Brit nominations to be revealed

The nominations for this year's Brit Awards are to be revealed later at a London ceremony.

Kings of Leon, Take That and Duffy are expected to be among the acts nominated for the UK's leading music accolade.

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The nominations will be shown on ITV2 from 2000 GMT.

Once the shortlists for the 11 awards have been announced, fans can then vote for their favourite British single, live act and breakthrough act from the shortlists.

The best British single will be decided on the night by a live telephone vote.

The Brits Academy, made up of 1,000 invited music industry insiders and critics, will decide on the remaining eight awards.

The Pet Shop Boys will receive an outstanding contribution to music award at the ceremony.

Fuente: BBC