THE BRITS took over tonight’s MTV European Music Awards in Seville, Spain this evening, with Dua Lipa, Liam Gallagher, Niall Horan, and Mabel giving sensational performances.
While other nations dominated when it came to receiving the accolades, our stars represented the UK in all its glory as they took to the stage – and Liam also took home the inaugural Rock Icon gong.
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Dua, 24, opened the show with her hit Don’t Start Now, dazzling in a barely-there leotard that highlighted her enviable figure.
The beauty had her newly-dyed hair tied back into a slick ponytail, and teamed the cut-out leotard with tights and black boots for the attention-grabbing performance.
She was supported by boyfriend Anwar Hadid, who was spotted cheering her on in the audience before the singer joined him for the rest of the ceremony.
Dua wasn’t nominated for any awards this evening, having previously won the Best New Act gong in 2017.
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While Dua ensured the ceremony got off to a rousing start, fellow Brit Liam Gallagher closed the show – delighting fans with a rendition of Oasis hit Wonderwall as well as his new solo track.
The 47-year-old rocker was thrilled to be the first recipient of the Rock Icon accolade at tonight’s do, but missed out to Green Day in the Best Rock category, where he was nominated alongside Imagine Dragons, Panic! At The Disco, and The 1975.
Former One Direction star Niall Horan also performed his new solo song Nice To Meet Ya, thrilling fans across Europe.
The Irish star commanded the stage with the lead single from his upcoming second album.
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English-Swedish singer Mabel also dazzled viewers with her hit single Don’t Call Me Up.
Tonight’s ceremony was presented by singer and actress Becky G, with Brooklyn 99 star Terry Crews acting as co-host.
Becky was also among the performers, as well as Green Day, Halsey, Rosalia, Akon, Ava Max, Mabel, and NCT 127.
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MTV EMAs 2019 Winners and Nominees:
BEST US ACT:
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Taylor Swift – Winner
BEST CANADIAN ACT:
Alessia Cara
Avril Lavigne
Carly Rae Jepsen
Shawn Mendes
Johnny Orlando – Winner
BEST VIDEO:
Ariana Grande, “thank u, next”
Billie Eilish, “bad guy”
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road” (Remix)
ROSALÍA, J Balvin ft. El Guincho, “Con Altura”
Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, “ME!” – Winner
BEST ARTIST:
Ariana Grande
J Balvin
Miley Cyrus
Taylor Swift
Shawn Mendes – Winner
BEST SONG:
Ariana Grande, “7 rings”
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road” (Remix)
Post Malone, Swae Lee, “Sunflower”
Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, “Señorita”
Billie Eilish, “bad guy” – Winner
BEST COLLABORATION:
BTS, Halsey, “Boy With Luv”
Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road” (Remix)
Mark Ronson, Miley Cyrus, “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart”
Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, “Señorita”
The Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha, “Call You Mine”
Rosalia, J Balvin ft. El Guincho, “Con Altura” – Winner
BEST NEW:
Ava Max
Lewis Capaldi
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Mabel
Billie Eilish – Winner
BEST POP:
Ariana Grande
Becky G
Camila Cabello
Jonas Brothers
Shawn Mendes
Halsey – Winner
BEST LIVE:
Ariana Grande
Ed Sheeran
PINK
Travis Scott
BTS – Winner
BEST ROCK:
Imagine Dragons
Liam Gallagher
Panic! At The Disco
The 1975
Green Day – Winner
BEST HIP-HOP:
21 Savage
Cardi B
J. Cole
Travis Scott
Nicki Minaj – Winner
BEST ALTERNATIVE:
Lana Del Rey
Solange
twenty one pilots
Vampire Weekend
FKA twigs – Winner
BEST ELECTRONIC:
Calvin Harris
DJ Snake
Marshmello
The Chainsmokers
Martin Garrix – Winner
BEST LOOK:
J Balvin
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Rosalia
Halsey – Winner
BIGGEST FANS:
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift
BTS – Winner
BEST PUSH:
Billie Eilish
CNCO
H.E.R.
Jade Bird
Juice WRLD
Kiana Ledé
Lauv
Lewis Capaldi
Lizzo
Mabel
Rosalia
Ava Max – Winner
BEST WORLD STAGE:
Bebe Rexha: Isle of MTV Malta 2019
Hailee Steinfeld: Isle of MTV Malta 2018
The 1975: Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019
twenty one pilots: Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019
Muse: Bilbao, Spain 2018 – Winner
BEST UK AND IRELAND ACT:
Lewis Capaldi
Dave
Mabel
Ed Sheeran
Little Mix – Winner
Little Mix beat off tough competition from Lewis Capaldi, Dave, Mabel, and Ed Sheeran to be crowned the Best UK and Ireland Act, however, FKA twigs was the only Brit to triumph over international competition as she took home the Best Alternative accolade.
The big winners tonight were Halsey, Taylor Swift, BTS, and Billie Eilish who took home two awards each.
Nicole Scherzinger, Joan Smalls, and Cristiano Ronaldo were among the stars to attend the ceremony.
