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Friday, 16 January 2015

FKA twigs flashes her thigh in eclectically-styled coat dress... as she receives two BRIT Awards 2015 nominations

FKA twigs flashes her thigh in eclectically-styled coat dress... as she receives two BRIT Awards 2015 nominations 

Last year, she was shortlisted for a Mercury Prize even before the release of debut album LP1 landed and received three gongs at the MOBO Awards 2014.
But FKA Twigs, 26, is kicking off 2015 with two BRIT Awards nominations for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.
The solo artist, who's currently dating English actor Robert Pattinson, was in attendance to hear her name read out at Thursday night's nominations announcement, showing off some of her statement, eclectic styling.
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Making an appearance: FKA Twigs arrives at the BRIT Awards Nominations announcement to receive two nominations
Making an appearance: FKA Twigs arrives at the BRIT Awards Nominations announcement to receive two nominations
Twigs, real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett, kept her phenomenal figure under wraps after debuting her racy music video for new track Pendulum on Wednesday.
The rising star stepped out in a lace-detail coat dress, which skimmed the floor with a long train around her boot-clad ankles.
She accessorised with heavy African-inspired golden jewellery appearing to wear very little under her ruffled dress. 
Eclectic: FKA drew inspiration from many fashion avenues for her unique look on Thursday night
Eclectic: FKA drew inspiration from many fashion avenues for her unique look on Thursday night
Signature style: The look was one of eccentricity as she made a statement with bold, gold jewellery
Signature style: The look was one of eccentricity as she made a statement with bold, gold jewellery
Most interesting in FKA's look was her Aztec make-up, which featured lined from her lips to her chin and a dotted detail that followed the line of eyebrows, which were fanned out for emphasis.
She plaited her signature locks into a high-rise style, having used them as a focal point for her new music video.
The visual accompaniment for Pendulum sees the fierce star tied up in her own locks as she swings like a pendulum from an invisible ceiling. 
Attitude: The beauty failed to crack a smile, despite her good news
Edgy: The singer revealed her thigh as she pulled an Angelina Jolie on the red carpet
Under wraps: The brunette beauty covered up her impeccable shape with the long, coat dress
Unique: The star appeared to wear very little under her ruffled ensemble, covering her skin with large accessories
Unique: The star appeared to wear very little under her ruffled ensemble, covering her skin with large accessories
Round-the-world inspirations: FKA Twigs appeared to draw inspiration from African, Aztec and Mexican styling
Round-the-world inspirations: FKA Twigs appeared to draw inspiration from African, Aztec and Mexican styling
The video sees her strip down to nude underwear, revealing her petite, athletic physique as she battles to untangle herself from the restraints.
A double nod for the BRITs is a huge success for the beauty, with stars including Ellie Goulding, Emeli Sande and Adele, being previous winners of British Female Solo Artist accolade. 
Winners of the British Breakthrough Act, including Ed Sheeran, Ben Howard and Tinie Tempah, also gone on to have phenomenal international careers. 
This year, the competition for FKA - who genre blends trip hop and jazz to ambient and R&B - in the Female Solo category features Ella Henderson, Jessie Ware, Lily Allen and Paloma Faith.
She finds herself up against Chvrches, George Ezra, Royal Blood and Sam Smith for her second award nomination.
Her competitor Sam Smith follows up his Critics' Choice win last year with five nominations that include best male, best album and best newcomer. 
Bosses of the event - officially called the Brit Awards 2015 with MasterCard - have reshaped the ceremony in recent years to make the album prize the climax of the night this year. 
Bold: The beauty chose a strong make-up look that featured a dotted detail above her eyebrows and from her lips
Bold: The beauty chose a strong make-up look that featured a dotted detail above her eyebrows and from her lips
The hair: Twigs is seen swinging from her signature locks in new music video Pendulum, which debuted on Wednesday
The hair: Twigs is seen swinging from her signature locks in new music video Pendulum, which debuted on Wednesday
Up and comer: FKA is following up her Mercury Prize nomination and three MOBO Awards from 2014
Up and comer: FKA is following up her Mercury Prize nomination and three MOBO Awards from 2014
Good news: The solo artist is nominated for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act at the 2015 ceremony
Good news: The solo artist is nominated for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act at the 2015 ceremony

                      2015 BRIT AWARDS - FULL LIST OF NOMINATIONS 

BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTIST
Damon Albarn Parlophone, Warner Music
Ed Sheeran Asylum, Warner Music
George Ezra Columbia, Sony Music
Paolo Nutini Atlantic, Warner Music
Sam Smith Capitol, Universal Music

BRITISH FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Ella Henderson Syco Music, Sony Music
FKA Twigs Young Turks Recordings, XL Beggars
Jessie Ware Island/PMR, Universal Music
Lily Allen Parlophone, Warner Music
Paloma Faith RCA, Sony Music

BRITISH GROUP
Alt-J Infectious Music, BMG Rights
Clean Bandit Atlantic, Warner Music
Coldplay Parlophone, Warner Music
One Direction Syco Music, Sony Music
Royal Blood Warner Bros, Warner Music

BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH ACT 
Chvrches Virgin EMI, Universal Music
FKA Twigs Young Turks Recordings, XL Beggars
George Ezra Columbia, Sony Music
Royal Blood Warner Bros, Warner Music
Sam Smith Capitol, Universal Music

CRITICS' CHOICE
Identified by a panel made up of media critics.
James Bay (Winner) Virgin EMI, Universal Music
George the Poet Island, Universal Music
Years & Years Polydor, Universal Music

BRITISH SINGLE
Calvin Harris Summer
Columbia, Sony Music
Clean Bandit ft Jess Glynne Rather Be
Atlantic, Warner Music
Duke Dumont ft Jax Jones I Got U
Blasé Boys Club/Virgin EMI, Universal Music
Ed Sheeran Thinking Out Loud
Asylum, Warner Music
Ella Henderson Ghost
Syco Music, Sony Music
George Ezra Budapest
Columbia, Sony Music
Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars Uptown Funk
Columbia, Sony Music
Route 94 ft Jess Glynne My Love
Rinse Recordings/Virgin EMI, Universal Music
Sam Smith Stay With Me
Capitol, Universal Music
Sigma Nobody to Love
3 Beat/AATW, Universal Music

INTERNATIONAL GROUP
5 Seconds of Summer Capitol, Universal Music
The Black Keys Nonesuch, Warner Music
First Aid Kit Columbia, Sony Music
Foo Fighters Columbia, Sony Music
The War On Drugs
Secretly Canadian, Secretly Group 



MASTERCARD BRITISH
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Supported by The Sun Bizarre Column.
Alt-J This Is All Yours
Infectious Music, BMG Rights
Ed Sheeran X
Asylum, Warner Music
George Ezra Wanted On Voyage
Columbia, Sony Music
Royal Blood Royal Blood
Warner Bros, Warner Music
Sam Smith In The Lonely Hour
Capitol, Universal Music

BRITISH PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
In association with The MPG Awards.
Identified by a panel overseen by MPG.
Alison Goldfrapp & Will Gregory
Flood
Jake Gosling
Paul Epworth

BRITISH ARTIST VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Top 10 identified by YouTube views. Social vote from
Nominations Launch to identify shortlist of 5 closing 20th
February. Winner identified during live social vote during
TV broadcast on 25th February.
Calvin Harris Summer
Columbia, Sony Music
Charli XCX Boom Clap
Asylum, Warner Music
Duke Dumont ft Jax Jones I Got U
Blasé Boys Club/Virgin EMI, Universal Music
Ed Sheeran Thinking Out Loud
Asylum, Warner Music
Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars Uptown Funk
Columbia, Sony Music
One Direction You and I
Syco Music, Sony Music
Rita Ora I Will Never Let You Down
Columbia, Sony Music
Route 94 ft Jess Glynne My Love
Rinse Recordings/Virgin EMI, Universal Music
Sam Smith Stay With Me
Capitol, Universal Music
Sigma Nobody to Love
3 Beat/AATW, Universal Music

INTERNATIONAL MALE
SOLO ARTIST
Beck Virgin EMI, Universal Music
Hozier Island, Universal Music
Jack White XL Recordings, XL Beggars
John Legend Columbia, Sony Music
Pharrell Williams RCA, Sony Music

INTERNATIONAL FEMALE
SOLO ARTIST
Beyoncé RCA, Sony Music
Lana Del Rey Polydor, Universal Music
Sia Monkey Puzzle/RCA, Sony Music
St Vincent Caroline, Universal Music
Taylor Swift Virgin EMI, Universal Music

  



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