True to his name, Sombr quietly left his Manchester hotel Sunday morning, following his memorable performance at the 2026 BRIT Awards the night before at Co-op Live.
The 20-year-old singer, whose name is Shane Boose, showed off his signature indie sleaze style with a black leather and shearling cropped jacket and sunglasses.
After landing in town for the very first BRIT Awards ceremony held outside of London, the American artist finished their look with oversized, acid-washed jeans, a silver-studded black belt, and a matching leather bag before heading home.
Sombr, a nominee for two major awards, caused a stir on social media after a person rushed the stage and partially pushed him during the awards ceremony.
Let me tell you, seeing an artist really connect with an audience is one of the best feelings! I was at a show recently where this up-and-coming musician played two of his biggest tracks from his first album, ‘I Barely Know Her’ – ‘Back to Friends’ and ‘Undressed’. ‘Undressed’ was actually nominated for International Song of the Year, which is huge, but Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT’ took home the prize that night. Still, what a moment for that artist!
Sombr was performing his song “Undressed” while wearing a striking hot pink metallic suit – open at the chest – when a man unexpectedly ran onto the stage and pushed him off the podium, shocking the audience.
A man in the audience turned around, exposing a t-shirt with the message ‘SOMBR IS A HOMEWRECKER’, before security guards quickly intervened and removed him from the stage.
Sombr quickly seemed to recover and went back on stage to begin playing “Back to Friends.”
His team later explained that the incident where he ran onto the stage was actually a planned stunt to help promote his new song, “Homewrecker.”
The performance helped him get the word out about his new song, ‘Homewrecker,’ and it seems to have been successful in reaching a large audience.
After the surprising event, people immediately went to social media to share their thoughts, and the reaction was varied – some loved it, while others didn’t.
People are really impressed with Sombr and his team, praising their ability to make his new single, ‘Homewrecker,’ feel incredibly authentic. One commenter called the ad for the song ‘very clever!’
Okay, seriously, I know it was totally planned and practiced – it was too perfect! But honestly, I’m obsessed with how smoothly it all flowed! Sombr is just… incredible, he really is that good.
Some people expressed frustration, questioning why Sombr included this in his test environment, calling it disorganized. Others suggested the person who added it did so for attention.
Olivia Dean was the big winner at the 46th BRIT Awards, winning all four awards she was nominated for, including Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song, and Best Pop Act.
I was so thrilled to see my favorite artist nominated for Song of the Year not once, but twice! She was up for the award with her song ‘Man I Need,’ and also with ‘Rein Me In,’ a fantastic collaboration with Sam Fender. I was absolutely ecstatic when ‘Rein Me In’ actually won – it truly deserved the recognition!
Olivia achieved a rare feat in 2025, becoming the first artist since Adele in 2021 to simultaneously top the UK charts with both a single (“Man I Need”) and an album (“The Art Of Loving”).
It was a completely different night for Lily Allen who didn’t take home any awards.
Lily Allen’s fifth album, West End Girl, was a huge success last year, topping the charts. However, she didn’t win any of the major awards, losing out to Miss Dean in the categories for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Pop Act.
The 40-year-old singer’s new album explores the breakdown of her marriage to David Harbour, 50, and reveals details about a reported affair he had with someone named Madeline during their relationship.
As a lifestyle observer, it’s always interesting to see how things play out at awards shows. It’s a little surprising, considering all the talent, that the artist behind ‘Not Fair’ has only taken home one BRIT Award after being nominated eight times! And interestingly, they weren’t even at the ceremony this year – a bit of a statement in itself, don’t you think?
Noel Gallagher, a 58-year-old musician from Manchester, received the Songwriter of the Year award this year. The honor comes after he rejoined his brother Liam for a hugely successful Oasis reunion tour.
Sharon Osbourne, age 73, accepted an award on stage for her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, who received a BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award. He was unable to attend, so Sharon accepted on his behalf.
With her daughter Kelly, 41, by her side, the TV personality delivered a moving tribute, describing Ozzy as a uniquely talented, unpredictable, and truly artistic individual.
Growing up in a humble, working-class area of Birmingham, he achieved incredible success, becoming a widely known and admired musician. Throughout his career, he consistently strived for improvement and never settled for less.
He was a fascinating paradox – incredibly arrogant yet surprisingly down-to-earth. Despite his fame, Ozzy always remained a true rock star at heart. He never forgot his roots and always took pride in being a working-class man from Birmingham, England, no matter where his life took him.
The show ended with a fantastic rock tribute performance honoring Ozzy, who passed away last July.
This performance featured a unique version of ‘No More Tears,’ the hit song from Ozzy Osbourne’s hugely popular 1991 album of the same name, and was personally put together by his wife, Sharon.
The show included musicians who had previously played with Ozzy Osbourne – Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos, and Zakk Wylde. Robbie Williams, a longtime fan of Ozzy’s music and friend of the Osbourne family, was personally invited by Sharon to headline the performance, making it a truly special occasion.
Lola Young, after a challenging few months, won the breakthrough artist award from the five awards she was nominated for.
This new release marks her return to music after a break, following worries from fans when she fainted during a performance in New York back in September.
She ended her tour early to focus on her mental health, but recently returned to performing and accepted an award onstage last night.
Dave, a 27-year-old British rapper, recently won a Hip Hop award following the release of his third album, ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’, late last year.
Fred Again (Fred Gibson), along with Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax, won the award for Dance, and Sam Fender was named Best Rock artist.
Mark Ronson, the award-winning musician and producer known for hits like ‘Uptown Funk,’ was honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award. He then performed live on stage.
SAULT won the R&B award, Jacob Alon received the Critics Choice award, and PinkPanthress was named Producer of the Year.
Geese was named Best International Group, and Rosalía won Best International Artist. ROSE and Bruno Mars’ song earned them International Song of the Year.
Rosé and Bruno Mars won International Song of the Year for their collaboration, APT. Rosé was present at the awards ceremony to accept the award.
Wolf Alice took home the Group of the Year award following the popularity of their album, The Clearing. Geese, an American rock band, won International Group of the Year – their first ever BRIT Award.
Rosalía, the Spanish singer, was named International Artist of the Year, triumphing over popular artists like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga. She then performed her song “Berghain” from her album LUX, and surprised the audience with a special guest appearance by Björk.
Harry Styles performed live on stage, only a week before the release of his new album, ‘Kiss All The Time, Disco, Occasionally’.
Seven-time BRIT winner, Raye, 28, also performed her hit, Where Is My Husband – which was nominated for Song of the Year – and her new single, Nightingale Lane.
The event also featured performances by Wolf Alice, Alex Warren, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, and the vocalists from HUNTR/X, the popular KPop group featured in the Netflix series KPop Demon Hunters.
For over a decade, the BRIT Awards have taken place each year at London’s O2 Arena. However, the Daily Mail reports that this year’s show – considered the most important event in British music – will be held in Manchester. Organizers are also planning to move the awards ceremony to different cities around the UK in the years to come.
Jack Whitehall hosted the awards ceremony for the sixth time. He’s presented the event before, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025.
He left the show in 2022 when Mo Gilligan hosted for two years. In 2024, Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, and Clara Amfo all co-hosted the event.
This was Whitehall’s first performance in Manchester, a city that played a big role in developing his comedy skills. He studied at The University of Manchester, which helped shape his early career.
The 2026 event marked the beginning of a three-year partnership with Sony Music UK, who were responsible for relocating it to Manchester.
The event has been held at many iconic locations over the years, including Earl’s Court, the London Arena, Alexandra Palace, Hammersmith Apollo, the Dominion Theatre, the Royal Albert Hall, the Grosvenor Hotel, and its very first venue, Wembley Conference Centre.
However, relocating the ceremony from the capital marks a significant turning point in its history, perhaps the most dramatic change yet.
Oh my gosh, you guys, I just read the most shocking news! Apparently, the BRIT Awards, which have always been in London since the very beginning back in 1977, are leaving! Can you believe it? For the first time ever, they’re holding the ceremony somewhere outside of London. It’s the end of an era, honestly! I’m completely floored!
This will likely be disappointing for artists and performers in London, but many in the music industry believe these events don’t always have to take place at the same locations every year.
Oh my gosh, the BRIT Awards are EVERYTHING! It’s the biggest night for British music, and I’m so excited because it’s going to be way easier for us up north to actually go! Seriously, finally a chance for fans like me from Manchester and all around here to be part of it – it’s a dream come true!
Recently, many people have felt the awards show should be moved, following the examples of The Mercury Prize and The MOBO Awards. This is the first time the event won’t be so focused on London, benefiting both those nominated and their fans.
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