Brit Awards: Stars arrive on red carpet

Stars of the music world walked the red carpet as they geared up for this year's Brit Awards.

Adele, Coldplay, Rihanna and Justin Bieber will take to the stage later for the biggest night in Britain's music calendar.

Jess Glynne will also be performing at London's O2 when the ceremony starts at 8pm.

Adele is hoping there are no technical glitches tonight like there were at the Grammys. Credit: PA

Ollly Murs walked the red carpet with Craig David. Credit: PA

Adele is leading the way in the nominations with four for Best Album, Best Single, Best Video and Best Female Solo Artist.

Jess Glynne is hot on her heels with three nominations for Best Single, Best Female Solo Artist and she Best Breakthrough Act.

Last Year's Critics' Choice winner James Bay. Credit: PA

Flying the flag for the boys is James Bay, also with three nominations for Best Single, Best Album and Best Male Solo Artist.

The winner of this year's Critics' Choice Award has already been announced as Jack Garratt.

Jack Garratt was named this year's Critics' Choice. Credit: PA

Metal band Eagles of Death Metal, who were playing at the Bataclan during the Paris terror attacks, are also up for an award.

They are nominated in the Best International Group category alongside Alabama Shakes, Major Lazer, Tame Impala and U2.

Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes gets a kiss on the red carpet. Credit: PA

Little Mix are leading the way for the groups with two nominations for Best Single and Best Video.

Little Mix are up for two awards tonight. Credit: PA

Kylie, who is presenting the Best Male award, Florence Welch and Fleur East were also spotted on the red carpet.

Kylie, who is presented the Best Male award, arrived in a bowler hat. Credit: PA

Florence Welch is up for Best Female Solo Artist. Credit: PA

Fleur East was sporting new red hair. Credit: PA

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