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Stars attend Mobos despite rows | Stars attend Mobos despite rows |
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Stars have been arriving at Glasgow's SECC for the 14th annual Music of Black Origin (Mobo) awards. | Stars have been arriving at Glasgow's SECC for the 14th annual Music of Black Origin (Mobo) awards. |
It is the first time the event has been held outside London. | It is the first time the event has been held outside London. |
Many top acts are not expected to attend the ceremony after Glasgow was attacked for not being a 'big draw' for the artists. | Many top acts are not expected to attend the ceremony after Glasgow was attacked for not being a 'big draw' for the artists. |
Pop trio N-Dubz and rapper Chipmunk lead the field with four nominations each and will compete against each other for best UK act and best song. | |
Eminem, Kanye West, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Akon and Mariah Carey will not appear at the event, despite being nominated. | Eminem, Kanye West, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Akon and Mariah Carey will not appear at the event, despite being nominated. |
Latoya Jackson is to introduce a tribute to her late brother Michael | |
Home-grown stars such as triple chart-topper Dizzee Rascal and Alesha Dixon are also not expected to appear. | Home-grown stars such as triple chart-topper Dizzee Rascal and Alesha Dixon are also not expected to appear. |
The awards will be co-hosted by Radio 1's Reggie Yates and US R'n'B act Keri Hilson, with the winners chosen by public vote. | The awards will be co-hosted by Radio 1's Reggie Yates and US R'n'B act Keri Hilson, with the winners chosen by public vote. |
This year's ceremony will pay tribute to Michael Jackson, with Latoya introducing her brother Jermaine who will perform on stage in memory of their brother. | |
Jermaine said: "My brother was everything to me. He was a wonderful artist and a wonderful human being. | |
"I'm here to do what I can, it is part of our responsibility as a family to continue his legacy and keep it alive." |