TAKE That, Mika and Leona Lewis lead the field at this year's Brit Awards, it was announced today.

TAKE That, Mika and Leona Lewis lead the field at this year's Brit Awards, it was announced today.

All have four nominations apiece and will go head-to-head in the Best British Album and Best British Single categories.

Arctic Monkeys, Mark Ronson, Kaiser Chiefs and Kate Nash each have three.

Kylie Minogue is hoping to win in the Best International Female and Best International Album categories.

The Australian star, who recently returned to the limelight after recovering from breast cancer, will sing at the ceremony on February 20.

Sir Paul McCartney, recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, will also perform, as will Kaiser Chiefs, Mark Ronson, Mika and Rihanna.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne will host the event from London's Earls Court.