The 2023 MTV European Music Awards winners have been announced and Taylor Swift leads with the most wins of the night.
The 2023 MTV European Music Awards winners were only announced virtually as the show did not push through because of the current Israel-Palestine war in the Gaza Strip.
The 2023 MTV EMAs winners
Taylor Swift was nominated for five awards and took home a total of three, including Best Video for "Anti-Hero," Best Artist, and Best Live for "The Eras" Tour. She was also nominated for Best Song for "Anti-Hero" and Best Pop Artist. (via Entertainment Tonight)
Nicki Minaj, Swift's favorite Saggitarius, followed suit with two European moonmans - Best Hip Hop Artist and Best US Act. Minaj was the first hip-hop artist in the history of the European Music Awards to have won Best US Act.
BTS member Jung Kook also won two awards - Best Song for "Seven" with Latto and Best K-Pop artist.
Check out the complete 2023 MTV EMAs winners below.
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Best Afrobeats: Rema
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Best Alternative: Lana Del Rey
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Best Artist: Taylor Swift
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Best Collaboration: KAROL G and Shakira - "TQG"
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Best Electronic: David Guetta
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Best Hip Hop: Nicki Minaj
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Best K-Pop: Jung Kook
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Best Latin: Anitta
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Best Live: Taylor Swift
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Best New: Peso Pluma
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Best Pop: Billie Eilish
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Best Push: Tomorrow X Together
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Best R&B: Chris Brown
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Best Rock: Maneskin
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Best Song: Jung Kook Featuring Latto - "Seven"
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Best Video: Taylor Swift - "Anti-Hero"
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Why Was The 2023 MTV EMAs Canceled?
Per Billboard, the 2023 MTV EMAs were canceled "given the volatility of world events."
"..We have decided not to move forward with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance of caution for the thousands of employees, crew members, artists, fans, and partners who travel from all corners of the world to bring the show to life," Paramount and MTV further said in a statement.
Supposedly, the show would have been held on Nov. 5, 2023, in Paris.
"As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning," they continued to say.
This was the first time that the show had been canceled. During the pandemic, the show adapted virtually.
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