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Review

There were surprisingly few wacky moments, though top of the charts would have to be when the Arctic Monkeys accepted their award for Best British Album dressed like English Country Gents. They held flasks of whiskey and decoy ducks and played a horn into the mic.

Touching moments included Amy Winehouse sending televised messages of love to her incarcerated husband, and Mark Ronson saying he’d never been more chuffed in his life. Top performances included Leona Lewis and a troupe of dancers. They pulled it off masterfully, dancing romantically under a shower of what looked like purple rose petals.

The Ozzy Family were a treat, Sharon must have changed at least five times in the two hour show. Kelly got a kick out of intro-ing her close mate Amy Winehouse, and Ozzy was chuffed to introduce Paul McCartney, a man he says inspired him to get into music in the first place.

McCartney was the star of the night however; whose five song medley, with green and blue flames, sparkling firecrackers and tracks that spanned a lifetime spent making music brought the house down.

Live performances



Show Information

- Date: 09/02/2009
- Location: Earls Court, London
- Host: The Osbournes

Photos

Videos

  • 2008 - Show intro with hosts The Osbournes
    2008 - Show intro with hosts The Osbournes
  • 2008 - British Live Act - Take That
    2008 - British Live Act - Take That
  • 2008 - Critics Choice - Adele
    2008 - Critics Choice - Adele
  • 2008 - British Breakthrough - Mika
    2008 - British Breakthrough - Mika
  • 2008 - International Male - Kanye West
    2008 - International Male - Kanye West
  • 2008 - British Male - Mark Ronson
    2008 - British Male - Mark Ronson
  • 2008 - Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby
    2008 - Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby
  • 2008 - Fearne Cotton backstage with Mark Ronson & Beth Ditto
    2008 - Fearne Cotton backstage with Mark Ronson & Beth Ditto
  • 2008 - International Female - Kylie Minogue
    2008 - International Female - Kylie Minogue
  • 2008 - International Group - Foo Fighters
    2008 - International Group - Foo Fighters
  • 2008 - British Female - Kate Nash
    2008 - British Female - Kate Nash
  • 2008 - International Album - Foo Fighters
    2008 - International Album - Foo Fighters
  • 2008 - Fearne Cotton backstage with Kate Nash
    2008 - Fearne Cotton backstage with Kate Nash
  • 2008 - British Group - Arctic Monkeys
    2008 - British Group - Arctic Monkeys
  • 2008 - British Single - Take That
    2008 - British Single - Take That
  • 2008 - British Album - Arctic Monkeys
    2008 - British Album - Arctic Monkeys
  • 2008 - Outstanding Contribution - Sir Paul McCartney
    2008 - Outstanding Contribution - Sir Paul McCartney
  • 2008 - Fearne Cotton backstage with Mika & Adele
    2008 - Fearne Cotton backstage with Mika & Adele
  • 2008 - Fearne Cotton backstage with Take That - British Single Nominees
    2008 - Fearne Cotton backstage with Take That - British Single Nominees

Winners and Nominees

British Breakthrough Act

British Female Solo Artist

British Group

British Live Act

British Male Solo Artist

British Single

Critic's Choice Award

International Album

International Female Solo Artist

International Group

International Male Solo Artist

MasterCard British Album

Outstanding Contribution

Outstanding Contribution To Music

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