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Frank Lampard's ex Elen Rives worse for wear after a merry night at the Mobos and Mahiki

By Daily Mail Reporter
Updated: 04:25 EST, 27 August 2009

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Elen Rives is still clearly intent on working the WAG circuit - pitching up at the launch of this year's Mobo nominations in central London yesterday, before moving on to a lively night in the capital's West End.

The former fiancee of England footballer Frank Lampard was photographed sneaking out for a quick cigarette break before re-joining the Mobo nominees at the Mayfair Hotel.

Later she hit popular celebrity haunt Mahiki where she emerged some time later looking rather worse for wear.

Dressed in a thigh-skimming blue dress and towering white heels, the mother-of-two looked a little unsteady on her feet as she made her way home.

Big night out: Frank Lampard's ex, Elen Rives, attended the Mobo nominations launch before moving on to West End nightclub Mahiki

Worse for wear: The former WAG looked a little unsteady on her feet

Earlier in the evening she watch on as the nominations for the Mobo Awards were announced.

In the best UK newcomer category, Alexandra Burke and her boyband rivals will be going head to head once again. The two acts were in the final showdown of last year's X Factor, with Burke's soulful voice beating heart-throbs JLS to the prize.

Both have since gone on to top the charts - Burke with her cover of cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and the boys' debut single Beat Again, which rocketed to number one last month. Beat Again also features in the best song category.

Former Eurovision contestant Jade Ewen is also in the category, as are Irish soul singer Laura Izibor and London-based MC Master Shortie.

Marvin Humes of JLS said: 'Supporting urban music talent is vital to the industry and the Mobo Awards does an outstanding job of nurturing new talent and recognising the icons of music which inspire artists today.'

Earlier in the evening: Elen started out the night looking cool and composed

Bandmate Oritse Williams added: 'There are very few platforms for new talent; while we got our chance through the X Factor, the Mobo Awards continues to pave the way for new acts that struggle to gain the recognition they deserve.'

Alesha Dixon, who is joining Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Arlene Phillips amid an age row, is in the best UK act category.

The category only features two women - Dixon and Beverley Knight.

They will battle it out with Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Stryder, Bashy, Chipmunk, DJ Ironik, Donae'o, Mr Hudson and N-Dubz.

Dixon is also up for a video award for her hit Boy Does Nothing.

Feline fine: Pussy Cat Doll Kimberly Wyatt arrives for the nominations

Short and sweet: Eurovision contestant Jade Ewen, dressed in D&G, was nominated for Best UK Newcomer while Beverly Knight is up for Best UK Act and Best R&B/Soul Act

Knight is up for best R&B/soul act, vying with Lemar, Keri Hilson, Jeremih and Ciara.

The 14th annual Mobo Awards will take place in Glasgow on September 30 - the first time the bash has moved from London.

Leading the nominations is last year's best newcomer winner, teenage rapper Chipmunk, who earned four nominations as best UK act, best hip hop act, best video and best song for the top 10 single Diamond Rings featuring Glasgow's own Emelie Sande.

X appeal: JLS with go up against Alexandra Burke in the Best UK
Newcomer category

Looking sharp: Lemar, who was nominated for Best R&B/Soul Act, attended the affair along with singer Peter Andre

Kanya King, chief executive and founder of Mobo, said: 'It is a reflection of the industry that the guys are dominating the UK nominations, but we have identified a lot of young female talent coming through.

'Their presence in the 2009 nominations demonstrates that Mobo continues to be a taste-maker for the industry - these are the ones to watch.'

Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Mariah Carey, Hilson, Beyonce, Ciara and Drake are all up for best international act.

The public can vote at www.mobo.com to have their say on the ultimate winners.

Best UK act? N-Dubz (pictured) are battling it out with acts including Dizzee Rascal and Mr Hudson

The full list of nominations for this year's Mobo Awards:

Best UK Act
Alesha Dixon
Bashy
Beverley Knight
Chipmunk
Dizzee Rascal
DJ Ironik
Donae'o
Mr Hudson
N-Dubz
Tinchy Stryder

Best UK Newcomer
Alexandra Burke
Jade Ewen
JLS
Laura Izibor
Master Shortie

Best R&B/Soul Act
Beverley Knight
Ciara
Jeremih
Keri Hilson
Lemar

Best Hip Hop Act
Chipmunk
Dizzee Rascal
Drake
Eminem
Kanye West

Best Video
Bonkers - Dizzee Rascal
Boy Does Nothing - Alesha Dixon
Diamond Rings - Chipmunk ft Emeli Sande
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyonce
Supernova - Mr Hudson ft Kanye West

Best International Act
Akon
Beyonce
Ciara
Drake
Eminem
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Keri Hilson
Lady Gaga
Mariah Carey

Best Song
Beat Again - JLS
Diamond Rings - Chipmunk ft Emeli Sande
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes - K.I.G. Family
Number One - Tinchy Stryder ft N-Dubz
Strong Again - N-Dubz

Best Album
808s and Heartbreaks - Kanye West
Catch 22 - Tinchy Stryder
Catch Me If You Can - Bashy
I Am... Sasha Fierce - Beyonce
Uncle B - N-Dubz

Best Reggae
Movado
Sean Paul
Serani
Tarrus Riley
Vybz Kartel

Best Jazz Act
Diana Krall
Herbie Hancock
Madeleine Peyroux
Melody Gardot
Yolanda Brown

Best African Act
Amadou and Mariam
Baaba Maal
Eidee
Femi Kuti
K'Naan
Lira
Mujava
Nneka
Oumou Sangare
Salif Kelta

Best Gospel Act
Desire to Worship God
Kiki Sheard
Mary Mary
New Direction
Crew