Pop stars Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
sparkled at the MTV Europe Music Awards on
Sunday, held in the Scottish city of Glasgow for
the first time.
After opening the show with a thumping
performance dressed in a futuristic silver
leotard, Grande won best female artist and best
song for her hit “Problem”.
“I’m excited, I’m very very grateful and very
happy,” the Florida-born 21-year-old said
backstage at the event.
Pop star and rapper Nicki Minaj was praised for
her slick hosting of the awards, which included
a nod to the host city with a rap about
shortbread and whisky.
Dressed in a sheer black catsuit, Minaj danced
under a cascade of sparks before performing a
debut of a new song, “Bed Of Lies”, then
breaking into her raunchy hit “Anaconda”.
English-Irish superstar boy band One Direction
scored a hat-trick of awards, picking up the
best pop, best live act and biggest fans awards,
which are the result of votes by fans themselves.
“Our fans really are amazing! Thank you so
much for your amazing support! 3 EMA’s!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” singer
Louis Tomlinson wrote on Twitter.
Though they won the most awards, they band
were unable to attend to collect them in person.
The absence of member Zayn Malik in their
video message left fans questioning his
whereabouts.
Canada’s Justin Bieber was awarded best male,
pop star Katy Perry won best look and best
video, and singer Enrique Iglesias won best
world stage performance.
Beyonce, though rumoured to be a surprise
guest, did not attend, but was awarded best
song with a social message for her song “Pretty
Hurts”.
The theme of the awards was time travel to
mark 20 years since the first one was held, and
clips of the previous award shows were played.
Actor and singer David Hasselhoff was
applauded as he walked on stage in a kilt, telling
the crowd cheekily “I am a true Scotsman but
I’m not going to show you.”
Irish band U2 returned to perform in their
fourth appearance at the EMAs, playing “Every
Breaking Wave”.
And rock musician Ozzy Osbourne took to the
stage to accept a global icon award, remarking
“I can’t believe it, it’s just incredible.”
Guitar legend Slash appeared on stage to pay
tribute to Osbourne, telling the audience “He
scares the hell out of most people and all bats.
But to me is a gentle man and a gentleman.”
See full list of winners Here
sparkled at the MTV Europe Music Awards on
Sunday, held in the Scottish city of Glasgow for
the first time.
After opening the show with a thumping
performance dressed in a futuristic silver
leotard, Grande won best female artist and best
song for her hit “Problem”.
“I’m excited, I’m very very grateful and very
happy,” the Florida-born 21-year-old said
backstage at the event.
Pop star and rapper Nicki Minaj was praised for
her slick hosting of the awards, which included
a nod to the host city with a rap about
shortbread and whisky.
Dressed in a sheer black catsuit, Minaj danced
under a cascade of sparks before performing a
debut of a new song, “Bed Of Lies”, then
breaking into her raunchy hit “Anaconda”.
English-Irish superstar boy band One Direction
scored a hat-trick of awards, picking up the
best pop, best live act and biggest fans awards,
which are the result of votes by fans themselves.
“Our fans really are amazing! Thank you so
much for your amazing support! 3 EMA’s!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” singer
Louis Tomlinson wrote on Twitter.
Though they won the most awards, they band
were unable to attend to collect them in person.
The absence of member Zayn Malik in their
video message left fans questioning his
whereabouts.
Canada’s Justin Bieber was awarded best male,
pop star Katy Perry won best look and best
video, and singer Enrique Iglesias won best
world stage performance.
Beyonce, though rumoured to be a surprise
guest, did not attend, but was awarded best
song with a social message for her song “Pretty
Hurts”.
The theme of the awards was time travel to
mark 20 years since the first one was held, and
clips of the previous award shows were played.
Actor and singer David Hasselhoff was
applauded as he walked on stage in a kilt, telling
the crowd cheekily “I am a true Scotsman but
I’m not going to show you.”
Irish band U2 returned to perform in their
fourth appearance at the EMAs, playing “Every
Breaking Wave”.
And rock musician Ozzy Osbourne took to the
stage to accept a global icon award, remarking
“I can’t believe it, it’s just incredible.”
Guitar legend Slash appeared on stage to pay
tribute to Osbourne, telling the audience “He
scares the hell out of most people and all bats.
But to me is a gentle man and a gentleman.”
See full list of winners Here
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