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Estelle and Lewis scoop Mobo awards
12:35am Thursday 16th October 2008
Estelle and Leona Lewis have won two gongs each at the Mobo (Music of Black Origin) Awards.
Estelle beat Lewis to scoop Best UK Female and also took home Best Song for American Boy, on a night that saw British artists triumph.
Estelle, 28, had been nominated for five awards, which also included Best Album, R&B/Soul and Video.
Lewis, 23, picked up Best Album for the multi million-selling Spirit at the star-studded awards ceremony as well as Best Video for Bleeding Love.
She became the first British woman to reach number one in the US singles charts for more than 20 years.
The ceremony was hosted by former Spice Girl Mel B and Rev Run at London's Wembley Arena.
Rap star Dizzee Rascal was voted Best UK Male for the second year running.
Estelle and her US label boss John Legend completed the celebrations with a duet of new Legend track No Other Love.
Grime MC Chipmunk, 18, was crowned Best UK Newcomer and British saxophonist YolanDa Brown received the prize in the Best Jazz category.
American superstars were also honoured with Chris Brown, described as the "new Michael Jackson" named as Best International Act and Best R&B/Soul. And former Supreme Mary Wilson collected a Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of Motown to start the 50th anniversary celebrations of the record label that provided the soundtrack for an American generation.
Theatre, Art & Cinema
The Nutcracker
Tuesday, December 2 to Saturday, December 6, Theatre Royal Bath. NORTHERN Ballet Theatre (NBT) makes a welcome return to Bath with its highly acclaimed production of The Nutcracker.
Arc Theatre latest with theatre director Tracey Sullivan
PANTOMIME Robinson Crusoe opened this week, produced by local amateur company Footlights.
New Spring season
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. IF you are choosing to be choosier with your money this spring, look no further than the Wyvern Theatre for a season packed full of shows and fine dining, you’ll be spending your money wisely.
A Christmas Carol
Wharf Theatre, Devizes, Friday, December 5 – Saturday, December 13. ADAPTED by Christopher Schario and based on the story by Charles Dickens, Linda Swann directs the Wharf Theatre’s Christmas offering.
Changeling (15)
ANGELINA Jolie makes a strong bid for an Oscar nomination with her tour de force portrayal of a crusading mother in Clint Eastwood's harrowing drama.
What Just Happened? (15)
BASED on noted film producer Art Linson's memoir, What Just Happened? satirises the inner workings of Hollywood, as seen through the eyes of a middle-aged producer suffering a crisis of confidence.
Four Christmases (12A)
REESE Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn fail to impress in this lifeless romantic comedy.
Choke (18)
ADAPTED from the nihilistic novel by Chuck Palahniuk, Choke is a black comedy about a 30-something sex addict who happily acknowledges his yearnings and willingly attends rehabilitation meetings because it allows him to prey upon and sleep with fellow sufferers.
Singing sensation
MELKSHAM Soprano singing sensation Rhiannon Lambert will be lining up for a top Christmas concert date in Bath on December 13.
Estelle arrives for Mobo Awards 2008 at Wembley Arena, London
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