Take That "snubbed" at the Brits
Last night saw the unveiling of this year’s Brit Awards nominees – Coldplay and Duffy head up the pack with four nominations. But despite having a super duper year, everyone’s favourite man band Take That have only been nominated for one award. Boo. Not only that, but X Factor champ and all-round singing sensation Leona has also scooped just one nomination! However, heatworld’s delighted that Girls Aloud have been nominated for Best British Group… let the Chezzamania continue! The ceremony takes place in London on 18 February, and with Kylie, Mat Horne and James Corden on board, it’s sure to be a rather ace evening. We can’t wait! Scroll down for a full list of all the nominees and tell us what you think.

Moyles offends again
Not a month goes by without a *insert offensive matter here*-gate at the BBC. Now it’s Chris Moyles’ turn. As no stranger to controversial comments, it’s not really a shock that the Radio 1 DJ has got himself into a spot of bother once again. While talking about his forthcoming stint on BBC1's Who Do You Think You Are?, which traces celebs’ ancestors, Chris made some slightly “misjudged” comments about World War Two concentration camp Auschwitz. He told listeners, “I went off to Ireland and other places to film, and unlike a lot of the Who Do You Think You Are? shows, I didn’t go to Auschwitz. Pretty much everyone goes there whether or not they’re Jewish. They just seem to pass through there on their way to Florida.” A spokesperson for Chris says, “We regret his comments were misjudged and we are speaking to Chris." Are you offended by Chris' comments, or are you banging your head on the keyboard as we speak?

Kelly pockets £200,000 for a week's work
Kelly Brook may be devastated at being booted off Britain's Got Talent just six days into filming, but finding out that she will still be paid the full £200,000 agreed should take the sting away! The 29-year-old was due to pick up around £33,000 a day for her place on the judging panel, after Simon Cowell agreed she was entitled to the full amount. But insiders say Kelly is still very upset by the decision and feels stitched-up by Simon, whom they insist did not give her a chance. One source said, "How can he judge whether she will fit in after such a short time? He didn't give her enough time." While a show insider revealed, "It seems Cowell is embarrassed by the whole affair and wants it to go away, hence he's giving Kelly the cash." Oh well, at least she can go shopping to cheer herself up!

Yay! JLS land record deal
They were one of our most favourite things about last year's X Factor, so we're very excited to hear that boy band JLS have signed a recording deal. The boys signed with R&B label Epic, who also look after Lemar, Shakira and Scouting For Girls, and are said to very excited about their future. Aston, JB, Ortise and Marvin came very close to nabbing the X Factor crown from Alexandra Burke, and were already causing scenes of chaos at their gigs before the show was even finished. Even Simon Cowell himself admitted the band were "brilliant". Last night an executive at Epic said, "JLS are the best boy band to emerge from a TV talent show. The band already have an incredible fan base, and we look forward to launching their recording career." We can't wait to hear what the boys come up with. Congratulations, guys!

Brit Awards: the nominations:

British Male Solo Artist:
Ian Brown
James Morrison
Paul Weller
Streets
Will Young
 
British Female Solo Artist:
Adele
Beth Rowley
Duffy
Estelle
MIA
 
British Breakthrough Act:
Adele
Duffy
Last Shadow Puppets
Scouting for Girls
The Ting Tings
 
British Group:
Coldplay
Elbow
Girls Aloud
Radiohead
Take That
 
British Live Act:
Coldplay
Elbow
Iron Maiden
Scouting for Girls
The Verve
 
British Single:
Adele - Chasing Pavements
Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Dizzee Rascal / Harris / Chrome - Dance Wiv Me
Duffy - Mercy
Estelle feat Kanye West – American Boy
Girls Aloud – The Promise
Leona Lewis – Better In Time
Scouting For Girls – Heartbeat
X Factor finalists – Hero
 
British Album:
Coldplay - Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends
Duffy - Rockferry
Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid
Radiohead - In Rainbows
The Ting Tings - We Started Nothing
 
International Album:
AC/DC - Black Ice
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
Killers - Day & Age
Kings of Leon - Only By The Night
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
 
International Male Solo Artist:
Beck
Neil Diamond
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Seasick Steve
 
International Female Solo Artist:
Beyonce
Gabriella Cilmi
Katy Perry
Pink
Santogold
 
International Group:
AC/DC
Fleet Foxes
Killers
Kings of Leon
MGMT