The 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards
Last night the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards were handed out in Liverpool, England to some very deserving folks … many of whom weren’t European at all. American music acts had a very good night at the MTV EMAs last night, including our dear Britney Spears who won two awards at the awards show — Best Act and one of the biggest prizes of the night, Best Album. Here are a few pics from the red carpet arrivals and the show itself:
American pop artists dominated the MTV Europe Music Awards last night (Oct. 6) at Liverpool Echo Arena, and the performers and winners were also keen to bask in President-elect Barack Obama’s election victory. Britney Spears sent a video acceptance for her two awards: best album for “Blackout” (Jive/Sony BMG) and best act of 2008. Host Katy Perry, whose costumes included an Obama-print dress, won the new act gong. “I want a recount,” she said. “The host can’t win.” Perry also opened the show sitting astride a giant chapstick during a performance of “I Kissed a Girl.” Pink collected the first award of the night, taking most addictive track for “So What” (LaFace/Sony BMG). California rock act 30 Seconds To Mars won the rock out award and the video star award for “A Beautiful Lie” (Virgin). The awards were voted for online by fans across Europe. “This has been a really exciting week for us Americans,” said frontman Jared Leto, who got the crowd to chant “Congrats Barack.” There was also recognition for a Liverpool’s most famous musician, with Bono presenting the ultimate legend award to Sir Paul McCartney. “This is the man who invented my job,” said the U2 singer. Bono was also jeered when he said the Beatles would have been Irish, if the Irish potato famine hadn’t driven their ancestors to Britain. “I’ve got to thank my mates Ringo, George and John,” said McCartney. “Many years ago, four little boys born here in Liverpool — and we went on to do quite well.” McCartney also thanked people in the U.S. for “voting in Mr. Obama.” The Liverpool crowd gave a warm reception to U.K. acts who performed, including Take That, the Ting Tings and Duffy. U.K. urban artist Estelle joined Kanye West for their first major awards show collaboration on “American Boy,” featuring a ticker-tape finale with an image of Obama on the giant screen. Eighties pop act Rick Astley was the unlikely winner of the best act ever, following a viral Internet campaign that raised his profile in the past year. Other performers included the Killers, Kid Rock, Beyonce, Pink and local indie rock act the Wombats, who covered Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love.” Perry closed the show with a performance of “Hot N Cold.”
Um, Rick Astley? Seriously? Can I just say … FREAKIN’ AWESOME! I can’t even front, I was a huge Rick Astley fan back in the day. His debut album came out right around the time Kylie Minogue’s debut album was released here in the States and I was in love with them both. Obvs, Kylie ended up with the more stellar career but I’m very happy to see that Rick Astley can still inspire so much lurve from the World to win the Best Act of All Time award :) Congrats, Ricky!!
Because Britney was here in LA performing with Madonna on stage at Dodger Stadium last night, she was not able to be on hand in person to collect her awards in Liverpool last night … she did manage to offer a pre-taped thank you speech that was filmed on the set of her new music video for her song Circus. Here is a screencap of Britney’s acceptance speech:
After the jump, check out video of Britney’s pre-taped acceptance speech as well as Beyoncé’s live performance of If I Was A Boy …
The Killers, Kanye West and Katy Perry all performed at the EMAs last night as well as Beyoncé, who performed If I Were A Boy:
I’m still iffy on this song (the music video is much better, IMHO) and I’m not really down with B’s dress from the future. She looks like a Romulan from Star Trek, minus the severe bowl haircut. All in all, tho, it sounds like the 2008 MTV EMAs were a fun time in ol’ Liverpool last night. Congrats to all the winners … click HERE to see a full list of all of the 2008 MTV EMA winners from last night.
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Tags: 30 Seconds to Mars, Beyoncé Knowles, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Leona Lewis, P!nk, The MTV Europe Music Awards
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November 7th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Seriously, what’s up with her glove? It’s a little too Michael Jackson. And we all know how *that* turned out.
November 7th, 2008 at 10:21 am
so the glove means she was sasha last night but she sang if I were a boy? wtf beyonce get it straight. i still love the song though, shes got an amazing voice. i lovd the obama clothes, he should come out with a line! lol
November 7th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Sorry Trent, Off Topic, but go here y’all to nominate Pink Is The New Blog for THE BEST celeberty & Gossip site! I did!
http://mashable.com/2008/11/05/open-web-awards-2/
That is all. Resume chatter-Thanks!
November 7th, 2008 at 10:35 am
I kind of like the dress Beyonce is wearing…. it looks an awful lot like the one LeAnn made for the “Saturn Dress Challenge” (PR season 5) sans shoulder pads
November 7th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Forget Michael Jackson, she’s channeling Freddie Kruger with that fugly glove!
November 7th, 2008 at 11:08 am
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November 7th, 2008 at 11:21 am
hahah i was thinking freddie too!!
im not feelin the dress at all. the werid shaped outfits work for rihanna and thats about it….and even thats pushing it.
as for singing if i were a boy while being sasha last night… i knew she wouldnt be able to keep the 2 apart lol
November 7th, 2008 at 11:49 am
I adore 30stm, but can we PLEASE shave Tomo and Shannon? wtf <3
November 7th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Tiff’s right, it’s deffo reminiscent of Freddy, but it’s all shiny and *fabulous* like Mike’s. Whatever the case, Sybil needs to snap out of it. You’d think she could hold off on taking a new name before she fesses up that she’s got a hubby at home. And, sorry, but I can’t get behind that dress. It looks like a windsock.
November 7th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
im sorry, but how did she get album of the year? i cant speak for duffy, cause i havent heard her album but Leona & AK we ALOT better. Leona got ripped.
and beyonce…no words.
November 7th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
I kinda don’t like how Obama is becoming like the new Che Guevara in terms of pop culture. I even saw his shirt at freakin Urban Outfitters. WTF? Don’t just get caught up in the “Change” hype. Read up on him, his positions, his plans for the future. This is our president-elect (!) not a fad or commodity.
November 7th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Isn’t the whole Rick Astley thing a total Rickrolling thing?
November 7th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Oh sorry for putting ‘thing’ up there twice :)
November 7th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Hey you forgot about Tokio Hotel taking home Best Headliner! Trent you introduced me to them back in Feb and I’ve been hooked ever since. They have come so far since Feb!!
November 7th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Britney with that look, seems like Xtina in her Back to Basics days… COOPPYY!!! why dont u compare them Trent? you made with Xtina wearing a similar outfit in the VMA 08… eh?? eh???
November 7th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
My first thought when I saw Beyonce’s outfit was “Tina Turner – We dont need another hero” video…
November 7th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
thank you daniel.
November 8th, 2008 at 11:25 am
The Dress Beyonce is wearing is Gareth Pugh IMO its too high fashion for her…anyways the person above saying Leona Lewis was robbed is obviously delusional I love Leona Lewis but “SPIRIT” is boring as hell. There’s only a couple of good songs like Bleeding love (obviously), Better in Time, Yesterday pretty much everything else is rubbish she deserves better material meanwhile Britney’s Black is a NONSTOP Dance Album. She should get GRAMMY for that.
November 9th, 2008 at 12:54 am
hahaha an entire awards show got rickrolled…..awesome!!
November 9th, 2008 at 9:08 am
I didn’t like Beyonce’s dress during her performance but I must admit that I do love that glove. I dunno why but her red carpet outfit with the glove looked hot to me.