# 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards

The 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards were held on 8 November 2020 at the Breakfast Television Centre in London. The ceremony was hosted by Little Mix, making them the first group ever to host; however, only three members -- Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall, appeared; Jesy Nelson did not participate for health reasons. In similar fashion to its American counterpart held earlier in August, the performances were filmed at various locations across Europe and the world due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The two-hour long show was broadcast in 180 countries.
Lady Gaga was the most nominated artist with seven nominations to her name, followed by BTS and Justin Bieber with five each. BTS was the most awarded act of the ceremony, claiming awards in four of the five categories they were nominated in. Three new categories were introduced that year: Best Latin, Video for Good, and Best Virtual Live.

## Performances

List of musical performances :
| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
| Pre-show ||
| Why Don't We | "Fallin' (Adrenaline)" |
| Madison Beer | "Baby" |
| 24kGoldn Iann Dior | "Mood" |
| Main show ||
| Doja Cat | "Say So" |
| Jack Harlow | "Tyler Herro" "What's Poppin" |
| Sam Smith | "Diamonds" |
| David Guetta and Raye | "Let's Love" |
| Maluma and Aya Nakamura | "Djadja" "Hawái" |
| DaBaby | "Rockstar" "Blind" "Practice" |
| Little Mix | "Sweet Melody" |
| Alicia Keys | "Love Looks Better" |
| Tate McRae | "You Broke Me First" |
| Karol G | "Bichota" |
| Yungblud | "Cotton Candy" "Strawberry Lipstick" |
| Zara Larsson | "Wow" |
Little Mix's performance was filmed in London and incorporated "augmented reality and a contortionist". French DJ David Guetta held the premiere performance of his single "Let's Love" live from a pool at the Széchenyi Bath complex in Budapest, Hungary; British singer Raye featured in Sia's place. Both artists were "immersed in a waterfall" of laser lights. English singer Yungblud wore a women's tennis outfit for his performance and assumed the role of "Cupid", flying around the venue of London's Roundhouse and pretending to "shoot arrows at unsuspecting lovers". After reuniting with his band on the ground, in a "giant red spikey inflatable", he ripped off his white skirt to reveal Union Jack shorts.

## Appearances

* Becca Dudley – Pre-show co-host
* Jamila Mustafa – Pre-show co-host
* Anitta – presented Best Video
* Bebe Rexha – presented Best Artist
* Madison Beer – presented Best Song
* Rita Ora – presented Best Electronic
* Roman Reigns – presented Best Pop
* Winnie Harlow – presented Best Latin
* Anne-Marie – presented Best New & Best Group
* Big Sean – presented Best Hip-Hop
* Lewis Hamilton – presented Video for Good
* DJ Khaled – introduced Maluma & Aya Nakamura and Karol G
* Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters – introduced Yungblud
* Barbara Palvin – presented from Budapest
* BTS - appeared through a pre-recorded message accepting Best Song and Best Group
* David Guetta appeared through a pre-recorded message accepting Best Electronic
* Karol G appeared through a pre-recorded message accepting Best Latin and Best Collaboration
* Chris Martin from Coldplay appeared through a pre-recorded message accepting Best Rock
* Hayley Williams from Paramore appeared through a pre-recorded message accepting Best Alternative
* Doja Cat appeared through a pre-recorded message accepting Best New

## Awards

Voting for select categories began on 6 October on the official MTV EMA website and ended on 2 November. Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
| Best Song | Best Video |
| BTS — "Dynamite" DaBaby (featuring Roddy Ricch) — "Rockstar" Dua Lipa — "Don't Start Now" Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande – "Rain on Me" Roddy Ricch — "The Box" The Weeknd – "Blinding Lights" | DJ Khaled (featuring Drake) — "Popstar" Billie Eilish — "Everything I Wanted" Cardi B (featuring Megan Thee Stallion) — "WAP" Karol G (featuring Nicki Minaj) — "Tusa" Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande – "Rain on Me" Taylor Swift – "The Man" The Weeknd – "Blinding Lights" |
| Best Collaboration | Best Artist |
| Karol G (featuring Nicki Minaj) — "Tusa" Blackpink and Selena Gomez – "Ice Cream" Cardi B (featuring Megan Thee Stallion) — "WAP" DaBaby (featuring Roddy Ricch) — "Rockstar" Justin Bieber (featuring Quavo) — "Intentions" Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande – "Rain on Me" Sam Smith and Demi Lovato – "I'm Ready" | Lady Gaga Dua Lipa Harry Styles Justin Bieber Miley Cyrus The Weeknd |
| Best Group | Best New |
| BTS 5 Seconds of Summer Blackpink Chloe x Halle CNCO Little Mix | Doja Cat Benee DaBaby Jack Harlow Roddy Ricch Yungblud |
| Best Pop | Best Electronic |
| Little Mix BTS Dua Lipa Harry Styles Justin Bieber Katy Perry Lady Gaga | David Guetta Calvin Harris Kygo Marshmello Martin Garrix The Chainsmokers |
| Best Rock | Best Alternative |
| Coldplay Green Day Liam Gallagher Pearl Jam Tame Impala The Killers | Hayley Williams Blackbear FKA Twigs Machine Gun Kelly Twenty One Pilots The 1975 |
| Best Hip-Hop | Best Latin |
| Cardi B DaBaby Drake Eminem Megan Thee Stallion Roddy Ricch Travis Scott | Karol G Anuel AA Bad Bunny J Balvin Maluma Ozuna |
| Best Virtual Live | Best Push |
| BTS J Balvin Katy Perry Little Mix Maluma Post Malone | Yungblud AJ Mitchell Ashnikko Benee Brockhampton Conan Gray Doja Cat Georgia Jack Harlow Lil Tecca Tate McRae Wallows |
| Biggest Fans | Video for Good |
| BTS Ariana Grande Blackpink Justin Bieber Lady Gaga Taylor Swift | H.E.R. — "I Can't Breathe" Anderson .Paak — "Lockdown" David Guetta and Sia — "Let's Love" Demi Lovato — "I Love Me" Jorja Smith — "By Any Means" Lil Baby — "The Bigger Picture" |
| Generation Change ||
| Luiza Brasil Kiki Mordi Temi Mwale Catherhea Potjanaporn Raquel Willis ||

## Regional awards

Best Regional Act winners were announced by Johnny Orlando via a live stream posted on the official MTV EMA Facebook page. Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
Europe :
| Best Belgian Act | Best Dutch Act |
| Angèle IBE Blackwave. OT Lost Frequencies | Emma Heesters Davina Michelle Tabitha Bilal Wahib Suzan & Freek |
| Best French Act | Best German Act |
| Matt Pokora Soprano Slimane et Vitaa GIMS Aya Nakamura | Fynn Kliemann Apache 207 Lea Nico Santos Shirin David |
| Best Hungarian Act | Best Israeli Act |
| Dzsúdló Irie Maffia ByeAlex Viktoria Metzker Carson Coma | Noa Kirel Carakukly Eden Hason Noga Erez Noroz and Boi Ecchi |
| Best Italian Act | Best Nordic Act |
| Diodato Elettra Lamborghini Levante Irama Random | Zara Larsson Branco Gilli Alma Kygo |
| Best Polish Act | Best Portuguese Act |
| Margaret Quebonafide Krzysztof Zalewski Daria Zawiałow sanah | Fernando Daniel Bárbara Bandeira Diogo Piçarra Bispo Dino D'Santiago |
| Best Russian Act | Best Spanish Act |
| Niletto Cream Soda Morgenshtern Klava Coca Manizha | La La Love You Leiva Don Patricio Aitana Carolina Durante |
| Best Swiss Act | Best UK & Ireland Act |
| Loredana Seven Bligg Loco Escrito Pronto | Little Mix Dave Dua Lipa Harry Styles Stormzy |
| Africa ||
| Best African Act ||
| Master KG Burna Boy Rema Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa Sheebah Gaz Mawete ||
| Asia ||
| Best Greater China Act | Best Indian Act |
| R1SE AGA Feng Timo Waa Wei Timmy Xu | Armaan Malik Divine Kaam Bhaari Prabh Deep Siri & Sez on the Beat |
| Best Japanese Act | Best Korean Act |
| Official Hige Dandism Hiraidai Punpee Rei Yorushika | Stray Kids Astro Everglow Kard Victon |
| Best Southeast Asian Act | |
| Jack (J97) Agnez Mo Benjamin Kheng Ben&Ben K-Clique Violette Wautier | |
| Australia and New Zealand ||
| Best Australian Act | Best New Zealand Act |
| G Flip Baker Boy Hayden James The Kid Laroi Tones and I | Benee Baynk Jawsh 685 L.A.B. The Naked and Famous |
| Americas ||
| Best Brazilian Act | Best Canadian Act |
| Pabllo Vittar Anitta Djonga Emicida Ludmilla | Johnny Orlando Alessia Cara The Weeknd Justin Bieber Jessie Reyez |
| Best Caribbean Act | Best Latin America North Act |
| Bad Bunny Anuel AA Ozuna Residente Rauw Alejandro | Danna Paola Matisse Jesse & Joy Sofía Reyes Zoé |
| Best Latin America Central Act | Best Latin America South Act |
| Sebastián Yatra Camilo J Balvin Karol G Maluma | Lali Cazzu Khea Nicki Nicole Tini |
| Best US Act | |
| Lady Gaga Cardi B Megan Thee Stallion Miley Cyrus Taylor Swift | |