The UK version of The Grammys, The Brits, were held last night in London and amongst the big winners were spandex metal revivalists The Darkness and every momís fave, Dido. the aforementioned rock act took home the awards for Best British Album for their excellent debut, and Best British Group, while the ex-Faithless vocalist won the prizes for Best Female Solo Aritist and Best Single, for ìWhite Flag.î Other winners included

British Breakthrough Artist

Busted

British Male Solo Artist
Daniel Bedingfield

British Female Solo Artist
Dido

MasterCard British Album
The Darkness, Permission to Land

British Group
The Darkness

British Single
Dido – ìWhite Flagî

British Rock Act
The Darkness

British Urban Act
Lemar

British Dance Act
Basement Jaxx

Pop Act
Busted

International Male Solo Artist
Justin Timberlake

International Female Solo Artist
Beyonce

International Album
Justin Timberlake – Justified

International Group
White Stripes

International Breakthrough Artist
50 Cent

Outstanding Contribution to Music
Duran Duran

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