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| | Beyonce And Aguilera Lead Nominations For Brit Awards | Jan 13, 2004 |
Beyonce and Christina Aguilera will go head to head in a "Battle of the Divas" for a Brit Award, the British record industry's ultimate accolade.
In the hotly contested category of best international female artist, the two US stars are pitted against Kylie Minogue to land one of the major awards at next month's ceremony.
But two big names were missing from nominations announced today: the judges turned their backs on Britney Spears and Madonna who made headlines around the world when they shared an open-mouthed kiss at the MTV Music Video Awards in New York.
After a chart-topping year around the globe, Justin Timberlake was hot favourite to be named as international male artist of the year.
Los Angeles hip hop artists Black Eyed Peas looked to be the hottest tip for best international group while "Pop Idol" Will Young was favourite to be picked as best British male and Dido as best British female.
British-based New Zealand singer Daniel Bedingfield was nominated for three-awards: best male solo, best album and best pop act.
At the glitzy nomination ceremony, the big winners were flamboyant rockers The Darkness. They led the pop pack with four nominations for the Brits, which are handed out in London on February 17.
The Brits awards are famous for rock 'n' roll excess with inflated egos and flowing champagne proving a potent cocktail.
Pulp lead singer Jarvis Cocker was arrested in 1996 after leaping on stage and making crude gestures while Michael Jackson was performing.
In 1998, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott was targeted by a member of the anarchic band Chumbawamba who tipped a bucket of iced water over his head.
Britain, the world's third largest music market behind the United States and Japan, is a rare bright spot for the beleaguered global industry.
According to industry statistics, the number of new British albums sent to retailers in the third quarter of 2003 reached an all-time high of 230 million on the strength of releases from The Darkness and Black Eyed Peas.
On a global basis, music industry officials predict CD sales will fall for a fourth consecutive year in 2003 as internet piracy and the popularity of video games and DVDs continue to eat into music sales.
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 Source: New Zealand Herald | |
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