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Here are your winners at the 2020 Brit Awards

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments 20/20, Brits

The Brits–the UK’s version of the Junos and the Grammys–were held in London Tuesday night. Here’s who won what. MALE

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Here are the nominations for the 2020 Brit Awards

January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments 20/20, Brits

The Brits–the UK’s answer to the Junos and the Grammys–will be handed out Tuesday, February 18, at the O2 Arena

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Music Industry 

The BRIT Awards are going to eliminate male/female distinctions with categories

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brits, Gender Neutral

As I half-watched The Emmys last night, I didn’t give much thought to how everything was organized. The awards categories

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Here are your winners from the 2018 Brit Awards

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2018, Brit Awards, Brits

The Brit Awards, the UK’s equivalent of the Junos and the Grammys, were handed out in London Wednesday night. Here’s

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In Case You Missed the David Bowie Tribute at the Brits Yesterday…

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment 2016, Brits, David Bowie, Tribute

…it went like this. Take that, Gaga. And here’s the whole show in two minutes.

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Music News 

Random Music News for Thursday, February 25, 2016

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Android Auto, Apple, BBC, Brits, David Bowie, Deezer, FBI, Isolated Vocals, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mariah Carey, Music Express

Happy 22nd birthday, Eugenie Bouchard! And sorry for any issues you may have had with the website today. Something went

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Here are Your Brit Award Nominations

January 15, 2016January 14, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2016, Brit Awards, Brits

The Brits–the British equivalent of the Junos and Grammys–are coming up February 24. The nominees are now out with Adele,

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Sam Smith Wins Big at the Brits While Madonna Falls on Her Ass. Hard. Ouch. (She’s Fine.)

February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2015, Brits, Madonna, Sam Smith

Let’s get the fall out of the way first. Madonna’s difficult relationship with her cape almost broke the Internet. “Too

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The Brit Awards Are Today in London. Here’s How You Can Live Stream the Whole Thing

February 25, 2015February 25, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2015, Brits, Live Stream

The Brits are the cheekier cousin of the Junos and the Grammys. Here’s a quick tease of what to expect

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Random Music News for Tuesday, February 24, 2015

February 24, 2015February 24, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beyonce, Brits, HMV, Ireland, Iron Maiden, Kim Gordon, Lady Gaga, Music Festivals, Noel Gallagher, Selfie Sticks, Sonic Youth, Taylor Swift, U2

Are the Oscars over yet? The Irish are looking longingly at Canada and how we support and fund our musicians

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Brit Awards to be Streamed to Fans Outside the UK Via YouTube

January 31, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2014, Brit Awards, Brits, Stream, YouTube

Nice!  From the BBC: This year’s Brit Awards will be streamed live on YouTube for the first time for viewers

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