Pop star Taylor Swift is to become the first female winner of the Global Icon award at the BRIT Awards. She will also be the first non-British recipient of the prize, which the Brits characterize as their highest honor. Only three other artists have been named Brits Icons - Sir Elton John, David Bowie and Robbie Williams.

Hosted for a fourth time by Jack Whitehall, the show will open with a performance from Coldplay. Other performers on the night include Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Olivia Rodgrigo and Headie One. Swift is not expected to perform at the ceremony, which will take place with an audience as part of the government's pilot scheme for live events.