Lady Gaga Set To Play At Brit Awards Show

First Published: February 16, 2010 9:11 AM EST Credit: Getty Images

LONDON, U.K. -- Caption Lady Gaga performs at the amfAR New York Gala co-sponsored by M.A.C. Cosmetics to Kick Off Fall 2010 Fashion Week at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York, New York on February 10, 2010Chanteuse Lady Gaga is up for three awards as women dominate the shortlist for British music’s Brit Awards in London on Tuesday.

Lady Gaga is scheduled to perform at Earl’s Court arena during the ceremony, one of the biggest nights of the British music year.

She’s nominated for best international female artist, best album and breakthrough act of the year.

Florence and the Machine, Pixie Lott and Lily Allen also have three nominations each.

British contenders include boy band JLS, Leona Lewis, Bat for Lashes, Paolo Nuttini and Dizzee Rascal, while former “Take That” member Robbie Williams will receive a special award for contribution to music.

Also due to perform are Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Allen. A video message from Prince Harry is scheduled to givethe show, which has sometimes taken a raucous turn in the past, a royal stamp of approval.

International nominees include Bruce Springsteen, Eminem, Jay-Z, Michael Buble and Shakira.

The awards are the British equivalent of the Grammys, with most winners selected by a vote of more than 1,000 industry members.

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