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UMG AT THE BRITS: TOO BLOODY FABULOUS
2/20/23

At the O2, UMG ruler Sir Lucian Grainge congratulates Capitol star Sam Smith and team on the massive success of smash single “Unholy.” In a related story, Beelzebub later tried to enter UMG’s afterparty and was told he wasn’t on the list. Seen just after giggling at Ted Cruz’s outraged tweets are (l-r) UMG U.K. chief David Joseph, EMI Co-President Jo Charrington, Smith, EMI Co-President Rebecca Allen and Sir Grainge. You'll find more unbearably charming photos at the link.

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