2009 MTV EMA Show and Winners!
Host Katy Perry brought her trademark energy and quirky humour to the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, appearing in a dazzling array of costumes inspired by burlesque and the classic movie musical set in 1930s Berlin, Cabaret. Whether in a stylish bowler hat covered in thousands of crystals, reclining in a giant cocktail glass, or soaring high above the audience on a glittering half-moon shaped swing, Katy fulfilled her hostess duties with signature flair.
Beyoncé was the major winner of the night, walking away with a total of three trophies – for Best Female, Best Song (‘Halo’) and Best Video with her ubiquitous instant classic ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).’ She also electrified with her upbeat performance of ‘Sweet Dreams,’ while her hubby Jay-Z took us all into an ‘Empire State of Mind’ and won the award for Best Urban.
The show opened with an electrifying number from Green Day, who was also the winner for Best Rock, and was followed by Katy Perry’s irreverent mash-up of the five Best Song contenders.
Rock icons U2 brought Berlin to a standstill with an awe-inspiring and moving performance beamed into the show from the city’s historic Brandenburg Gate, the site of the first-ever EMAs and a symbol of peace to people around the world. In front of 10,000 lucky music fans, the Irish rock legends performed a short set that included ‘Sunday, Bloody Sunday,’ ‘Magnificent’ and ‘One’ – the haunting anthem inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Appropriately enough, U2 won the award for Best Live Act.
Meanwhile, Germany’s own Tokio Hotel showed that they deserved their Best Group win with their explosive performance of ‘World Behind My Wall’ which was so hot, it literally ended with the band’s instruments consumed by flames. Speaking of scorching, Colombian siren Shakira sent temperatures rising with her steamy performance of ‘Did It Again’ which featured dancers dressed only in skimpy towels, while Leona Lewis delivered a strikingly sexy performance of ‘Happy.’
In some of our other close categories, creative powerhouse Lady Gaga was honoured as Best New Act while Placebo cinched Best Alternative. Hip hop star Eminem won Best Male and Turkish hip hop/rock group maNga carried off the crown for Best European Act. Our two newest awards, Best World Stage Performance and Best Push Act, were won by Linkin Park and Pixie Lott respectively.
All in all, the 16th Annual MTV Europe Music Awards were an absolutely stunning and unforgettable event that celebrated freedom, diversity and music. Thank you, Berlin!
Beyoncé was the major winner of the night, walking away with a total of three trophies – for Best Female, Best Song (‘Halo’) and Best Video with her ubiquitous instant classic ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).’ She also electrified with her upbeat performance of ‘Sweet Dreams,’ while her hubby Jay-Z took us all into an ‘Empire State of Mind’ and won the award for Best Urban.
The show opened with an electrifying number from Green Day, who was also the winner for Best Rock, and was followed by Katy Perry’s irreverent mash-up of the five Best Song contenders.
Rock icons U2 brought Berlin to a standstill with an awe-inspiring and moving performance beamed into the show from the city’s historic Brandenburg Gate, the site of the first-ever EMAs and a symbol of peace to people around the world. In front of 10,000 lucky music fans, the Irish rock legends performed a short set that included ‘Sunday, Bloody Sunday,’ ‘Magnificent’ and ‘One’ – the haunting anthem inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Appropriately enough, U2 won the award for Best Live Act.
Meanwhile, Germany’s own Tokio Hotel showed that they deserved their Best Group win with their explosive performance of ‘World Behind My Wall’ which was so hot, it literally ended with the band’s instruments consumed by flames. Speaking of scorching, Colombian siren Shakira sent temperatures rising with her steamy performance of ‘Did It Again’ which featured dancers dressed only in skimpy towels, while Leona Lewis delivered a strikingly sexy performance of ‘Happy.’
In some of our other close categories, creative powerhouse Lady Gaga was honoured as Best New Act while Placebo cinched Best Alternative. Hip hop star Eminem won Best Male and Turkish hip hop/rock group maNga carried off the crown for Best European Act. Our two newest awards, Best World Stage Performance and Best Push Act, were won by Linkin Park and Pixie Lott respectively.
All in all, the 16th Annual MTV Europe Music Awards were an absolutely stunning and unforgettable event that celebrated freedom, diversity and music. Thank you, Berlin!
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