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The Brit Awards’ 2015 nom list was announced tonight which even included some of the usual suspects (International artists: Beyonce, John Legend, Pharrell, Taylor) however, unexpectedly, they snubbed [the writer of one of my favorite songs selfies: “Hands Up” by Miley Cyrus]–their very own: Who You Are U.K. pop powerhouse Jessie J—despite burning up the charts with her hit (along with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj: Bang Bang).
Other (nominated) Brits (Rita Ora, Sam Smith and others) will represent, though. Here is the full list of nods:
CRITICS’ CHOICE
James Bay – (Winner)
George The Poet
Years & Years
BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTIST
Damon Albarn
Ed Sheeran
George Ezra
Paolo Nutini
Sam Smith
BRITISH FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Ella Henderson
FKA Twigs
Jessie Ware
Lily Allen
Paloma Faith
BRITISH GROUP
Alt-J
Clean Bandit
Coldplay
One Direction
Royal Blood
BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH ACT
Chvrches
FKA Twigs
George Ezra
Royal Blood
Sam Smith
BRITISH SINGLE
Calvin Harris – Summer
Clean Bandit FT Jess Glynne – Rather Be
Duke Dumont F Jax Jones – I Got U
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Ella Henderson – Ghost
George Ezra – Budapest
Mark Ronson FT Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Route 94 FT Jess Glynne – My Love
Sam Smith – Stay With Me
Sigma – Nobody To Love
MASTERCARD BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Alt-J – This Is All Yours
Ed Sheeran – X
George Ezra – Wanted On Voyage
Royal Blood – Royal Blood
Sam Smith – In The Lonely Hour
BRITISH PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Alison Goldfrapp & Will Gregory
Flood
Jake Gosling
Paul Epworth
BRITISH ARTIST VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Calvin Harris – Summer
Charli XCX – Boom Clap
Duke Dumont FT Jax Jones – I Got U
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Mark Ronson FT Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
One Direction – You & I
Rita Ora – I Will Never Let You Down
Route 94 FT Jess Glynne – My Love
Sam Smith – Stay With Me
Sigma – Nobody To Love
INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST
Beck
Hozier
Jack White
John Legend
Pharrell Williams
INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Beyonce
Lana Del Rey
Sia
St Vincent
Taylor Swift
INTERNATIONAL GROUP
5 Seconds of Summer
Black Keys
First Aid Kit
Foo Fighters
The War On Drugs
As well , today, Brit (and Twilight’s Robert Pattinson’s boo) FKA Twigs, 26, also introduced the world to the visual of her new (self-directed) video “Pendulum”-a single from her studio album titled “LP1” which debuted with nearly 11k units sold in the U.S. with songs produced by Paul Epworth who as well, is the magic behind much of Brit pop singer Adele’s production.
“…special thanks to expert wykd dave, for binding me with my own protein insecurities, performance artist sasha waltz for providing inspiration and to academy for supporting me as a director” –FKA Twigs
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