<p>British singer Adele was slammed as she walked the red carpet at Brit Awards 2022. At the gender-neutral awards show, Adele said that she “loves being a woman”, a statement that has now caused buzz on the social media and people accuse her of being transphobic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She made the remark as she took home the award for Artist of the Year, a newly created category that was earlier given out as Best Male and Best Female Artist Award.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/queen-of-the-brits-adele-wins-big-at-british-music-awards-451603" hreflang="en">'Queen of the BRITs' Adele wins big at British music awards</a></p>

<p>Adele further said, “I understand why the name of this award has changed but I really love being a woman and being a female artist. I do! I’m really proud of us, I really, really am.”</p>

<p>Her comments quickly made it to social media and netizens were divided over the intentions of her statement. One person wrote, “Please, no, ADELE can’t be a TERF,” a “staunch feminist” performer named Jacob told his thousands of Twitter followers. TERF means a trans-exclusionary feminist person.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mistress-to-queen-camillas-intense-journey-of-winning-over-public-amid-love-for-diana-451402" hreflang="en">Mistress to Queen: Camilla's intense journey of winning over public amid love for Diana</a></p>

<p>Another wrote, “Who’d have thought Adele was a transphobe and would use her platform to call for the destruction of the trans community. Especially the confused teenagers.”</p>

<p>Others complained that they had “lost a lot of respect for Adele” and would no longer “spend a cent on her music.”</p>


British singer Adele was slammed as she walked the red carpet at Brit Awards 2022. At the gender-neutral awards show, Adele said that she “loves being a woman”, a statement that has now caused buzz on the social media and people accuse her of being transphobic.

British singer Adele was slammed as she walked the red carpet at Brit Awards 2022. At the gender-neutral awards show, Adele said that she “loves being a woman”, a statement that has now caused buzz on the social media and people accuse her of being transphobic. She made the remark as she took home the award for Artist of the Year, a newly created category that was earlier given out as Best Male and Best Female Artist Award. 'Queen of the BRITs' Adele wins big at British music awards Adele further said, “I understand why the name of this award has changed but I really love being a woman and being a female artist. I do! I’m really proud of us, I really, really am.” Her comments quickly made it to social media and netizens were divided over the intentions of her statement. One person wrote, “Please, no, ADELE can’t be a TERF,” a “staunch feminist” performer named Jacob told his thousands of Twitter followers. TERF means a trans-exclusionary feminist person. Also see: Mistress to Queen: Camilla's intense journey of winning over public amid love for Diana Another wrote, “Who’d have thought Adele was a transphobe and would use her platform to call for the destruction of the trans community. Especially the confused teenagers.” Others complained that they had “lost a lot of respect for Adele” and would no longer “spend a cent on her music.”

Adele accused of transphobia for saying 'I love being a woman' at Brit Awards

<p>Chart-topping superstar Adele won the top three prizes at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in the first genderless edition of Britain`s annual pop music honours.<br />
<br />
Nicknamed 'Queen of the BRITs' by host Mo Gilligan, the London-born singer-songwriter picked up the first award of the night - song of the year - for her chart-topping single "Easy on Me".<br />
<br />
The track was the first to be released from her comeback album '30', a record Adele has said she made to explain her divorce to her young son. It won album of the year.<br />
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"I'd like to dedicate this award to my son, and to Simon, to his dad. This album was all of our journey, not just mine," a tearful Adele said, referring to her ex-husband Simon Konecki.<br />
<br />
"I'm very proud of myself for sticking to my guns and putting out an album that was about something that was so personal to me (because) not many people would do stuff like that anymore."<br />
<br />
The 33-year-old also won artist of the year, a now genderless category in which rappers Little Simz and Dave, as well as singers Ed Sheeran and Sam Fender, were also nominated.<br />
<br />
"I understand why the name of this award has changed but I really love being a woman, being a female artist," Adele said.&nbsp;"I`m really proud of us."<br />
<br />
Following in the footsteps of other awards shows or events that have removed gender classifications, organisers for the BRITs said in November there were getting rid of female and male categories from 2022.<br />
<br />
Returning to her hometown, Adele, who lives in Los Angeles, also performed at the ceremony.<br />
<br />
Despite only being released in November, "30", Adele`s fourth studio album, was Britain`s biggest selling album in 2021, shifting more than 600,000 copies in just six weeks.<br />
<br />
The singer thanked Inflo, named producer of the year, for helping her with the record.<br />
<br />
Other winners included rock band Wolf Alice, who took the best group, while rapper Little Simz was named best new artist.<br />
<br />
Sheeran was named songwriter of the year.<br />
<br />
US singers Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo respectively won best international artist and international song for "good 4 u".<br />
<br />
International group of the year went to American R&amp;B duo Silk Sonic, made up of singer Bruno Mars and rapper and singer Anderson.Paak.<br />
<br />
Showcasing a range of music styles, four new genre awards were also introduced this year, the 42nd edition of the awards, with Sam Fender winning best alternative/rock act and Dave named best hip-hop/grime/rap act. The best Pop/R 'n' B act award went to singer Dua Lipa, while Becky Hill scooped best dance act.&nbsp;All four were voted for by the public.</p>


Chart-topping superstar Adele won the top three prizes at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in the first genderless edition of Britain`s annual pop music honours. Nicknamed 'Queen of the BRITs' by host Mo Gilligan, the London-born singer-songwriter picked up the first award of the night - song of the year - for her chart-topping single "Easy on Me".

Chart-topping superstar Adele won the top three prizes at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in the first genderless edition of Britain`s annual pop music honours. Nicknamed 'Queen of the BRITs' by host Mo Gilligan, the London-born singer-songwriter picked up the first award of the night - song of the year - for her chart-topping single "Easy on Me". The track was the first to be released from her comeback album '30', a record Adele has said she made to explain her divorce to her young son. It won album of the year. "I'd like to dedicate this award to my son, and to Simon, to his dad. This album was all of our journey, not just mine," a tearful Adele said, referring to her ex-husband Simon Konecki. "I'm very proud of myself for sticking to my guns and putting out an album that was about something that was so personal to me (because) not many people would do stuff like that anymore." The 33-year-old also won artist of the year, a now genderless category in which rappers Little Simz and Dave, as well as singers Ed Sheeran and Sam Fender, were also nominated. "I understand why the name of this award has changed but I really love being a woman, being a female artist," Adele said. "I`m really proud of us." Following in the footsteps of other awards shows or events that have removed gender classifications, organisers for the BRITs said in November there were getting rid of female and male categories from 2022. Returning to her hometown, Adele, who lives in Los Angeles, also performed at the ceremony. Despite only being released in November, "30", Adele`s fourth studio album, was Britain`s biggest selling album in 2021, shifting more than 600,000 copies in just six weeks. The singer thanked Inflo, named producer of the year, for helping her with the record. Other winners included rock band Wolf Alice, who took the best group, while rapper Little Simz was named best new artist. Sheeran was named songwriter of the year. US singers Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo respectively won best international artist and international song for "good 4 u". International group of the year went to American R&B duo Silk Sonic, made up of singer Bruno Mars and rapper and singer Anderson.Paak. Showcasing a range of music styles, four new genre awards were also introduced this year, the 42nd edition of the awards, with Sam Fender winning best alternative/rock act and Dave named best hip-hop/grime/rap act. The best Pop/R 'n' B act award went to singer Dua Lipa, while Becky Hill scooped best dance act. All four were voted for by the public.

'Queen of the BRITs' Adele wins big at British music awards

<p>Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are coming together for a new song. Sheeran made the announcement first on Tuesday at the 2022 Brit Awards.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
During his red carpet appearance at the awards show, Sheeran stated that the new song with his long time good friend Taylor Swift will be out 'very, very soon'.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Sheeran shared that a new song "comes out Friday and it's with Taylor Swift.<br />
<br />
"We're literally announcing that in, like, an hour," Sheeran added.<br />
<br />
Announcing the collab officially, Sheeran took to his Instagram handle on Wednesday and shared a teaser of the 'The Joker And The Queen' featuring Swift.<br />
<br />
In the caption, he penned, "The Joker And The Queen featuring my good friend @taylorswift is out this Friday. Link in bio to pre-order or pre-save it x."</p>

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<p>'The Joker and the Queen' originally featured without Swift on Sheeran's fourth studio album '='.<br />
<br />
'The Joker and the Queen' remix is not the first time the longtime friends have worked together. The two have previously collaborated on three Swift songs- 'Everything Has Changed' on 'Red', 'End Game' on 'Reputation' and 'Run', a vault track on `Red (Taylor`s Version)'.&nbsp;</p>


Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are coming together for a new song. Sheeran made the announcement first on Tuesday at the 2022 Brit Awards. During his red carpet appearance at the awards show, Sheeran stated that the new song with his long time good friend Taylor Swift will be out 'very, very soon'.

Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are coming together for a new song. Sheeran made the announcement first on Tuesday at the 2022 Brit Awards. During his red carpet appearance at the awards show, Sheeran stated that the new song with his long time good friend Taylor Swift will be out 'very, very soon'. Sheeran shared that a new song "comes out Friday and it's with Taylor Swift. "We're literally announcing that in, like, an hour," Sheeran added. Announcing the collab officially, Sheeran took to his Instagram handle on Wednesday and shared a teaser of the 'The Joker And The Queen' featuring Swift. In the caption, he penned, "The Joker And The Queen featuring my good friend @taylorswift is out this Friday. Link in bio to pre-order or pre-save it x." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) × 'The Joker and the Queen' originally featured without Swift on Sheeran's fourth studio album '='. 'The Joker and the Queen' remix is not the first time the longtime friends have worked together. The two have previously collaborated on three Swift songs- 'Everything Has Changed' on 'Red', 'End Game' on 'Reputation' and 'Run', a vault track on `Red (Taylor`s Version)'.

Ed Sheeran announces 'The Joker And The Queen' featuring Taylor Swift

<p>Adele and Ed Sheeran were announced on Saturday as two of the top nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards, with four nominations each.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Rappers Dave and Little Simz also received four nominations for the awards, in a list that saw Britain`s annual pop music honours dispensing of male and female categories.<br />
<br />
Organisers said last month they were introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, with performers now in the running for artist of the year or international artist of the year.</p>

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&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
British songstress Adele, who has topped charts around the world with her comeback album '30,'&nbsp;secured four nods, including nominations for best album, best artist and best song for 'Easy On Me'.<br />
<br />
She faces competition in the best album and artist categories from singer-songwriter Sam Fender. In the international artist category, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X are each nominated for two awards and all are up against Taylor Swift.<br />
<br />
Next year's BRITs, the 42nd edition of the awards show, also sees the introduction of four genre awards: alternative/rock act, hip-hop/grime/rap act, dance act and pop/RNB act.</p>

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<br />
Organisers have already announced newcomer Holly Humberstone as the winner of the Rising Star award. The BRITs will take place on Feb. 8 in London.</p>


Adele and Ed Sheeran were announced on Saturday as two of the top nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards, with four nominations each. Rappers Dave and Little Simz also received four nominations for the awards, in a list that saw Britain`s annual pop music honours dispensing of male and female categories.

Adele and Ed Sheeran were announced on Saturday as two of the top nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards, with four nominations each. Rappers Dave and Little Simz also received four nominations for the awards, in a list that saw Britain`s annual pop music honours dispensing of male and female categories. Organisers said last month they were introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, with performers now in the running for artist of the year or international artist of the year. ‘Spider-Man 4’ already in the works? Marvel's Kevin Feige reacts British songstress Adele, who has topped charts around the world with her comeback album '30,' secured four nods, including nominations for best album, best artist and best song for 'Easy On Me'. She faces competition in the best album and artist categories from singer-songwriter Sam Fender. In the international artist category, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X are each nominated for two awards and all are up against Taylor Swift. Next year's BRITs, the 42nd edition of the awards show, also sees the introduction of four genre awards: alternative/rock act, hip-hop/grime/rap act, dance act and pop/RNB act. Lil Nas X experiencing Covid symptoms after dropping out of Jingle Ball show Organisers have already announced newcomer Holly Humberstone as the winner of the Rising Star award. The BRITs will take place on Feb. 8 in London.

Adele and Ed Sheeran lead nominees for BRIT Awards

<p>Britain's pop music honours, the BRITs, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, organisers said on Monday.<br />
<br />
Performers will now be in the running for artist of the year or international artist of the year at the annual ceremony, which will next take place on Feb. 8, 2022.<br />
<br />
"It is important that The BRITs continue to evolve and aim to be as inclusive as possible," new BRITs chair and Polydor Records Co-President Tom March said in a statement.<br />
<br />
"It feels completely the right time to celebrate the achievements of artists for the music that they create, and the work that they do, irrespective of gender."<br />
<br />
The BRITs follow in the footsteps of other awards shows or events that have removed gender classifications.<br />
<br />
In September, the San Sebastian Film Festival handed out its first-ever gender-neutral acting award, for best leading performance, to joint winners Jessica Chastain and Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl.<br />
<br />
Next year's BRITs, the 42nd edition of the awards show, will also extend nominations to featured artists in the coveted song of the year category. Until now, only lead artists or named collaborators were recognised as nominees for the prize.<br />
<br />
Four new genre awards will also be introduced to showcase a range of music styles: alternative/rock act, hip-hop/grime/rap act, dance act and pop/R`n`B act. All four will be voted for by the public.<br />
<br />
British comedian Mo Gilligan will host the show, while artistic team Block9 will help with the design.<br />
<br />
"The BRIT Awards are not just a celebration of British music, they are a reflection of British culture," said Geoff Taylor, chief executive of the British Phonographic Industry and BRIT Awards.<br />
<br />
"The changes we are making for the 2022 show should mean more new fans, more engagement and a bigger global platform than ever for our amazing artists."</p>


Britain's pop music honours, the BRITs, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, organisers said on Monday.

Britain's pop music honours, the BRITs, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, organisers said on Monday. Performers will now be in the running for artist of the year or international artist of the year at the annual ceremony, which will next take place on Feb. 8, 2022. "It is important that The BRITs continue to evolve and aim to be as inclusive as possible," new BRITs chair and Polydor Records Co-President Tom March said in a statement. "It feels completely the right time to celebrate the achievements of artists for the music that they create, and the work that they do, irrespective of gender." The BRITs follow in the footsteps of other awards shows or events that have removed gender classifications. In September, the San Sebastian Film Festival handed out its first-ever gender-neutral acting award, for best leading performance, to joint winners Jessica Chastain and Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl. Next year's BRITs, the 42nd edition of the awards show, will also extend nominations to featured artists in the coveted song of the year category. Until now, only lead artists or named collaborators were recognised as nominees for the prize. Four new genre awards will also be introduced to showcase a range of music styles: alternative/rock act, hip-hop/grime/rap act, dance act and pop/R`n`B act. All four will be voted for by the public. British comedian Mo Gilligan will host the show, while artistic team Block9 will help with the design. "The BRIT Awards are not just a celebration of British music, they are a reflection of British culture," said Geoff Taylor, chief executive of the British Phonographic Industry and BRIT Awards. "The changes we are making for the 2022 show should mean more new fans, more engagement and a bigger global platform than ever for our amazing artists."

BRIT Awards to introduce gender-neutral categories at 2022 show

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BRIT Awards to introduce gender-neutral categories at 2022 show