Adele, James Bay lead Brit nods

Adele looks set to take the limelight at this year's Brit Awards after being nominated for four trophies. Her multi-million-selling album “25” is up for best British album, while she has also been shortlisted for best British female, single and video. Pop trio Years & Years and singer-songwriter James Bay have also been nominated for four awards each.

Elsewhere, Eagles of Death Metal are up for best international group two months after an attack on their gig in Paris.

Adele will face competition for Best British Album from Coldplay, Florence and the Machine, Jamie xx and James Bay.

Years & Years' number one “King” is on the shortlists for best British single and best video, while they have also been nominated for best British breakthrough act and group.

The best British group category has also embraced One Direction, Coldplay, Foals and Blur. Elsewhere, Amy Winehouse has received a posthumous nomination for best British female following last year's release of the soundtrack to a documentary film about her life.

The ceremony will also pay tribute to David Bowie.

Source: BBC