Chart-topping Adele favored for victory at UK's Brit Awards

Feb 24, 2016, 11:50 AM

LONDON (AP) — Adele is hoping to put a glitch-marred Grammys performance behind her with triumph at British music's Brit Awards. The singer is nominated in four categories, including album of the year for global chart-topper "25." She will also sing at Wednesday's ceremony at London's O2 Arena. Her performance at last week's Grammy Awards was unsettled when a microphone fell into a piano during the tender song "All I Ask." Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Coldplay are also due to perform at the Brits ceremony, which recognizes international stars alongside homegrown talent. Leading contenders include singer-songwriter James Bay, electronica trio Years & Years and DJ Calvin Harris. U.S. band Eagles Of Death Metal, whose concert was targeted in the Paris attacks, is up against U2 in the international group category.