Earlier in the night the 27-year-old had a triumphant evening where she was honoured with the Global Success and solo female prizes, as well as having her single Hello and album 25 recognised.
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When she took the stage, she was in tears.
Hopefully the news will cheer her up after she was seen rushing out of a Brits after party just minutes after arriving, telling pals: “I don’t want to do this”.
The ceremony at London’s O2 Arena and hosted by British comedy duo Ant & Dec, was broadcast live on ITV.
Adele has become the most successful artist in one year since Blur in 1995, after winning four major awards at this year’s Brit Awards.
Bad Gal Riri made her Brit Awards return, performing for the first time since 2012. And Tim Peake, I love you, I hope you’re okay and not too hungry.
Annie Lennox took to the stage to give a wonderful tribute to the late, great David Bowie.
The company last month saw its stock prices soar thanks to the release of their quarterly earnings report that was greatly helped by the release of Adele’s album 25, which has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide.
Coldplay opened the night and took home their fourth Brit Award for Best Group for their seventh and possibly last LP, A Head Full Of Dreams.
Adele used the opportunity to declare support for American singer Kesha who is now involved in a legal battle with Sony Music and a producer she has accused of sexual assault.
Critics’ Choice Award victor Jack Garratt has entered at number three with his debut album Phase, and Justin Bieber – who scooped up the award for global male solo artist – is at number four. “To come back after so long away and be so warmly received is really lovely, thank you so much”, she said.
“David, you were mortal, but your potential was superhuman and your remarkable music is living on”.
Lead singer Chris Martin dedicated the award to “all the young men and women musicians in refugee camps around the world”.
Drake and Rihanna perform their song Work at the Brit Awards.
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In recent years, the BRITS award statuette has been uniquely designed by various artists and fashion designers.
