Brits win expected prize for Bowie and Skepta

Skepta and David Bowie are among the stars expected to win at the Brit Awards on Wednesday night.

The grime star and the late rock icon are up for best British male. Other nominees at "music's biggest night" include Beyonce, The 1975 and Bastille, BBC News reports.

Performances will come from Ed Sheeran and Little Mix, as well as US stars Katy Perry and Bruno Mars.


Dermot O'Leary and Emma Willis have been drafted in to present the ceremony at London's O2 Arena, after original host Michael Buble pulled out to care for his young son, who is receiving treatment for cancer.

Willis, a mum-of-three who presents The Voice UK and Big Brother, said she hoped she could "do him proud".

"Every part of me sends so much love and all the best wishes in the world to Michael and his family at such a difficult time," she said.