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More now from last night's BBC Music Awards where the stars appeared to enjoy a light-sabre duel backstage, presumably to mark the launch of the new Star Wars film Rogue One.

One star back from the dark side (of chart abyss) this year is Craig David and he performed a mashup of something old: UK Garage anthem Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta) and something new track: Ain't Giving Up, from his number one comeback album.

Watch Craig David all over your *boink* below.

Pop star Adele has dominated the BBC Music Awards for a second year in a row - without making an appearance.

Quite literally. Here's a sequined Robster closing last night's BBC Music Awards with the track Sensational from his number one album The Heavy Entertainment Show.

Robbie was on hand to accept the Best Album award for Adele who is in Los Angeles and congratulated her on Twitter, to which she responded..

There's a whole lot of love in that thread.

Producer Naughty Boy is working with George Michael on the singer's forthcoming album.

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"Make mine a double, double," said Adele (maybe) after stealing the show at the BBC Music Awards for a second year in a row last night.

The London songstress won the artist and album of the year one-two, following on from last year's British artist and best live performance gongs.

Again she was unable to attend the event at the ExCel in London, but did leave this message from LA.

"I'm so sorry I'm not there.

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Coldplay were another absent winner at this year's ceremony, accepting their prize for Best British artist from Down Under.

In a video message from Melbourne's Etihad Stadium in Australia, shot just before the band took to the stage, singer Chris Martin said: "Look at all those people - and we love you and we're so grateful and we'll see you so soon."

Despite singer Matty Healy sporting a vest during the performance, The 1975 were still deemed to have pulled off the best Radio 1 Live Lounge of 2016.

"It's a bizarre award," said Matt.

Check out their cover of One Direction's What Makes You Beautiful below. Have you seen a better live lounge this year? If so, phone this helpline... 

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Finally Izzy Bizu collected her BBC Introducing act of the year award, following in the footsteps of Catfish and the Bottlemen and Jack Garratt.

Good luck following those acts Izzy!

Here's the results in full then:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Coldplay 

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Adele - 25

SONG OF THE YEAR

Adele - Hello

RADIO 1 LIVE LOUNGE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

The 1975 - What Makes You Beautiful 

BBC INTRODUCING AWARD

Izzy Bizu

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Matt Healy and the 1975 will no doubt wake up a lot later than the rest of us with sore heads after winning the award for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Performance of the Year at last night's BBC Music Awards.

Luckily for you though we have clear heads as we aim to put in another solid performance of our own keeping you up to date with Music News LIVE throughout the day.

We'll tell you all you need to know about last night's shenanigans at the ExCel plus news of Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks heading to these shores and is Ed Sheeran about to drop a new album?

For now check out yesterday's MNL to see how Patti Smith had to come from a goal behind to secure a win in her Bob Dylan tribute at the Nobel Prize award and find out officially whether men or women are better at listening music (gents you might want to give that your full attention).

Adele wins two of the five prizes at the BBC Music Awards but misses the ceremony.

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Music reporter

Swedish star Zara Larsson has been one of this year's few breakout artists - at a time when new music has been struggling to find an audience.

Speaking backstage at the BBC Music Awards, she says it's harder for artists to stand out in an era of constant distraction.

The singer - whose hit singles include Lush Life, Ain't My Fault and I Would Like - said she was looking forward to releasing her new album in 2017.

"I am going from just singing in Scandinavia to travelling the world. I can’t wait!"

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Music reporter

Soul singer John Legend jetted into London for the BBC Music Awards after playing a charity show this weekend. On the way, he learned that La La Land, the Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone-starring film he produced, had been nominated for seven Golden Globes.

Here's what he had to say about that - and his plans for tonight's show.

You've had quite an exciting 2016. How would you sum it up?

Well, we had a baby, we put out a new album, and we’re part of a great film. It’s been a good year.

Which were you more nervous about – the album or the baby?

How do you feel about those Golden Globe nominations?

We’re so excited. We’re so proud of the film. I’m an executive producer and I acted in it, it’s my first major speaking role. And I wrote a song for it too.

What does an executive producer actually do?

Oh, it could be nothing, it could be a lot of stuff. You just try to make the film happen, and do whatever you can to get it funded.

Mark Savage
Music reporter

Pop star and part-time Queen frontman Adam Lambert is here to present the artist of the year prize. He's just back from Australia, where he's been judging The X Factor.

He spoke about that - and his plans for new music.

What's it like judging a TV talent show?

There’s a real balance that you have to strike between constructive criticism and keeping it light and fun.

You got your start on American Idol. Is it weird to be on the other side?

It was strange. I’d see contestants walk on and think to myself, "Oh yeah, I know what they’re gong through right now". Sometimes they would try to sing and I could tell their nerves had got the best of them. So I would say, "OK, take a deep breath... What else do you have?’ Because sometimes you just need a second shot.

What are your plans for next year?

I have so much going on. I’m writing and recording here in London, and I’ll be doing some more in LA when I get home. I have a couple of big announcements to make that I can’t really talk about!

Robbie Williams accepted the award on her behalf as she is touring in LA and couldn't make it.

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Music reporter

I caught up with the very dapper Rick Astley on the red carpet. Here's what he had to say:

Your album has sold almost 200,000 copies now. Congratulations!

It’s been weird. Freaky. What a weird year.

Obviously people dream of having a number one album. Doing it as a kid was an amazing experience, but doing it as a 50-year-old was even nicer in lots of ways.

You're up for the best album prize - but David Bowie isn't. What do you make of that?

I can't even put myself in the same sentence as David Bowie. He changed the landscape of music, several times. Now that he’s gone, I think what he’s done will leave more of a mark than it did when he was alive.

Your album is called 50 - which is a tongue-in-cheek riposte to Adele's 25. If she wins best album tonight, will you collect the award on her behalf?

I’m sure someone else is ready to accept her trophy if she wins, which she very well may! She’s made some records in a short space of time that are going to stay around for a very long period of time.

Mark Savage
Music reporter

Matt Goss - of the newly-reformed Bros - is here to hand out the best album prize. But he's got to make a swift exit as he's off to play in Shepherd's Bush (17 miles away, on the other side of London) straight after.

"I'm on a motorbike straight to my show," he said. "I sit on the back, and I'm going to film it for a live feed on Facebook Live."

He's playing a solo show tonight with his jazz quartet... But plans are already afoot for Bros's big comeback next summer.

"We've been thinking about the setlist. We had a lot of songs, and they're all going to be included."

Although he refused to give away their opening number, Matt did tell us his favourite Bros track was I'll Count The Hours - the b-side to their single Sister.

"But When Will I Be Famous, Drop The Boy - I think they still stand up now when I hear them on the radio. They're great pop songs."

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Don't fret Robbie Williams - we're handing you over to the official live feed for this year's BBC Music Awards, which will be live from around 17:00 GMT.

Tune in tonight on BBC One from 20:30. In other words straight after 'Enders. 

We'll be back again tomorrow morning to find out if Adele dominates this year's event, will the 1975 get wild backstage or will Robbie and his dad-dancing make him the belle of the ball?

Until then, scroll down for the Golden Globe music nominations, Fatboy Slim's thoughts on the future of clubbing, Madonna on sexism in the music industry and the legendary Patti Smith...on...erm...sorry, it's on the tip of our tongues.

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As the countdown clock continues to this year's awards at ExCel in London, with just over five hours top go here is a quick reminder of the nominees for artist of the year, album of the year, song of the year and Radio 1 Live Lounge Performance of the Year.

Can Adele do the double?

Plus a reminder of the five, yes five ways that you can watch the awards.

Our man Mark Savage was down at the ExCel Centre in London nice and early ahead of tonight's BBC Music Awards and he caught up with Radio 1 presenter Gemma Cairney to answer some of your questions Facebook Live stylee., external

On the bill tonight are the 1975 and Matty Healy and the gang seem pretty pumped. They made a special poster for the occasion. Look...

Queen singer (not Freddie, the new one) Adam Lambert will be presenting an award on the night too and he's similarly buzzed.

And you can get in the mood for the event now with BBC Music's specially made playlist.

You're welcome.

What did Robbie have for lunch today? Did Zara Larsson make sound check? And has John Legend got any socks on?

Now is your chance to send better questions than that about tonight's main event to presenter Gemma Cairney and reporter Mark Savage.

They'll be in position at the ExCel Arena in London at 14:30 GMT today, for a Facebook Live chat.

So if there's anything you're just dying to know, then hit them up now via the BBC Entertainment News Facebook page, external. Or if you just fancy a nosy backstage, tune in and see if they have any answers.