British artist Rita Ora hosted the MTV Europe Music Award for the third time, which is a new record. Towards the end of Sunday’s show, she paid tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne. – Liam Payne was one of the kindest people I knew. He had a “big heart” and was always someone who offered to help, said a clearly moved Ora. Liam Payne died on October 16 after falling from a third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. He was 31 years old. Ora and Payne had a close collaboration, singing together on the song “For You (Fifty Shades Freed)” in 2018. “Let’s take a moment to remember Payne,” Ora said before introducing a video featuring photos of Payne and a snippet of One -Direction’s song “Night Changes”, writes the BBC. Four awards for Taylor Swift The American artist Taylor Swift won four awards during the MTV European Music Awards on Sunday evening. Best Artist Best Live Artist Best American Artist Best Music Video with Fortnight (with Post Malone) Swift, who is currently on tour in North America, had pre-recorded a greeting in which she thanked Post Malone, and the fans who had voted for her. – I had a great time on tour in Europe this summer, it’s great that you voted for me, said a grateful Swift. Taylor Swift thanked for the big screen award after winning the award for best video for “Fortnight” with Post Malone, at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 at Manchester Coop Live in Manchester, Britain, November 10, 2024 Photo: Phil Noble / Reuters She received however, stiff competition from South African artist Tyla, who received three awards: Best Afrobeat Best R & B Best African Artist. Tyla performed at the MTV European Music Awards – and also took home three awards. Photo: Scott A Garfitt / Invision/ AP / NTB Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes was presented with the EMA Global Icon Award by British rapper Little Simz, telling the crowd that in 34 years of professional recording, this was his first award from MTV. – I am honored. I feel very grateful, the rapper told the BBC. MTV EMA Winners 2024 Best Artist – Taylor Swift Best Song – Sabrina Carpenter, Espresso Best Video – Taylor Swift ft Post Malone, Fortnight Best Collaboration – Lisa ft Rosalía, New Woman Best UK & Ireland Artist – Raye Best US Artist – Taylor Swift Best Live – Taylor Swift Best Pop – Ariana Grande Best Hip-Hop – Eminem Best K-Pop – Jimin Best Rock – Liam Gallagher Best Alternative – Imagine Dragons Best Electronic – Calvin Harris Best R&B – Tyla Best Afrobeat – Tyla Best Latin – Peso Pluma Best Newcomer – Benson Boone Best push – Le Sserafim Biggest fan – Lisa Global icon – Busta Rhymes Pop pioneers – Pet Shop Boys Source: BBC Pop Pioneers award Pet Shop Boys were awarded the very first Pop Pioneers award for their contribution to pop music. The British duo were honored to close the show alongside local orchestra Manchester Camerata, first with a cover of David Bowie’s ‘All the Young Dudes’, followed by their own iconic hit ‘West End Girls’. The latter song has its 40th anniversary this year Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe from ‘Pet Shop Boys together with Manchester Camerata during the MTV European Music Awards in Manchester Photo: Scott A Garfitt/Invision / AP/NTB Published 11.11.2024, at 04.01 Updated 11.11.2024, at 04.05
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Rita Ora with a tribute to her friend Liam Payne – news Culture and entertainment
