The two singers are among a host of acts who have picked up multiple nominations ahead of the ceremony next month.

Lady GaGa is in contention for International Breakthrough Artist, Female and Best Album for her debut, ‘The Fame’.

Allen is nominated for Best British Album, Single and Female.

She will go head-to-head in the latter category with Bat For Lashes, Florence and The Machine, Leona Lewis and Pixie Lott.

Meanwhile, Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal, Mika, Paolo Nutini and Robbie Williams are nominated for Best British Male.

Florence And The Machine, Friendly Fires, JLS, La Roux and Pixie Lott are all up for British Breakthrough Act.

The nominees for Best British Group are Doves, Friendly Fires, JLS, Kasabian and Muse.

Robbie Williams will be presented with the Outstanding Contribution To Music Award at the ceremony in London on February 16.

As previously reported, Lady Gaga, Dizzee Rascal and Florence & The Machine will all perform at the event.

(by Jason Gregory)