Take That, Mika and Leona Lewis are leading the way at this year’s BRIT Awards, with four nominations each.
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The three pop acts emerged as the biggest contenders for next month’s glitzy ceremony when the nominations were announced at the Roundhouse, in Camden, last night (14.01.08).
Take That are up for Best British Group, Best Live Act – which is one of three awards voted for by the public – and Best British Album for their comeback LP Beautiful World.
The group will be up against indie rockers the Arctic Monkeys in all three categories. The reformed band are also hoping to scoop Best British Single for the second year running, after their hit song Shine was nominated.
Also in the running for the prize are Lebanese singer Mika for his smash Grace Kelly and X Factor winner Leona for her UK number one Bleeding Love.
The winner will be voted for by the public live on the night. Mika and Leona are also up for Best British Breakthrough Act and Best British Album, for their respective LPs Life In Cartoon Motion and Spirit.
Leona faces stiff competition from Bat For Lashes, Kate Nash, KT Tunstall and PJ Harvey for Best British Female Solo Artist.
Mika has been pitted against Jamie T, Mark Ronson, Newton Faulkner and Richard Hawley for Best British Male Solo Artist.E
lsewhere, Kylie Minogue and Rihanna will battle it out for Best International Female Solo Artist and Best International Album.In a shock snub, troubled Rehab singer Amy Winehouse failed to receive any nominations, despite picking up six nods for next month’s Grammys.
The winners will be announced at a star-studded ceremony at Earls Court on February 20.
