“Umbrella” Cover by Mandy Moore

Here’s a live version of Mandy Moore’s cover of “Umbrella.”

Brit Awards

Britain’s version of the Grammys, called the BRIT Awards, is happening today. Who’s nominated? Highlights include:

British female solo artist – Bat For Lashes; Florence And The Machine; Leona Lewis; Lily Allen; Pixie Lott.

British group – Doves; Friendly Fires; JLS; Kasabian; Muse.

International female solo artist – Lady GaGa; Ladyhawke; Norah Jones; Rihanna; Shakira.

International breakthrough act – Animal Collective; Daniel Merriweather; Empire Of The Sun; Lady Gaga; Taylor Swift.

International album – Animal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavilion; Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D.; Empire Of The Sun, Walking On Dream; Jay-Z, The Blueprint 3; Lady GaGa – The Fame.

The top selling song in Britain in 2009 was “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga. Here are 3 of the latest photos of Lady Gaga arriving to rehearsal for the Brit Awards and to the actual ceremony: