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Take That were among the big winners at this year's Brit Awards ceremony in London, scooping awards for best British live act and best single. Take That, the Arctic Monkeys and the Foo Fighters were the big winners at this year's Brit music awards in London, scooping two prizes each.
Sheffield band Arctic Monkeys also took home two awards - for best British group and best British album for Favourite Worst Nightmare. Take That won the trophies for best British live act and British single.
And US group the Foo Fighters were double winners with best international album and best international act. The Arctic Monkeys took best British group and album - both for the second year in a row - while Foo Fighters won best international group and album.
Mark Ronson was named best British male and Kate Nash won best British female. The ceremony saw performances from Amy Winehouse and Sir Paul McCartney, who received a lifetime achievement honour.
Producer Ronson, who has worked with Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen, is the first non-singer to have scooped the solo artist prize. Kate Nash won best British female and Mark Ronson was named best British male.
"I've never felt so British or male in my entire life," he said. Producer Ronson, who performed with Winehouse and Adele at the Earl's Court show, is the first non-singer to have scooped the solo artist prize.
The 32-year-old later returned to the stage to accompany Adele who sang Coldplay's God Put A Smile Upon Your Face, followed by a performance of Stop Me with Daniel Merriweather before Amy Winehouse sang. "I've never felt so British or male in my entire life," he told the crowd.
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It was the first public performance Winehouse had given since being admitted to rehab. As well as singing with Ronson on their hit Valerie, Winehouse sang one of her own numbers, Love Is A Losing Game.
The five-time Grammy-award winner sang Valerie with Ronson on guitar followed by a solo performance of her song Love is Losing Game. It was the first public performance from the troubled star, who recently won five Grammy Awards, since being admitted to rehab.
As Take That accepted their first award, band member Jason Orange said he had an arthritic knee and said: "We appear before you bruised and battered, but dead chuffed. As Take That accepted their award for best live act, band member Jason Orange said he had an arthritic knee and said: "We appear before you bruised and battered, but dead chuffed.
"We are so honoured. We've worked so hard over the years.""We are so honoured. We've worked so hard over the years."
The second award, which was presented to them for the single Shine, was chosen during a live text vote which continued throughout the show. Their second award, which was presented for the single Shine, was chosen by a live public vote that continued throughout the show.
Kylie Minogue won best British international act. Kylie Minogue won best international female. The Australian star, who performed her single Wow, said she was "extremely grateful and thankful".
The Australian star, who also performed her new single Wow, said she was "extremely grateful and thankful".
Mika, who kicked off the show with his songs Love Today and Grace Kelly, was named best British breakthrough act.Mika, who kicked off the show with his songs Love Today and Grace Kelly, was named best British breakthrough act.
He also performed with Gossip singer Beth Ditto.He also performed with Gossip singer Beth Ditto.
Will Young presented the Critics' Choice award to Adele, a graduate of the BRIT School in Croydon, south London. Will Young presented the Critics' Choice award to Adele, a graduate of the Brit School in Croydon, south London.
I've never felt so British or male in my entire life Mark RonsonI've never felt so British or male in my entire life Mark Ronson
Accepting the prize, the Londoner said: "My heart's beating so fast." She also thanked her "beautiful" mother.Accepting the prize, the Londoner said: "My heart's beating so fast." She also thanked her "beautiful" mother.
US star Kanye West, who was unable to attend the ceremony, was named winner of the best international male prize.US star Kanye West, who was unable to attend the ceremony, was named winner of the best international male prize.
"I'm sure there's someone who deserves this more than me, but I just don't know who they are," he said speaking on video. "I'm sure there's someone who deserves this more than me, but I just don't know who they are," he said in his acceptance video.
Rihanna followed with a performance of her former number one single Umbrella, accompanied by the Klaxons. Rihanna followed with a performance of her number one single Umbrella, accompanied by Klaxons.
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney performed a medley of hits, which included Live and Let Die and Hey Jude. Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney performed a medley of hits, including Live and Let Die, Hey Jude and Lady Madonna.
He was also honoured with an outstanding contribution award at the ceremony, which was hosted by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. He was honoured with an outstanding contribution award at the ceremony, which was hosted by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.
Doctor Who star David Tennant, actor Sir Ian McKellen, Bionic Woman actress Michelle Ryan were among the guest presenters.Doctor Who star David Tennant, actor Sir Ian McKellen, Bionic Woman actress Michelle Ryan were among the guest presenters.