2008 Brit Awards winners
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Beth Ditto and Mika opened the 2008 Brit Awards
After a barn-storming opening, thanks to Mika and Beth Ditto, the 2008 Brit Awards were under way. But who won what? Let\'s find out…
Best British Live Act - Take That
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Best British Live Act winners Take That
Picking up their award from Radio 1\'s Chris Moyles, Take That nabbed the first award of the night. Facing stiff competition from the likes of Muse and the Arctic Monkeys to win the coveted statue, the band won out thanks to votes from Radio 2 listeners.
Critics\' Choice Award - Adele
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Critics\' Choice Award winner Adele
Former Brit School student Adele picked up this new award after winning over music critics and fans alike with her chart-topping debut. 19.
British Breakthrough Act - Mika
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British Breakthrough Act winner Mika
After his amazing opening to the show it seemed only right that Mika should win the award for British Breakthrough Act. After beating the likes of heavily-tipped Leona Lewis, Klaxons and Kate Nash to collect the award, Mika promised himself a well-earned holiday.
Best International Male - Kanye West
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Best International Male winner Kanye West
Kanye West beat Bruce Springsteen, Timbaland and Rufus Wainwright to scoop the International Award. He was not there on the big night so accepted his award with a video message.
Best British Male - Mark Ronson
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Best British Male winner Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson picked up the British Male Award, the first time a non-singing artist has won. He also won handbag.com\'s unofficial award for best speech of the night with his touching thank you message to the British public for taking him to their hearts.
Best International Female - Kylie Minogue
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Best International Female winner Kylie Minogue
Picking up the third Brit Award of her career,
Kylie Minogue completed her triumphant comeback by landing Best International Female.
Best International Group - Foo Fighters
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Best International Group winners Foo Fighters
Dave Grohl and co scooped the award for the Best International Group and accepted their prize by video. In this category not a single nominee was at the show.
Best British Female - Kate Nash
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Best British Female winner Kate Nash
Pipping the likes of
Leona Lewis, KT Tunstall and Bat For Lashes to the top British Female Award Kate Nash, another former Brit School student looked pleased as punch with her statuette.
Best International Album - Foo Fighters
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Best International Album winners Foo Fighters
It was two out of two for the Foo Fighters - and another cheeky video message - as they picked up the Best International Album honours for their classic Silence, Echoes, Patience and Grace.
Best British Group - Arctic Monkeys
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Best British Group winners Arctic Monkeys
Rocking up on stage, and looking slightly the worse for wear, the Arctic Monkeys picked up the Best British Group award for the second year running. Singer Alex Turner’s acceptance speech consisted of a toot from his hunting horn, which alone has gotta be worth a Brit Award.
Best British Single - Take That
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Best British Single winners Take That
Leona Lewis\' Bleeding Love was the hot favourite leading up to the awards but Take That won out on the night with Shine, thanks to a live phone vote on the night.
Best British Album - Arctic Monkeys
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Best British Album with Arctic Monkeys
Bagging their second of the night were Sheffield\'s Arctic Monkeys. Happily, their acceptance speech technique hadn\'t improved, this time the band poked fun at the previous winners who\'d attended the Brit School.
Outstanding Contribution To Music - Sir Paul McCartney
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Outstanding Contribution To Music winner Sir Paul McCartney
Putting his divorce settlement woes aside for the night, Sir Paul finally picked up the Outstanding Contribution To Music Award. After a short speech, the former Beatle and Wings star closed the show with a hands-in-the-air singalong of Hey Jude.
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