Brits Backstage Gossip!

We had lots of fun live blogging the Brit Awards for you last night from London, which saw Duffy and Kings of Leon among the music stars who triumphed on the night. But we wouldn’t be doing our job without rounding up some of the behind-the-scenes gossip.

• Lady Gaga – who appeared with the Pet Shop Boys for the briefest cameo ever – had the largest entourage backstage. “A total of 16 minders, assistants and managers were crammed into her dressing room – and used a rota to hang out with her,” according to reports. Plus, she was overheard saying, “Who are these people?” about Girls Aloud. Well, until about five seconds ago we hadn’t heard of YOU, love.
• (Gaga also achieved her particular shade of orange by having three spray tans on the day…)

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• Scandalist were very disappointed to see that U2 opened the ceremony. And they had the biggest backstage area — with “mock snakeskin accessories” (bleurgh), “wood panels” (heave!), and their own dining room. Plus, hilarious jokester Bono quipped he’d like to be in Girls Aloud – to which Adam Clayton replied, “Which one?“ (FETCH US A SICK BAG NOW)
• Coldplay – who came away empty handed from the ceremony – asked for a bed in their dressing room so they could have a nap if needed. It says much about them that the thought they’d have groupies there didn’t even cross our mind once.
• Guests took away goody bags from the show that included Missoni scarves, beach bags, Eve Long travel kits, a bottle of Kylie‘s perfume, chocolates, a subscription to Grazia magazine and jewellery. This is also after they dined on tatin of caramelized beetroot and shallots with Bosworth Ash goats cheese brulee served with a winter salad, duck confit or roasted vegetable hash for main and a miniature selection of desserts. Plus loads of booze, of course…

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