British singer-songwriter Rita Ora poses on the red carpet at the BRIT Awards in London. Photo: AFP
Most artistes at the 2018 Brit Awards carried or pinned white roses in a show of solidarity with the “Time’s Up” and “Me Too” movements, but singer Paloma Faith was upset that not many men adorned the flower. Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran were among the prominent ones to display the roses at the annual awards ceremony at London’s O2 Arena held early on Thursday.
Aritste Stormzy wasn’t wearing a rose on the red carpet - but had pinned it on by the time he won the British male solo artist award.
Sheeran said the #MeToo and Time’s Up campaigns were long overdue. “I think it should have happened sooner, but I’m glad it is happening. It’s nice that people are aware of it now,” he said.
Unlike the all-black dress code at the Bafta Awards on Sunday, the organisers of the Brit Awards invited attendees to wear the white rose pin or carry the flower to the ceremony to acknowledge the entertainment industry’s fight against sexual harassment. — IANS
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