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Brit Awards 2016: Adele among winners at star-studded bash

Adele was the big winner at the 2016 Brit Awards, taking four awards at a ceremony that also paid a powerful tribute to the late David Bowie.

Other winners included James Bay and Coldplay - who won best British group for a record fourth time and dedicated their award to musicians in refugee camps around the world.

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Adele in tears as she scoops Global Success gong

A teary Adele as she won her third night of the evening. Credit: ITV

Adele broke down in tears as she was honoured with the Global Success Award at the Brits.

The star was presented with her award "from space" by British astronaut Tim Peake and said: "My kid's going to think I'm so cool.

She added: "Global success. Not bad for a girl from Totttenham who doesn't like flying."

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