Paul Weller is up for British male solo artist with Mark Ronson, Plan B, Robert Plant and Tinie TempahPhotograph: Annabel Staff/RedfernsHere's Tinie Tempah, who's also up for breakthrough act, best single and best album Photograph: John Marshall/AP/Press Association ImagesLaura Marling is in the running for British female solo artist, along with Cheryl Cole, Ellie Goulding, Paloma Faith and Rumer Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian
The xx have three nominations: breakthrough act, best British group and best albumPhotograph: FilmMagic.comTake That's Progress is up for best album and the band are nominated for best British group alsoPhotograph: Marco Prosch/Getty ImagesX Factor winner Matt Cardle's Christmas No 1, When We Collide, is nominated for best single. He's up against records by Florence and the Machine, the Wanted, Plan B and – yikes – Olly MursPhotograph: Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesShe's solo, she's international and she's female. All of which means Rihanna can compete for best international female solo artist along with Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue and RobynPhotograph: Evan Agostini/APArcade Fire take on Black Eyed Peas, Kings of Leon, the Script and Vampire Weekend for the title of best international group Photograph: Jordi Vidal/RedfernsJessie J beat off competition from the Vaccines and James Blake to win the critics' choice award, which is decided before the ceremony Photograph: Andy Sheppard/Getty ImagesStuart Price is up for best producer, going head to head with Ethan Johns, John Leckie, Markus Dravs and Mike PelaPhotograph: Evan Agostini/Getty Images
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