The 2024 MTV European Music Awards saw Taylor Swift dominate with four major wins, including Best Artist, Best US Act, Best Live Act, and Best Video for "Fortnight" featuring Post Malone. Despite multiple nominations, Beyoncé was notably absent from the winners' list.

Key winners included:

• Sabrina Carpenter - Best Song ("Espresso")
• Ariana Grande - Best Pop Act
• Eminem - Best Hip-Hop Act
• Shawn Mendes - Best Canadian Act

Rita Ora hosted the ceremony for the third time, delivering an emotional tribute to the late Liam Payne. The event featured special honors for two industry veterans:

• Busta Rhymes received the EMA Global Icon Award, performing a medley of his hits
• Pet Shop Boys were presented with the inaugural Pop Pioneers Award, closing the show with a David Bowie cover and their classic "West End Girls"

The ceremony featured performances from diverse artists including Le Sserafim, Peso Pluma, Raye, Teddy Swims, and The Warning, showcasing the global reach of the MTV EMAs.

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