Gaga hijacks Brits 30th
Not even the torrential rain and sub-zero temperatures could dampen the spirits of one of the UK’s most prestigious nights on the music calendar. Carrying the flag for England was Lilly Allen. But if there was an award for over-hyped- red carpet arrivals then Lady Gaga’s would have added another award to her tally of three.
Allen who has reportedly threatened to give up music for acting was pitched against her flamboyant US counterpart, public exhibitionist Lady Gaga (Stefani Germanotta). Bookies favourite Gaga brushed the Brits aside by winning three gongs.
On the fashion front the US chart topper Alecia Keys stole the headlines but poor Alexandra Burke can’t seem to hit the right note with her red-ball gown.
Credited with bring grime music to the mainstream Dizzee Rascal took home the award for best British male solo artist. “It’s about –time.” said the much deserved artist in accepting his award.
Croydon boys JLS also proved that perseverance can lead to success. They scooped a bevy of awards including: British Break-through act and British Single.
N-Dubz however will have to wait another year but that didn’t stop them from partying hard. Tulissa looked a little worse for wear at a pre-party event and later admitted she hadn’t realised her leggings were see-through.
And the winners are …
British male solo artist
Dizzee Rascal
British female solo artist
Lily Allen
British breakthrough act
JLS
British group
Kasabian
British album
Florence and the Machine – Lungs
British single
JLS ‑ Beat again
Brits performance of 30 years
Spice Girls –
Wannabe/Who Do you Think You Are
International male solo artist
Jay-Z
International female solo artist
Lady Gaga
International breakthrough act
Lady Gaga
International album
Lady Gaga – The Fame
Brits album of 30 years
Oasis ‑ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory
British producer
Paul Epworth
Critics’ choice
Ellie Goulding
Outstanding contribution to music
Robbie Williams