BRIT Awards 2024: Dua Lipa shows off her abs in an all-leather look as she opens the ceremony as Ellie Goulding storms the stage after marriage split announcement
Dua Lipa and Ellie Goulding pulled out all the stops as they led the performances for the 2024 BRIT Awards at the 02 Arena on Saturday evening.
Double nominee Dua, 28, opened the ceremony with her new song Training Season from her forthcoming third studio album.
The singer looked stunning in an all-leather look as Ellie, 37, stormed the stage just a week after announcing the end of her marriage.
Dua showed off her abs in a black bra which she teamed with hot pants, a biker jacket and heeled boots.
Flanked by a group of background dancers, Dua appeared in her element as she worked the audience for presenters Maya Jama, Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo.
Dua Lipa (left) and Ellie Goulding (right) pulled out all the stops as they led the performances for the 2024 BRIT Awards at the 02 Arena on Saturday night
Double nominee Dua, 28, opened the ceremony with her new song Training Season from her forthcoming third studio album
At one point she was lifted to her feet as her group of dancers worked on the floor below her.
And it was a poignant moment for Ellie when she also took to the stage after a turbulent few weeks.
The singer announced last week that her four-year marriage to 31-year-old Caspar Jopling had ended after she was photographed getting cozy with hunky surf instructor Arrmando Perez.
But it was all music that took center stage on Saturday night as Ellie took to the stage with Calvin Harris to perform Miracle, which won best song of the year.
The singer stunned in a white ruffled bodysuit and thigh-high leggings that showed off her gym-honed physique.
The pair previously collaborated on the dance-pop anthems ‘I Need Your Love’ in 2012 and ‘Outside’ in 2014.
A record number of 98 artists are in the running for the new 2024 BRIT Prize, designed by British visual artist and painter Rachel Jones.
Kylie will be honored with the Global Icon award and will close the show. She last performed her hit Wow during the awards ceremony in 2008.
It was a poignant moment for Ellie when she also took the stage after a few turbulent weeks
The singer announced last week that her four-year marriage to 31-year-old Caspar Jopling had ended after she was photographed getting cozy with hunky surfing instructor Arrmando Perez.
Dua showed off her abs in a black bra which she teamed with hot pants, a biker jacket and heeled boots
At one point she was lifted to her feet as her group of dancers worked on the floor below her
Dua captivated the audience with the opening song of the ceremony
Flanked by a group of background dancers, Dua appeared in her element as she worked the audience for presenters Maya Jama, Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo.
The singer looked stunning in an all-leather look as she worked the stage
During the adventurous opening act, Dua was at one point lifted into the air by two background dancers
Dua performed a raunchy dance routine for her new song from her upcoming third album. The singer premiered the song for the first time at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards
She waved to the crowd after finishing her song
The pop queen has sold more than 80 million records worldwide and has previously won three Brit Awards, first being nominated in 1989.
Following the announcement, she said: “I am beyond thrilled to be honored with the Global Icon Award and to join a roll call of such incredible artists.
‘Britain has always been a home from home, so the British have a very special place in my heart.
“I have some great memories of the awards over the years and I can’t wait to get back on the British stage.”
The BRITs Icon is the highest accolade bestowed by the awards and is reserved for truly exceptional artists, with previous winners including Elton John, Robbie Williams, David Bowie and Taylor Swift.
Kylie receives an award designed by British visual artist and painter Rachel Jones.
It comes after Kylie won her first Grammy Award in 18 years, winning best pop dance recording for her 2023 hit single Padam Padam at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.