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It was my second appearance at the BRIT Awards, and it was flawless.

As a massive music enthusiast who is constantly searching for new singers to check out and picking up numerous gigs to attend. After watching the BRITs on television for almost a decade and six years, I had no idea that I would be invited to the awards show, which featured Ed Sheeran and the Spice Girls as well as the Spice Girls’ contributions to Bring Me the Horizon.

After a while away, Jack Whitehall returned to his hosting duties, which was undoubtedly fruitful. With his script, which appeared to have been written to make sure that almost everyone was left wondering whether they would be his next target, the comedian was in top form.

Just before the start of the show, Jack made a run for ITV, who was broadcasting the event. He made fun of the fact that “so many” presenters had been “cancelled” over the past year, before claiming that the event was being held in a venue owned by the mobile phone network and being broadcast on ITV “that brought you Tipping Point.”

The event started off right, but American singer Sabrina Carpenter made her BRITs debut with her hit Espresso before transitioning to Bed Chem. Sabrina last performed in 2017 while supporting my friends’ band in the UK. It’s fair to say that since making her UK debut a long time ago, her style and reputation have definitely changed. There will likely be a number of Ofcom complaints over her racy outfit, dance moves, and kneeling in front of a man wearing King’s Guard.

Watching Sam Fender perform his smash hit People Watching and winning Best Alternative/Rock Act was one of my highlights. Having followed the North Shields-born singer since his beginnings of his career and having interviewed him in the past, I can confidently say that despite having success with his three albums, Fender’s future is still promising.

Jack Whitehall made a risky choice when he spoke to Danny Dyer live on television, but it was also very funny. The former EastEnders star delivered his brutally honest verdict on Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister. Starmer is credited as being the biggest one, according to Dyer, who expressed his opinion that the world is being run by “b*** e**s.” He also mentioned how Bridget Jones’ new film, only with the word “c**t,” resembled it.

The tribute to Liam, who tragically passed away in October, left me very emotional as a huge One Direction fan and follower of them throughout the country over the years. A tear-jerking 1D’s Little Things song and an acoustic clip of Liam singing were played as well.

Nothing could have prepared any of us for the impactful film that documented Liam’s rise to mega stardom as one of the biggest names in the world, as we all knew it would be coming during the occasion. Although there was no dilution in the house, Liam’s devotion to him persisted throughout the entire arena as we shed the tears.

After the ceremony was over, the all-important afterparty took place as the booze continued to flow and unintentionally ended in my hand. After a free bar, we headed to a boat that was moving across the Thames, yes, a moving boat.

We danced along to what can only be described as certified bangers and a live DJ set from Woody Cook while friends and coworkers joined us. After partying on a moving boat was a fascinating option, but it was undoubtedly one of the best parties I’ve ever attended. When else can you celebrate a night of music while drinking tequila and admiring London’s sights in the early hours?

Overall, this year’s BRIT Awards were better than last year’s, and one of the best in recent memory, to be honest. Whoever made the decision to book Jack Whitehall, in my opinion, deserves a pay raise. He was a comical genius. Jade Thirlwall’s set was stunning, Lola Young’s performance of Messy was flawless, and she has established herself as a true pop girlie. Although I was aware that she could achieve this feat, I was completely blown away by her performance.

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Just days before the release of her new Netflix series With Love, Meghan, Meghan Markle revealed a rare photo of her daughter Lilibet playing with one of her famous pals.

The Duchess of Sussex will be joined by “friends and famous guests” in the eight-part series, which will debut on March 4 and feature her sharing everything from her cooking, gardening, and organizing advice. The show was postponed because of the devastating wildfires that swept California in January, which had originally planned to occur earlier this year.

Doting mother Meghan, 43, shared a number of clips and videos of Lilibet, three, playing tennis with tennis legend Serena Williams, whom she described as “an auntie,” in the most recent countdown before the show’s release. Serena and Lilibet were captured cheering each other as they engaged in a special Candy Land game in one adorable video.

The caption was also included in the video, which was shared on Bill Withers’ Lovely Day and the Duchess of Sussex’s Instagram Story. I adore you, Serena Williams.

Meghan also shared another picture of Lilibet and Serena enjoying the game with everyone. As the two took turns playing, the mother-of-two leant over Lilibet while wearing a matching blue pinstripe outfit.

Serena sat next to the pair while choosing a pink co-ord. There are “Three days until the party begins.” As she counted the days until the show’s release, Meghan wrote, “Everyone is welcome @netflix.”

Fans took to X to gush over the posts in response to the sweet upload. One article reads, “Meghan Lily and AUNTIE SERENA Lilibet is already surrounded by strong inspirational women. “These photos of Meghan and Serena Williams and Princess Lilibet are so heartwarming!” It’s beyond amazing that Meghan is surrounded by such love. Another commented that “she is flourishing.”

Auntie Serena and Princess Lili, wow. A third person wrote, “I love this new era of joy for Harry, Meghan, and their children.” “Lili, Mama Meghan, and Auntie Serena, I love you so much, #WithLoveMeghan,” a fourth person said.

Meghan and Serena first met at a Super Bowl party in 2010 and only started to grow closer together in 2014. Meghan and Serena had a personal conversation in a post from her previous blog, The Tig, in 2014.

We immediately got to know each other, taking pictures, laughing all the way through the flag football game we were both playing, and talking about all the good ol’ girly things, she wrote, according to Stylist.

The former Suits star added that their relationship is “unique, and we are both the same age, and we adore fashion,” but “what connects us more than that is perhaps our belief in exceeding expectations – our endless ambitions.”

The pair has publicly backed one another over the years. Meghan gushed about her pal after learning that Serena and husband Alexis Ohanian were expecting their first child.

She will have a wonderful mother, she says. The best part is that she balances strength and sensitivity so well. Plus, I believe she will put her signature Serena spin on singing lullabies for the baby because she is pretty great at karaoke. She told Vogue, “I can’t wait for that.”

Meghan’s support has also been reciprocated by Serena. Meghan’s Wimbledon winner gave her some advice when it came to managing the increased attention when it became public that she was engaged to Prince Harry. You’ve got to be who you are, Meghan, I told her. You can’t hide, she told Vanity Fair in 2017.

The sporting legend was also a guest on Meghan’s podcast Archetypes in 2018 and 2018 as well as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding.

After she revealed a stunning ring on social media, AJ Pritchard, the star of Strictly Come Dancing, has sparked rumors that he is engaged to his two-year girlfriend.

Zara Zoffany and former Strictly Come Dancing star AJ have been dating each other for the past two years, and they are celebrating Zara Zoffany’s 30th birthday this weekend. However, a friend on social media shared a picture of Zara wearing a large ring with the caption “Miss Engaged.”

Zara can be seen holding out her hand, which has a stunning ring on it. The Mirror has received comments from AJ’s representatives.

When AJ was rumored to be dating someone after splitting from his girlfriend of dancers, Abbie Quinnen, in October of that year, he was spotted out with Zara, the founder of London social club. According to reports, Zaara and AJ met when they both participated in Mark Wright’s hosted and on-air TV show The Challenge on Channel 5 in South Africa.

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With his girlfriend Lucy Brown, Shacha Bailey is anticipating having his first child.

Sascha, the son of the wildly successful David Bailey, and his fourth wife, Catherine Deneuve, the model, opened up about his hopes for the future and his troubled past. The now 30-year-old art curator revealed that since his “toxic” marriage, he had been considering changing his sex status, had just begun to wane.

The soon-to-be-father has since been open about the emotional and mental strains that caused him to consider making this life-altering choice.

Bailey saw the idea of transitioning as a way to get out of his pain because he was deeply unhappy with both his identity and life. He explained that it was like “killing myself without dying” in light of his own sense of clout and frightfulness at the time.

Because I was so unhappy with my life, he told The Daily Mail, “It was a way of killing myself without dying.” But in retrospect, Sascha is content that his plan hadn’t been implemented.

He thanked God that I didn’t, “Thank You.” Although I’ve always wanted to be a father, I once felt as though I had few options. He continued, “So to have left the marriage and permanently taken away that future choice when I was also very young… “

Sascha went on to explain to him that his girlfriend, 34, revealed to him that she was pregnant just before Christmas and that she had been left in shock. He claimed that the pair experienced a “heartbreaking” and tearful moment at that special time.

He had faced a lot of criticism after speaking out against the rush to transition people, especially young people who are still unsure about their identities, after facing a lot of backlash. The star, who revealed his own experiences to offer a different perspective on why the idea of “being” someone new might be so appealing to someone vulnerable, was cautious in how he approached the subject.

Despite this, the artist’s opinions were criticized online and led to personal struggles. He opened up about it last year, saying, “It almost seems like society has a gun in its head.” There is no middle ground between you and your transphobic nature.

He claimed in a statement to the newspaper, “I recently saw some old friends who opened up about the issues facing the trans community.”

“I’m the bad guy,” I say. Why? I never intended for anyone to be prevented from doing what is best for them; the end result is happiness for everyone. Just a sigh of caution, really. The only truly radical opinion I have is that anyone who spends more than a second considering the possibility of prescribing hormones to children is completely inappropriate and makes no sense.

Bailey opened up about his dreams of starting his own tech company and making a proposal to his girlfriend Lucy while talking about his future plans. He acknowledged that after sharing their pregnancy news with friends and family, the couple has received a lot of support.

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After avoiding cross-country visits with his ex-wife Maura Higgins, Pete Wicks was pictured staring blank as he left last night’s BRIT Awards afterparty.

The Only Way Is Essex lothario, 37, and the 34-year-old Love Island turned I’m A Celeb star ended their brief romance in mid-February. Just before Christmas, the Irish model, who had just returned from the Australian jungle, was photographed in his hotel and their romance, which was built on the strong foundation of a long-term friendship.

Pete and his pal Olivia Attwood, who he is rumored to be starting a podcast with, made their way to the O2 Arena. As she made her way down the carpet, the documentary maker had to rearrange herself in a stunning black dress with a long train detail.

Maura had also donned impressive attire, choosing a sheer gown over a delicate flower arrangement to cover her modesty.

After the partying had come to an end, Pete was seen leaving with Olivia and Sam Thompson, his best friend, who had just become single. As he made his way to a waiting taxi along with his pals, he looked stony-faced.

Maura and Danny Jones, the star of the show’s 2024 season, were seen leaving the show together.

Although it is reported that Maura was unhappy with the friendship between Pete and Olivia. However, a source later added that “Maura doesn’t have any issues with Olivia and will always make an effort to say hello if they ever are at the same parties or red carpet events.”

Whenever there has been a suggestion of a feud or competitiveness, Maura has always been perplexed. She obviously hopes the respect she feels for Olivia will be reciprocated because they are on separate paths and are not connected by careers.

Following a “numerous clashes,” Pete and Maura reportedly split on Valentine’s Day. According to a source, “Maura and Pete have chosen to end their romance.” After a few disagreements, it was eventually agreed that they would be better off as friends. They are very aware of the nature of the relationship, which is why they were initially so reluctant to make it public. They continue to be close and have a strong bond.

At the end of last year, Maura made hints about her romance to Pete during her time in the I’m A Celebrity jungle.

When asked if she was single, she responded, “Yes, but I was seeing someone before I entered. I’m not dating anyone. She admitted she wasn’t sure if she was in love, but she later said, “She said it was” different, “before adding: “But is it because we’ve known each other for a long time?”

Pete had also been open about how their friendship turned romantic, praising her as “super intelligent” ()!

Pete said, “Maura and I have known each other for a long time, I say, about six years, on Paul C. Brunson’s podcast. We both laugh a lot, and she is very intelligent, which is sometimes overlooked by other people about Maura.

She is incredibly funny, and we haven’t seen each other in a distance for the past six years because we have always been friends. We have essentially supported one another and provided whatever else.”

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The biggest names in music are bundled into taxis after a night of partying, and the BRIT Awards 2025 stars know how to celebrate in style.

The 2025 ceremony featured the likes of Charli XCX’s popular album Brat, and Chappell Roan, RAYE, Sam Fender, Sabrina Carpenter, and JADE, who also received awards throughout the night.

The star-studded guest list left for various after parties before calling it a night in the early morning hours of the morning after the awards ceremony, which took place at London’s O2 Arena.

After celebrating her five BRIT victories, Charli was seen leaving Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair with her fiance, George Daniel from 1975.

Charli was seen exiting a side door into a waiting car at 3am and looking worse for wear than the pair, who had previously attended the Warner Music Bris Afterparty.

Jess Glynne and Alex Scott, the couple’s other half, were all smiles as they left the Warner Music BRITs after a party. As they waited for a taxi home in the morning, Jessica stuck her tongue out for the paparazzi.

Danny Dyer was photographed leaving the BRITs with his glamorous daughters Dani and Sunny Jo following his X-rated outburst on the show. Danny claimed Keir Starmer won “b******* of the year” before using the word “c***,” but ITV later censored it.

After splitting from Pete Wicks earlier this year, Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks were also present at this year’s BRITs. She was seen leaving the Universal Music afterparty with Danny Jones, the co-star of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. At 4am, the pair were spotted trying to leave the party together while caught catching up.

Pete, who also attended the same afterparty at 180, The Strand, was later seen looking downcast as he left in a taxi with Olivia Attwood from Love Island and Sam Thompson, co-host of the podcast, shortly.

The former couple, who had reportedly split on Valentine’s Day after a “few clashes,” had earlier avoided a bumpy feud by walking the red carpet alone earlier in the evening.

Davina McCall and Joel Dommett, who also play The Masked Singer, reconnected at a BRITs after-party and pose for a selfie with Roxy Horner and Michael Douglas, respectively. Presenter Joel took the group’s selfie as they posed for it.

actor Jared Leto, who jumped into a taxi, was one of the other celebrities who were seen leaving after a fun night. Meanwhile, Loose Women’s Judi Love stunned with a gold handbag and gold earrings as well as a strapless blue dress.

The singer was protected from the cameras as she lay papped down in her taxi and held her headpiece as she headed home. Girls’ group FLO were still upbeat as they left the celebrations, holding up peace signs in front of the cameras and grinning as they entered their cab.

As Liam Payne tragically died last October after falling from his hotel balcony, both the audience and the audience were wept throughout the evening as the BRIT Awards honored him. The 31-year-old One Direction singer was featured in a moving tribute video honoring both his life and career.

Chappell Roan, a singer from the US, was awarded the title of “International Artist of the Year” while honoring “trans artists, drag queens, fashion students, and sex workers” with the title.

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