The 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards had a truly global feel; the show was filmed across multiple locations around world due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Much of Sunday’s event took place in the United Kingdom, with performances from Sam Smith, Zara Larsson, Yungblud, and Little Mix, who, in addition to performing their their new single, “Sweet Melody” (the group’s second ever EMA performance), also hosted the show. Unfortunately, the girl group had to take on their hosting duties as a trio instead of a quartet, with Jesy Nelson unable to attend due to illness.
Alicia Keys performed her new song “Love Looks Better” in Los Angeles, Maluma sang both “Djadja” and “Hawái” from a pretty epic penthouse in Miami, while David Guetta went all out with a set and light show performed on a stage built in the pool of the Széchenyi Bath in Hungary.
Presenters such as Rita Ora, Barbara Palvin, Bebe Rexha, and Winnie Harlow were also broadcast from across the globe.
As for the awards themselves, Lada Gaga, who led the charge with seven nominations, walked away with best artist, H.E.R. won best video for good, Karol G won best Latin, and BTS won best group. Look ahead for photos of the winners, hosts, and performances from the 2020 MTV EMA.
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Little Mix at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Sam Smith at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Alicia Keys at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Yungblud at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Anne-Marie at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Karol G at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Maluma at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Winnie Harlow at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Bebe Rexha at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Yungblud at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Perrie Edwards at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Becca Dudley at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Madison Beer at the 2020 MTV EMA
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David Guetta and Raye at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Anitta at the 2020 MTV EMA
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DaBaby at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Tate McRae at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Tate McRae's Dancers at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Iann Dior and 24kGoldn at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Omer Fedi, 24kGolden, and Iann Dior at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Jack Harlow at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Roman Reigns at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Alicia Keys Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Alicia Keys Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Sam Smith Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Sam Smith Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Sam Smith Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Sam Smith Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Sam Smith Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Maluma Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Maluma Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Maluma Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Doja Cat Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Doja Cat Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Doja Cat Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Doja Cat Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Little Mix Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Little Mix Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Little Mix Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Barbara Palvin Presenting at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Barbara Palvin Presenting at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Barbara Palvin Presenting at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Barbara Palvin Presenting at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Barbara Palvin and David Guetta at the 2020 MTV EMA
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David Guetta and Raye Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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David Guetta and Raye Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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David Guetta and Raye Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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David Guetta and Raye Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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David Guetta and Raye Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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David Guetta and Raye Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Zara Larsson Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Zara Larsson Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Zara Larsson Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Zara Larsson Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Zara Larsson Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Zara Larsson Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Zara Larsson Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Zara Larsson Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Zara Larsson Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Tate McRae Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Tate McRae Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Tate McRae Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Tate McRae Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Tate McRae Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Tate McRae Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Yungblud Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Yungblud Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Yungblud Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Yungblud Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Iann Dior and 24kGoldn Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Iann Dior and 24kGoldn Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Iann Dior Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Iann Dior and 24kGoldn Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Jack Harlow Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Jack Harlow Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Jack Harlow Performing at the 2020 MTV EMA
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BTS Accepting the Award For Best Group at the 2020 MTV EMA
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H.E.R. Accepting the Award For Best Video For Good at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Hayley Williams Accepting the Award For Best Alternative at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Karol G Accepting the Award For Best Latin at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Chris Martin Accepting the Award For Best Rock at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Rita Ora Presenting at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Bebe Rexha Presenting at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Winnie Harlow Presenting at the 2020 MTV EMA
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Lewis Hamilton Presenting at the 2020 MTV EMA
