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Adele has capped a year of global success with two prizes at this year's Brit Awards ceremony in London. Adele has won two prizes at the Brit Awards ceremony in London, but was at the centre of controversy after one of her acceptance speeches was cut short.
The star added the Brits for best British female and British album to the six Grammy Awards she won last weekend. Her speech was halted after she picked up the prize for best British album. She also won best British female.
But former X Factor boy band One Direction beat her to the award for best British single. "I flung the middle finger. That was for the suits at the Brit Awards, not my fans. I'm sorry if I offended anyone but the suits offended me," she said.
Ed Sheeran also won two awards - best British male and British breakthrough - while Coldplay were crowned best British group for a record third time. Ed Sheeran also won two awards - best British male and British breakthrough.
US pop star Bruno Mars was named best international male, Rihanna picked up best international female and the Foo Fighters won best international group. Coldplay were crowned best British group for a record third time, while former X Factor boy band One Direction beat Adele to the award for best British single.
In the best British album category - the most prestigious of the night - Adele's second LP 21 beat Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto, Florence & The Machine's Ceremonials, PJ Harvey's Let England Shake and Ed Sheeran's +. Adele added her Brits to the six Grammy Awards she won last weekend, capping a year of huge global success. The London singer's second album 21 sold 12.5 million copies around the world and went to number one in 24 countries.
"Nothing makes me prouder than coming home with six Grammys and then coming to the Brits and winning album of the year," she told the crowd. "I'm so proud to be British and to be flying our flag." Accepting the best album prize - the final and most prestigious of the night - she said: "Nothing makes me prouder than coming home with six Grammys and then coming to the Brits and winning album of the year.
As she was cut off by host James Corden to boos from the audience, she added: "Can I just say, then, goodbye and I'll see you next time round." "I'm so proud to be British and to be flying our flag."
The Londoner has become one of the world's most popular singers after 21 sold 12.5 million copies around the world and went to number one in 24 countries. But as she was cut off by host James Corden to boos from the audience, she added: "Can I just say, then, goodbye and I'll see you next time round."
Her gesture was then momentarily visible on the live ITV1 coverage.
"I was about to thank the British public for all their support but they cut me off," the star later said backstage. "So thank you very much for all your support. It's amazing."
Adele's 21 beat Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto, Florence & The Machine's Ceremonials, PJ Harvey's Let England Shake and Ed Sheeran's + to the best British album award.
In the best British female category, Adele beat Jessie J, Florence & The Machine, Kate Bush and last year's winner Laura Marling. She also sang Rolling at the Deep at the ceremony - only her second performance since throat surgery last year.In the best British female category, Adele beat Jessie J, Florence & The Machine, Kate Bush and last year's winner Laura Marling. She also sang Rolling at the Deep at the ceremony - only her second performance since throat surgery last year.
Meanwhile, US pop star Bruno Mars was named best international male, Rihanna picked up best international female and the Foo Fighters won best international group.
Sheeran led the nominations going into the ceremony, up for best British male, breakthrough, single and album.Sheeran led the nominations going into the ceremony, up for best British male, breakthrough, single and album.
He beat rapper Professor Green, James Blake, James Morrison and Noel Gallagher to the prize for best British male.He beat rapper Professor Green, James Blake, James Morrison and Noel Gallagher to the prize for best British male.
The 21-year-old told the crowd: "I honestly didn't think I'd get this one."The 21-year-old told the crowd: "I honestly didn't think I'd get this one."
Coldplay were crowned best British group in a category voted for by listeners to BBC Radio 2. Frontman Chris Martin described it as "very humbling".Coldplay were crowned best British group in a category voted for by listeners to BBC Radio 2. Frontman Chris Martin described it as "very humbling".
Speaking backstage about winning best group more times than any other band, Martin said: "They keep splitting up. They keep taking themselves out of the game. We're the only players still on the pitch. No Pulp, no Oasis. Take That are on holiday. We'll take it if they're not around."Speaking backstage about winning best group more times than any other band, Martin said: "They keep splitting up. They keep taking themselves out of the game. We're the only players still on the pitch. No Pulp, no Oasis. Take That are on holiday. We'll take it if they're not around."
The outstanding contribution honour went to reformed Britpop favourites Blur, who performed a medley of their hits. Their last appearance at the Brit Awards was in 1995, when they went home with four trophies.The outstanding contribution honour went to reformed Britpop favourites Blur, who performed a medley of their hits. Their last appearance at the Brit Awards was in 1995, when they went home with four trophies.
Singer Damon Albarn said: "Last time we were here was 17 years ago and what happened that night seemed to have a really profound effect on our lives, so it's very nice to come back and say thank you very much for this honour."Singer Damon Albarn said: "Last time we were here was 17 years ago and what happened that night seemed to have a really profound effect on our lives, so it's very nice to come back and say thank you very much for this honour."
One Direction won best single for their hit What Makes You Beautiful, beating tracks including Adele's Someone Like You, Ed Sheeran's The A Team and Price Tag by Jessie J and BoB.One Direction won best single for their hit What Makes You Beautiful, beating tracks including Adele's Someone Like You, Ed Sheeran's The A Team and Price Tag by Jessie J and BoB.
The international breakthrough trophy went to fast-rising New York-based pop star Lana Del Rey. She told the crowd: "This award means much more to me than you know and I just want to say that without the support of everyone in this room and everyone in the UK I'd really be lost."The international breakthrough trophy went to fast-rising New York-based pop star Lana Del Rey. She told the crowd: "This award means much more to me than you know and I just want to say that without the support of everyone in this room and everyone in the UK I'd really be lost."
The event also included tributes to the late stars Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse. The event also included tributes to the late stars Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse and featured performances from Noel Gallagher, Florence and the Machine, Rihanna and Olly Murs with Rizzle Kicks.