The Roundhouse in London was ablaze with star power on Thursday night as a host of celebrities descended for the prestigious Rolling Stone Awards. The red carpet was a spectacle of daring fashion and heartfelt moments, marking a night of celebration for the UK's music and entertainment industry.
Dazzling Arrivals and Daring Ensembles
Jessie J was a vision of confidence, commanding attention in a racy mesh dress featuring a corset bodice. This public appearance held profound significance, coming just a day after the singer, 37, attended the Royal Variety Performance where she embraced the Princess of Wales and spoke about her recent cancer battle. Having undergone a mastectomy earlier this year after a breast cancer diagnosis, Jessie J radiated strength. She completed her stunning look with stiletto heels and a diamante heart clutch bag.
She was not alone in her bold fashion choice. Louise Redknapp turned heads in a lacy pencil dress that artfully revealed her black lingerie beneath. Meanwhile, Ashley Roberts showcased her toned physique in an elegant floor-length gown adorned with ruffles that provided a touch of modesty.
A Lifetime Achievement for Sir Bob Geldof
The evening was also set to honour a true icon. Sir Bob Geldof, 74, was the recipient of the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. The rock legend and political activist first rose to prominence in the late 1970s as the frontman of the Boomtown Rats.
His illustrious career was further defined by his monumental humanitarian efforts. Sir Bob famously created the charity supergroup Band Aid to provide famine relief for Ethiopia, producing the historic single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. Upon receiving the award, Sir Bob expressed his thrill, stating, 'Getting this award really wraps together a lot of things that have happened in my life. I'm thrilled!'
Celebrating the Best in Music and Television
The nominations for the Rolling Stone UK Awards, announced earlier in the week, set the stage for a competitive night. The Artist Award category featured a strong lineup including Joy Crookes, Lewis Capaldi, Little Simz, Obongjayar, Olivia Dean, and Sam Fender.
For The Album Award, nominees included acclaimed works from FKA twigs, The Last Dinner Party, Little Simz, Pulp, Sam Fender, and Wolf Alice. The battle for Song of the Year was equally fierce, with contenders like Central Cee and 21 Savage, CMAT, Olivia Dean, RAYE, PinkPantheress, and Wolf Alice.
In a nod to their triumphant reunion tour, Oasis secured nominations in two categories: The Group Award and The Live Act Award. The television categories saw Stephen Graham nominated for his work on 'Adolescence', while Little Simz also earned a film nomination for her role in the Netflix show 'Steve'. The night was capped with a performance by Fayth Ifil from 'Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical'.
