Highlights from the Brit Awards 2015 — in pictures

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  Actor Russell Crowe walks on stage as he prepares to present the British Album of the Year award at the BRIT music awards. Toby Melville / Reuters

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  Singer Paloma Faith performs at the BRIT music awards at the O2 Arena Toby Melville / Reuters

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  Sam Smith receives the award for British Breakthrough Act at the BRIT music awards. Toby Melville / Reuters

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  Singer George Ezra performs at the BRIT music awards at the O2 Arena. Toby Melville / Reuters

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  Singer Paloma Faith celebrates after receiving the British Female Solo Artist award at the BRIT music awards. Toby Melville / Reuters

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  Singer Sam Smith performs at the BRIT music awards at the O2 Arena. Toby Melville / Reuters

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  Singer Lionel Richie arrives for the BRIT music awards at the O2 Arena. Suzanne Plunkett / Reuters

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  Ed Sheeran receives the award for best solo male artist at the BRIT music awards at the O2 Arena. Toby Melville / Reuters

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  Taylor Swift performs at the BRIT music awards at the O2 Arena. Toby Melville / Reuters

From Madonna’s slip on stage to Paloma Faith’s rain drenched performance, here are the highlights from the 2015 Brit Awards in London, England.