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Liam Gallagher has branded Kanye West "Utter S***".
The 42-year-old musician slammed the rapper while he performed his track 'All Day' along with British grime artists Skepta, Krept and Konan, Jammer and Novelist at the BRIT Awards last night (25.02.15).
Writing a rare message on Twitter during the ceremony, he said: "Kanye West. Utter Shit. LG x (sic)."
Although he was left unimpressed by the 37-year-old star's performance, the former Beady Eye and Oasis vocalist - who has daughters Molly, 16, and Gemma, 3, as well as, sons Lennon, 15, and Gene, 13 - admitted he was a fan of his earlier work including his debut album, 'College Dropout', released in 2004.
In a follow up tweet directed at Kanye, he wrote: "...And you're a million miles away from College Dropout. That's artistry. LG x (sic)."
Instead, the 'Wonderwall' hitmaker suggested the 'Bound 2' hitmaker - who has 20-month-old daughter North with wife Kim Kardashian West - should listen to the music of 52-year-old The La's rocker, Lee Mavers.
He added: "check out Lee Mavers LG x (sic)."
Meanwhile, other stars were more positive about the controversial performance, which featured 39 mentions of the N-word, with BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac praising the "powerful and impactful" track.
She tweeted: "That Kanye performance is the most powerful and impactful thing I have ever seen at the BRITS. Would have liked a 16 from Skepta though."
Liam Gallagher brands Kanye West ‘Utter S***’
Liam Gallagher has branded Kanye West "Utter S***".
The 42-year-old musician slammed the rapper while he performed his track 'All Day' along with British grime artists Skepta, Krept and Konan, Jammer and Novelist at the BRIT Awards last night (25.02.15).
Writing a rare message on Twitter during the ceremony, he said: "Kanye West. Utter Shit. LG x (sic)."
Although he was left unimpressed by the 37-year-old star's performance, the former Beady Eye and Oasis vocalist - who has daughters Molly, 16, and Gemma, 3, as well as, sons Lennon, 15, and Gene, 13 - admitted he was a fan of his earlier work including his debut album, 'College Dropout', released in 2004.
In a follow up tweet directed at Kanye, he wrote: "...And you're a million miles away from College Dropout. That's artistry. LG x (sic)."
Instead, the 'Wonderwall' hitmaker suggested the 'Bound 2' hitmaker - who has 20-month-old daughter North with wife Kim Kardashian West - should listen to the music of 52-year-old The La's rocker, Lee Mavers.
He added: "check out Lee Mavers LG x (sic)."
Meanwhile, other stars were more positive about the controversial performance, which featured 39 mentions of the N-word, with BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac praising the "powerful and impactful" track.
She tweeted: "That Kanye performance is the most powerful and impactful thing I have ever seen at the BRITS. Would have liked a 16 from Skepta though."
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Paloma Faith finds it difficult having a "big heart".
The 33-year-old singer scooped the British Female Solo Artist accolade at last night's BRIT Awards (25.02.15) and admitted she found it tough when she won because she was so scared about forgetting to thank people who have helped her during her career.
She told BANG Showbiz: "It's really hard when you've got a big heart because you walk around apologising all the time, it's quite an uncomfortable type of person to be. I'm always permanently anxious, like, did I thank them? Did I behave? Did I say thank you? Did I do this? It's like, obsessive!"
However, the 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' singer - who performed the track at the prestigious event at London's O2 Arena - was annoyed with herself after accepting the award because despite her best efforts to remember everyone, she failed to thank her management company.
She explained: "I really did not expect to win this, that's why I forgot to thank my management, I was so overwhelmed. I was in so much shock and I had a little piece of card that I'd written peoples' names down on because just before, my manager was acting weird, he said he'd heard the cameras were coming over so I was scribbling names of people down who I would thank."
As well as being pleased by the recognition of her music, the 'Changing' hitmaker said she is thrilled to have won because she is such a huge admirer of artist Tracey Emin, who designed the awards.
She added: "I'm going to put it in pride of place. I'm a big fan of Tracey Emin, now I own a piece!"
Paloma Faith: It’s hard having a big heart
Paloma Faith finds it difficult having a "big heart".
The 33-year-old singer scooped the British Female Solo Artist accolade at last night's BRIT Awards (25.02.15) and admitted she found it tough when she won because she was so scared about forgetting to thank people who have helped her during her career.
She told BANG Showbiz: "It's really hard when you've got a big heart because you walk around apologising all the time, it's quite an uncomfortable type of person to be. I'm always permanently anxious, like, did I thank them? Did I behave? Did I say thank you? Did I do this? It's like, obsessive!"
However, the 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' singer - who performed the track at the prestigious event at London's O2 Arena - was annoyed with herself after accepting the award because despite her best efforts to remember everyone, she failed to thank her management company.
She explained: "I really did not expect to win this, that's why I forgot to thank my management, I was so overwhelmed. I was in so much shock and I had a little piece of card that I'd written peoples' names down on because just before, my manager was acting weird, he said he'd heard the cameras were coming over so I was scribbling names of people down who I would thank."
As well as being pleased by the recognition of her music, the 'Changing' hitmaker said she is thrilled to have won because she is such a huge admirer of artist Tracey Emin, who designed the awards.
She added: "I'm going to put it in pride of place. I'm a big fan of Tracey Emin, now I own a piece!"
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Taylor Swift thanked Ed Sheeran for teaching her to make "a good cup of tea", as she accepted the award for International Female Solo Artist at last night's (25.02.15) BRIT Awards with MasterCard.
The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker beat Lana Del Rey, Beyoncé, Sia and St Vincent to the crown to be honoured with her first BRIT Award.
Accepting the gong from 'Love Me Like You Do' hitmaker Ellie Goulding and Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton, she said: "I've been coming to England and playing shows for eight years and this is my first BRIT Award; I'm so happy!...
"Honestly, I know I wouldn't be up here if it wasn't for one of my best friends who took me to pubs and taught me how to make a good cup of tea and taught me everything I know about the UK.
"I just want to say, 'I love you Ed Sheeran.'"
She also thanked her loyal supporters, insisting she felt very "lucky" to be in the position she was.
She added: "I am very lucky to have the British fans who have changed my life. I love you.
"And I am very lucky to have my first BRIT Award. Thank you so much."
The 25-year-old singer kicked off proceedings earlier in the evening with a performance of her hit track, 'Blank Space'.
Despite feeling incredibly blessed, Taylor later admitted she should "calm down".
She told BANG Showbiz: "I'm way too excited about it; I need to calm down. It's been the most amazing slow build love affair with England and the UK.
"Starting out playing King's College and getting ready eight years later to play sold out Hyde Park is like, 'What?' So this first BRIT Award couldn't have come at a better time. It's amazing."
Taylor Swift thanks Ed Sheeran for tea at BRIT Awards
Taylor Swift thanked Ed Sheeran for teaching her to make "a good cup of tea", as she accepted the award for International Female Solo Artist at last night's (25.02.15) BRIT Awards with MasterCard.
The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker beat Lana Del Rey, Beyoncé, Sia and St Vincent to the crown to be honoured with her first BRIT Award.
Accepting the gong from 'Love Me Like You Do' hitmaker Ellie Goulding and Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton, she said: "I've been coming to England and playing shows for eight years and this is my first BRIT Award; I'm so happy!...
"Honestly, I know I wouldn't be up here if it wasn't for one of my best friends who took me to pubs and taught me how to make a good cup of tea and taught me everything I know about the UK.
"I just want to say, 'I love you Ed Sheeran.'"
She also thanked her loyal supporters, insisting she felt very "lucky" to be in the position she was.
She added: "I am very lucky to have the British fans who have changed my life. I love you.
"And I am very lucky to have my first BRIT Award. Thank you so much."
The 25-year-old singer kicked off proceedings earlier in the evening with a performance of her hit track, 'Blank Space'.
Despite feeling incredibly blessed, Taylor later admitted she should "calm down".
She told BANG Showbiz: "I'm way too excited about it; I need to calm down. It's been the most amazing slow build love affair with England and the UK.
"Starting out playing King's College and getting ready eight years later to play sold out Hyde Park is like, 'What?' So this first BRIT Award couldn't have come at a better time. It's amazing."
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Simon Cowell will let One Direction go solo - as long as they don't split up.
The 55-year-old music mogul - who put the group together on 'The X Factor' in 2010 - is happy for Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson to work on other projects, as long as it is just "on the side" and doesn't affect their main job as part of the chart-topping boy band.
Speaking at last night's (25.02.15) BRIT Awards with MasterCard, he told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "You can't knock what One Direction are doing. They're making great records and I think that's why they're still so popular.
"I hear speculation all the time that they're going solo. My advice is they should stay together but still do things they want as a little bit on the side."
Earlier in the evening, Simon was on hand to collect the 'Steal My Girl' hitmaker's award for British Artist Video of the Year for 'You and I', after touring commitments meant the band were currently in Japan.
Accepting the gong, he said: "This is so exciting. But Sam [Smith] you can't win everything tonight.
"The boys are in Japan and they kind of made up this speech incase they did win and they wanted to, first of all, say hello to everybody. They want to thank their fans for voting, because they do have the best fans in the world...
"I'm incredibly excited and I want to officially say thank you to the boys for being just amazing. It's a great video; I'm absolutely thrilled. Thank you everyone for voting."
Simon Cowell: One Direction can go solo
Simon Cowell will let One Direction go solo - as long as they don't split up.
The 55-year-old music mogul - who put the group together on 'The X Factor' in 2010 - is happy for Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson to work on other projects, as long as it is just "on the side" and doesn't affect their main job as part of the chart-topping boy band.
Speaking at last night's (25.02.15) BRIT Awards with MasterCard, he told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "You can't knock what One Direction are doing. They're making great records and I think that's why they're still so popular.
"I hear speculation all the time that they're going solo. My advice is they should stay together but still do things they want as a little bit on the side."
Earlier in the evening, Simon was on hand to collect the 'Steal My Girl' hitmaker's award for British Artist Video of the Year for 'You and I', after touring commitments meant the band were currently in Japan.
Accepting the gong, he said: "This is so exciting. But Sam [Smith] you can't win everything tonight.
"The boys are in Japan and they kind of made up this speech incase they did win and they wanted to, first of all, say hello to everybody. They want to thank their fans for voting, because they do have the best fans in the world...
"I'm incredibly excited and I want to officially say thank you to the boys for being just amazing. It's a great video; I'm absolutely thrilled. Thank you everyone for voting."
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Adam Lambert wants to work with Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran.
The Queen singer has revealed he's in awe of British talent at the moment and would love to get in the studio with some of the UK's biggest artists.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper about Sam, Ed, Ella Eyre and Jess Glyne at the BRIT Awards last night (25.02.15), he said: "There's a lot of great singers here tonight. The UK is pumping out incredible vocalists.
"If there's a popular singer right now, it's probably coming out of here."
The 33-year-old star also spoke about his upcoming electronic and dance album but refused to reveal who he'd been working with.
He teased: "I have some collaborations but I can't really talk about them yet unfortunately."
Meanwhile, Sam and Ed were the big winners at the annual awards ceremony in London with Ed taking home the British Male Solo Artist prize and Mastercard British Album of the Year for 'X'.
Sam, meanwhile, was presented with the British Breakthrough Act and Global Success accolades.
Adam Lambert wants to work with Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith
Adam Lambert wants to work with Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran.
The Queen singer has revealed he's in awe of British talent at the moment and would love to get in the studio with some of the UK's biggest artists.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper about Sam, Ed, Ella Eyre and Jess Glyne at the BRIT Awards last night (25.02.15), he said: "There's a lot of great singers here tonight. The UK is pumping out incredible vocalists.
"If there's a popular singer right now, it's probably coming out of here."
The 33-year-old star also spoke about his upcoming electronic and dance album but refused to reveal who he'd been working with.
He teased: "I have some collaborations but I can't really talk about them yet unfortunately."
Meanwhile, Sam and Ed were the big winners at the annual awards ceremony in London with Ed taking home the British Male Solo Artist prize and Mastercard British Album of the Year for 'X'.
Sam, meanwhile, was presented with the British Breakthrough Act and Global Success accolades.
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Madonna finds rumours of a feud with Lady Gaga "boring".
The 'Living For Love' singer - who performed at the BRIT Awards in London last night (25.02.15) - was believed to have a strong rivalry with the 28-year-old musician after suggesting her hit single 'Born This Way' ripped off her track 'Express Yourself', but has once again quashed speculation, branding it "boring".
She said: "The only time I ever criticised Lady Gaga was when I felt like she blatantly ripped off one of my songs. It's got nothing to do with 'she's taking my crown' or 'she's in some space of mine'. She has her thing.
"I do think she's a very talented singer and songwriter. It was just that one issue. And everybody's obviously running with it and turned it into a huge feud, which I think is really boring, quite frankly."
The 56-year-old - who will release her 13th studio album 'Rebel Heart' next month - instead insisted she thinks it's key to support fellow female artists instead of speculating and fuelling rivalry.
She continued: "I don't think she wants my crown.
"We live in a world where people like to pit women against each other.
"And this is why I love the idea of embracing other females who are doing what I'm doing. It's important for us to support each other."
The iconic performer also teased a "plan" to end rumours of the pair's alleged hatred of each other, prompting suggestions she is keen to collaborate with the 'Do What U Want' hitmaker.
She told Rolling Stone magazine: "And you know what? I don't care anymore. Here's the thing - one day everyone's going to shut up about it. You'll see! I have a plan."
Madonna brands Lady Gaga feud rumours ‘boring’
Madonna finds rumours of a feud with Lady Gaga "boring".
The 'Living For Love' singer - who performed at the BRIT Awards in London last night (25.02.15) - was believed to have a strong rivalry with the 28-year-old musician after suggesting her hit single 'Born This Way' ripped off her track 'Express Yourself', but has once again quashed speculation, branding it "boring".
She said: "The only time I ever criticised Lady Gaga was when I felt like she blatantly ripped off one of my songs. It's got nothing to do with 'she's taking my crown' or 'she's in some space of mine'. She has her thing.
"I do think she's a very talented singer and songwriter. It was just that one issue. And everybody's obviously running with it and turned it into a huge feud, which I think is really boring, quite frankly."
The 56-year-old - who will release her 13th studio album 'Rebel Heart' next month - instead insisted she thinks it's key to support fellow female artists instead of speculating and fuelling rivalry.
She continued: "I don't think she wants my crown.
"We live in a world where people like to pit women against each other.
"And this is why I love the idea of embracing other females who are doing what I'm doing. It's important for us to support each other."
The iconic performer also teased a "plan" to end rumours of the pair's alleged hatred of each other, prompting suggestions she is keen to collaborate with the 'Do What U Want' hitmaker.
She told Rolling Stone magazine: "And you know what? I don't care anymore. Here's the thing - one day everyone's going to shut up about it. You'll see! I have a plan."
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Ed Sheeran was "really worried" about his latest album, despite picking up the BRIT Award for MasterCard British Album of the Year for 'X'.
The 'Thinking Out Loud' hitmaker was honoured with the prestigious gong at tonight's (25.02.15) BRITs ceremony and admitted it had been a "very very good year" for British music.
In his acceptance speech, he said: "Thank you so much for this. I was really worried about this album, making it - it took a long time to make - and to be happy with it. I didn't expect this.
"What I will say though is it's been a very very good year for British music and it's a time to celebrate the whole thing. I don't think a statue gives justification to people's success.
"I think the sales and the accreditation, tickets, everything gives people success. The statue is wonderful; thank you so much for it. Just keeping making music! Sick, nice one!"
After he left the stage, the 24-year-old chatted to the show's hosts Ant & Dec and joked that he wanted to "flog" his award.
He said: "I know you have to engrave it but it's a Tracey Emin so I could probably flog it so can I keep it?
"They usually take it off you and send you it."
Ant then told Ed: "You have it and leg it out of here!"
Ed also picked up a gong for British Male Solo Artist.
Ed Sheeran ‘worried’ about latest album
Ed Sheeran was "really worried" about his latest album, despite picking up the BRIT Award for MasterCard British Album of the Year for 'X'.
The 'Thinking Out Loud' hitmaker was honoured with the prestigious gong at tonight's (25.02.15) BRITs ceremony and admitted it had been a "very very good year" for British music.
In his acceptance speech, he said: "Thank you so much for this. I was really worried about this album, making it - it took a long time to make - and to be happy with it. I didn't expect this.
"What I will say though is it's been a very very good year for British music and it's a time to celebrate the whole thing. I don't think a statue gives justification to people's success.
"I think the sales and the accreditation, tickets, everything gives people success. The statue is wonderful; thank you so much for it. Just keeping making music! Sick, nice one!"
After he left the stage, the 24-year-old chatted to the show's hosts Ant & Dec and joked that he wanted to "flog" his award.
He said: "I know you have to engrave it but it's a Tracey Emin so I could probably flog it so can I keep it?
"They usually take it off you and send you it."
Ant then told Ed: "You have it and leg it out of here!"
Ed also picked up a gong for British Male Solo Artist.
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Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran were the big winners at tonight's (25.02.15) BRIT Awards with MasterCard.
The 'Money on My Mind' hitmaker received the British Breakthrough Act gong as well as the Global Success Award for his international accomplishments whilst the 'Thinking Out Loud' hitmaker ensured his wins tied with Sam, beating him for both the prestigious MasterCard British Album of the Year award as well as British Male Solo Artist.
Speaking after his win, Sam told BANG Showbiz: "This is déjà vu, I was here last year. This is amazing and [the trophies] are so beautiful."
The 22-year-old singer also praised his fellow artist, Ed Sheeran, adding: "I'm so happy that Ed Sheeran won those awards, I truly think he deserves them."
Fans were treated to performances from some of the music industry's top artists including BRIT Award 2015 winners Royal Blood and Paloma Faith.
Taylor Swift - dressed in a formal black outfit - kicked off proceedings with 'Blank Space' whilst later on, Kanye West provided a memorable performance of 'All Day', complete with fire cannons.
Madonna ensured the event ended with a bang with a rendition of her track 'Living For Love'.
Meanwhile, Ed, 24, admitted winning wasn't what he was "used to" and thought Sam would was guaranteed to pick up the awards he ended up winning.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I win now and then but winning isn't really a thing I'm used to.
"To be honest I thought Sam was going to get Album or Male, so it's nice to get both."
And he couldn't be happier to win the prestigious Album of the Year gong, after previously losing out to Adele.
He added: "I think this is the award that every British musician who's ever been up for a BRIT would like.
"I was up for it before but Adele was up for it as well so that was a written off thing. I'm glad this time I won."
The full winners list for the 2015 BRIT Awards with MasterCard is as follows:
British Male Solo Artist - Ed Sheeran
British Female Solo Artist - Paloma Faith
British Group - Royal Blood
British Breakthrough Act - Sam Smith
Critics' Choice - James Bay
British Single - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, 'Uptown Funk'
Mastercard British Album of the Year - Ed Sheeran, 'x'
British Artist Video of the Year - One Direction, 'You & I'
International Male Solo Artist - Pharrell Williams
International Female Solo Artist - Taylor Swift
International Group - Foo Fighters
Global Success - Sam Smith
Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran sweep BRIT Awards
Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran were the big winners at tonight's (25.02.15) BRIT Awards with MasterCard.
The 'Money on My Mind' hitmaker received the British Breakthrough Act gong as well as the Global Success Award for his international accomplishments whilst the 'Thinking Out Loud' hitmaker ensured his wins tied with Sam, beating him for both the prestigious MasterCard British Album of the Year award as well as British Male Solo Artist.
Speaking after his win, Sam told BANG Showbiz: "This is déjà vu, I was here last year. This is amazing and [the trophies] are so beautiful."
The 22-year-old singer also praised his fellow artist, Ed Sheeran, adding: "I'm so happy that Ed Sheeran won those awards, I truly think he deserves them."
Fans were treated to performances from some of the music industry's top artists including BRIT Award 2015 winners Royal Blood and Paloma Faith.
Taylor Swift - dressed in a formal black outfit - kicked off proceedings with 'Blank Space' whilst later on, Kanye West provided a memorable performance of 'All Day', complete with fire cannons.
Madonna ensured the event ended with a bang with a rendition of her track 'Living For Love'.
Meanwhile, Ed, 24, admitted winning wasn't what he was "used to" and thought Sam would was guaranteed to pick up the awards he ended up winning.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I win now and then but winning isn't really a thing I'm used to.
"To be honest I thought Sam was going to get Album or Male, so it's nice to get both."
And he couldn't be happier to win the prestigious Album of the Year gong, after previously losing out to Adele.
He added: "I think this is the award that every British musician who's ever been up for a BRIT would like.
"I was up for it before but Adele was up for it as well so that was a written off thing. I'm glad this time I won."
The full winners list for the 2015 BRIT Awards with MasterCard is as follows:
British Male Solo Artist - Ed Sheeran
British Female Solo Artist - Paloma Faith
British Group - Royal Blood
British Breakthrough Act - Sam Smith
Critics' Choice - James Bay
British Single - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, 'Uptown Funk'
Mastercard British Album of the Year - Ed Sheeran, 'x'
British Artist Video of the Year - One Direction, 'You & I'
International Male Solo Artist - Pharrell Williams
International Female Solo Artist - Taylor Swift
International Group - Foo Fighters
Global Success - Sam Smith
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Ne-Yo doesn't think he'd exist without Usher.
The 32-year-old singer explained the 'Climax' hitmaker has been a huge influence on his career and believes he has helped other R'n'B musicians including Chris Brown and Trey Songz to flourish.
Speaking about Usher after he was presented with the BET Honors Musical Arts Award, he said: "I feel that without Usher, there would be no me, there would be no Chris Brown, there would be no Trey Songz. He paved the way for us, so for him to get that honour was kind of special for me. I feel that he actually deserved it."
The 'Let Me Love You' singer - who recently released his sixth studio album 'Non-Fiction' - has previously been rumoured to be feuding with the 36-year-old star, although as well as praising him, he played down speculation by explaining there is no rivalry between the pair.
He added: "Usher getting honoured was kind of dope for me because a lot of people kind of want us as R&B males to be at each other's throats. I don't know why that is. They want this competition between us, but I don't feel any competition towards Usher."
The BET Honors will air on Saturday February 28 at 9pm on BET.
Ne-Yo: I wouldn’t exist without Usher
Ne-Yo doesn't think he'd exist without Usher.
The 32-year-old singer explained the 'Climax' hitmaker has been a huge influence on his career and believes he has helped other R'n'B musicians including Chris Brown and Trey Songz to flourish.
Speaking about Usher after he was presented with the BET Honors Musical Arts Award, he said: "I feel that without Usher, there would be no me, there would be no Chris Brown, there would be no Trey Songz. He paved the way for us, so for him to get that honour was kind of special for me. I feel that he actually deserved it."
The 'Let Me Love You' singer - who recently released his sixth studio album 'Non-Fiction' - has previously been rumoured to be feuding with the 36-year-old star, although as well as praising him, he played down speculation by explaining there is no rivalry between the pair.
He added: "Usher getting honoured was kind of dope for me because a lot of people kind of want us as R&B males to be at each other's throats. I don't know why that is. They want this competition between us, but I don't feel any competition towards Usher."
The BET Honors will air on Saturday February 28 at 9pm on BET.