POP star Adele is expected to win the top prize — album of the year — at the Brit Awards.

    She is also in the running for best British female, with bookmakers predicting she will lift both trophies.

    Adele will also perform at the show, as will Rihanna, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd and Little Mix — who are bringing their mums to the ceremony.

    Meanwhile, hosts Ant and Dec have joked that “capes are banned” after Madonna’s agonizing fall last year.

    “They’re a health and safety nightmare!” Declan Donnely told ITV news.

    Adele, whose third album “25” has sold 2.73m copies in Britain, looks set to dominate the awards, with further nominations for best single and best video — both of which are decided by a public vote.

    Coldplay will also make history if they win either of their categories — best album or best group.

    One win would give them a career total of nine Brits, making them the event’s most successful band ever (Robbie Williams is the all-time champion, with an astonishing 17 trophies to his name).

    The ceremony will also feature a tribute to David Bowie, who died last month.

    Details of the performance are under wraps, but Brits chairman Max Lousada said it would be “respectful and understated.”(SD-Agencies)