Paloma Faith: No BRITs for me
Paloma Faith is convinced she won't win any BRIT Awards tonight.
The 'Picking Up the Pieces' singer is nominated for the British Album and British Female awards, but thinks she will lose out in both categories to Emeli Sande.
She told the Daily Star newspaper: "Emeli will probably win. She's had so much exposure and that helps. She's consistent and always delivers a good vocal performance. I'd say everyone else except for Adele - me included - are a bit more human."
Emeli is hotly tipped to sweep the board at this year's awards, with four nominations in three categories, including two in British Single. She will also close tonight's show, but is then planning to take six months off before starting work on her second album.
Meanwhile Rita Ora - who is up for British Breakthrough Act and also has two nominations in the British Single category - is a lot more nervous about going to this year's show, as it is the first where she is nominated.
She said: "Last year was my first BRITs. I loved it, sitting on a table and watching the show. But I was just observing that day and learning a lot. It's going to be different this year. I'm really excited and nervous because I'm nominated.
"I try not to think about it too much because I don't want to jinx it. To win would be a great achievement for me and my fans, but we'll see."
The BRIT Awards will have 1000 people working backstage tonight at London's O2 Arena.
On top of that, 600 waiting and serving staff have been hired to provide 4,000 meals for guests - which 60 chefs spent over 2,000 hours preparing.
While the musicians enjoy their food and drinks, which will take 5,500kg of ice cubes to keep cool, fans will be kept at bay by 2km of crowd safety barriers around the huge venue.
Special guests can also treat themselves to pampering sessions - including Radiance Reviver, Re-vital Eyes or Jet Lag energizer - to make sure they are on top form for any appearances and can top up their sun-kissed skin with a Fake Bake spray tan.
Once the event has finished the stars can tuck into 90,000 jelly beans at the official after party, which will provide entertainment in the form of seven astrologers and tarot card readers and an original Victorian carousel.
Acts confirmed to take to the stage during the glitzy ceremony include Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, One Direction, Beyonce and Robbie Williams.
Viewers can tune in to the awards on ITV1 from 8pm.
