The BRIT awards in London have seen Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran leading the trophy wins.

The pair each won a pair of prizes at Britain's leading music awards.

Ed Sheeran won awards for best British male solo artist and British album of the year for X. While Sam Smith won trophies for British breakthrough act and global success.

"This shows I'm stepping in the right direction. So thanks to all my fans who bought my music," said Sam Smith.

Taylor Swift opened the awards show with a sleek performance of her single Blank Space.

However, it was Madonna's performance that was the most talked about as the queen of pop who entered wearing a long cape carried by dancers tumbled off the stage to her latest song Living for Love which ironically includes a lyric about stumbling.

"Happy" hit-maker Pharrell Williams was named best international male act, and Foo Fighters won the trophy for international group. Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" took the prize for best British single.

Winners in most categories are decided by a ballot of music-industry members, with some chosen by public vote, including a best British video award selected by online ballot during the ceremony. It was won by One Direction - just like last year.

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