THE BRIT AWARDS: A Valentine's viewing
- Posted on February 14, 2007 11:03 AM
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And so it begins... the countdown to the biggest music awards event in the UK (or in the world if you believe BPI chairman Peter Jamieson). It's Brit Awards time.
While the romantic people of the world celebrate Valentine's Day over dinner in a jam-packed restaurant, looking into each other's eyes they'll wish they saved themselves the time (and dosh) by staying home in front of the TV with the Brits turned on high. I'll be eating a lovingly home-cooked dinner tonight and I may glance lovingly towards the chef every now and then but I'll be damned if I'm going to turn the television off while we eat. I love a bit of award ceremony ogling as much as anyone... and at music awards the outfit parade is oh-so-much more eccentric.
Etiquette also flies out of the window. Booze, babes and backstage bitching contribute to an interesting night. Don't you wish you were a fly on the wall? A light switch on the wall would suffice. Host for the evening, frazzle topped Russell Brand has himself a nice little gathering of enemies already (any man with a daughter over seventeen it seems). Will someone kick his scrawny little knee caps in? I hope not, I like the guy. There... I said it.
There are people out there who hate hetero-retro Russell. Amy Winehouse is his mate though so if it all goes haywire they can nip out the back to share a few tears and hairstyling tips. I know a lot of people who won't watch the program tonight because they can't stand "That Brand man". Others will watch and laugh... the rest will just bitch and moan.
Some lucky sods even have themselves a ticket. Damn their evil rich little souls. I'm jealous obviously... but when it comes down to it, it'll be a tight and uncomfortable squeeze in there with all those inflated egos crowding Earl's Court. At least performances by Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters, The Killers, Take That, Corinne Bailey Rae, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Amy Winehouse and Oasis will entertain us couch potatoes at home. I may however, use the Take That performance and Miss Bailey Rae's sing-along for loo breaks.
Will the Gallagher brothers behave themselves on live TV? Will Bob Dylan beat the young guns for the 'Best International Male Solo Artist' prize? Will Lily Allen mouth off? (guaranteed) and will Madonna show up? Apparently she didn't make an appearance at the Elle Style Awards at The Roundhouse - damn that rain hey Maz?
As long as Leona Lewis doesn't get a chance to sing 'A Moment Like This' I'm a happy bunny.
Read on for a list of all the nominees. May the best Valentine win.
International Male Solo Artist
Beck
Bob Dylan
Damien Rice
Jack Johnson
Justin Timberlake
International Female Solo Artist
Beyonce
Cat Power
Christina Aguilera
Nelly Furtado
Pink
International Group
The Flaming Lips
Gnarls Barkley
The Killers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Scissor Sisters
International Album
Bob Dylan - 'Modern Times'
Gnarls Barkley - 'St Elsewhere'
Justin Timberlake - 'FutureSex/LoveSounds'
The Killers - 'Sam's Town'
Scissor Sisters - 'Ta-Dah'
International Breakthrough Act
Gnarls Barkley
Orson
The Raconteurs
Ray Lamontagne
Wolfmother
Outstanding Contribution To Music
Oasis
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