The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Justin Timberlake and Gnarls Barkley were big winners at last night's Grammy Awards before the prize giving ceremony started.

Pop newcomer Lily Allen leads the nominations for the Brit Awards, which were announced tonight.

James Blunt and Corinne Bailey Rae are among those tipped to be named Grammy Award nominees at a US ceremony to announce shortlisters later today. Rae is also expected to attend the announcement ceremony.