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Olivia Dean Dominates BRITs; Ozzy Osbourne Honored
1 Mar
Summary
- Olivia Dean secured four BRIT awards, sweeping all nominated categories.
- Ozzy Osbourne received the posthumous BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award.
- The 2026 BRIT Awards marked the ceremony's first time in Manchester.
The 2026 BRIT Awards, held for the first time in Manchester, celebrated a night of significant musical achievements. Olivia Dean emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing four awards, including Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song, and Best Pop Act. Her success marked a historic week, as she became the first woman since Adele in 2021 to hold the UK's No. 1 single and album simultaneously.
Ozzy Osbourne was honored with the BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award, a poignant moment marked by a heartfelt speech from his wife, Sharon Osbourne. The ceremony featured an all-star rock tribute to the late musician, including a special rendition of 'No More Tears.' Noel Gallagher was recognized with the Songwriter of the Year award.
Celebrations extended into the early hours, with stars like Jaime Winstone and Jamie Laing spotted leaving after-parties. The event, hosted by Jack Whitehall for the first time in Manchester, also saw awards for Dave in Hip Hop, SAULT in R&B, and Wolf Alice for Group of the Year. Rosalia was named International Artist of the Year.
