November 07, 2008

2008 MTV Europe Music Awards Winners!

By News Desk

Though Britney Spears wasn't on-hand to accept, she won two awards at the 2008 Europe Music Awards - for Album of the Year and Act of 2008. The other big winners of the night were VIP Bar hosts 30 Seconds To Mars, who also scooped up two awards for Rock Out and Video Star.

But the ultimate power of the audience vote was underlined when Rick Astley scooped Best Act Ever. Rick was not available to attend the Awards. In his absence, presenters Katy Perry and Perez Hilton charmed the audience with a quick dance routine to his famous track. In a statement, Astley said: ""I am honoured that my fans worked so hard to help me win Best Act Ever at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards. This is the first time I have been nominated for the EMAs and I would like to thank everyone who voted for me.""

Sir Paul McCartney was also honored with a special award - the Ultimate Legend Award - which was presented to him by U2 lead singer Bono.

Here is a list of all the winners:

Most Addictive Track: P!nk 'So What'
Video Star: 30 Seconds To Mars 'A Beautiful Lie'
Headliner: Tokio Hotel
Ultimate Urban: Kanye West
Rock Out: 30 Seconds To Mars
Artists Choice: Lil Wayne
Act of 2008: Britney Spears
Ultimate Legend: Sir Paul McCartney
Album of the Year: Britney Spears Blackout
Europe's Favourite Act: Emre Aydin (Turkey)
New Act: Katy Perry
Best Act Ever: Rick Astley

Congratulations to all our winners, nominees, and performers for rocking Liverpool and delivering an astounding show!

Check out more photos from the show here