Taylor Swift has once again proven her dominance in the music industry by winning Best Artist for the third time at the MTV Europe Awards (EMAs).
With a total of seven nominations,Taylor Swift took home four awards including Best Artist and Best Video for her track “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone.
The pop sensation, known for her record-breaking Eras tour, outshined competitors like Charli XCX and Billie Eilish at the event hosted by Rita Ora at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
This marked the first time the EMAs were held in Manchester, following previous locations in Glasgow, Liverpool, Belfast, Edinburgh, and three visits to London.
The night was filled with electrifying performances from Shawn Mendes, Raye, and Tyla, solidifying Swift’s reign as one of the most successful artists in music history.
During the show, Ora gave an emotional tribute to the One Direction singer Liam Payne, saying: “Liam Payne was one of the kindest people that I knew. He had the biggest heart and was always the first person to offer help in any way that he could. He brought so much joy to every room he walked into and he left such a mark on the world.”
Here’s list of the winners.
Best Song: Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Best Video: Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Artist: Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration: Lisa featuring Rosalía – New Woman
Best New: Benson Boone
Best Pop: Ariana Grande
Best Rock: Liam Gallagher
Best Alternative: Imagine Dragon
Best Electronic: Calvin Harris
Best Hip-Hop: Eminem
Best R&B: Tyla
Best Latin: Peso Pluma
Best K-Pop: Jimin
Best Afrobeats: Tyla
Best Live: Taylor Swift
Global Icon: Busta Rhymes
Pop Pioneers: Pet Shop Boys
