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Dua Lipa has taken home the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, in the first major British win of this year's ceremony.
The "New Rules" singer made an emotional speech as she accepted the prize, and looked genuinely shocked to be announced as the winner.
"Thank you so much. I guess I want to begin by saying how honoured I am to be nominated along so many incredible female artists," she said.
"I guess this year we've really stepped up. I wanna say a really big thank you to my fans who have allowed me to be this version of myself.
"I wanna say thank you to my team who have been by my side, to Oscar, to Ben, to Cathy, to Hannah, to Grace, who have worked so tirelessly and been by my side. To my family."
She added a shaky: "Oh my god, I'm so nervous and so grateful. Anyone who hasn't realised how special they are, how different, who has a name that honours their background... never let anything get in the way of your dreams. I believe in you."
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Katy Perry, Phillip Sweet, Karen Fairchild, Dolly Parton, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, Miley Cyrus and Kacey Musgraves perform "9 to 5".
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Michelle Obama and Jada Pinkett-Smith made a powerful opening speech at the Grammys
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Diana Ross performs in a special tribute for her 75th birthday
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Ricky Martin and Camila Cabello perform onstage during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on 10 February, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Camila Cabello performs onstage during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on 10 February, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Travis Scott took to the stage with James Blake
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures H.E.R. performs "Hard Place".
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Anthony Rossomando, Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga and Andrew Wyatt on the Grammys red carpet
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Lady Gaga performs 'Shallow'
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures The Punch Brothers pose backstage with their Best Folk Album award for "All Ashore."
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes perform at the Grammys
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Cardi B performs
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Drake accepts the award Best Rap Song at the Grammys
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Lady Gaga reacts to winning her second Grammy of the night
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Janelle Monae performs 'Make Me Feel' at the Grammys
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61st Grammy Awards 2019 – in pictures Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus perform 'Jolene' at the Grammys
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Just a few moments before, Dua Lipa had performed a medley of her song "One Kiss" and St Vincent 's "My Seduction" on stage at the Staples Center in LA.
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