This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/6359089.stm

The article has changed 23 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Stars get ready for Brit Awards Stars get ready for Brit Awards
(10 minutes later)
British and international music stars will gather later for the Brit Awards.British and international music stars will gather later for the Brit Awards.
UK acts Lily Allen, Muse and Snow Patrol, and US dance duo Gnarls Barkley are all nominated for three awards.UK acts Lily Allen, Muse and Snow Patrol, and US dance duo Gnarls Barkley are all nominated for three awards.
The reformed Take That are favourites with bookmaker Ladbrokes to win the best British single award, decided by a public vote during the event.The reformed Take That are favourites with bookmaker Ladbrokes to win the best British single award, decided by a public vote during the event.
The ceremony, at Earls Court in London, will be broadcast live on TV for the first time since 1989. Comedian and presenter Russell Brand hosts.The ceremony, at Earls Court in London, will be broadcast live on TV for the first time since 1989. Comedian and presenter Russell Brand hosts.
The programme, on ITV1, will be shown with a 30-second delay to enable producers to censor any offensive material.The programme, on ITV1, will be shown with a 30-second delay to enable producers to censor any offensive material.
The broadcast will also be able to switch away from anything controversial to backstage interviews presented by Fearne Cotton, Music Week has reported.
British Phonographic Industry executive chairman Peter Jamieson told the magazine: "With Oasis receiving an award it adds an edge, as does having Russell Brand as a host."
The last time the awards went out live, in 1989, turned into a famously shambolic night, hosted by Samantha Fox and Mick Fleetwood.The last time the awards went out live, in 1989, turned into a famously shambolic night, hosted by Samantha Fox and Mick Fleetwood.
BRIT AWARDS TRIVIA The British Phonographic Industry has given 394 awards since the first show in 1977The British Record Industry Awards were renamed the Brit Awards in 1989Procol Harum were the first band to perform at the event, playing A Whiter Shade of PaleRobbie Williams (pictured) has won a record 15 Brits, including four with Take ThatJamiroquai hold the record for most nominations without a win, having lost out 15 timesBlur won a record four awards in one year in 1995, including best British album for ParklifeThe only recipients of posthumous awards are John Lennon and Freddie Mercury, for outstanding contribution Brit Awards: The shortlist Oasis are to be honoured with an outstanding contribution to music award at the ceremony, where they will also perform.BRIT AWARDS TRIVIA The British Phonographic Industry has given 394 awards since the first show in 1977The British Record Industry Awards were renamed the Brit Awards in 1989Procol Harum were the first band to perform at the event, playing A Whiter Shade of PaleRobbie Williams (pictured) has won a record 15 Brits, including four with Take ThatJamiroquai hold the record for most nominations without a win, having lost out 15 timesBlur won a record four awards in one year in 1995, including best British album for ParklifeThe only recipients of posthumous awards are John Lennon and Freddie Mercury, for outstanding contribution Brit Awards: The shortlist Oasis are to be honoured with an outstanding contribution to music award at the ceremony, where they will also perform.
Amy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Rae, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters and Take That will be among the other acts giving performances.Amy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Rae, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters and Take That will be among the other acts giving performances.
It has been reported that the event will be divided between two "love" and "hate"-themed stage, reflecting its timing on Valentine's Day.
The after-show party will reportedly continue the theme, allowing guests to get married or divorced.
The best British single will be decided by a text message vote during the evening.The best British single will be decided by a text message vote during the evening.
Earlier rounds of text voting by commercial radio listeners have narrowed down 11 songs to the final five: The Feeling's Fill My Little World: Razorlight's America; Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol; Take That's Patience; Will Young - All Time Love.Earlier rounds of text voting by commercial radio listeners have narrowed down 11 songs to the final five: The Feeling's Fill My Little World: Razorlight's America; Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol; Take That's Patience; Will Young - All Time Love.
The public has decided a record three further categories.The public has decided a record three further categories.
BBC Radio 1 listeners voted for the best British breakthrough act, Radio 2 listeners for the best British live act, and MTV viewers decided the international breakthrough award.BBC Radio 1 listeners voted for the best British breakthrough act, Radio 2 listeners for the best British live act, and MTV viewers decided the international breakthrough award.