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Flashy, fiery, and all too often more famous for the catalogue of disasters that seem to ensue each year than for any musical merit, the Brits hold a rather unusual place in our hearts.

Here, we celebrate the good, the bad and the ugly of the Brits of the past, and wait with baited breath to find out what antics will ensue next year.

The Good

Adele’s breakthrough performance

It’s hard to believe that just a year ago, international pop sensation Adele was virtually unknown. Booked to perform at the Brits as a gentle refrain between Take That’s barrage of riot police and Rihanna’s raunchy onstage antics, no one could have predicted quite what an overwhelming success her set would be. Performing her previously unheard track “Someone Like You”, Adele reduced a stunned audience to silence and secured her place in the best Brits performances of all time. Watch the video here if you didn’t catch if first time round.

Madonna’s Bedtime Story

Debatably among the best Brits opening performances, queen of transformation, Madonna, appeared radiant in a shimmering maxi dress and flowing blonde locks in when she sang Bedtime Stories in 1995. Unfortunately for the mother-of-four, her performance caused no controversy whatsoever, and so has been largely forgotten.

The Spice Girls

Zigazigahing their way onto the stage, the Spice Girls were a revolution in Brit Pop, as were their outfits. This performance planted Scary, Sporty, Ginger in that dress, Baby and Posh firmly on the international stage.

The Bad

Back in 1989 when Brits execs hatched the questionable plan to pair Page Three model Sam Fox with rock legend Mick Fleetwood, they had no idea what they were letting themselves, or the nation, in for. An evening of fluffed lines, bungled prompts and awkward moments ensued. Although fairly inoffensive, the show was widely perceived to be among the most disastrous live TV shows ever, and set the precedent for awkward Brits moments forever more. Catch The Brits ‘89 here.

The Ugly

When most people think of the Brits, they get little further than Jarvis Cocker storming the stage during Michael Jackson’s set in 1996.

During Jackson’s already awkwardly sentimental and dogmatic rendition of his hit ‘Earth Song’, a deranged Cocker leapt onto the stage and proceeded to gesture at the audience. Cocker was later arrested on suspicion on causing injury, but released without charge, and subsequently earned the crown for most awkward moment in Brits’ history.

Pictures: 2012 British Soap Awards – Best dressed, Michelle Keegan, Jennifer Metcalf and more

 

The Corrie and Hollyoaks leading ladies stole the style show at this years British Soap awards.

Doing it for the cobbles were Michelle Keegan, who went for a stunning midnight blue long backless frock, while Brooke Vincent also followed the backless trend in a purple plunge neck number.

Samia Smith kept it safe, yet stylish, in a simple black frock.

Over in the ‘Oaks camp Jennifer Metcalfe showed off her curves in a turquoise long bodycon frock, while Claire Cooper went for a slinky silver number. Anna Shaffer also stood out in a red vintage lace short frock.

Flying the fashion flag for Eastenders was Preeya Kalidas who went  for a racey red strapless frock with empire line styling and Shona McGarty kept it simple in a black frock.

Making a special appearance was Emma Bunton who also kept it simple in a black batwing dress.

See all the pictures in the gallery below.

River Island Spring/Summer collection 2012

 

The sun has finally made an appearance putting us in the mood for some Spring/Summer fashion.

Whilst we’re not yet talking flip flops and hotpants we are casting our eyes over all the summer styles River Island has to offer, from pastel lightweight jumpers to the more on-trend 80s Versacesque patterns.

Those looking for any opportunity to get their legs out will love the highstreet store’s choice of denim shorts, whilst we heart the studded bralets and straight skinny skirts, which are perfect for that special summer party.

See the gallery below for our fave styles.