Buzz Bites (2/21/13): Emeli Sandé, Frank Ocean, The Black Keys Take Home 2013 Brit Awards

Emeli Sandé wins 2 major categories at the 2013 Brit Awards.

Emeli Sandé won two major Brit Awards yesterday.

+ Congrats to Emeli Sandé, who nabbed two big Brit Awards (British Female Solo Artist and British Album Of The Year) for Our Version of Events. The U.S. was also well-represented, with Frank Ocean, The Black Keys, and Lana Del Rey each scoring an award in international categories. See the complete winners list. (MTV News)

+ Justin Timberlake sang "Mirrors" for the first time on television at the 2013 Brit Awards. Watch his performance. "My Huz just killed it at the Brits," JT's wife Jessica Biel tweeted after his set. (Just Jared)

+ Ke$ha's "My Crazy Beautiful Life" MTV docu-series finally has a launch date! The doc makes its debut on April 23 at 11 p.m. ET, and will follow her as she travels the world to promote Warrior. (MTV News)

+ While Demi Lovato hasn't yet revealed the release date or title for her forthcoming 2013 album, she has teased us with some news. "I do have a collaboration with somebody. I don't know if I'm allowed to tell but it'll be dope," she said. Color us intrigued. (MTV News)

+ Bruno Mars has announced his "The Moonshine Jungle Tour," which hits North America and Europe starting this summer. It launches June 22 in Washington D.C., and the North American leg wraps in Miami on Aug. 30. Ellie Goulding and Fitz And The Tantrums will open on select dates. (Rap-Up)

+ The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan has added "furniture commercial star" to his résumé, which also includes being a pro wrestling promoter. No, really. Watch his mashup ad for hometown Chicago's Walter E. Smithe furniture maker, which also promotes Corgan's Resistance Pro wrestling company. (Rolling Stone)

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