for UK's Brit Awards

BRIT Awards are set to host a live audience at next month’s ceremony as part of a series of government pilot events.Last month, it was announced that the UK was planning a dozen test events across April and May to trial the idea of crowds with no social distancing.The BRITs were touted as one of the events to participate, and the event has now confirmed that its 2021 ceremony will feature a crowd of 2,500, with free tickets being offered to frontline workers.

Anwar Hadid is breaking back into the music scene.

Dua Lipa has performed a cover of Arlo Parks‘ ‘Eugene’ in the BBC Live Lounge – watch it below.The ‘We’re Good’ singer performed a stripped back version of the 2020 song, taken from Parks’ debut album, ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’, which NME called “a quietly subversive pop record that, for all its deceptive softness, challenges old perceptions of sexuality and mental health” in a five-star review.Taking away the drums and slowing the tempo down, Lipa performed ‘Eugene’ with help from a trio of

Dua Lipa endorsing him in the upcoming London mayoral elections, saying he’s “honoured” to receive her support.Last week (April 15), Lipa encouraged fans to vote for the Labour candidate ahead of the elections, which take place on May 6.In a recorded message posted to Twitter, Lipa said: “London has a really important set of elections coming up on May 6.

Arlo Parks and Headie One will perform at this year’s BRIT Awards, it has been announced.The two nominated artists will take to the stage at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday, May 11, joining the previously announced performers Dua Lipa and Griff on the line-up.“I’m performing at the @BRITs!!!! Can’t wait to spread sunlight and flower power at The O2 Arena,” wrote Parks on Twitter this evening (April 15).“thank you 2 everyone who’s allowed me n my tunes to grow roots in their lives!! THIS IS SO

Arlo Parks has taken on a Patti Smith classic, performing a rendition of the latter’s hit ‘Redondo Beach’.Presented by Parisian La Blogothèque, Parks’ performance was captured as part of the film-making publication’s Reprise series, which showcases ten artists from various music backgrounds as they cover a cult track from a different part of the music scene to their own.Parks’ rendition of the song – taken from Smith’s 1975 debut album ‘Horses’ – explores the similarities between pop and punk

Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo have led the way with the UK’s biggest album and song of 2021 so far.Dua’s acclaimed second record ‘Future Nostalgia‘ has remained in the Official Albums Chart since its release a year ago, securing an impressive 33 weeks in the top 10, four of which were at Number 1.The record’s total UK chart sales currently stand at 334,000, including 69,000 from this year, which is thought to have been boosted by the release of its Moonlight Edition in February.Close behind in

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Arlo Parks, KSI, Girl In Red and more.The new list spotlights “some of Europe’s most popular social media entertainers as well as the continent’s most promising talents.”The Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Entertainment list for 2021 was put together by judges including Years & Years‘ Olly Alexander, TikTok’s Gina Jackson, Amazon Studios’ Georgia Brown and more.Included on the list alongside Arlo Parks, KSI and Girl In Red are the likes of MNEK, Ms Banks, Mahalia, Shygirl, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

The nominations for one of the most prestigious honours for the music industry, Brit awards 2021 were recently announced and there have been some big surprises and some historical nominations this year. The Brit awards are all set to be held on May 11, 2021, and before that, the nominations for the awards were made in a live-streamed show by BBC Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw and this year’s BRITs Rising Star winner Griff.

Singer-songwriters Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards, with a trio of nominations apiece for the U.K. music prizes.

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Chris Willman Music WriterFresh off her flurry of Grammy attention, Dua Lipa is one of the leading contenders for this year’s Brit Awards in nominations announced Wednesday. Lipa has three nods, as does Celeste, who’s currently up for a best original song Oscar in America, as well.A total of six performers are tied with three nominations apiece.

The nominations for the 2021 BRIT Awards have been revealed, with dance and rap acts leading the pack following a strong year for both genres.

Dua Lipa and Griff will perform at this year’s BRIT Awards, organisers have revealed.This year’s awards ceremony will take place on May 11 at The O2 Arena and will be hosted by Jack Whitehall for the fourth year running.Speaking about the news, Dua Lipa said: “I am so excited to be returning to perform for you all at The BRITs this year.

Dua Lipa‘s ‘Studio 2054’ livestream was reportedly nearly ruined by cyber-hackers.The singer’s ambitious livestream show took place in November, featuring virtual appearances from the likes of Miley Cyrus, Elton John and Kylie Minogue.But stream organisers have revealed that the event almost took an unfortunate turn when hackers attempted to access the stream.James Sutcliffe of LiveNow, who hosted the stream, told The Sun: “We were the victims of a cyber-attack at the start of the show.“The

Dua Lipa has been announced as the headline act for Elton John’s 29th annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards pre-party, which will also see Neil Patrick Harris on hosting duties.The annual party has taken place since 1992, with this year’s event raising funds for young people at risk and living with HIV all over the world.The hour-long event will stream at four different times to match the broadcast of the Academy Awards in different regions – specifically North America will take it in at April

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