Pop megastar Taylor Swift was the undisputed queen of the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards, sweeping four awards at the Manchester ceremony in England. The event also paid tribute to the late Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction.
Swift, who led the nominations with seven nods, claimed the coveted Best Artist award, along with trophies for Best Video ("Fortnight" with Post Malone), Best Live Act, and Best U.S. Act. Currently on her Eras Tour in North America, she expressed gratitude to fans via video message: "The fact that you have honored the tour, everything that’s happened with the album this year, the video, it’s just unbelievable."
South African singer Tyla had a stellar night, winning Best Afrobeats, Best R&B, and Best African Act.
The 2023 MTV EMAs marked a return to form after last year's Paris event was canceled following the outbreak of the Gaza war. Held at Manchester's Co-Op Live venue, the show was hosted by Rita Ora, who delivered an emotional tribute to Liam Payne, who tragically passed away last month.
"He was a big part of the MTV world and my world and I think a lot of yours at home and everybody in here tonight," Ora said, visibly moved. "He brought so much joy to every room he walked into and he left such a mark on this world."
Other notable winners included Sabrina Carpenter (Best Song for "Espresso"), Ariana Grande (Best Pop), Eminem (Best Hip-Hop), Jimin (Best K-Pop), Peso Pluma (Best Latin), Liam Gallagher (Best Rock), and Benson Boone (Best New).
The show also honored Busta Rhymes with the Global Icon Award and celebrated the Pet Shop Boys as pop pioneers.
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