Lady Gaga was the big winner at the Brit Awards in London last night, winning in the three categories in which she was nominated.

The American singer, who arrived at the ceremony in a three-tiered white dress and a tall, white wig, took the awards for Best International Album ('The Fame'), International Female Solo Artist and International Breakthrough Act.

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The 23-year-old was in tears after winning her awards and dedicated the night to fashion designer Alexander McQueen who died last week.

Dizzee Rascal was named Best British Male Solo Artist, with Jay-Z winning the International award.

Lily Allen was named Best British Female Solo Artist, while Robbie Williams received the award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.

The award for Best British Group went to Kasabian, while JLS won the Best British Breakthrough Act and Best British Single ('Beat Again') awards.

Florence and the Machine won Best British Album for 'Lungs' and Oasis' '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?' was named the Best Brits Album of the Last 30 Years.

Ellie Goulding received the Critics' Choice award and Florence and the Machine producer Paul Epworth was named Best British Producer.

The award for Best Brits Performance of the Last 30 years went to the Spice Girls for 'Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are?' in 1997.