Brit Awards Pay Tribute to David Bowie, George Michael
The Brit Awards recognized big international stars, including Drake and Beyonce, and a cross section of homegrown talent Wednesday, but the ceremony was overshadowed by the much-missed David Bowie and George Michael. Bowie, who died in January 2016 at age 69, was crowned British male artist of the year and won British album of the year for “Blackstar,” released days before his death. Bowie’s son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, accepted the best album award on behalf of his father. “This award is for all the kooks, and all the people who make the kooks,” Jones said. “Kooks” is the …