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R’n’B vocalist Jamelia is seen hanging out at the BRIT Awards with the Birmingham-based Burger Bar Boys gang. She also makes gestures as if shooting a gun, and calls out ‘Big up to the Blood Brothers’ – a reference to a gang which includes her two brothers, one of whom was recently jailed for murder.
It is reported that The Beastie Boys have sent a letter to the KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) fast food chain, asking the company to enact reforms, and stating, "You need to require that your suppliers stop chopping off the beaks of birds and require that they stop breeding and drugging chickens to grow so big that they can't even walk."Jamie Cullum suffers a double disappointment at the 2005 Brit Awards in Earl's Court, London. Despite being nominated for two awards, best British male solo artist and best British live act, he loses both. The Streets win best solo and Muse take the live act trophy.
Roger Daltrey of The Who collects a CBE at Buckingham Palace, London, UK, in recognition of his work as patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
The Killers headline the closing night of the NME Awards Tour 2005 at Brixton Academy, London, UK, supported by Bloc Party, Futureheads and Kaiser Chiefs. Backstage afterwards, Adam Clayton of U2 and Noel Gallagher of Oasis meet with The Killers.
Franz Ferdinand throw a party in the K West Hotel, London, UK, to celebrate their BRIT Awards for Best Rock Act and Best British Group. Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters is in attendance.
Rhythm and blues singer Tyrone Davis dies aged 66 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, four months after suffering a stroke that had left him in a coma.
Pop star Mandy Moore launches her own clothing line, Mblem, in the USA, focussing on "functional, casual and sexy" t-shirts with a price tag around $50.
In New York City, USA, pop star/actress Jessica Simpson launches a new line of cosmetics, with fragrances including bubble gum, lollipop, creamsicle, cotton candy, butterscotch toffee and banana split. (merchandising)