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Susan Boyle denied Brit award to hurt Simon Cowell?

Published on January 18, 2010 at 4:27 PM

Susan BoyleHer voice stunned the Brits,  she took the US by storm and Lady Gaga [a big fan!] had planned a duet at next month’s Brit awards – But Susan Boyle is in for a shock.

Reputable British newspaper, the Daily Mail reports that Susan will be coldly and cruelly ignored by the ‘Brit Award’s judges when the nominees are announced in London tonight.

And their motive is said to be to insult and upset Susan’s overall mentor and singing Svengali, Simon Cowell.

“She’s not even shortlisted for ‘Best Female,’ even though that’s their weakest category,” says one source. “And it’s not just an attack on Susan. It also shows how Simon is regarded by most in the business.”

Chosen by over 1,000 record industry and media professionals, the nominees for this prestigious award will be announced at London’s ‘O2 Arena’ later tonight. The winners will then be revealed at a huge, high-octane bash at Earls Court Arena on February 16 — where both Lady Gaga and Simon’s favorite Brit sidekick, Cheryl Cole are booked to perform.

But not Susan.

“The problem for those in charge is ‘The Brits’ are supposed to be a celebration of British music…and cool. And whatever anyone thinks of Susan, she certainly is not ‘cool.’” a source tells the scribes.

With recent events such as an expletive-sprinkled tirade at a Scottish cafe after an assistant told her she needed to diet, plus reports of curious duets with floor-mops in airports, you can see how the suits could have…’issues.’

But such stories are regarded by those close to the 48-year old singer as merely signs of the stress she’s endured from her rapid success. Friends say she’s often complained of being ‘pulled in different directions’ by her management.

“It’s no wonder Susan’s a bit frazzled – it’s all a bit too much to take in,” says an insider.

Ms. Boyle, however, seems to be coping quite well…so far;

‘It’s pretty awesome to be recognized in the street and asked for autographs,” she recently told the British press. “It takes a bit of time because it happened so quick, but I’m enjoying every second of it. It’s like a dream come true.’

So what do you think of Sue being shunned? Does she deserve an award, or is this snub a fair comment?…

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