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Winehouse to sing at Brit Awards Winehouse to sing at Brit Awards
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Singer Amy Winehouse is to stage her first public performance since entering rehab at the Brit Awards later.Singer Amy Winehouse is to stage her first public performance since entering rehab at the Brit Awards later.
The star, who held a private show for the Grammys last week, will sing two songs at the ceremony, including the hit single Valerie with Mark Ronson.The star, who held a private show for the Grammys last week, will sing two songs at the ceremony, including the hit single Valerie with Mark Ronson.
Favourites to pick up awards include Take That, Leona Lewis and Mika, all of whom are nominated in four categories.Favourites to pick up awards include Take That, Leona Lewis and Mika, all of whom are nominated in four categories.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne will host the show at London's Earls Court. It will be shown live on ITV1 from 2000 GMT.Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne will host the show at London's Earls Court. It will be shown live on ITV1 from 2000 GMT.
'Thrilled''Thrilled'
Brits chairman Ged Doherty told Sky News he was "thrilled" Winehouse was performing: "I heard her rehearse last night and she sounded absolutely great.Brits chairman Ged Doherty told Sky News he was "thrilled" Winehouse was performing: "I heard her rehearse last night and she sounded absolutely great.
"We are just thrilled to have her appearing at the ceremony. We think that her performance will be one of those 'Brit moments' and it's part of a really strong line-up.""We are just thrilled to have her appearing at the ceremony. We think that her performance will be one of those 'Brit moments' and it's part of a really strong line-up."
Now we've been nominated, to win it would mean the world Klaxons' singer Jamie Reynolds Now we've been nominated, to win it would mean the world Klaxons singer Jamie Reynolds
Ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney will also perform a medley of hits after receiving an outstanding contribution award at the ceremony.Ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney will also perform a medley of hits after receiving an outstanding contribution award at the ceremony.
Klaxons are up for two awards and will perform with R&B diva Rihanna at the show.Klaxons are up for two awards and will perform with R&B diva Rihanna at the show.
Singer Jamie Reynolds says the band is happy to be recognised by the music industry. Singer Jamie Reynolds told BBC Radio 1 he was happy to be recognised by the music industry.
"The Brits is kind of a pop awards and pop is where we always wanted to find ourselves," he says. "The Brits is kind of a pop awards and pop is where we always wanted to find ourselves," he said.
"Now we've been nominated for it, to win it would mean the world." "To win it would mean the world."
Singer Kate Nash is up for British female and breakthrough act but says she is unsure about her chances of winning. Singer Kate Nash is up for British female and breakthrough act, but said she had "no idea" about her chances of winning.
"I've no idea. My sister works in a betting shop so maybe I'll ask her what the odds are," she said. "Maybe I'll put something on it!" "My sister works in a betting shop so maybe I'll ask her what the odds are," she said. "Maybe I'll put something on it!"
The best British single will be decided by a text message vote during the event.The best British single will be decided by a text message vote during the event.
Viewers will choose between Mika's Grace Kelly, The Hoosiers' Worried About Ray, Mark Ronson's Valerie, Take That's Shine and Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis.Viewers will choose between Mika's Grace Kelly, The Hoosiers' Worried About Ray, Mark Ronson's Valerie, Take That's Shine and Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis.
Guest presentersGuest presenters
Host Sharon Osbourne says her job is to "hold it all together"Host Sharon Osbourne says her job is to "hold it all together"
Doctor Who star David Tennant, actor Sir Ian McKellen, Gossip star Beth Ditto, and Bionic Woman actress Michelle Ryan are among the guest presenters.Doctor Who star David Tennant, actor Sir Ian McKellen, Gossip star Beth Ditto, and Bionic Woman actress Michelle Ryan are among the guest presenters.
There will also be two stages at Earls Court to mark the theme of "glam versus punk".There will also be two stages at Earls Court to mark the theme of "glam versus punk".
The glam stage will feature golden drapes and a curtain of lights, while the punk stage is decked with a ripped Union Jack.The glam stage will feature golden drapes and a curtain of lights, while the punk stage is decked with a ripped Union Jack.
Between the two will be thrones on which Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, will sit. Between the two will be thrones, on which Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne will sit.