Brits in pictures

The biggest stars of British music turned up at the Earl's Court arena in London for this year's Brit Awards. Here is a selection of images from the evening.

Jamiroquai's Jay Kay arrives at the awards with a friend...

...and performing Bad Girls with US singer Anastacia

Anastacia arrives - and makes her bid for the front page

Blue celebrate winning best British newcomer

Former Steps stars Ian "H" Watkins and Claire Richards arrive

Kylie Minogue congratulates Sting on his lifetime achievement honour

R 'n' B stars Mis-Teeq are all smiles

Shaggy gets a hug from actress Daryl Hannah...

...before performing with spoof rapper Ali G, aka Sacha Baron Cohen

New York rockers The Strokes collect their best international newcomers award

Best British group: Travis outside Earl's Court

Say cheese: Westlife grin for the cameras