On Sunday night the MTV European Music Awards took place in a spectacular fashion in London.
Held in the city's SSE Arena and hosted by singer and actress Rita Ora. The 2017 edition of the annual awards did not disappoint the millions of viewers who tuned in worldwide.
Shawn Mendes was the big winner at the MTV EMAs scooping three gongs; including Best Artist, Biggest Fans and Best Song for summer smash hit 'There's Nothing Holding Me Back'.
seeing shawn win this award was so heartwarming 💛 #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/kbEgzgbbQ6
— becca (@shawnsgibson) November 13, 2017
The awards were opened by American rapper Eminem who performed his newest single - Walk On Water.
The rapper made his grand return to the stage with a orchestra backed performance alongside guest artist Skylar Grey. Not long after he performed was he announced as the winner in the Best Hip Hop category despite not having new music since 2010.
This is how Eminem opened the show with this Epic "Walk on Water" performance. #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/hs1UcYj3Nb
— Julie*🍏 (@pardonmyfrencxh) November 13, 2017
Best Pop winner Camila Cabello's captivating and very elaborate musical production of her hit single, Havana, featured a hugely choreographed routine that moved through three scenes over the huge EMA stage that incorporated soaring overhead shots and a Havana style swimming pool.
WOW 🌹 WOW #MTVEMA @Camila_Cabello #CamilaCabello pic.twitter.com/acRXzCgdpU
— Cosmopolitan (@Cosmopolitan_IT) November 12, 2017
Another highlight performance was from former One Direction member, Liam Payne. The young star performed his Strip That Down hit.
Just when we thought we couldn't love @LiamPayne anymore, he goes and does these moves at #MTVEMA😉 Ty, @mtvema! pic.twitter.com/NOE439Tkkq
— Capital (@CapitalOfficial) November 12, 2017
The EMA stage also saw pop star Kesha returning to the stage after a battle with her former record label bosses that saw her taking a break from music. The star performed Learn To Let Go from her latest album, Rainbow.
. @KeshaRose puts on a colorful 💞 performance at @mtvema🎉 GLAD TO HAVE OUR KESHA BACK 😍 #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/mNfr2RHIQv
— MTV Asia (@mtvasia) November 12, 2017
Host Rita had multiple wardrobe changes as is tradition of late for any host of an awards show.
I don't know how but Rita Ora still manages to look stunning #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/OzyPal251n
— • (@opfavestyles) November 12, 2017
OMG JACKSON WANG👑 !!!!!! WITH RITA ORA AND LIAM PAYNE !!!!!!!!!! ❤️💚 #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/Fd6s7vVvJi
— :)7for7🤘 (@KimMarkeu) November 12, 2017
So proud of my babe @RitaOra👏 #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/yOqjEQLUmR
— Rita Ora Portugal (@portugalritaora) November 12, 2017
Rock band U2 was honoured with the nights prestigious Global Icon award.
Global Icon @u2. Here’s Bono doing what Bono does. #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/zD3jU9jsPT
— Music Week (@MusicWeek) November 12, 2017
Other performances included Shawn Mendes, Travis Scott, French Montana and Demi Lovato.
Shawn Mendes performing “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” at the 2017 #MTVEMA’s at the SSE Wembley Arena in London. #1 pic.twitter.com/Vg1LohQEbp
— Shawn Mendes News (@ShawnMendesNews) November 12, 2017
Travis Scott performing "Butterfly Effect" at the #MTVEMA🦋 @trvisXX pic.twitter.com/tOwK80VxEk
— TRAVIS SCOTT FANPAGE 🦅 (@YamzInTheTrap) November 12, 2017
Here's @FrencHMonTanA putting up an UNFORGETTABLE @mtvema performance! 🎉🎉🎉 #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/GNRJL2tAiE
— MTV Asia (@mtvasia) November 12, 2017
THE ONE & ONLY @ddlovato💓 we're totes not sorry that she's killin' it on the @mtvema stage! 😳 #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/lewKFbMY5H
— MTV Asia (@mtvasia) November 12, 2017
Full list of winners:
Best Song - Shawn Mendes, 'There's Nothing Holding Me Back'
Best Artist - Shawn Mendes
Best Look - Zayn
Best New - Dua Lipa
Best Pop - Camila Cabello
Best Video - Kendrick Lamar, 'Humble'
Best Live - Ed Sheeran
Best Electronic - David Guetta
Best Rock - Coldplay
Best Hip Hop - Eminem
Best Alternative - Thirty Seconds To Mars
Biggest Fans - Shawn Mendes
Best Push - Hailee Steinfield
Best Worldwide Stage - The Chainsmokers, Live from Isle of MTV Malta 2017
Best Worldwide Act - UK & Ireland - Stormzy
Global Icon Award - U2