Date 22/02/2017 - News People
Britain's music industry will salute chart-topping talent and departed icons at the 2017 Brit Awards. The nominees include Drake, Beyonce and David Bowie. Bowie died in January 2016, and is nominated in the album of the year and male British artist categories at Wednesday's awards. Organizers say the show will also include a tribute to George Michael, who died on Christmas this year. Performers will include pop-friendly Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars, as well as grime musician Skepta, who is nominated for British breakthrough artist.
