Wild lady of pop wins big at awards
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November 9, 2010, Tuesday
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LADY Gaga dominated the MTV Europe Music Awards in Madrid on Sunday, picking up prizes for best female, best pop act and best song - titled "Bad Romance."
The 24-year-old songstress was in Hungary for a concert, so accepted her awards via video link. On the third occasion she appeared to be wearing little more than a folded piece of plastic, enhancing her reputation for outlandish outfits.
"I wish so much that I could be there," she said, before launching into a song for the MTV crowd in the Caja Magica venue in Madrid. "Get off my stage," she shouted at the end.
Lady Gaga and Katy Perry went into the annual awards ceremony - one of pop °?music's biggest nights outside of the United States - leading the field with five nominations?apiece.
Perry was also recognized, winning the best video category for "California Gurls."
Colombian singer Shakira opened the show with British rapper Dizzee Rascal, and there were performances by acts including Kings of Leon, Kid Rock and Miley Cyrus.
Among the highlights was Rihanna, who sported red hair, a tiara and a short white wedding-style dress when she sang "Only Girl."
Bon Jovi were the closing act, after the band picked up the first-ever Global Icon title.
"Thanks for making us icons," Jon Bon Jovi told the cheering crowd. "I want to thank everyone at MTV for this unbelievable ride over a quarter of a century. We're still doing what we do and we're doing it well."
According to MTV, the group has sold more than 125 million albums, performed over 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries to 35 million fans and were the number one touring act in 2008.
Rounding out the prizes were US performers Ke$ha (best new act), Eminem (best hip hop), Paramore (best alternative), Linkin Park (best live act) and 30 Seconds to Mars (best rock).
"Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria hosted the event, and managed eight changes of costume.
At one point she was joined on stage by last year's host Perry, who tore at the shoulder straps of her successor's black dress, revealing a bodice.
The 24-year-old songstress was in Hungary for a concert, so accepted her awards via video link. On the third occasion she appeared to be wearing little more than a folded piece of plastic, enhancing her reputation for outlandish outfits.
"I wish so much that I could be there," she said, before launching into a song for the MTV crowd in the Caja Magica venue in Madrid. "Get off my stage," she shouted at the end.
Lady Gaga and Katy Perry went into the annual awards ceremony - one of pop °?music's biggest nights outside of the United States - leading the field with five nominations?apiece.
Perry was also recognized, winning the best video category for "California Gurls."
Colombian singer Shakira opened the show with British rapper Dizzee Rascal, and there were performances by acts including Kings of Leon, Kid Rock and Miley Cyrus.
Among the highlights was Rihanna, who sported red hair, a tiara and a short white wedding-style dress when she sang "Only Girl."
Bon Jovi were the closing act, after the band picked up the first-ever Global Icon title.
"Thanks for making us icons," Jon Bon Jovi told the cheering crowd. "I want to thank everyone at MTV for this unbelievable ride over a quarter of a century. We're still doing what we do and we're doing it well."
According to MTV, the group has sold more than 125 million albums, performed over 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries to 35 million fans and were the number one touring act in 2008.
Rounding out the prizes were US performers Ke$ha (best new act), Eminem (best hip hop), Paramore (best alternative), Linkin Park (best live act) and 30 Seconds to Mars (best rock).
"Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria hosted the event, and managed eight changes of costume.
At one point she was joined on stage by last year's host Perry, who tore at the shoulder straps of her successor's black dress, revealing a bodice.
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