The 2017 MTV EMAs took place in London on Sunday, November 12 with Eminem, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, Stormzy, Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran among the winners. The ceremony, hosted by Rita Ora, was held at London’s Wembley Arena. Ora arrived at the awards in a dressing gown, complete with a towel on her head.
Canadian pop star Shawn Mendes was the night’s biggest winner, taking home prizes for best artist and best song plus the biggest fans awards. British acts Ed Sheeran (best live act) and Stormzy (best U.K. and Ireland) also picked up prizes. Taylor Swift was nominated for six awards but failed to win any.
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Other winners on the night were Dua Lipa (best new act), Camila Cabello (best pop), and Eminem who won best hip hop. Eminem gave his first live performance of new single “Walk On Water” while Stormzy arrived on stage for his performance of “Big For Your Boots” in a police car.
Check out the full winners list alongside a selection of live performances below.
Best song Shawn Mendes, “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back”
Best artist Shawn Mendes
Best look Zayn Malik
Best new act 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 Steinfeld
