British boy bands Five, 911, Damage and A1 topped the charts and played sell-out concerts to thousands of screaming fans at the height of their fame - but the years since are a very different story.

Best newcomer and best single categories include male and female nominees. Best solo performers awards categories have been split into 'male' and 'female' since 1977.

Piers Morgan has slammed Sam Smith for 'causing a Brit Awards shake-up' after it was revealed the 'best male' and 'best female' categories could be abolished.

The English singer, 24, took to the stage for a rousing performance with her loved ones watching on, including her model boyfriend Anwar Hadid, 20.

Jack Whitehall, 31, is set to host the Brit Awards for the THIRD year running... after the comedian caused controversy last year with THAT awkward Little Mix joke.

Tim Walsh, 51, is feared to have lain dead at his Cheshire home for up to seven days before he was found by worried work colleagues when he failed to turn up for a shift on August 19 last year.

Speaking to The Mirror at the NME Awards on Thursday,  the singer, 27, criticised the ceremony for making the women feel like a 'subplot' or 'warm-up act' for their male counterparts.

Martin Kemp has harpooned hopes for a Spandau Ballet reunion in the near future and revealed he still hasn't spoken to ex frontman Tony Hadley.

Laura Whitmore put on a brave face as she hit the BRIT awards red carpet on Tuesday, three days after her friend Caroline Flack took her own life.

The singer, 28, went from barefaced to bombshell as she shared a fun video of her glamorous 'glow up' ahead of the 2020 BRIT Awards at London's The O2 on Tuesday night.

The singer, 27, looked stunning in a Fendi black tulle gown, which was fitted around her midriff before fanning out into a dramatic skirt.

The American star claimed the award for Best International Female Artist from Spice Girl Mel C, just moments after a stirring performance of new James Bond theme No Time To Die.

The singer, 31, ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived on the red carpet at the BRIT Awards at The 02 Arena in London on Thursday.

The model, 19, wowed in a black cut-out caged gown with metallic button detailing on it.

The singer, 33, certainly ensured all eyes were on her as she hit the red carpet in the boldest look of the night at the 2020 BRIT Awards at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday evening.

The singer, 45, opted for a black plunging tuxedo dress with a sequinned neckline and padded shoulders.

The presenter looked stunning in a sweeping black gown as she made her way into London's O2 Arena ahead of the star-studded ceremony.

The Pussycat Dolls singer, 38, flashed her sizzling washboard abs in a tiny dazzling crop top, which she teamed with a matching floor-length skirt.

The Mummy Diaries star, 29, put on an extremely busty display in a plunging black silk gown with a thigh-high split as she exited the bash at the InterContinental Hotel in London.

Montana Brown looked incredible as she and Amber Davies led the Love Island stars on the 2020 BRIT awards red carpet on Tuesday night.

The legendary singer, 55, couldn't hide her delight as her Mad Love hitmaker daughter, 23, was announced as a winner and went on stage to pick up her prize.

The Love Island star, 23, struck confident poses while wowing in a sparkling strapless gown with dramatic ruffled detailing up the thigh slit as she left the O2 Intercontinental Hotel

Among some of the boldest outfits this evening was singing sensation Lizzo, who donned an Hershey's chocolate inspired gown and could be seen posing for a bite of her bag.

The outlandish singer commanded attention in a distinctive Burberry ensemble as she waled the red carpet alongside older brother and songwriting partner Finneas O'Connell.

The model, 34, put on a very leggy display in a perilously short black mini dress with daring thigh-high slits on the side.

There's no rest for the wicked and a host of radio personalities were up bright and early on Wednesday morning after the BRIT Awards 2020.

The songstress, 27, left almost nothing to the imagination as she arrived at the glitzy bash in a skin-baring racy black feathered mini dress.

The singer, 23, turned heads in her navy floral dress as she hit Universal's BRITs after- party hosted by Soho House on Tuesday.

Lewis Capaldi, Stormzy and Billie Eilish led the winners on Tuesday evening in a largely male dominated BRIT Awards shortlist.

The channel shared a brief message at the end of the pre-awards programme, after the Love Island host presented the same show back in 2010. Caroline was found dead in her London flat on Saturday.

Anne-Marie certainly didn't disappoint when she graced the red carpet at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday night for the BRIT Awards 2020.

This year celebrities across the globe have kicked off 2020 with a bang, showcasing their washboard stomachs in a series of head-turning ensembles on the red carpet. 

Dave and Jorja Smith attended the BRIT Awards Beats By Dr Dre after party at The Scotch of St James on Tuesday night.

The top model was looking super chic despite her late night and early start as she touched down in time for the start of Milan Fashion Week.

The Love Me Like You Do hitmaker, 33, posted several fun updates to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday night as she enjoyed an espresso martini.

She scooped up Best International Female Artist at Tuesday night's Brit Awards and the 18-year-old was keen to celebrate her win

The singer, 23, displayed her daring sense of style as she attended the BRIT Awards afterparty at the InterContinental Hotel in London on Tuesday

The model, 34, looked cool and casual as she slipped back into work mode ahead of the Italian city's Fashion Week on Wednesday.

The awards season is over, which should mean a welcome respite from celebrities lecturing us on our bad attitudes. At the Brit Awards, rapper Dave accused Boris Johnson of being a racist.

She was among the audience members when her ex-boyfriend Stormzy triumphed at the 2020 BRIT Awards on Tuesday night.

Lizzo, 31, looked sensational in a sheer dress over a racy corset for her afterparty look, emerging from The Box after a night of party hopping.

Maya Jama partied up a storm at the Warner music afterparty at the Chiltern Firehouse on Tuesday night,  where her ex, Stormzy was also in attendance. 

The 24-year-old singer was due to perform at the Magazzini Generali in Milan on Monday, but cancelled as cases of the potentially deadly respiratory illness in Italy soared to over 200.

Jurgen Klopp's side are 25 points clear of their closest challengers Manchester City but there has been much debate regarding how the season should be decided.

Manchester City's lawyers are raring to go when it comes to appealing the club's two-year Champions League ban, according to The Mirror. The club also received a £25million fine for FPP breaches.

The comedian's mammoth $51million bushfire fundraiser could be hampered by legal confusion and squabbling now the total is being distributed by PayPal to its intended recipient.

Instagram is now removing coronavirus-related content and accounts from recommendations and 'Explore' option unless it is posted by or belonging to credible health organizations.

Miles Armstead (right), 44, was doing yard work outside of his home in Oakland on May 1, when his former neighbor, Jamal Thomas (left), 43, allegedly shot him in the back of the head.

Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are planning to slash their first-team wages by 30 per cent ahead of the 2020-21 La Liga season, according to Spanish newspaper Diario AS. 

The National Dash Cam Safety Portal was setup in July 2018 to allow drivers to upload footage of incidents for the police to review. Some 5,000 motorists have faced police action because of it.