So do most awards – and that excludes nonbinary, extraordinarily popular singer Sam Smith. The official line: “The Brits are committed to evolving the show and the gendered categories are very much under review. But any changes made to be more inclusive need to be just that – if a change unintentionally leads to less inclusion then it risks being counterproductive to diversity and equality. We need to consult more widely before changes are made.” Well, corporate-speak aside, perhaps next year. – The Guardian (UK)
