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GQ prizes for Zeppelin and Ronson | GQ prizes for Zeppelin and Ronson |
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Rock group Led Zeppelin have won an outstanding achievement prize at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, while producer Mark Ronson was named top maverick. | Rock group Led Zeppelin have won an outstanding achievement prize at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, while producer Mark Ronson was named top maverick. |
Crooner Tony Bennett took an award for being an "inspiration", and Primal Scream were judged band of the year. | Crooner Tony Bennett took an award for being an "inspiration", and Primal Scream were judged band of the year. |
The radio personality title went to BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans, with Gavin and Stacey star James Corden winning the prize for breakthrough talent. | The radio personality title went to BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans, with Gavin and Stacey star James Corden winning the prize for breakthrough talent. |
Steve Coogan was actor of the year and James Nesbitt was named best TV star. | Steve Coogan was actor of the year and James Nesbitt was named best TV star. |
The event, in London, was hosted by musicians Sir Elton John and Lily Allen. | The event, in London, was hosted by musicians Sir Elton John and Lily Allen. |
Allen drank wine throughout the ceremony, something which Sir Elton picked up on when the pair were chatting on stage. | Allen drank wine throughout the ceremony, something which Sir Elton picked up on when the pair were chatting on stage. |
"Now we reach a very special point in the evening," Allen said at one point. | "Now we reach a very special point in the evening," Allen said at one point. |
Sir Elton interrupted by asking: "What, are you going to have another drink?" | Sir Elton interrupted by asking: "What, are you going to have another drink?" |
Special award | Special award |
Among the other winners were No Country For Old Men star Josh Brolin, who received the award for international man of the year. | Among the other winners were No Country For Old Men star Josh Brolin, who received the award for international man of the year. |
Gavin and Stacey star James Cordon brought his mum to the awardsLondon's mayor, Boris Johnson, won best politician and there was a lifetime achievement award for photographer David Bailey. | Gavin and Stacey star James Cordon brought his mum to the awardsLondon's mayor, Boris Johnson, won best politician and there was a lifetime achievement award for photographer David Bailey. |
Chef Gordon Ramsay was judged entrepreneur of the year, while the prize for best sportsman went to boxer Joe Calzaghe. | Chef Gordon Ramsay was judged entrepreneur of the year, while the prize for best sportsman went to boxer Joe Calzaghe. |
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand took the editor's special award. | Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand took the editor's special award. |
Among the stars who were handing out the trophies were Countdown's Carol Vorderman, model Liz Hurley and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. | Among the stars who were handing out the trophies were Countdown's Carol Vorderman, model Liz Hurley and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. |
Singer Amy Winehouse had been due to present Bennett with his prize but she pulled out of the ceremony, according to Allen. | Singer Amy Winehouse had been due to present Bennett with his prize but she pulled out of the ceremony, according to Allen. |
GQ's 'Men of the Year' audio slideshow |
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