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Taylor Swift triumphs at MTV Europe Awards

By : cd on 14 Nov 2022, 02:20     |     Source: bbcnews

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift capped off a huge month by winning four trophies at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

The star, whose latest album Midnights has topped the charts all around the world, was named best artist and best pop act.

She also won best video and best longform video, both for All Too Well (10 Minute Version), starring Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink.

Harry Styles, Blackpink and Nicki Minaj also took home trophies.

Swift is now tied with Lady Gaga as the singer with most MTV Europe awards. Both acts have 12 each.

Presented with her best artist award by Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, Swift dedicated the prize to her fans.

“There’s not a single moment I take that for granted,” she said. “I can’t believe I get to do this as a job, and it’s all because of you. Thank you so, so much.”

The ceremony was held in Düsseldorf, Germany and hosted by film director Taika Waititi and pop star Rita Ora, who were married over the summer.

Not the most polished of presenters, they frequently talked over one another – but managed to cycle through eight outfit changes during the evening.

“You’re thriving,” said Taylor Swift, when Ora asked for an appraisal of their hosting duties. “You’re eating it alive”.

David Guetta and Bebe Rexha kicked off the show with a blast, performing their hit I’m Good (Blue), which went on to win the best collaboration award.

OneRepublic performed I Ain’t Worried – their hit single from the summer blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick – following a video introduction from the film’s star, Tom Cruise.

The show also featured performances by Ava Max, Tate McRae Stormzy, Gorillaz, Lewis Capaldi and best rock winners Muse.