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Rihanna, Adele, Bruno Mars Wow At 2012 Brit Awards

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Rihanna brought the party to London for the 2012 Brit Awards. The Bajan beauty performed her hit ‘We Found Love’ and rocked her performance from start to finish. The birthday girl also won the award for Best International Female Solo Artist.

On the red carpet Rihanna was an absolute stunner in a gorgeous studded plunging neckline gown. Adele, who performed her hit ‘Rolling In The Deep’ opted for her usual black at the O2 Arena. The London native also won two of her nominations for British Female Solo Artist and Mastercard British Album of the Year.

The 2012 Brit Awards was hosted by James Corden and also paid homage to Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston according to a source, “Whitney and Amy are two of the biggest female stars in the history of music. Both have made their mark onstage at the Brits in the past. Something would feel missing if both their legacies weren’t remembered at the show.”

Bruno Mars won the Best International Male Solo Artist award and also performed his hit ‘Just The Way You Are’.

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Adele: Rolling In The Deep

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Rihanna: We Found Love

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