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Music stars celebrate Brit Awards Music stars celebrate Brit Awards
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Singer-songwriter James Morrison, soul star Amy Winehouse and indie band the Arctic Monkeys are among the winners at this year's Brit Awards in London.Singer-songwriter James Morrison, soul star Amy Winehouse and indie band the Arctic Monkeys are among the winners at this year's Brit Awards in London.
Morrison has been named best British male, while the Arctic Monkeys won best British group and Winehouse took the award for best British female.Morrison has been named best British male, while the Arctic Monkeys won best British group and Winehouse took the award for best British female.
The Arctic Monkeys were not at the show - but sent an acceptance video dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz.The Arctic Monkeys were not at the show - but sent an acceptance video dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz.
Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado won the international solo awards.Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado won the international solo awards.
In a surprise choice, Scottish indie group The Fratellis beat Morrison, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Kooks and Lily Allen to be named best British breakthrough act - voted for by BBC Radio 1 listeners.In a surprise choice, Scottish indie group The Fratellis beat Morrison, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Kooks and Lily Allen to be named best British breakthrough act - voted for by BBC Radio 1 listeners.
Rock band Muse took best British live act, voted for by BBC Radio 2 listeners - the second time they have won the award. Amy Winehouse performed her hit single Rehab at the Brit AwardsRock band Muse took best British live act, voted for by BBC Radio 2 listeners - the second time they have won the award.
The Scissor Sisters performed with the help of puppeteersThe live favourites, who beat the likes of Robbie Williams and George Michael to the prize, are playing two nights at the new Wembley Stadium this summer. The live favourites, who beat the likes of Robbie Williams and George Michael to the prize, are playing two nights at the new Wembley Stadium this summer.
Las Vegas rockers The Killers won best international album for their second release Sam's Town.Las Vegas rockers The Killers won best international album for their second release Sam's Town.
Californian group Orson won the international breakthrough award, voted for by MTV viewers.Californian group Orson won the international breakthrough award, voted for by MTV viewers.
The ceremony is being broadcast live on TV for the first time since 1989, with comic Russell Brand the host.The ceremony is being broadcast live on TV for the first time since 1989, with comic Russell Brand the host.
US group Scissor Sisters kicked off the show with a performance of their hit single I Don't Feel Like Dancing.US group Scissor Sisters kicked off the show with a performance of their hit single I Don't Feel Like Dancing.
Outstanding contribution The Scissor Sisters performed with the help of puppeteersAmy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Rae, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snow Patrol are among the other acts taking the stage.
Amy Winehouse, Corrine Bailey Rae, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snow Patrol are among the other acts taking the stage.
The event is themed around love and hate, with Oasis performing on the "hate" stage and Take That taking helm on the "love" stage.The event is themed around love and hate, with Oasis performing on the "hate" stage and Take That taking helm on the "love" stage.
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.
Oasis will be honoured with an outstanding contribution to music award.Oasis will be honoured with an outstanding contribution to music award.
The last time the awards went out live, in 1989, it turned into a famously shambolic night, hosted by Samantha Fox and Mick Fleetwood.The last time the awards went out live, in 1989, it turned into a famously shambolic night, hosted by Samantha Fox and Mick Fleetwood.