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1. Californian girl band Haim are somewhere very dark...

...and potentially scary. They tweeted this picture with the caption: "having a moment on the way to zee brits". Slightly ominous.

2. Bruno Mars thinks Jeremy Kyle could be in attendance...

The ITV chatshow host might be. But it's likely Mars will be disappointed.

15.30 Unlikely things happen at the Brits, but I don't think anybody saw this news update coming: Chris Wood, the drummer for four-times Brit nominee Bastille, is going to be a guest in the commentary box at his home football team Plymouth Argyle.

Wood told the BBC: "Having grown up going to Argyle with my family since I was a young boy, I jumped at the chance to get involved with the team and the broadcasting legend that is Sir Gordon Sparks. This will be a dream come true."

Who needs a Brit Award after that?!

14.50 So after weeks of rumours, Brits host James Corden has confirmed that Beyoncé will be performing at tonight's awards. Corden said on Radio 2 this morning: "There's this weird thing with this year's Brits where I've been – more than any other year – told things I can't say. But I figure its the day," he said, "Beyoncé. Beyoncé is performing tonight. She's performing a track she has never ever performed live before. Ever."

Exciting times. Beyoncé was rumoured to perform at the 2013 awards, so it's great that she will finally be turning up. It also looks like the Brits will be doing a Grammys - Nile Rodgers and Pharrell will be on stage to perform Daft Punk's Get Lucky.

14.00 With some of the world's biggest acts nominated and expected to attend, the Brit Awards 2014 should be a memorable evening. Michael Hogan will be here from 7pm tonight to guide you through ITV's coverage of proceedings, including the night's big winners and losers, as James Corden presents for a record fifth time.

There is a fresh, youthful feel to this year's nominations, with a number of new artists recognised, most notably electronic duo Disclosure and indie band Bastille, who have four nominations apiece.

David Bowie, 67, is flying the flag for the older generation with two nods: British Male Solo Artist and MasterCard British Album of the Year. This led to The Telegraph's Neil McCormick labelling the Brit Awards 2014 'Bowie versus the kids'. We shall discover who comes out on top in a matter of hours.

Looking forward to seeing you at 7pm. Tweet @michaelhogan and @telemusicnews with your views and we'll publish the best ones in the live blog.

For a full list of Brit Awards nominations, click here.