The Brit Awards book A-list American pop star for massive performance
SHE stole the show when she performed a medley of hits at the 2020 Brit Awards and Lizzo is bringing the same magic back for next month’s bash.
I am thrilled to reveal that the US star, in the running for International Artist of the Year, will take to the stage at the ceremony following the success of her smash hits About Damn Time and 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) last year.
But she isn’t the only lady who will be entertaining viewers.
David Guetta will be joined by British stars Becky Hill and Ella Henderson following their collaboration Crazy What Love Can Do last summer.
Becky said: “My first Brits performance!
“This is what dreams are made of and I’m so excited to be performing alongside David Guetta who handed me my Best Dance Act Brit last year.
“This is a real moment for me and with another Brit nomination this year is an incredible way to start 2023.”
Ella added: “Growing up, I remember watching the Brits live performances from so many iconic artists that I idolised and I always dreamt of one day being up on that stage. So to be a part of this year’s lineup alongside some incredible artists is an absolute honour.”
Harry Styles and Wet Leg, both of whom have four nominations each, have already been confirmed to perform.
And earlier this month I exclusively revealed how Sam Smith and Kim Petras are booked to sing their No1 collaboration Unholy.
The ceremony will air on ITV live from London’s O2 Arena on February 11 — the first time it has taken place on a Saturday.
The Brits first introduced gender-neutral categories in 2022 amid growing pressure from acts including Sam, who identifies as non-binary.
The singer said having specific awards for males or females left them excluded.
Last year, Adele triumphed over Ed Sheeran but it raises concerns that women could continue to be shut out of the top prize.
Music industry sources insist the nominations are a reflection of the business – and suggest it is a sign that more women ought to be championed by record labels in the UK.
In 2022, Charli XCX and Florence & The Machine were the only British female solo artists to top the album charts.
Eliza Rose and Kate Bush were the only ones to score No1s on the singles chart – although the latter was with a song released 38 years ago, Running Up That Hill.
However there is good news for the ladies in the international categories.
Beyonce, Lizzo and Taylor Swift are each up for two awards, as they are all nominated in the International Artist and Song of the Year categories.