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This year stars from the US and UK will line-up up to play the prestigious MOBO Awards at Wembley Arena on Wednesday October 15th.British superstar Estelle is determined to steal the show and looks set to shine on the night after receiving 5 nominations for this years Awards. The Londoner has achieved huge acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic with her album Shine this year.The 13th annual MOBO Awards will take place at Wembley Arena in London on Wednesday 15th October. Spice Girl Mel B will co-host this years awards for the first time since 1999 alongside Rev Run, founding member of iconic hip-hop outfit Run DMC.Mel says, I am really excited to be returning as host to this years awards ceremony. I cant wait to return to the MOBO stage at Wembley Arena. I have witnessed the rise of Estelle and Leona Lewis in the US, and 2008 has been an incredible year for Music of Black Origin on both sides of the Atlantic.More performers will be announced, and look out for surprises to rival Amy Winehouses show-stealing set at last years MOBO Awards. Some of the key award categories this year are shown below:
Best UK Male
Dizzee Rascal
Jay Sean
Sway
Taio Cruz
Wiley
Best UK Female
Adele
Duffy
Estelle
Leona Lewis
M.I.A.
Best International Act
Akon
Alicia Keys
Chris Brown
Jay Z
Mariah Carey
Kanye West
Mary J Blige
Ne-Yo
Rihanna
Usher
Best R&B / Soul
Chris Brown
Estelle
Jay Sean
Ne-Yo
Usher
Best Song
American Boy Estelle
Dance Wiv Me Dizzee Rascal
Lollipop Lil Wayne
Low Flo Rida
Wearing My Rolex Wiley
Best Hip Hop
Dizzee Rascal
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Lupe Fiasco
Wiley
Best Video in association with MTV Base
Kidulthood to Adulthood Bashy
American Boy Estelle
Bleeding Love Leona Lewis
Stryderman Tinchy Stryder
Heartbreaker Will.i.am
Best Album
As I Am - Alicia Keys
Shine Estelle
Spirit Leona Lewis
The Carter III Lil Wayne
Here I Stand Usher