Take That Lead Brit Awards Nominations

Take That have scooped four Brit Awards nominations, it was announced last night.

Mika and X Factor winner Leona Lewis are also up for four gongs, with all three artists going head-to-head in the Best British Album and Best British Single categories.

Take That are up for Best British Group and Best Live Act, whilst Leona will have to beat off stiff competition from Kate Nash, KT Tunstall, PJ Harvey and Bat For Lashes in the Best British Female category.

The Bleeding Love singer is also nominated for Best British Breakthrough opposite Mika, who makes the short list for Best British Male Artist and Best Single for his hit Grace Kelly.

The winners will be announced in a real-life ceremony at London's Earls Court on 20 February.