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Pet Shop Boys on receiving their award trophies at 2009 Brit awards in London, Feb. 18, 2009. [ent.sina.com]
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Paul Weller was named best male solo artist. Bookmaker William Hill suspended betting earlier this week after a flurry of wagers on the former Jam star aroused suspicions.
Other winners included Katy Perry, who won best international female, and Iron Maiden, the veteran heavy metal group who won best live act thanks to an internet voting campaign conducted by their fans.
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British pop group Girls Aloud on receiving their award trophies at 2009 Brit awards in London, Feb. 18, 2009. [ent.sina.com]
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Full list of winners
British Album – Duffy 'Rockferry'
British Group – Elbow
British Single – Girls Aloud 'The Promise'
British Male Solo Artist – Paul Weller
British Female Solo Artist – Duffy
British Live Act – Iron Maiden
International Album – Kings of Leon 'Only By The Night'
International Group – Kings of Leon
International Male Solo Artist – Kanye West
International Female Solo Artist – Katy Perry
Critics' Choice Award – Florence & The Machine
British Producer of the Year – Bernard Butler
Outstanding Contribution to Music – Pet Shop Boys
(CRI/Agencies February 19, 2009)
