The MTV Europe Music Awards were held recently and Indian singer Armaan Malik won the ‘Best India Act’ for his pop single ‘Control’ at the ceremony defeating the likes of Kaam Bhaari, Siri x Sez On The Beat, Divine and Prabh Deep.
Among the international artistes, South Korean pop group BTS won a leading four awards, including best song for “Dynamite” and best group, while Lady Gaga took the best artiste prize. BTS also picked up best fans and best virtual live for Bang Bang Con.
The show honoring the best in global music saw performances by Alicia Keys, Sam Smith, Doja Cat and DaBaby. The girl group Little Mix hosted the ceremony.
Gaga, who went into the event with the most nominations, beat out Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus and The Weeknd for the best artiste gong. She lost out for best video, however, which went to DJ Khaled for “’Popstar.”
Cardi B picked up the best hip hop award. Coldplay won best rock, Haley Williams got best alternative and Little Mix was named best pop. And the best Latin award went to Karol G, who also won best collaboration for “Tusa” featuring Nicki Minaj.
David Guetta, who won best electronic, also performed at the show from a stage in Budapest.
For a third year, the MTV EMAs handed out a generation change award, this time to five women fighting for racial and social justice around the world: Kiki Mordi, Temi Mwale, Catherhea Potjanaporn, Luiza Brasil and Raquel Willis.
Ms. Soumya Vajpayee
Senior Entertainment & Lifestyle Journalist
