'Don't just give us the women category and then think you can forget about us everywhere else.' Charli_XCX says she is angry at the lack of women nominated across this year's awards season. Follow live updates from the Brits2020 👉
"London has always felt like a second home to me," she says.
She's nominated in the international female solo artist category and has strong competition from the likes of Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Lana Del Ray and Lizzo - but when you get Billie Eilish to perform a world exclusive of the track for one of the most anticipated films of the year, the award is surely all sewn up.Tyler, The Creator has been named best international male, while Foals have picked up the prize for best group.
Collecting their prize, Foals said they hoped to see more women in the group category in the future - there were none this year.Performing Black, Dave - nominated for four awards - referenced Grenfell and Windrush and paid tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack last year.20:46This year's Brits received criticism ahead of the show, over the lack of female nominees.
Yes, it might seem like he's been around for ages, but this time last year Capaldi wasn't the household name he is now, so was eligible in the newcomer category.
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