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Ronson wins best male Brit gong Kylie wins prize at Brit Awards
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Producer Mark Ronson has been named best British male at this year's Brit Awards - the first non-singer to have scooped the solo artist prize. Kylie Minogue has won best international act at this year's Brit Awards at London's Earls Court.
The 32-year-old has worked with the likes of Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse. Speaking on stage the star, who earlier performed her new single Wow, said she was "extremely grateful and thankful".
US star Kanye West was named winner of the best international male prize and Band Take That scooped the best live act award at the Earls Court event. US rock group the Foo Fighters have scooped two awards, best international group and best international album for Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace.
US star Kanye West was named winner of the best international male prize and band Take That scooped best live act.
Producer Mark Ronson was named best British male at this year's Brit Awards - the first non-singer to have scooped the solo artist prize.
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.
'Beautiful' mother'Beautiful' mother
He also performed with Gossip singer Beth Ditto.He also performed with Gossip singer Beth Ditto.
Rihanna followed with a performance of her former number one single Umbrella and she was accompanied with The Kaiser Chiefs. Rihanna followed with a performance of her former number one single Umbrella, accompanied by the Kaiser Chiefs.
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.
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.
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue took to the stage dressed in a jewelled gold figure-hugging dress and performed her new single Wow. Meanwhile Amy Winehouse made her first public performance since entering rehab. She sang Valerie and Love is A Losing Game.
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney will perform a medley of hits after being honoured with an outstanding contribution award at the ceremony, which is being hosted by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney will perform a medley of hits after being honoured with an outstanding contribution award at the ceremony, which is being hosted by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.
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Singer Kate Nash is up for British female and breakthrough act but said she had "no idea" about her chances of winning. Actor James Nesbitt presented the best British female award to Kate Nash.
"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!"
In the best British single 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.In the best British single 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.
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.