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'My beautiful cape was tied too tight': Madonna, 56, explains shocking moment sh
e was dragged backwards down set of steps by her Armani cloak during Brits perfo
rmance
The 56-year-old stage veteran was dressed in a full-length Armani cape, desi
gned especially for the performance
On the final step, dancers pulled Madonna's cape from behind before she had
time to fully untie it
Star was left shocked and stunned after landing on her back and shoulders wi
th a bang
Dusted herself back off for second ascent up the steps and carried on to com
plete Living For Love track
Sang lyrics including 'I'm going to carry on' and 'Watch me stumble'
Singer Taylor Swift and model Karlie Kloss left open-mouthed at the unfortun
ate blunder
Madonna took to her social media account to assure concerned fans that she w
as 'fine' after the show
By Ryan Smith and Becky Freeth for MailOnline
Published: 20:58 GMT, 25 February 2015 | Updated: 12:23 GMT, 26 February 2015
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Madonna ended up putting on a performance that was memorable for all the wrong r
easons, when she was pulled off the stage backwards as she closed out Wednesday
night's BRIT Awards 2015.
With the final, much-anticipated performance of the night singing Living For Lov
e, Madonna failed to untie her cape in time for her dancers to rip it away as sh
e took to the stage at London's 02 Arena.
The 56-year-old looked shocked - and briefly stopped singing - after she fell do
wn a set of stairs, but picked herself back up and continued to the end.
Turn for the worse: Madonna was pulled off the stage as she performed at the BRI
T Awards in London on Wednesday night
Turn for the worse: Madonna was pulled off the stage as she performed at the BRI
T Awards in London on Wednesday night
Floored: She scrunched her face in anticipation on the rough landing, when she r
ealised that she was not going keep her balance
Floored: She scrunched her face in anticipation on the rough landing, when she r
ealised that she was not going keep her balance
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Explaining the embarrassing gaffe via her Instagram page after coming off stage,
the legendary singer laughed off the incident and said her Armani cape was simp
ly tied 'too tight'.
She wrote: 'Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight! But nothi
ng can stop me and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes! I'm fi
ne! #livingforlove.'
Ironic lines including 'pick me up' and 'I'm gonna carry on' featured in the sin
ger's performance as she battled to the end in her elaborate matador-inspired co
stume.
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Karlie Kloss was seen turning to best friend Taylor Swift in the audience with a
mortified look as onlookers watched the stage veteran tumble and then battle on
with conviction.
Madonna appeared to land on her back with a bang after she fell down a flight of
three steps mid-performance. She paused for around a minute where she couldn't
muster the strength to sing.
But the singer dusted herself off, brushed over her hair and stood up to ascend
the steps once again without her cape.
Grounded: The pop superstar was dragged to the ground as she attempted to undo h
er cape
Wardrobe: She failed to pull off the cape in time
Gone: And she was on her way to the floor

Grounded: The pop superstar was dragged to the ground as she attempted to undo h
er cape
She fell over: Madonna still had a look of composure when she knew she was headi
ng for the bottom of the steps
She fell over: Madonna still had a look of composure when she knew she was headi
ng for the bottom of the steps
Easy does it: Things started smoothly as the star ascended the stairs for her mu
ch anticipated finale performance
Easy does it: Things started smoothly as the star ascended the stairs for her mu
ch anticipated finale performance
Unlucky star: She starts off with composure and then gets pulled off from behind
when he cape fails to unravel
Unlucky star: She starts off with composure and then gets pulled off from behind
when he cape fails to unravel
Wardrobe malfunction: However, when Madonna failed to untie her extra-long cape,
she was pulled off the stage with it
Not missing a note: Madonna was forced to pull herself back up as she continued
to sing
Insurance claims: Memes erupted on Twitter in the wake of Madonna's backwards fa
ll
'Still does her own stunts': Several memes were clearly in praise of the star
Insurance claims: Memes erupted on Twitter in the wake of Madonna's backwards fa
ll
The veteran was no doubt disappointed by the incident because she was said to be
'desperate to give the performance of her life' as rehearsals piled on the pres
sure.
A source said that the blonde bombshell was struggling to get through practise s
hows and was seen using a vaporiser to soothe her vocal cords to ease her vocal
cords.
The source continued: 'She is putting all her efforts into putting on a great sh
ow. She is working every hour, day and night, to ensure it will be her part of t
he show that everyone will be talking and tweeting about.'
Still climbing: The pop star eventually went on her with performance after getti
ng back on the steps
Still climbing: The pop star eventually went on her with performance after getti
ng back on the steps
There she goes: The look of horror on Madonna's face was clearly visible as she
realised she was about to fall
There she goes: The look of horror on Madonna's face was clearly visible as she
realised she was about to fall
Hitting the deck: The tumble looked painful as she grimaced while surrounded by
her dancers
Hitting the deck: The tumble looked painful as she grimaced while surrounded by
her dancers
Can't stop: She was at the mercy of the stairs behind her as she went down on he
r backside

Can't stop: She was at the mercy of the stairs behind her as she went down on he
r backside
The show must go on: The pop superstar was visibly shaken as she pressed on with
her performance
The show must go on: The pop superstar was visibly shaken as she pressed on with
her performance
On the floor: The dancers didn't appear to help her back on her feet but did gra
pple with her cape to get it off
On the floor: The dancers didn't appear to help her back on her feet but did gra
pple with her cape to get it off
LIVING FOR LOVE - CHORUS LYRICS
Took me to heaven and let me fall down
Now that it's over
I'm gonna carry on
Lifted me up, and watched me stumble
After the heartache, I'm gonna carry on
Living for love
Living for love
I'm not giving up
I'm gonna carry on
Living for love
I'm Living for love
Not gonna stop
Love's gonna lift me up
Love's gonna lift me up
She was left stunned by the incident but with more than three decades in the bus
iness, it didn't appear to affect her performance.
Madonna was making her triumphant return to the BRIT Awards stage after 20 years
, when she performed on the annual television show in front of stars including P
rince and Oasis.
It had been a much-hyped event by returning presenters Ant & Dec on the night, e
ven managing to overshadow international artists Kanye West and Taylor Swift.
After the show, Madonna's name was certainly on celebrity viewers' minds - perha
ps not for the reason that she would have hoped for though.
She was quick to reassure fans that she was 'fine' in the midst of their concern
and even praised the beauty of her specially-designed Armani cape.
The singer said: 'Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight. But

nothing can stop me and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes!
I'm fine! #livingforlove'
Stars followed up on social media, full of praise for the star's perseverance af
ter watching her press on - even though she was visibly shaken.
Extra presenter and former Saved By Bell star Mario Lopez took to Twitter in sup
port of the singer, saying: 'Tell you what though not many artists would continu
e after that fall. Way to go Madonna for being a trooper & carrying on! #Legend'
UK soap star Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully in Coronation Street, added: 'A
ll puns aside, Madonna got on with it and showed why she's still on top of her g
ame and also made sure she's the only one on the news #icon'
Grounded: Madonna was laying on the stage for just seconds before pulling hersel
f back up
Grounded: Madonna was laying on the stage for just seconds before pulling hersel
f back up
Getting back up: Undeterred, Madonna rose to her feet and discarded the offendin
g fashion item
Getting back up: Undeterred, Madonna rose to her feet and discarded the offendin
g fashion item
She's surfin'! Others used the image of Madonna mid-fall to superimpose her onto
different backdrops
Stairway to heaven: One such image included Madonna on a stairlift with a notabl
e injury on her face
She's surfin'! Other meme-creators used the image of Madonna mid-fall to superim
pose her onto different backdrops
Dusting herself off: Madonna brushed down her hair and got back up to carry on w
ith her performance like a trouper
Dusting herself off: Madonna brushed down her hair and got back up to carry on w
ith her performance like a trouper
Pre-fall struggle: She really had a difficult time undoing the tie on her cape
Pre-fall
Ever the
Defiant:
Stepping

struggle: She really had a difficult time undoing the tie on her cape
performer: The stage veteran sang on
The tumble didn't defeat her
up: The star hit the steps without the cape

Carrying on: Pop superstar Madonna picked herself back up after a long pause and
carried on defiantly as the audience cheered her on
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For her matador-inspired outfit, the Queen of Pop had Armani on the case making
her made-to-measure ensemble, right from the cape down to the sparkly dungarees
and the beaded bolero too.
The Italian fashion house designed Madonna's outfit specifically for the BRITS s
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While we don't particularly want to look like a bull-fighter in Madge's trousers
, we do love her cute cropped jacket. We're imagining it over our favourite litt
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Heavy embellishments were a key trend for autumn/winter 2014, with the likes of
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Hooked me up: Madonna Instagrammed a picture of the Armani cape that was designe
d especially for her stage performance
Hooked me up: Madonna Instagrammed a picture of the Armani cape that was designe
d especially for her stage performance
Love really lifted me up: Despite the cape bringing about her downfall, Madonna
was quick to thank the designer
Love really lifted me up: Despite the cape bringing about her downfall, Madonna
was quick to thank the designer
No capes: A meme from The Incredibles in which Edna Mode dismisses capes in fash
ion was flying around the internet after the disaster
No capes: A meme from The Incredibles in which Edna Mode dismisses capes in fash
ion was flying around the internet after the disaster
Defiant: The warrior princess, clad in an extravagant matador-inspired outfit, h
eld her horns triumphantly above her head
Defiant: The warrior princess, clad in an extravagant matador-inspired outfit, h
eld her horns triumphantly above her head
Ever the performer: The musician, with more than three decades of experience as
a performer, was soon back to full speed
Ever the performer: The musician, with more than three decades of experience as
a performer, was soon back to full speed
Meanwhile, social media feeds were mainly inundated with posts poking fun at the
singer's misfortune as they reflected on her unlucky fall.
It was hosts Ant & Dec who landed the winning joke and jested: 'Ta for all your
lovely messages, we really enjoyed it. We're stuck in A&E with @Madonna. Still a
n hour wait..... #BRITs2015.'
Former Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox also chimed in: 'Madonna was nearly a magonna. What a
trouper. Here's @gregjames screaming cos he can see the future.'
Meanwhile, comedian Alan Carr also couldn't resist a jibe, saying: 'That Minotau
r that dragged Madonna down the stairs is SO unemployed right now.'
Back on the ground: The 56-year-old star was soon seen writhing around on the fl
oor - but this time it was as she'd intended

Back on the ground: The 56-year-old star was soon seen writhing around on the fl
oor - but this time it was as she'd intended
Proceed with caution: Madonna's dancers also carried on with their routine after
the unfortunate incident
Proceed with caution: Madonna's dancers also carried on with their routine after
the unfortunate incident
Clever: One meme doing the rounds was a mock-up of the movie poster for Martin S
corsese's Cape Fear, with Madonna's crying eyes
'Madonna Falling Down': Several clever Twitter fans made up fake movie posters
Clever: One meme doing the rounds was a mock-up of the movie poster for Martin S
corsese's Cape Fear, with Madonna's crying eyes
Many Twitter users picked up on the fashion statement Madonna was making with he
r cape and used a familiar meme from The Incredibles, which quoted Edna Mode whe
n she said 'No capes'.
Gogglebox's Scarlett Moffat, commenting on television as she does best, wrote: '
If we have learnt anything from tonight it's that capes are just not practical e
vening wear attire #brits #madonna'.
Madonna's outfit was the brain of her stylist B Akerlund and alongside the cape
talking point it featured a sleek leather jacket, custom made by Nicolas Jebran,
which was embellished with black crystals and ruby stones as well as an 'M' emb
lem.
Jebran has previously made a splash on the Brit Awards stage creating Katy Perry
's custom neon Cleopatra look for her 2014 Dark Horse performance.
Offending fashion item: Madonna arrived shrouded by her elaborate black and red
cape on stage with aides pulling it behind her
Offending fashion item: Madonna arrived shrouded by her elaborate black and red
cape on stage with aides pulling it behind her
Words of support: Saved By The Bell star Mario Lopez had some supportive words f
or the blonde bombshell afterwards
Words of support: Saved By The Bell star Mario Lopez had some supportive words f
or the blonde bombshell afterwards
Magonna: Radio DJ quipped that Madonna was nearly 'Magonna' when she watched her
fall down the stairs
Magonna: Radio DJ quipped that Madonna was nearly 'Magonna' when she watched her
fall down the stairs
The last dance: Comedian Alan Carr added that the Minotaur dancer might not have
a job by Monday morning
The last dance: Comedian Alan Carr added that the Minotaur dancer might not have
a job by Monday morning
Making light of the situation: Hosts Ant and Dec joked that they were waiting in
hospital with the megastar
Making light of the situation: Hosts Ant and Dec joked that they were waiting in
hospital with the megastar
Back in her stride, the costume allowed the Like A Virgin singer to move around
the stage freely and she even pulled some of her racier on stage moves - somethi
ng that could have had tongues wagging if it wasn't for the unfortunate incident
.

Her 1995 performance, in comparison, saw a cleaner version of the singer grace t
he stage in a white, plunging gown as she belted out her hit Bedtime Stories.
That same year, Ant & Dec - who returned to present the BRIT Awards to host afte
r 14 years
were nominated for Best British Breakthrough Act under their stage na
me PJ & Duncan.
Their one hit song was Let's Get Ready To Rumble, but suffice to say they did no
t win.
Two trends collide: EastEnders' murderer Bobby Beale was blamed for the epic fal
l
Listen to Buzz: Iconic Toy Story slogan - 'That's not flying, it's falling with
style' - became a popular choice for some fans
Two trends collide: EastEnders' murderer Bobby Beale was blamed for the epic fal
l, and Toy Story's iconic line was also given a look-in
Comic input: Iconic magazine The Beano stole the opportunity to create their own
cartoon - featuring Ant & Dec - based on the infamous fall
Comic input: Iconic magazine The Beano stole the opportunity to create their own
cartoon - featuring Ant & Dec - based on the infamous fall
'Don't cry for me Argentinaaaaaaaaargh!' Cheeky Dennis the Menace event got a lo
ok-in in The Beano's special meme
'Don't cry for me Argentinaaaaaaaaargh!' Cheeky Dennis the Menace event got a lo
ok-in in The Beano's special meme
Working it: Madonna knew how to work it like the best of them and overshadowed p
erformances from Kanye West and Taylor Swift
Working it: Madonna knew how to work it like the best of them and overshadowed p
erformances from Kanye West and Taylor Swift
Raunchy: The controversial singer put her racy dance moves into action, somethin
g that may have had tongues wagging if nothing had happened
Raunchy: The controversial singer put her racy dance moves into action, somethin
g that may have had tongues wagging if nothing had happened
Trust: Madonna put her trust in the dancers' hands but they weren't to know that
she wasn't free of her costume
Trust: Madonna put her trust in the dancers' hands but they weren't to know that
she wasn't free of her costume
It had been Taylor Swift who opened the BRIT Awards 2015 with a bang on Wednesda
y night.
The US superstar strutted onto the stage at London's O2 Arena as she performed h
er single Blank Space to great fanfare, putting on a jaw-dropping and sexy show.
Having swapped her red carpet ensemble for a more stage-friendly outfit, the 25year-old strutted out in a tuxedo-style playsuit.
Flaunting her seemingly endless legs as well as her powerful vocals, the pop sta
r's smart garment was well-cut to show off her lithe figure.
She covered her long legs in a pair of racy fishnet tights, no doubt to protect
some of her modesty due to the dangerously high-cut shorts.
And to go along with the sultry not-so-office friendly get-up, she appeared to b
e going braless under the deep plunging neckline.
She's here! Taylor Swift opened the BRIT Awards 2015 with a bang, as she perform

ed her hit song Blank Space at the start of the night on Wednesday evening
She's here! Taylor Swift opened the BRIT Awards 2015 with a bang, as she perform
ed her hit song Blank Space at the start of the night on Wednesday evening
Sexy moves: The 25-year-old star pulled out her best dance moves while flaunting
her fabulous figure and slim pins
Sexy moves: The 25-year-old star pulled out her best dance moves while flaunting
her fabulous figure and slim pins
Office attire... but not: Taylor's racy tuxedo-style playsuit was certainly not
safe for work, as she strutted across the stage with her enviable legs on full s
how
Office attire... but not: Taylor's racy tuxedo-style playsuit was certainly not
safe for work, as she strutted across the stage with her enviable legs on full s
how
True professional: The US superstar was flanked by a team of handsome male dance
rs
True professional: The US superstar was flanked by a team of handsome male dance
rs
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Adding some height to her already lofty frame, she donned a pair of towering bla
ck ankle boots, giving her serious clout as she worked her way across the stage,
alone and with her handsome array of male backing dancers.
And, after wearing her hair in a sweetly-styled pulled-back 'do as she arrived,
Taylor let her blonde locks loose, which added extra sex appeal as she shook her
head around during her performance while also wearing her statement red lip.
Cutting a stark contrast to her all-black ensemble, her dancers were glad in bri
ght white with black pork pie hats.
Vocal powerhouse: Despite the energetic nature of the routine, Taylor put on an
impressive performance of her catchy single
Vocal powerhouse: Despite the energetic nature of the routine, Taylor put on an
impressive performance of her catchy single
Flaunt it! Taylor added some serious sex appeal with her fishnet tights, while w
orking a messy bob and her trademark red lip
Flaunt it! Taylor added some serious sex appeal with her fishnet tights, while w
orking a messy bob and her trademark red lip
Doing the robot? Some of the star's moves mimicked the old 1980s dance craze
Doing the robot? Some of the star's moves mimicked the old 1980s dance craze
Her performance ended with a vast sprinkling of metallic confetti, raining down
on her and the stage as she belted out the last chords of the catchy pop tune.
Her performance went swimmingly as she whipped the audience into a frenzy with h
er sexy routine.
But hours before it all hung in the balance, as the Shake It Off singer had reve
aled that rehearsals had not gone to plan.
Stop right now! It may be 18 years since the Spice Girls performed for the first
time at the BRIT Awards, but Taylor seemed to pay homage with her routine
Stop right now! It may be 18 years since the Spice Girls performed for the first
time at the BRIT Awards, but Taylor seemed to pay homage with her routine
Shock and awe: The award-winning star also acted up for the cameras, pulling out
some hilarious facial expressions
Shock and awe: The award-winning star also acted up for the cameras, pulling out
some hilarious facial expressions
It's snowing! Taylor and her dancers were then covered in glittering confetti
It's snowing! Taylor and her dancers were then covered in glittering confetti
Leggy display: The popular singer often makes a show of her endless pins, and We
dnesday night's performance was no different
Leggy display: The popular singer often makes a show of her endless pins, and We
dnesday night's performance was no different
Leggy display: The popular singer often makes a show of her endless pins, and We
dnesday night's performance was no different
Speaking to BBC Radio 1 before her stage moment, she said: 'Its weird I'm your l

ast guest because I am actually opening the show.

'I am changing into a performance outfit then back into this to watch the show.'
She added: 'Rehearsals didn't go well at all, they accidentally started the musi
c before I was on stage, so I was running out shouting 'I can show you ''
BRIT AWARDS 2015 - WINNERS
British Male Solo Artist: Ed Sheeran (presented by Rita Ora and Orlando Bloom)
British Group: Royal Blood (presented by Jimmy Page)
International Female Solo Artist: Taylor Swift (presented by Lewis Hamilton and
Ellie Goulding)
British Female Solo Artist: Paloma Faith (presented by Mark Ronson)
Global Success Award: Sam Smith (presented by Kim Kardashian)
International Male Solo Artist: Pharrell Williams (presented by Cara Delevingne)
British Single: Mark Ronson (presented by Lisa Snowden and Lionel Richie)
International Group: Foo Fighters (presented by John Bishop)
British Breakthrough: Sam Smith (presented by Fearne Cotton and Charli XCX)
British Artist Video Of The Year: One Direction (presented by Karlie Kloss and J
immy Carr)
British Album Of The Year: Ed Sheeran for Multiply (presented by Russell Crowe)
Impressive vocals: Ed Sheeran took to the stage to perform his new track Bloodst
ream
Impressive vocals: Ed Sheeran took to the stage to perform his new track Bloodst
ream
Casual: The singer stepped out in an all-black ensemble, while he added a splash
of colour with red hi-tops
Casual: The singer stepped out in an all-black ensemble, while he added a splash
of colour with red hi-tops
Winning: Ed received a standing ovation following his impressive performance at
the star-studded show
Winning: Ed received a standing ovation following his impressive performance at
the star-studded show
Winning: Ed received a standing ovation following his impressive performance at
the star-studded show
Looking ink-redible: The star's casual ensemble of choice allowed him to show of
f his tattoos
Looking ink-redible: The star's casual ensemble of choice allowed him to show of
f his tattoos
Ray of light: An elaborate set dominated the stage as the chart-topper took to t
he stage solo
Ray of light: An elaborate set dominated the stage as the chart-topper took to t
he stage solo
Her jaw-dropping performance came shortly before she was revealed to have won th

e prestigious International Female Solo Artist prize, beating the likes of Beyon
ce, Lana Del Rey, Sia and St. Vincent.
After being given her gong by presenters Ellie Goulding and Lewis Hamilton, she
appeared overwhelmed as she thanked those closest to her.
'I have been coming to England and playing shows for eight years and this is my
first BRIT and I'm so happy. So I want to thank my record label for sticking wit
h me until I won this.
Surprise appearance: Kanye West took to the stage to perform his new stage All D
ay
Surprise appearance: Kanye West took to the stage to perform his new stage All D
ay
The squad: He was accompanied by a large crowd of men as he rapped his way throu
gh the track
The squad: He was accompanied by a large crowd of men as he rapped his way throu
gh the track
Black to basics: Kanye, and his fellow performers were all dressed in black ense
mbles
Black to basics: Kanye, and his fellow performers were all dressed in black ense
mbles
Light it up! A flame-thrower provided bright blasts of light at intervals during
the performance
Light it up! A flame-thrower provided bright blasts of light at intervals during
the performance
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'I wouldn't be here without my British friend who took me to pubs and taught me
how to make a good cup of tea.
'I just want to say I love you Ed Sheeran. I also want to thank Cara (Delevingne
) and Ellie and Sam (Smith) I'm very lucky to have them in my life.'
She added sweetly: 'My British fans have also changed my life.'
Turning the air blue: The rapper was clearly heard using the word 'n***a' during
his performance
Turning the air blue: The rapper was clearly heard using the word 'n***a' during
his performance
Ear we go: Censors managed to blur out some of the expletives, but also missed s
everal
Ear we go: Censors managed to blur out some of the expletives, but also missed s
everal
Overshadowed? Ahead of Madonna's performance, Kanye's moment on stage was among
the most talked about
Overshadowed? Ahead of Madonna's performance, Kanye's moment on stage was among
the most talked about
Featuring... British grime act Krept and Konan accompanied the hip-hop star on s
tage
Featuring... British grime act Krept and Konan accompanied the hip-hop star on s
tage
Mixed bag: His performance got visibly mixed reactions from the many VIP attende
es at the show
Mixed bag: His performance got visibly mixed reactions from the many VIP attende
es at the show
Talented trio: Take That put on a spectacular display as they performed at the B
RIT Awards
Talented trio: Take That put on a spectacular display as they performed at the B
RIT Awards
Cream of the crop: The man-band trio delighted their fans and audience members w
ith their energetic display
Cream of the crop: The man-band trio delighted their fans and audience members w
ith their energetic display
Following her performance, her close pal, Ed Sheeran, took to the stage to perfo
rm his new track, Bloodstream, for which he received a standing ovation.

Kim Kardashian later stepped onto the stage, where she presented Sam Smith with
the Global Success Award, before introducing her husband, Kanye West.
She said: 'I've been watching it all from backstage, ready for this next perform
ance. Before this starts, I want everyone to stand up and get on their feet. Wel
come my husband Kanye West.'
Play on, player: George Ezra took to the stage with his trusty guitar in hand as
he performed Budapest
Play on, player: George Ezra took to the stage with his trusty guitar in hand as
he performed Budapest
What's my name? He sang in front of a large backdrop with his name spelling out
What's my name? He sang in front of a large backdrop with his name spelling out
Gotta have Faith: Singer Paloma Faith put on a dramatic performance of Only Love
Can Hurt Like This
Gotta have Faith: Singer Paloma Faith put on a dramatic performance of Only Love
Can Hurt Like This
Great handiwork: Her hands were covered in oily black make-up for the performanc
e
Great handiwork: Her hands were covered in oily black make-up for the performanc
e
Making it rain: Rain fell on the stage as Paloma wowed the audience with her voc
al talents
Making it rain: Rain fell on the stage as Paloma wowed the audience with her voc
al talents
Dressed in all-black, he then made his way to the stage with a large crowd of me
n, rapping his way through his latest track All Day as a giant flame-thrower int
ermittently lit up his performance.
Lionel Richie was seen staring open-mouthed as his expletive-laden performance t
ook proceeded, as did Taylor, which eventually started dancing seductively to th
e tones of her foe-turned friend.
As the opening performer on the night, Taylor Swift's arrival earlier on in the
evening on the glittering event's red carpet was highly anticipated.
And the singer made quite the memorable entrance, when she hit the red carpet of
London's O2 Arena in a sleeveless black gown featuring a red dragon embroidered
all the way down the back.
While the front of her eye-catching number was decidedly simple, the back featur
ed a sheer upper tier, which was partially covered by the design featuring the f
abled creature, stretching from her shoulder to her dramatic train.
Unleashing the her inner dragon! Taylor Swift was spotted arriving at the BRIT A
wards in a dragon-themed dress at London's O2
Unleashing the her inner dragon! Taylor Swift was spotted arriving at the BRIT A
wards in a dragon-themed dress at London's O2
Unleashing the her inner dragon! Taylor Swift was spotted arriving at the BRIT A
wards in a dragon-themed dress at London's O2
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For her matador-inspired outfit, the Queen of Pop had Armani on the case making
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The Italian fashion house designed Madonna's outfit specifically for the BRITS s
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danjay, london, United Kingdom, less than a minute ago
don't usually laugh at the misfortune of others,but for this desperate old hasbi
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Ryan Samson, London, United Kingdom, less than a minute ago
Just another publicity stunt to keep her name in the news?? I wouldn't put it pa
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I wish we could use emojis on here hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!
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Taylor swift dancing!!!! Hahahaha

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rhonacorona67, eburg, United Kingdom, about a minute ago
Yet another rutualist performance from Madge riddled with occult imagery and all
her dancers clad in Baphomet masks - can't stand the woman. Madonna - the high
priestess indeed.
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Grammarist, Moorefield, United States, about a minute ago
Gotta give the gal credit for picking herself up and soldiering, er, bullfightin
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Andrew_59, Richmond VA, United States, 2 minutes ago
Some of Madonna's favorite positions here.... I could fall for Taylor..
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That's what velcro's for!
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Rosie1991, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2 minutes ago
That awkward moment....
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Col. Ostomy Ret., NYC, United States, 3 minutes ago
What a banal tune she was singing. Her voice has no power at all. Upstaged by a
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Is it just me who couldn't care less about this and doesn't see what all the fus
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