Brit Awards: Six things to look out for in tonight's ceremony

Brit Awards: Six things to look out for in tonight's ceremony

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1. **Harry Styles Returns**
– Harry Styles will perform live at the Brits again after a three-year hiatus.
– His previous performance was “As It Was,” which earned him four trophies including Album of the Year.
– This time, he’ll perform “Aperture” from his forthcoming album *Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally*.
– The performance details are secret, with closed rehearsals at Manchester’s Co-Op Arena.
– Styles will also appear in a comedy sketch with host Jack Whitehall.

2. **The Big Awards Are Too Close to Call**
– The Brits have been predictable in recent years with artists like Harry Styles, Raye, and Charli XCX dominating.
– This year, the competition is much tighter, especially in the Best British Artist category with contenders like Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Lily Allen, Dave, Sam Fender, and PinkPantheress.
– Olivia Dean is seen as a front-runner for Best Album for *The Art of Loving*.
– Lola Young’s song “Messy” is a strong contender for Song of the Year, competing with Raye’s “Where Is My Husband” and Myles Smith’s “Nice To Meet You”.

3. **A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne**
– A tribute performance for Ozzy Osbourne, the “Godfather of Heavy Metal,” is planned.
– It will include a special arrangement of “No More Tears,” curated by Sharon Osbourne and featuring Robbie Williams.
– The Foo Fighters, playing Manchester the night before, might join the tribute.

4. **Jarvis Cocker Lays a Ghost to Rest**
– Though cut off, it references Jarvis Cocker’s reaction to Michael Jackson’s performance at the 1996 Brit Awards, suggesting some form of reflection or reconciliation might be addressed.

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