In Düsseldorf, Germany
The MTV Europe Music Awards 2022, better known as the MTV EMAs, took place last weekend in Düsseldorf, Germany. Pictured are James Tindale, Marnie Simpson, Chloe Ferry and Nathan Henry.
Rita Ora and Taika Wititi as presenters
The PSD Bank Dome, the city’s congress centre, hosted the European music festival, with Rita Ora and Taika Wititi as presenters.
Bebe Rexha on stage
The gala featured numerous performances, including Bebe Rexha, David Guetta, Gayle, Muse, OneRepublic and others.
The big winner
The undisputed winner of the night was Taylor Swift, who took home a total of four statuettes and arrived at the event as a surprise.
Four awards
The awards that the American singer took home were Best Artist, Best Video, Best Pop Video and Best Long Format Video for the unforgettable »All Too Well’ and its 10-minute version.
Minaj, Guetta and Seventeen, two awards each
Nicki Minaj, David Guetta and Seventeen won two awards each. Minaj won best song for her »Super Freaky Girl» and best hip hop. Guetta won best collaboration for his »I’m Good (Blue)» with Bebe Rexha and best electronica. Seventeen won best new artist and best push. Pictured is Bamlak Werner.
Harry Styles, only one award
Meanwhile, this year’s most nominated artist, Harry Styles, who had a total of seven nominations, won only one award this time, Best Live Performance. Pictured here is singer Sam Ryder at the MTV European Music Awards (EMA) photocall in Düsseldorf.
Cinematic performances
OneRepublic performed «I Ain’t Worried» from the hit film »Top Gun: Maverick» right after a video introduction by the film’s star Tom Cruise. Pictured are Badmomzjay and Loredan on the red carpet.
New categories
This year there were two new categories: Best Long Form Video, won by Taylor Swift, and Best Metaverse Performance, won by Blackpink. Pictured here is singer Domiziana Gibbels, dressed by Nur Hektor. In the picture, singer Alicia Awa Beissert, dressed by Mugler.
Original
German artist Riccardo Simonetti wore an original model designed by Marina Hoermanseder.
Million dollar baby
Singer Ava Max performed ‘Million dollar baby’ and her performance was one of the most special moments of the gala.
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Singer Lauren Spencer Smith.
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Elizabeth Varela went all out in pink, wearing a crop top with pointy shoulder pads.
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Brazilian ‘The Circle’ winner Marina Gregory opted for a mint green top and skirt ensemble.
MTV EMA 2022
Laura Maack wore a flowing pink dress cinched at the waist with a belt to match her pink stiletto heels.
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Model Leomie Anderson.