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Mobo awards: Emeli Sandé and Plan B lead nominations for 2012
Emeli Sandé, who is enjoying popularity following her performances at the Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, and Plan B lead the nominations at this year's Mobo awards, it was announced on Monday.
Sandé is in the running for best female act alongside rival talent show judges Jessie J and Tulisa Contostavlos at a ceremony at Liverpool's Echo Arena on 3 November.
Jessie J swept the board at last year's Mobos, picking up four out of the five gongs she was nominated for - Best UK act, best newcomer, Best Song for Do It Like A Dude and Best Album for Who You Are.
Also in the running for the best female title are Jay-Z's protege Rita Ora, former X Factor contestant Rebecca Ferguson and Running singer Jessie Ware.
Rapper, actor and director Plan B – real name Ben Drew – is up for best male, best hip-hop/grime act, best video, best song and best album for Ill Manors, the soundtrack to his directorial debut, a gritty crime drama he also wrote.
Husband and wife Jay-Z and Beyonce will compete for the title of best international act.
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